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Re: Why the absence of LD in their own newsgroup?
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Sat, 15 Jun 2002 20:36:21 GMT
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I do want to answer this, but it'll be long and right now I'm exhausted..

I will. I promise.

-Suz

In lugnet.lego.direct, William R. Ward writes:
> Suz,
> 
> I'd appreciate an answer (too).
> 
> --Bill.
> 
> 
> "richard marchetti" <blueofnoon@aol.com> writes:
> > 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 actually participate -- is this part of your point?
> > 
> > You have dropped hints at either being or having been a contracted designer
> > for TLC in some way, is this the time for full disclosure? Perhaps I missed
> > it elsewhere. Are you "inside" or are you "outside" at this point?  How does
> > your status inform your views about TLC's level of participation and the
> > future of Lugnet in relation to TLC?  Do you feel that Lugnet is being
> > singled out for some kind of unfair treatment?  Do you feel constrained in
> > ways that others are not?  Do you think TLC has different standards for
> > nondisclosure (or do they merely enforce their rights unequally) on
> > different individuals or organizations depending on whether they can get a
> > positive marketing angle/spin out of it?
> > 
> > What do you expect from TLC or Lego Direct and why do you expect it?
> > 
> > I generally support your attitude here, I am just wondering if there are
> > unknown justifications for your attitude that might help others understand
> > what you are trying to accomplish.  I know nothing and am assuming nothing
> > about your possible answers to my questions.  I just get the idea that your
> > views are both more informed and complicated than the rest of us understand.
> > 
> > -- Hop-Frog



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  Re: Why the absence of LD in their own newsgroup?
 
Suz, I'd appreciate an answer (too). --Bill. (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)

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