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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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| (...) 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 (...) (24 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.space)
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