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Re: AUSTRALIAN NAME...??????
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lugnet.loc.au
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Sat, 7 Apr 2001 00:33:44 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Scott Kirton writes:
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> The 'LUG' thing seems to be overused internationally. This is ok as it gives
> a sense of community, but it also gets a bit tired. If there was no
> alternative I'd go for Ozlug rather than Auslug, because of the unfortunate
> 'slug' in the latter.
Crouching Stud, Hidden Slug.
> Following on from Kevin Hall's last (and quite tasteful :) ) suggestion, why
> don't we try for some small and stylish acronyms without LUG. Failing that,
> we could try a large and cumbersome acronym.
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> Eg. ALLIES - Australian Lego Lovers In Every State.
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> or ALUMINA - Antipodean Lego Users Movement for INane Acronyms
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> or, my favourite, ALLEGORY :
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> Australian Lego Lovers and Enthusiasts Group, Over-Reaching Youth
> (or Obsessed with Reliving Youth ;) )
Very elegant acronym.
> This last suggestion has the added benefit of containing the word
> Lego, without (I hope) violating copyright.
If this violates, lookout English language.
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| (...) Forgive my impertinence as a newcomer, but I'd like to add another 2 cents worth. The 'LUG' thing seems to be overused internationally. This is ok as it gives a sense of community, but it also gets a bit tired. If there was no alternative I'd (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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