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Should AFOL websites keep to themselves?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:09:12 GMT
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While not naming any specific sites, I would be interested in hearing the
Community’s thoughts on whether you think it right or wrong for one AFOL site to
talk about another AFOL site. For purposes of this discussion, we will assume
that by talk I mean badmouth.
For example, let’s say Site A starts threads mentioning that the murfling on
Site Z is out of control and that the mods are too heavy handed. Then Site
Z responds by saying that Site A is just a bunch of ‘loser poopy-pants who
can’t make any cool Lego creations.’ Site A counters with some name calling
and threats of ‘as yet to be determined actions to be taken in the future
against Site Z.’ The members of Site Z vigorously defend their beloved site
and call for all members of Site A to be banned from joining Site Z forever.
Site A then points out that it was created before Site Z and that they know
more about Lego than anyone else plus who would want to join Site Z anyways
since only posers go there. Site Z hears about what Site A just said and
then within minutes they...
Whew - I need a drink of water.
Is this a large problem in your eyes? If so, are there any steps that could be
taken by anyone that you believe could help the situation?
All thoughts greatly appreciated!
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Message has 6 Replies:
 | | Re: Should AFOL websites keep to themselves?
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| (...) I'm not sure right or wrong have much to do with it, given human nature. Right now, I could easily name three pairs of LEGO-related web sites where your example could apply, including one I run. So I don't think this is anything new. (...) (18 years ago, 10-Apr-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
| | | Re: Should AFOL websites keep to themselves?
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| (...) Well, here's an important distinction: who's doing the saying? And in what capacity? Let's say AFOLS.com is run by Mortimer. And a frequent visitor to the AFOLS.com is Jezebelle. And there's another site called LEGOGEEKS.com, which they hate. (...) (18 years ago, 10-Apr-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
| | | Re: Should AFOL websites keep to themselves?
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| (...) I was recently involved in something similar, when I took exception to the characterization of one site (Site A) by members of another, much larger site (Site B). Frankly, the postings struck me as petty and really kind of snide, and I posted (...) (18 years ago, 10-Apr-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
| | | Re: Should AFOL websites keep to themselves?
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| (...) **sighs** I guess when one's hobby is a toy, there will be children involved! :) Personally, I think it's bad for the overall AFOL community. I'll grant you, (A) I'm still sort of new to the community (even with 37 years of LEGO under my (...) (18 years ago, 10-Apr-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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