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(...) Lame advice -- give up on the Lego hobby whenever you feel ready to do so, just as TLC has "given up" on the traditional colors that they have been producing for going on 20+ years! Yeah, yeah -- we're 5% of the market. Whatever. I have always (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Every kid I have ever seen in the Lego aisle has behaved in a more mature manner than the author of this post. And that includes the ones that were bawling their brains out. What a shameful display of bad manners and ill temper. In my (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX) !
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"Kyle Beatty" <carbunicle@appleogue.net> wrote in message news:HoKrGu.1MI0@lugnet.com... (...) manner (...) their (...) I wouldn't let it get to you man. Since the dawn of time the only thing I recall marchetti *ever* doing is gripe and post rants (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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richard marchetti wrote: ... [ranting deleted] ... (...) ... [more ranting deleted] ... "We"? If by "We", you are referring to AFOL's, I am almost ashamed to consider myself one of that group if this sort of raving is what is typical of that (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(murfl) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti wrote: Ohh Potty Mouth Alert! (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti wrote: (snip hilarious, but soon-to-be deleted part) (...) Amen. Call Shop at Home and tell them how much the discontinuation of colors sucks! Do it every day! Marc Nelson Jr. (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti wrote: snip. To quote Kyle Beatty, "Every kid I have ever seen in the Lego aisle has behaved in a more mature manner than the author of this post. And that includes the ones that were bawling their brains out. (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I swoop down from yonder mountain top on my Mecha to dispense justice for all. Jon Palmer and Richard Marchetti are hearby banished to .duplo and .primo respectively for the period of no less than 24 hours as is custom here on LUGNET. They may (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.primo, FTX)
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Not well played. Dr. Terrible (URL) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) "His mouth to build ratio are off." (Even though what Jon said is true.) Heeee heee heeee heee heee eheee heeeeee. Ok done. Heee heeee heeee hheeeee eheeee eheeee. Good Night / Good Morning. e (URL) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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From Terms of Use (scroll down to the bottom of the screen, tiny letters on the bottom left between "newsgroup tree" and "feedback"): (do not) Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti wrote: --whole bunch of diatribe snipped-- You're a mean one, Mr. Rich. You really are a heel. You're as cuddly as a cactus, You're as charming as an eel. Mr. Rich. You're a bad banana With a greasy black peel. (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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Attention: the role of Richard Marchetti will now be played by Joe Peschi. Joe, that was a beautiful meltdown brother! So many F-bombs! Just the other day Palmer was calling Mizner a punk, but you raised the bar my friend. Or maybe lowered it, I'm (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) You’re funny! Describing an ‘obscene gesture’ isn’t the same as enacting it. I understand and totally don’t mind Hop-Frogs comments. I'm glad he’s venting actually… a lot of us feel that way. And why are people going out of their way to pick (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.people)
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THIS IS THE GREATEST THING IN THE WORLD… lol ¯¯¯...¯¯¯ I feel an internal war a-bruin’ **Revolution, civil war…everyone take sides…Whahahaha** It’s always nice to have things 'shook-up'… And no, I'm not trooling for trouble, it’s jus’ kewl to see (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.castle, lugnet.people)
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In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti wrote: (snip) Richard should request that this post be cancelled, as it is clearly an egregious violation of the ToS. I would ask that everyone try to exercise restraint in this discussion. Let's not fan the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti wrote some colourful stuff. As a person who simply generally avoids .general because of its overzealous insistence on gentility and tepidity of expression, I must say this was refreshing. I've always had a love (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) As much as I could care less about the colour change issue, I'm really starting to like you Richard. Tell it like it is bro'. It's just a shame all the offense taken over the language distracted everyone from what are very good points you make (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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"richard marchetti" <blueofnoon@aol.com> wrote in message news:HoL2sG.197v@lugnet.com... <snip> Thanks Richard, that was perfect. [ j o n ] (URL) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Also; can we have a "bad word" filter or block? Scott A Have you had a look at Arthurs Seat Yet? (2 URLs) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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Wash