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Re: Where did you lot spring from?
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lugnet.loc.au
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Tue, 2 May 2000 23:10:15 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Richard Franks writes:
> In lugnet.loc.au, Todd Lehman writes:
> > In lugnet.loc.au, Mark Harrison writes:
> > > [...] The whole concept of Lugnet is very US centric. [...]
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> > Eh?
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> Is that a Canadian-centric reference, eh? ;-)
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> > What gives you the impression that the concept is U.S.-centric? The
> > truth is, the whole concept of LUGNET is to be international and worldwide.
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> True - LUGNET has been designed to be international, but regardless of
> statistics, it is easy to *percieve* LUGNET as US-centric. This is probably
> just because more Americans are online more often, and not because Americans
> are evil.
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> I think this is a natural effect, and something that will dissipate in time as
> more of the world enjoys cheaper net-access. To me, the things that contribute
> to the US centric perception would be the frequent US only references (eg US
> shopping outlets, prices in USD, US-only services, US Culture) in common
> newsgroups such as lugnet.general etc. These aren't listed because I believe
> they should be curtailed, but it might aid understanding of where the
> perception comes from.
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> But saying LUGNET is US-centric by design is very different from saying it is
> US-centric because more Americans hang out here. As IMHO the latter is a
> problem that will solve itself, assuming other localities aren't alienated
> before then :)
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> As a whinging pom, I don't feel particularly 'alienated' by US references
> though, how about you Aussies? :)
Not so much alienated as peeved to the hilt with all the service options given
to the US that are not offered worldwide. I'm a moderate person, but there
have been times when I've made my computer blush due to the colourful language
I've emitted after reading a few posts, mostly about S@H, LEGO Outlet stores
and most recently LEGO Direct. Even the Dacta shipping policy struck a raw
nerve on one occasion. But the recent LEGO Direct developments are a real kick
in the guts for Australia (and NZ, and everyone else who doesn't live in the
US). Sorry if I upset the new Lugnet/TLC relationship, but the last post from
Brad Justus really gave me the irrits.
I think Todd and Suz have done a marvelous job of creating a neutral zone for
all AFOL's to meet in cyberspace, where international boundaries can be
broken. Having the .loc groups is a stoke of genius IMO, as it still allows
people from different regions to "talk shop" without worrying about cultural
or language barriers, and gives the place a more personal feel.
Better get off my soap box before I break something.
Pete Callaway
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| In lugnet.loc.au, Peter Callaway writes: <snip> (...) I'm in agreement with Peter here. Initially I didn't have many expectations about Lego Direct, but after the latest announcement there is almost no hopes of anything beneficial for anyone not in (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
| | | Re: Where did you lot spring from?
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| Xposting to .general... this needs a bit more publicity IMHO :-) This is not solely an .loc.au thing... (...) Not only that, it's a double reason (well, IMHO, not based on any statistics or anything)): -There is a large _Americans : other countries_ (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Where did you lot spring from?
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| (...) Is that a Canadian-centric reference, eh? ;-) (...) True - LUGNET has been designed to be international, but regardless of statistics, it is easy to *percieve* LUGNET as US-centric. This is probably just because more Americans are online more (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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