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Re: I miss the old LUGNET...
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 2 Nov 2001 21:52:44 GMT
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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 post as much simply because I discuss
a lot of things with people out of LUGNET, such as MichLUG stuff on Yahoo,
and my space story. But without LUGNET, I would have neither of these things.
I don't think there is a "old" LUGNET, but rather a changing, one. Some
good, some bad, but that's life.
> 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.
There are reply's, but there aren't as many, with so many groups / etc.
> Now, it seems that the only extraordinary posts get recognition.
Not really, I get posts on my stuff! ; )
> 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?
Hmm.... I really don't look for too many posts, a few is great, simply
because a lot people don't reply, and when they do, it is usually a nice job
kind of post, with little criticism. What I find is I ask specific questions
about something, such as do you like the way the nose came out, or something
like that, to heighten the possibility for feedback.
> 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.
Well, I disagree with that, some topics are beyond my care range, such as
the latest HP stuff, or the Austrailan angle (Not to say there is anything
wrong with the fine AFOL community in Austrailia, just the liklihood of me
being involved with them is very remote). I liek the hightlighted articles,
especially if it is something of interest. I use both the e-mail and web
interface, but I do ackowledge the e-mail is harder, I stillc an't figure it
out half the time. : ) (Computer at work doesn't, the one home deos sometimes)
> 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.
Man, then my site should have one then! I think this is Todd's new
direction, I think maybe we should consider getting a new admin for that,
though.
> 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.
Well, that 1 spoiled apple ruined it, but I am glad it is resolved.
> 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?
Ugh, no banners. I have enough sites with them, thank you.
I understand your concerns, maybe some can be addressed, but with anything
in life, things change, and sometimes you need to change with them. I am
still very happy LUGNET is here, even with the changes, because it really
has meant soemthing in my life, and I would not have the friends or
enjoyment of the brick that I have had in the 2 years isnce it launched.
Scott "Need to build this weekend" S.
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| (...) Yeah, thats it... (...) Me too, or I'd miss some stuff... I use both the e-mail and web (...) BUILD!? I need to sleep;-). I've missed enough sleep, between my senoir stuff (yeah I graduate this year...), Haloween, & working on my Lynx Medivac (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) 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 have no problem with the e-mail confirmation because i use the net, not my e-mail. (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.general)
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