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Re: I miss the old LUGNET...
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Tue, 30 Oct 2001 12:51:11 GMT
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I completely agree with you 100%.
Gary
Nick Crocco <swatlego@aol.com> wrote in message
news:GM09tq.J79@lugnet.com...
> Yes, I miss the old LUGNET.
>
> I miss people actually replying to a post. Two+ years ago, when I first
> found out about Lugnet, every post I made was replied to numerous times by
> friendly people just making small talk, telling me how much they enjoy my
> creations, or even constructive criticism. Now, it seems that the only
> extraordinary posts get recognition. I spent a long time writing and
> creating objects that the fellow community would enjoy, and nobody would
> reply. Not even a quick nice job. The reason I post here in the first • place
> was to hear the constructive criticism and comments. But without that,
> what's the reason?
>
> I miss the old layout. In my opinion (yes, I know a lot of people will
> disagree) I loved the old layout. The news was the main attraction of
> Lugnet, so that was the main page. Now, with the different main page, it
> seems like Lugnet has lost it's focus. I don't really like the idea of how
> the most 'popular' links are shown on the left of the page. Every topic is
> equally important, plus, half the fun of Lugnet is exploring around and
> finding the interesting topics. Besides, heated topics/info is usually in
> the newly written box often, making it easier to find.
>
> I miss the old "Cool Lego Site of the Week." Remember when winning the • Cool
> Lego Site of the Week was something special? I do. Now it seems like
> everybody and their room-mates have won one. There are only so many Lego
> sites (yes, there are a lot, but only so many) and giving out and award a
> week, everyone will eventually have one. Many Cool Lego Site of the Month?
>
> I miss the old posting procedure. I don't like the whole "Lugnet Member"
> thing. Personally, I don't have a means to pay for a membership. I barely
> have enough money between college and necessities to live off of. I also
> dislike the new "e-mail confirmation" thing. You know how many people • would
> have written a small "that's really awesome" comment on a message, but • don't
> because of the extra step. I know the reason for the implementation of the
> e-mail confirmation, but why should members have it better than everyone
> else? Yes Lugnet needs money to keep up, but how about another means? Link
> banners anyone?
>
> I miss Todd. Yes, Suz is doing an EXCELLENT job, but I still miss Todd. I
> remember how he used to help me with my html for my site, giving my • pointers
> and so forth. Yes he's still around (hi Todd if yur reading this), but • it's
> not the same.
>
> I miss the old Lugnet. Yes, I know things change and people change, but • not
> even Lugnet can stay the same. I know a lot of people will disagree with • me
> on a number of issues, but this is my own personal opinion, which I am • free
> to express. Sorry guys, It's something that I just had to say...
>
> ~Nick
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