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| (...) It serves little purpose if it's just a funny joke. Comedy has been used quite effectively as a means for social, political, and religious commentary without having to get preachy about it. (...) Jake may have other ideas, but I'd define a (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) You are right. The colour change is not a joking issue. Some of the reactions to it, on the other hand, certainly are! (...) LOL. If I had a 2x4 brick for every time someone claimed to "rethink their Lego habit" (or "buy less of your product (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) I think we are basically talking the same thing. I'm talking about both people who actively build, or people in their dark ages, or other potential community members. Jake --- Jake McKee Community Liaison LEGO Community Development (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org)
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| (...) And that's exactly what makes it ripe material for a joke. Allister (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) Like those Christian 'comics' with little morality plays and a sermon at the end? I don't think I'd like that. A comic should be just that - comical. The effort should be put primarily into making it funny. (...) Hey greg. You're cool. (...) I (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) As something that was intended primarily for an audience within The LEGO Company, I think it was entirely appropriate. There have been a lot of rabid rants on this subject, and they'll get ignored pretty quickly as soon as it's obvious what (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) Only if there are illustrated instructions showing which bricks you need for each step :) (...) I will! Jake, it's awesome. I especially love the fact you address the gray situation as well as the castle/space thingee :) I really like the MOC (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org)
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| (...) LEGO is a major matter to me. However, building with LEGO is all about the limitations. If I was out to make the absolute best, most detailed, accurate model of something, why not do it from scratch? Kit-bashing, soldering, etc... So, now I (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org)
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| Great for people who have a vehicle yes.... I have access to a vehicle that I can use for work and school and that's about it. Besides it's about an hour and a half drive to 2 hour drive, which means 3 or 4 hours both ways, about 20.00 in gas which (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org)
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| (...) These are great!!! I saw a reflection of myself, as well as many people I know in the community on this comic. The "issue" with the new gray was ver, very funny. Can't wait to see the final product, not to mention more new strips. Excellent (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) Well, sure -- that's exactly why it hits so hard. If something's just a "day job", and some bureaucratic change causes disruption, one can easily shrug and say, "oh well, it's not like it's anything that *matters*". But seriously disrupt (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org)
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| (...) I was also concerned that the comic might portray our feelings about the color change in an unfavorable light. But after reading it, I was very grateful for the message that it conveyed to TLC employees: Lots of us are angry about the color (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) LOL - very funny stuff and a lot of it hits home - a little TOO close to home actually. Is there an AFOL 12 step program somewhere? (...) Here is where I am supposed to say "Don't quit your day job." ;-) Bob (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) Oh, give me a break. People taking this, or for that matter ANY, issue *so* seriously is starting to make me rethink *my* wanting to be a part of this HOBBY. This HOBBY with TOYS. --SteveR (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) Trust me, I'm more than familiar with Lego's short deadlines for comic strip production. Especially this week! I don't think I even remember what my bed looks like. I'm so used to everybody spelling BrikWars a hundred different ways already (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) I never made fun of people who are concerned about the colour change issue. I point out the problems, and then end it with a funny punchline that certainly doesn't mock or belittle the character who is annoyed by the colour change. I can't see (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) I love the comics. I think they are well drawn and cute. They can really help to get the point across about adults and LEGO. The megaBlXXks one was very funny. I am, however, rather offended that the artist feels it funny to joke about the (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| (...) Well, the idea was in the same vein as that old adage... "Those who laugh together, stay together" I figured if I could get my colleagues laughing about these issues, they would stick in their minds a little more. Greg and I also tried very (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| "Mookie" <Mookie@tanarth.com> wrote in message news:LAEJKFGCAJBFPIB...rth.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) there (...) [ ... snipped ... ] It can't be much more than an hour drive (depending on traffic of course) from Milwaukee to the LEGO store at (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org)
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