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Re: Heres a debate question for ya...
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Tue, 22 Apr 2003 04:48:58 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Sean Devolites writes:
> > Sup all debaters...
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> > I just have a quick question for all of ya. No offense intended either.
> >
> > What is the point of having debate in a lego forum? I mean, its meant
> > to be a fun place to talk about, um, legos. But, over here ya got your
> > political debates and your religous debates...I mean, isn't there a better
> > place to talk about this stuff? Its called Lego Users Group Network, not
> > Debaters network (idea for all of you to make btw : )). So, wouldn't it
> > work better to carry this stuff on in email? Make things a lot easier on
> > both sides ya know...
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> Review some past posts about the efficacy and need for an outlet, without
> this safety valve, it's argued that the rest of LUGNET would see unpleasant
> debates break out.
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> I can't speak for others but I daresay I enjoy debating among friends whom I
> share another common interest much more than I would enjoy debating
> somewhere else.
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> > So what im asking is, and this is where no offense comes in, but how many
> > of you guys have made stuff in lego? I mean I doesn't have to be the
> > greatest thing or anything like that, my stuff is far from perfect, but
> > have you guys all built something?
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> I've seen constructions and creations from everyone here that I recognise,
> except one solitary person. And that person says they're a collector and
> reseller, which is a perfectly legitimate way to enjoy the hobby, in my
> view. Not everyone has to build.
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> So challenging people on whether they are builders or not seems not quite
> "big tent" enough. You don't have to be a builder to enjoy LEGO.
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> But I suspect your larger question is "are you debaters all LEGO hobbyists,
> or are there people here who just debate and do nothing else?".
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> I would answer that we're almost all here primarily because of the brick,
> with a few exceptions. And those exceptions are the sorts of people I tend
> to ignore.
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> Here's the main point though:
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> no one is forcing you to read this group, and as long as debate remains
> confined here, no one is forcing you to read debate topics elsewhere either.
> So why do you care?
I'd have to agree with Lar here, although it,s true that our debating causes
some people to get angry at others on matters that are totally not
LEGO-related. I'm not sure the security valve is necessary. I can see
myself not even mentionning politics or religion, as long as these rules
apply to everyone, are strongly enforced and are clearly explained and the
limits are clear to everyone.
I'd certainly be happier not to see any of these politic or religion
discussions here. Of course, I'm not obligated to read them or reply to them...
Terry
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