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(...) You're right, and I agree, it would be wonderful if TLC did this. My issue is that I think there are more effective ways of asking for it than some people seem to want to employ. Those ways feature politeness... and some sort of rational (...) (24 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) For my part, I have nothing personal against Larry P. Hopefully these little skirmishes are no more than two Lego enthusiasts battling over the details -- and since the "devil is in the details," he probably possesses us both. -- Richard (24 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: a public response to Mr. Stangl's comments
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i agree entirly this has gotten to the point where it has just become stupid and rediculously non-productive. I think that this is something that should be dropped altogether since it seems to be causing nothing but frustration to all parties (...) (24 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.market.auction)
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Folks, let's drop this argument from lugnet.market.auction, either put in off.topic.debate or personal, huh? Scott S. -- (24 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Well, I'm certain if one of them ran across the other dying of thirst in the desert (or the Outback), he would not leave him to be taken by the vultures, but would quickly get him to a bar for a beer (or chai or diet Coke)! Maggie C. (who sees (...) (24 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.market.theory)
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Well, it started when I saw the pictures of those sets in an auction, and I mentioned where those that were in question in the original posting about the guy selling custom sets or real LEGO produced sets. I then commented it would be nice if (...) (24 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) The most generous refutation I can make to these assertions of yours, Larry, is to merely point out that assertions is all they amount to. I feel quite sure that neither one of us is in possession of the necessary information to do much better (...) (24 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I don't remember how this thread began, but I thought the concern was at least as much that LEGO didn't publicize such things as that they were hard to get. That is, if you don't know something exists, you can't get it. (Or you find out about (...) (24 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Bridget
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Why wouldn't *sonic* weapons be ideal (...) Yes, except for one small problem. (...) Wave propigation (sp for both of us!). Even if you focus the energy more than present methods do, _off_ the transmitter, you will run into the limit of boiling (...) (24 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Yes, I am seriously suggesting that you have to *justify* TLC making available "the whole available line of products" (1) to everyone worldwide. As I have tried to show by using some examples, I don't think there is money in it for TLC. And (...) (24 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I'm not going to waste my time with your pigheadededness and obvious trolls for attention via email or newsgroups anymore. My last word on it: YOUR exact words "Please excuse my pessimism and possible ignorance in this matter but it seems like a (...) (24 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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To All, Ugh. OK, I just want to say this, and I won't saything else, I posted this to off.topic.debate as well, for I think we are drifting again into this. I am in my, why do people do this mode, and this guy is a prime example. Shame on TLC for (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.general)
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(...) Never underestimate the power one has by irritating a corporation. But I'm not sure what legal rights (definitely not sure re: UK law) he may have in changing his name thusly. "Legoland Windsor" is most likely a trade name, and protected by (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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To All, (...) What a joke. This was an obvious attempt to try to grate a "enormously rich and powerful organization", or to get money out of them. People like this need to do something more productive than to irritate corporations in this fashion. (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Quote: "Legos are for 9 year olds..."
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It was only the one person who made a LEGO-related comment. I think he was just letting off steam like he later said. I suspect the reason no one defended/supported that particular comment (other than me, of course) is because they realized they (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) My 2 cents I went and looked at the site when it came out. It didn't look like something I'd want to do myself, but I didn't see it as totally unsafe or anything. On the other hand I think I understand the model rocketry guys sensitivity to (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Certainly it's for 9 year olds; why shouldn't they be included? Dave! (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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The subject line is a quote from a thread in rec.models.rockets dated August 28. I realize that most of you don't care, but I thought you might be interested in at least looking at this thread on rec.models.rockets It's getting out of control and (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I do not think your morons, however I would strongly suggest that you start using wire guides from now on. Make a spool and capstan assembley with good quality multi-strand cable. Parts may still fly off but will help keep the majority of the (...) (24 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Thanks! No, no one was hurt (we've done about 15 LEGO-related rocket experiments so far). I've experienced enough burns and projectiles hits in other ways to know what it feels like. And, BTW, I DO manage to do some moronic things come to think of (...) (24 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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