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(Can someone please cross-post this as is appropriate? Thanks!) All, Like the rest of the world, we at LEGO are deeply saddened by the tragic events in New York City, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. As a way to help aid in the disaster relief, we (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Reposted at the request of Jake McKee from LD (original post here:) (URL) someone please cross-post this as is appropriate? Thanks!) All, Like the rest of the world, we at LEGO are deeply saddened by the tragic events in New York City, Washington (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Class!Once again LD is leading the way:-) (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) You took the word right out of my mouth, Chris! Bravo, Brad et al! -John (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) It is not clear to me if this is a gesture by Lego or its staff. Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I feel like a heel...what I meant to say was NYC, Washington D.C. and *Pittsburg*. Sorry about that error. Jake --- Jake McKee Sr. Producer LEGO Direct (23 years ago, 10-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) It looks like it is a TLC effort. This is a great token of support, but I can’t help but think this is a cynical promotional effort rather a 100% wish to do good. There are a lot of kids on the planet, very few of which can afford Lego. I (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) It's OK, we all knew what you meant! The fact that you're doing something about the tragedies says enough. Toki PS it is Pittsburgh :-) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) You are a piece of work. Who are you to tell people to whom they may give charitably?? And where is the chart that ranks needy causes (or is that just your opinion?) Your arrogance is only exceeded by your stupidity. (...) B as in B; S as in (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Roger that... By auctioning off what are quite unique and hard to get items, LD is ensuring that these should go for pretty good sums... nice work. ++Lar (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) That is not my main point. My point is that by giving a little they will also gain. I did not view it as a 100% altruistic effort on their part. Further, if you take a look at the auctions you will see that I have bid on them (~$850 so far). (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I did not notice John had set FUT OTD. I still think it belongs in LD. But, it is here now. :-/ Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) That is not my main point. My point is that by giving a little they will also gain. I did not view it as a 100% altruistic effort on their part. Further, if you take a look at the auctions you will see that I have bid on them (~$850 so far). (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Scott A wrote: That is not my main point. My point is that by giving a little they will also gain. I did not view it as a 100% altruistic effort on their part. So what??? Show me *anyone* who gives 100% altruistically-- it doesn't happen. My point (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Do understand that question? A person who gives 100% altruistically will/may not shout about it - so we would not know. (...) I have said why. (...) I doubt it at the current prices, but they were serious bids if that is what you are asking. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Scott, you have been asked, twice, to keep this topic in .debate yet you repeatedly redirect it back to lego.direct. How rude. The lego.direct newsgroup is for direct communication, not prolonged discussion. You are in violation of the charter for (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) rude (NOT POLITE) adjective not polite; offensive or embarrassing No doubt calling somebody a liar without justifying it is not rude according to Larry's ethical code. Then again, he probably thinks "ethics" is the English county next to Kent. (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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