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(...) Well, I say bring'em back! True False False :-) JOHN (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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Little rules I live by... #13 13. "If you can't even get the 9th circuit to go along with your (URL) kooky agenda>, then you are really kooky." Oh where is the cacaphony of criticism from the Creedless? :-) JOHN (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I miss those days. Just 10 minutes ago I was reading a blog-- (URL) was quite 'educated' about this Zarqawi guy. According to the blog, basically we killed a straw man--he really wasn't much of anything. And then I went and read this one about (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> . (...) Me! Me! Me!!! I want sarcasm!!!!!! If it was my contest, and only if it was my contest, I would have stated in 'da rulz' that Joe Vig has to be composed of such'n such colour of torso, (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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--SNIP-- (...) --SNIP-- Dear Janey, I have to take issue with the above statement. A yellow round one by one is one of these things [LDrawPart 3062B:14] whereas I'm sure you mean a yellow head [LDrawPart 3626B:14] which is an entirely different (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) My "good old days of Lugnet" metre was fit to burst (again) but this post has well and truly deflated it. Thanks. Rant averted. Tim (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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I miss the good old days in ot.debate when we discussed real issues, and our opinions had wide-ranging impact well beyond the bounds of LUGNET. Why, my musings on the virtues of government subsidized medicine led directly to Canada's implementation (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote: SNIP Marc, I will endeavor to be as simple as I can in my reply, I hope you will be able to read deeply into the answers, as short as they are. (...) Yes. (...) YES. (best 6 year old voice I can (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) The Seatop is a brig, as I specified in my post, not a ship. See (URL) for further details. Cheers Richie Dulin (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) It's a joke, Larry. Or am I the only one that thinks this whole 'discussion' is hilariously absurd? Allister (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Yes. There is a warm and embracing community here, or what's left of one, and it acted the way we all have seen it act in the past, warmly, as you describe above. The part you missed though, is that there is also a much less warm and embracing (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate) !
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Hey all, I'm confused as to the "debate" here. This seems a perfect example of community. Two community members sponsored a contest to encourage building and donated the prizes (including the first prize as a $50 set). Another community member was (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) While there is no need for debate for this particular example I don't think it is entirely unneccesary. The debate goes beyond the current example into the wider realm of contests, rules, strict interpretations, internet manners etc. Just (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Hello, Paul. Thank you for your opinion. For the record, Nathan and I were in complete agreement prior to my reply to Linus. (...) We are very sorry to hear that. Your response seems to be a very personal attack on me, but that is your (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) It is always hard to get one's message and tone across in a written medium. I did not find Nelson's message inconsiderate, or perceived him as having an attitude - it was simply a direct and honest answer. As I stated earlier, in the end I am (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) My sentiments as well. I'm glad the rules are enforced, which ensures that this contest is more enjoyable in the end. There really is no need for a greater debate than that. (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) To defend Lenny (whose reply I found amusing) and also Nelson, who's being painted as some sort of bad guy for enforcing the rules of his contest. Why would you want to take a shot at me? (...) That's why I said "like". It was an example. (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Did you post this message just to defend Lenny, or because you wanted to take a shot at Chris? (And before you ask: Yes, I am posting this because I want to take a shot at you.) (...) Why? It seems John's already posting the mandated head. (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Did you post this message because you are "saddened", or because you wanted to take a shot at Lenny? If you don't like the contest sponsors' ruling, then do something helpful, like John Neal did. Or maybe sponsor your own contest - one without (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) (Lone-Clap, Clap, Clap) Lets hear it for the great orator; Lenny. With sympathy like that, who needs enemies? I tried to succinctly explain that I was stunned by a decision that was made, for what appeared to be, valid reasons. I said “I was (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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