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Re: If you're an AFOL and you know it raise your hand (WAS: Blacksmith Shop)
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Wed, 19 Dec 2001 00:25:13 GMT
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> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Maggie Cambron writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Allan Bedford writes:
> > > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Ross Crawford writes:
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> > > But is not "adult who enjoys building with LEGO" as much a label as "adult
> > > fan of LEGO"? 8?)
> >
> > Is someone who believes in God necessarily a Christian?
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> > Regards,
> > Allan B.
> > Definitely NOT an AFOL
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> It's all right Allan, we understand. It took me almost a year of lurking
> before I could bring myself to post here,
I've was posting to rec.toys.lego about 3 1/2 years ago. I have been
posting to LUGNET for quite some time now (over 3 years) I'm not shy. I'm
not a lurker. Thanks for the sentiments though.
> and being a closet AFOL was my dirty
> little family secret for almost another year
Well, I feel bad for you that you felt you had to hide your interest in
LEGO. I certainly don't hide mine. For Christmas on my 30th birthday, my
dad gave me a 1200 piece tub from the 30th anniversary sets that were
available here in Canada. Later, the following year, before they
disappeared, he bought me another 4 of the purple anniversary buckets at
Wal-Mart.
I have no shame, nothing to hide. On my monitor at work rests a built copy
of Vader's Tie Fighter.
> (although my Kindergartener almost
> spilled the beans when the room mother overheard him tell another child that
> his mom had way more LEGO than he did). But I can't tell you how liberating
> it is once you are ready to admit your true nature.
Again, I really have nothing to hide, no problems understanding my true
nature. I'm a big kid. I sit on the floor and build with LEGO bricks.
That I happen to be an 'adult' is really beside the point. It's not through
my adult eyes that I view my interest in LEGO. This is why I have no
interest in being labeled an AFOL. No offense. As mentioned... anyone who
does wish to call themselves by that name has my full support. It's a term
that works for some, but not for me.
What *was* liberating was retiring my LUGNET membership. That felt good.
Then I took a break from posting and really didn't return until I was
certain of my position regarding LEGO and the company that spawned it.
> Until then, know that you are not alone....
I suspect I'm not. I do, however, get the feeling that some folks who post
to LUGNET are reluctant to say such a thing for fear of drawing negative
comments towards themselves. I do not suffer from this worry. :)
Best regards,
Allan B.
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