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Re: Update news on BrickShelf.com
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lugnet.general
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Sat, 21 Jul 2007 23:13:13 GMT
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In lugnet.general, John Neal wrote:
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In lugnet.general, Ted Godwin wrote:
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The only thing clear is that this person cannot be trusted with such a
crucial role in the AFOL world.
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The ingratitude is staggering, Ted. That “crucial role” was created by
that person. Brickshelf, the institution, is what it is today because of
Kevin’s generosity and commitment to it for the past ten years.
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Brickshelf became what it is in no small part because of the thousands of people
uploading content. Kevin is merely providing the real estate. Why are you
surprised that people feel invested in it, and somewhat betrayed by these
events?
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What is ridiculous is that any AFOL would ever trust this person with their
images again, let alone PAY for the privilege of watching their images held
to ransom next time he wants to make a point.
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That spurious comment would be laughable were it not so offensive. Listen,
if you don’t want Brickshelf to host your images, fine. But do yourself a
favor-- spare the attacks and simply enjoy what Brickshelf has to offer in
silence, because they say more about you than him.
JOHN
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I’d hardly call that an ‘attack’.
Kevin may be well within his rights to pull a stunt like he did, but I don’t see
why anyone has to be grateful for it.
Allister
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| (...) I knew somebody would offer that argument. Sure, Brickshelf depends upon content, but if Brickshelf weren't around, that content would be scattered across the net, unseen by most. "Merely providing the real estate" Are you serious!? That (...) (17 years ago, 22-Jul-07, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| (...) The ingratitude is staggering, Ted. That "crucial role" was created by that person. Brickshelf, the institution, is what it is today because of Kevin's generosity and commitment to it for the past ten years. (...) That spurious comment would (...) (17 years ago, 21-Jul-07, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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