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    Re: Meta Question —Adrian Egli
   (...) A good question! For certain, RTL did not make a comeback. The theory I've heard is the growth of theme group sites like Classic Space outside of Lugnet have drawn readers away from Lugnet. I've also heard people express the opinion that (...) (16 years ago, 14-Jan-08, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Re: Meta Question —Richard Franks
   In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Adrian Egli wrote: A good question! For certain, RTL did not make a comeback. The theory I've heard is the growth of theme group sites like Classic Space outside of Lugnet have drawn readers away from Lugnet. I always (...) (16 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
   
        Re: Meta Question —Timothy Gould
   (...) --snip-- (...) I'm not exactly sure that anyone has attempted to start a new site 'to make a few bucks'. I have my doubts that anyone even could. I believe the first offshoot sites were started due to disagreements about the running and format (...) (16 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
   
        Re: Meta Question —Richard Franks
   (...) That seems to be the consensus. But I don't see any Rock Raiders offshoot sites, which from my external perspective makes it look less about format, and more about cherry-picking... BICBVW! (...) Well, I don't think it's that hard considering (...) (16 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Re: Meta Question —Timothy Gould
   (...) And there I was thinking it might only be for themes lots of people were interested in. (...) Well (URL) MOCpages> breaks even but (URL) CSF> has, until quite recently been run purely out of pocket. I realise that research is a bit slower than (...) (16 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
   
        Re: Meta Question —Richard Franks
   (...) Agreed - it also makes good business sense. What is your basis for assuming the former possibility and disregarding the latter? (...) I was responding to "I have my doubts that anyone even could [turn a profit]" - by sourcing all my figures (...) (16 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 

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