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Subject: 
blowharding (was: Re: No promises when I'll be done, but...)
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Tue, 17 Oct 2000 22:26:33 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Matthew Moulton writes:
> On Tue, 17 Oct 2000 15:41:14 GMT, "Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote:
> > I am one of the people who has donated a TREMENDOUS amout of time and
> > energy to that very work.  You have absolutely no business making such a
> > statement to this community, especially when you can't tell this community's
> > right hand from its left.
> 
> Oh so you're implying that I've done absolutely nothing for the Lego
> community?  It might surprise you to know that I have a bachelors
> degree in computer science, more specifically programming.

Oh, gee, that's such a rare thing.  :-)


> And I have been working on numerous ideas to improve Lego CAD programs.

And these great numerous ideas are where?


> At some
> point (with hopefully the help of others) I want to release a new Lego
> CAD program, one that doesn't require the installation of LDraw,
> completely self sufficient, with build in graphic rendering, animation
> effects, etc, etc.  I've even considered hiring a few programmers to
> help make the idea possible.  It would require a vast financial
> sacrifice on my part, but it's something I'm willing to do if it comes
> down to it.

All talk, no action.  Yawn.  We've heard it before.


> My biggest fear though is that I'll end up like poor
> James, idealized as a demigod, cyber memorials on every other Lego
> site, the thought sickens me.

I think your biggest fear is being ignored.


> > As Mark said, you've done a good job of alienating yourself from everyone
> > here, and you have a ton of growing up to do.  Learn some respect for
> > others - living or dead, and also kill your ego.  Those comments and
> > attitudes DO NOT belong here.
> 
> I'm sure you would love to think that I'm doing this for my ego.  You
> could not be further from the truth, but then showing you the truth
> isn't exactly my point.

I think you're doing this because you lack the confidence (not necessarily
the talent) do something good for the community.

--Todd



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  Re: No promises when I'll be done, but...
 
(...) Yes, the vast majority who can't move on, who can't try and take what he created and BUILD off of it, who can't see anything better than what they have. Yes, I know all about the people like you, and I pity you. (...) Oh so you're implying (...) (26 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.space)

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