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Subject: 
Re: Contest goals? (was Re: Fansploitation
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Date: 
Fri, 5 Jan 2001 19:02:14 GMT
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"Suzanne D. Rich" wrote:

> In lugnet.lego.direct, Bryan Kinkel writes:
> > "Suzanne D. Rich" <suz@baseplate.com> wrote in message
> > news:<G6MMIy.MrI@lugnet.com>...
> > > Anyway, I'm much more excited about the upcoming Town and Ancient contests
> > > here on LUGNET. I would love to see folks in the Trains group run their own
> > > contest too. Then, as in the recent Space building contest, there may be no
> > > need for prizes.
> > > 
> > > -Suz
> > > [1] I don't mean to say it's aimed only at us. And I could explain how I
> > > see this if anyone's interested.
> > 
> > Suz,
> > I mentioned something about an "MOC of the Year Award" type contest a few
> > weeks back. See http://news.lugnet.com/general/?n=25531 .
> > 
> > When that thread was still active, I was thinking about building contests in
> > general and wondering if there should be more formalized, regular building
> > contests and displays hosted by LUGNET.
> > 
> > Building contests
> > a) are fun
> > b) can involve all age groups
> > c) as you noted, don't need prizes. Peer recognition is a thrill.
> > c) stimulate discussion on LUGNET about the models (the Classic Space
> > entries are great!)
> > d) show the rest of the world what you can do with the brick
> > 
> > What are your thoughts on this?
> > 
> > Bryan
> 
> Although I haven't thought about LUGNET's specific involvement, I couldn't agree
> with you more about contests. Recently I've been giving this great consideration
> and I believe such events can do many positive things both for individual
> builders and the community as a whole.
> 
> it may be worth the start of a full-fledged discussion in another area. perhaps
> in: http://news.lugnet.com/build/contests/
> 
> -Suz

Thanks for the insight Suz.  I couldn't agree with you more!  There is no way I
would ever give up ownership on a design I did.  Although I am not a train buff, I
really do marvel at the wonderful MOC's that they create.

Gary Istok



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(...) Although I haven't thought about LUGNET's specific involvement, I couldn't agree with you more about contests. Recently I've been giving this great consideration and I believe such events can do many positive things both for individual (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)

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