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Re: We may all be Lego collectors, but Lego isn't a Beanie-Baby style collectable
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:40:00 GMT
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> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > > Why *side* with either?
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> > I'll do as I please.
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> As you should. I asked in order to try to understand, not challenge, your view.
I'm glad my "elaboration" was helpful, and I hope I am clear now.
<snipped discussion>
> I did say it, but not just to you, rather to all who read here. I'll say it
> again...
> Welcome all who come, whatever their reason for being part of the hobby even
> if you don't personally dig it, as long as no harm comes of it. We need more
> tolerance. More MOCing and less mocking, to steal a line from someone.
Sounds good to me, but why do you feel it is necessary to repeat yourself?
Are you sure you are not addressing me? Have I mocked someone or done
something I am not aware of?
> I think James B put his finger on the disconnect nicely. It's about paradigm
> shifts. Being in the middle and enjoying both, I have a harder time
> understanding the extreme view of someone who actively dislikes collectors
> (not you, Dan, mind you, you did not say that you did, but others have in
> the past) as well as the extreme view of someone who gets upset if a builder
> opens a set (that he purchased fair and square and thus should be able to do
> what he pleases with his property).
Not that I disagree, but again you've tagged this sentiment in reply to my
post. Perhaps there is an unpleasant history behind this topic that I am not
aware of, since I am a relative newcomer. Your tone seems to reflect a
desire to prevent another rehashing of the arguements before. Let me assure
you that I am not interested in putting things on a petty level or "actively
disliking" anyone. I will admit that I am not fond of materialistic or
greedy people in life, in general. Materialism and egocentricism reflects a
shallow mentality, in my opinion, and I have little esteem for people who
cling to and showcase their purchases and possessions. I don't act or intend
to be judgemental but if people feel otherwise, so be it, I won't "shift" my
paradigm in this regard.
Dan
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