your mouth out with soap young man! (...) How “unpatriotic”; but I do often share your concern. Scott A Have you had a look at Arthurs Seat Yet? (2 URLs) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti wrote: <snipped the strident expression of his desire to have sex with Jon Palmer> Now that was mature. :-( I guess the A in AFOL can stand for other things than Adult. John Hansen (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I think this post does a nice job--WITHOUT LANGUAGE!!! (Remember, we have children checking out this site.) (URL) Lyttle (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Sorry e, but I don't think Jon Palmer deserves any ill will. People have said mean stuff before, and they will say mean stuff again. And what Jon said wasn't even that mean. -Jr.Marshal Hoffman Eastern Block Cosmos Directorate, #1168 (2 URLs) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Richard Marchetti wrote: SNIP um, wow. I guess Lego pieces aren't the only things around here that are 'off-color" Jeff (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Open are the double doors of the horizon Unlocked are its bolts Clouds darken the sky The stars rain down The constellations stagger The bones of the hell hounds tremble The porters are silent When they see this king Dawning as a soul Men fall (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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I move that Richard recieve a Golden Stalin award, for excellence in furthering the cause of useless whining. Take care, Soren (URL) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Although i am opposed to Richard's use of language, i think it was almost necessary... He has gained the spotlight and his post is being read by many. He provided a very valid arguement and wanted many people to listen to it. However, it is one that (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Bricks and stones may break our bones... (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) While I don't doubt for a second Richard's ability to defend himself, let's have a bit of a rationality check here. First, for all you keyboard lawyers bleating about a breach of the TOS, consider this clause: 4. LUGNET and its owners and/or (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) "Bleating"? Okay, Richard, since I was the first to site the Terms of Use (not "TOS" Terms of Service), did I "bleat"? Feel free to send me email and curse away. :-) (...) You misunderstand the disclaimer. This is a protection device for (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Frank Kopanitsanos wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> That's the curse of profanity (pardon the pun). Like bad spelling or bad grammar, it often draws attention away from what the person is saying, and focuses attention on how he is (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Frank, you are missing the point entirely. Go back and read RM's first paragraph. His vile is not directed at TLC, but towards Jon in a completely inappropriate ad hominem attack. He may be upset with what TLC is doing (as many apparently (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I don't think I did. (...) That's not what I'm arguing. I am by no means advocating that it alright for everyone to start posting in that manner. What I'm saying is that when it does happen it's a bit pointless having this parade of posters (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Well said. Of course, attention is attention. One has to wonder in this case whether it is the message that is the important part of the post in question, or it is the attention that is. Angry Young Men often tend to be in a "look at me, see (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) See Todd's restrictions placed on Richard. It would seem that you are incorrect. (...) So why are you coming on complaining about how offended you are at how offended they are? Why didn't you send them a private email? As to it being (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Oh I know, it was just fun and besides he's my hero and I want to be sweeties with him. "= e (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) What, exactly, were his points? If you could enumerate them here I'll be happy to provide valid contradictory arguments. John Hansen (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Ok, now go and read the body of his post, and also read his first post in the line, he is giving his opinion on a very unpopular belief. Very few hold this belief, and some will attack other to defend their own (See John Palmer, I'll get to (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) "I enjoy this hobby probably as much as anyone. But Lord knows that TLC doesn’t make it easy for us. That’s the nature of my annoyance. We who should be the first class customers are often treated as if we didn’t matter at all. I may be more (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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Uh-Oh (...) This took alot of *'s (...) He sounds like he has a point, like he truely knows what he is posting but then he goes and says... (...) ...not good... ...and then... (...) "MY what a colorful language" -Gary Owens, Space Quest 5 (...) That (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) This is the first time I ever had to corect myself but... Blay On :-Devin (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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