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Re: I miss the old LUGNET...
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 2 Nov 2001 23:38:12 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Scott Sanburn writes:
> 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! ; )
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> 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.
Yeah, thats it...
>
> > 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.
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> > Now, it seems that the only extraordinary posts get recognition.
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> Not really, I get posts on my stuff! ; )
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
Me too, or I'd miss some stuff...
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.
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> > 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.
> --
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
helicopter...
Josh (humor? sleeeepppp...)
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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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