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ouch. I saw this and was so appalled I just had to reply. I don't know Jake, but to see Suzanne make assumptions about his character and his motivations is shocking. The tenor of Jake's verbage is clear and professional. By contrast, the tenor of (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes: [...] (...) Thank you, Jake. I just wanted to confirm my suspicion.[1] Such a lack of maturity from one who's actions reflect on The LEGO Company is very disappointing. But, your 'using' of this community is (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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(...) you (...) Couldn't agree more... (...) [SNIP] (...) numerous requests to change this policy (...) After so many postings have been asking for that change, I just wanted to give my vote for the 'status quo'. TLC can never be part of the AFOL (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) No problems! Thanks for your response! [snip] (...) One suggestion I'd make - to respond to such questions, please just create a new thread in .lego.direct, referencing the original post (and quoting any pertinent text to make things clearer (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Jake McKee writes: (snip) Just a few things I wanted to express... First off, I have extreme respect and appreciation for what the Lugnet administrators have done. I'm sure the job is a thakless one, and I wanted you all to (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jake - Excellent response. I believe this helps us all understand a bit more where LEGO Direct is coming from. I sincerely hope the LUGNET administrators revisit the policy towards limiting official posts to just one newsgroup heirarchy. I believe (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) "Next year, we hope to give you at least one opportunity to vote -- from a short list of candidates -- for the Legend set you'd like to see us make. When we post the contenders we'll be specific about any changes we'll have to make from the (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jake, Thanx for a well thought out response. I hope this is the beginning of what everybody is looking for! I also hope Admin (aka Suz) makes the necessary changes to support this. (assuming this is what she is looking for) Can we all just get (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hear, hear! Matt (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Suzanne D. Rich writes: Suzanne (and All), Sorry about the delay in responding. I have been swamped this week, and wanted to run a few things past a few people, Brad especially (who is out of the office on a trans-European (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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(...) I don't know about that. After seeing Lego's lastest offering, it seems that the clone brands are where they're getting ideas now. Ha ha, only serious. Ben Roller P.S. Ok, I need some advice here. At this point I'm not intending to talk to TLC (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Suz: Is their absence especially irritating because they have used references to Lugnet for certain marketing practices (like the Mania Magazine, I think it was), and that probably without permission? So they trade on the Lugnet name but don't (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) But Lego Direct didn't leap onto LUGNET willy-nilly without first having reviewed the types of discussions that go on here. Anyone (and certainly an outreaching department of a multi-billion dollar company) could have predicted the way that (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Current policy already allows this. Jake, for instance, is using his unofficial account right now. And conversations similar to the recent '20 Questions' have always been allowed on LUGNET. LEGO employees are welcome everywhere on LUGNET. The (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Very good points, Jeff. I wasn't going to hop in on this thread myself to be totally honest. It disturbs me in many ways. But at this point, I have something I really want to get out. The attitude posters and administrators on this site (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct) !!
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I think it is precisly these types of posts that keep them away. Many people post expecting answers *right now*, often on things they may not be able to respond to. I think everyone needs to give them some breathing room. I also think they should be (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jake, I'd appreciate an answer. -Suz Suzanne Rich LUGNET Admin www.lugnet.com (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct) !
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quite shocking considering how liberal and helpful their S@H Customer Service is. why the same practice and consideration isn't true for their retail shops is beyond me. of course this could be an isolated case. have you tried calling back and (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Whereas jelly beans tend to be eaten shortly, LEGO bricks last a long time. I can see that LEGO don't want the market to be filled with discoloured LEGO bricks. It cannot be good for their reputation if images of discoloured bricks becomes (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) The Jelly Belly factory in our area puts their malformed jelly beans in 1 lb. bags and sells them as "Belly Flops" in their factory store-- for about half price! They taste just as good only you can't choose the flavors-- so all the bags (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jun-02, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.lego.direct)
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