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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote:
> In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote:
> > I put the Qwelder-Mech up for sale on Auctionbrick.com:
>
> A message to the Evil Oppressors:
Since I was one of the many to reply to the violation of the ToU, I cold take
offence to this remark, but I'm Canadian, so eh...
>
> Your disparagment and oppression only serves to strengthen my resolve.
>
> I have 5000+ views on the Qwelder-Mech Gallery that says it is a good idea to
> let folks know about the sale.
>
> No one speaks for the "mecha community". None of you.
I don't speak for mecha community, I, as well as others, speak for the LUGNET
community. It's the 'community policing' that we have going on here.
>
> Selling the Qwelder-Mech was a hard decision for me.
> I want it to have a good home.
> I cannot continue to own a war machine.
> That is my personal choice.
And you are allowed to post auctions of your 'bot to the Buy/Sell/Trade group.
There is no issue with that.
>
> I believe the people who spend their time oppressing me have no compassion.
> No breadth of scope. No understanding of my dream.
Again, no oppression. People can see your auction in the Buy/Sell/Trade NG.
Don't cry 'foul' becaouse you don't like the rules.
> The proceeds of this model will put food on my table and continue to maintain
> a roof over my head. This is not me just trying to turn a buck, this is a
> person trying to free himself of many years of collecting.
>
> Those who attempt to oppress my way of life have no room in their heart to
> see fellow Lego Fan succeed at a mutual craft.
Again, I'm a pretty big fan. That said, I'm not allowed to break the laws to
make my dreams come true, nor should you.
> Jealousy controls you, hatred motivates you.
> The same people, the same hatred.
> I created a graphic to honor the image presented to the contestees.
> The graphic has been online for weeks now.
> No one raised a concern when I posted it originally.
> Only now that there is a platform to complain do the malcontents rasie their
> heads.
No hatred or jealousy from me. And the only complaint is regarding breaking the
rules. No breaking the rules, no complaint.
> I have decided to protest your oppression.
> I will post an image of my choosing, one day, each day for 30 days.
> If you wish to add your voice, click on the image.
> The view counts will say all that is needed.
> You need not put yourself in the line of fire.
> I respect your anonymity.
I have decided to point out your rule flouting. Again, no oppression at all.
> Sending me your personal emails encouraging me is fine.
> However you allow me to suffer in public.
> This is understandable considering the negative effects that may come your
> way.
>
> I must do everything in my power to reach those who may be interested in
> owning one of my creations. I have a total of $1000+ in sales this month
> alone. I am proud of that and I am glad to provide the best quality models I
> can manage.
And you do a good job at building. Now, put aside the artistic insolence and
realize that you're damaging the very community that has aided you in achieving
your status
> I do not wish to fight. I only wish to create.
> I will continue to create until I have no more Lego.
> The title of this post is acurate, this is an IRON MECHA, and it is FOR SALE.
Again, no issues with the title, or the content, or what you're trying to do.
The issue is with the location of your post--if you posted to Buy/Sell/Trade,
there would have been no issues. However, you violated the ToU of LUGNET, and
now you state that you will willingly do it again.
To sum, you knowingly flout the rules when the rules are inconvenient to you.
> I say to all that read this, I did not wantingly violate TOS.
> I say to all that read this, I sell my creations so that others may enjoy
> them. The price reflects the work and materials involved, as well as the
> knowledge put in to them.
>
> Allow another human being to seek his own liberty.
> Making a post that informs my peers of a sale is no crime.
> Only a select few, people who I have fought with in the past have taken issue
> with my posts. Those who wish to damage my success.
Making a post regarding an auction in a non-auction group is violating the ToU.
And again, I wish you all the success in the world for your endeavours.
However, you keep on stating that I wish damage to your success. Nothing could
be farther from the truth. You keep stating this and I may get the idea that
you don't like me.
> Looking back, I would do it again.
Again, disregarding inconvenient rules.
> Because I know the hunger in my stomach, I know the cold outside.
> I know I want to make a better life for myself, that includes unloading the
> vast sums of parts I have collected since I was a child.
>
> This is best for me. I have a burden keeping so many parts.
> I want to make as many cool things as possible with what I own and sell them
> off so I can live my life away from this constant work to maintain my
> collection.
>
> I have asked my contacts at Lego for their blessings. I have received them.
> So I offer what I have to you, my fellow Lego Fans.
Offer them in B/S/T only.
>
> Never would I allow people who hardly know me to control my dreams.
Not controlling your dreams--you can build your dreams all you want. If you
want to sell your dreams and advertise that sale on LUGNET, you have at your
disposal the B/S/T newsgroup. Avail yourself of that particular group and there
will be no issue.
> I love to build. I will always love Lego.
> Fact is I have plenty, and if you so desire, it can be yours.
Again, if selling your dreams is your desire, then avail yourself of the .B/S/T
NG
> Now I present my first image to peaceably protest of the cruelty that
> continues to thrive through the oppressive nature of my foes.
Stop with the 'artist being oppressed' talk--there is no oppression here. You
have all the freedom you want to post auctions to the B/S/T group. No one is
saying you can't.
> Build on.
>
> This is called "Struggle to build".
>
> <http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=44833
> <http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Legomaster/Things/struggle-to-build.jpg
> Click to Support - allow a fellow Lego Builder to seek his own liberty>>¬
>
> Eric Sophie 2006
I think maybe you should put more effort into an artistic representation of
'Struggle to understand the LUGNET ToU'
;)
Dave K
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