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Re: I miss the old LUGNET...
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 2 Nov 2001 21:28:00 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Nick Crocco writes:
> Yes, I miss the old LUGNET.
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> 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 havn't been here long, but i miss it too! I try to post little things,
words of compliment, & some ideas, but.... lately i've been to busy to reply.
>
> 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.
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> 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?
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> 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 have no problem with the e-mail confirmation because i use the net, not my
e-mail. Members pay for the use thats why ;-).
Josh
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> 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.
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> 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...
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> ~Nick
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| (...) IIRC, anyone (not just members) who has his/her posting settings stored in a cookie does not need to fill in the info every time or reply to a confirmation email when he/she posts from the web interface. I *am* a member, but I still get (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.general)
| | | Re: I miss the old LUGNET...
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| To All, Well, I guess I am an old fuddy-duddy here on LUGNET, I remember the begininng and all.... somebody get me my wheelchair! ; ) I think LUGNET is changing, and it has too, there are a lot more people than 2 years ago. I know for myself I don't (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.general)
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| 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 (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.general) !!
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