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In lugnet.space, Kyle McDonald wrote:
> Richie Dulin wrote:
>
> > I am not a space nazi.
> >
> > Or maybe my MOC is not saying “Well, if the Eastern Blok is acceptable, why not
> > the Space Nazis?” at all. Maybe the space nazis don’t really fly around in
> > anti-grav swastikas, perhaps they spend their time making others conform to
> > their will, say what they should, and think what they ought. Maybe there’s only
> > a symbolic relationship (shape, uniform and facial hair) between the Nazis of
> > the 1930’s and the Space Nazi’s of my MOC? What would a *real* space nazi look
> > like?
> >
> > I remember an episode of The X-Files, where Mulder said “People think the devil
> > has horns and a tail. They're not used to looking for some kindly man who tells
> > you what you want to hear.” And I think people need to keep this in mind when
> > considering my MOC. What is characterised or stereotyped as evil is not
> > necessarily evil. So, to sum up, let me ask this – “Does a silly uniform, funny
> > moustache and a flying swastika for a ride a true space nazi make?”
> >
> > I am not a nazi.
> >
> > Do you know a nazi?
> >
> > Are you a nazi?
> >
> >
> Right On Richie!
>
> I only read parts of this thread, mainly because of how vicious it got.
>
> But, I think you make a good point. Everyone needs to constantly listen
> and look in the mirror and see what the look and sound like.
>
> In my opinion, the reaction you got resembled nazism more than your MOC did.
>
> -Kyle
I would agree. I was VERY disappointed at the pelting Richie got.
But then again, I know that Richie is a great pirate builder and was reminded
here. As a result, I asked him to write up an article on his ships in
BrickJournal.
Because he's a good builder.
I'm just sorry no one seemed to know that at the time.
Joe Meno
Editor/Publisher, BrickJournal
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