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Re: I miss the old LUGNET...
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lugnet.general
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Wed, 31 Oct 2001 10:27:59 GMT
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I agree
:)
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James Stacey
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www.minifig.co.uk
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"Hendo (John P. Henderson)" <hendo@valyance.com> wrote in message
news:GM156z.ty@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.general, Nick Crocco writes:
> > Yes, I miss the old LUGNET.
> <some snippage>
>
> Hi Nick,
>
> I am relatively new to LUGNET. I used to post to rtl, maybe about five • to
> seven years ago, but then kinda fell out of the loop (internet-wise). I
> signed onto LUGNET this past spring (2001), but didn't really get involved
> in the news and posts until more recently. ...So I don't have the
> perspective you might have regarding what you call "the old LUGNET".
>
> In fact, I'm not even certain how it is that Todd is "gone" as you
> indicate. I recall chatting with him back in the rtl days, and through
> Auczilla (whatever happened to that?). But I didn't quite realize he • wasn't
> involved anymore. I hope he still is, as I always sensed he is one of the
> coolest members of this community (one of many though! :) )
>
> Anywho, I do agree that it can be nice when people reply to a post, even
> with a brief, "That was cool" or "I agree". However, some readers also
> prefer to avoid such small talk, since it increases bandwith and often
> offers little new information. Although I understand that POV, I'd say I
> lean towards you in enjoying any post, even just a silly one-liner • response.
> At the least, it can let a person know their post was read and not • ignored.
> At the most, it can offer a good laugh and make us remember that the • others
> here are humans willing to keep communication going.
>
> There can be so many threads, in so many sub-groups. It can be hard for
> one reader to catch every post. That's probably why many only view the • "Top
> Stories". In that sense, I like how LUGNET is currently set up. If I • only
> have a few minutes online, I can try to be entertained without searching • too
> far. ...But I certainly see your point. I have submitted posts that have
> received little or no reply. But what can you do?
>
> Maybe we could ask for more, or do more. And maybe if enough people post
> as you have, that could indicate time for a little change. But I am just
> happy that AFsOL have a community like this to be a part of. Kudos to • those
> who work to keep it going!
>
> Cheers,
> -Hendo
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