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  Re: How big is the hobby and how big can it be?
 
(...) It seems to me that our community is more like comic book or sci-fi fanzine _publishers_ than readers. We actively create something, which requires a lot more effort than consuming the creative work of others. Your distinction about the bulk (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jan-07, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: How big is the hobby and how big can it be?
 
(...) I think Steve has put his put his finger on the answer to the question. The hobby of LEGO, if you want to call it that is participant hobby--one which necessitates a great deal of creativity and energy, while watching NFL football is a (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jan-07, to lugnet.general)  
 
  Re: How big is the hobby and how big can it be?
 
In lugnet.general, Tommy Armstrong wrote: <snip> (...) That makes sense (re: what Steve and Tommy are saying). AFOLs are more like comic publishers, not comic readers. So thank you for that insight, I hadn't thought of it that way. <snip> (...) (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jan-07, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: How big is the hobby and how big can it be?
 
(...) I second that. I'd love to see a sequel to the book, although I'm not sure of the market for it. Comments, Allan? - Kelly (18 years ago, 28-Jan-07, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: How big is the hobby and how big can it be?
 
(...) I second that. I'd love to see a sequel to the book, although I'm not sure of the market for it. Comments, Allan? - Kelly I really think as BrickJournal evolves over the next few years, much of that will be done. For example the profiles of (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jan-07, to lugnet.general)

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