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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, James Trobaugh writes:
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> I agree with Calum that it's not the communities responsiblity to support
> such ventures, it's really up to the free market. If you have a product that
> people want and it's priced at a point that people will buy it then it will
> be a success. Seems pretty simple.
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> jt
Well its not exactly a free market as TLC have copyright over certain
"compatability" issues and many enthusiasts of the product have a
particular abhorrence to using 3rd party components. So I don't think it's
as simple as that.
srh
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> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes:
> > In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steven House writes:
> > > In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes:
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> > > All this RCX controlled automation is great and very impressive, but this
> > > http://www.hitechnic.com/ is what happens to third-party manufacturers (re-
> > > track cleaner) that are not supported by out community. Did anyone do
> > > anything with these reed switches?
> >
> > What, do I have to support overpriced products to be part of the Lego
> > community? Do I have to buy things that I might not need to say I'm a Lego
> > enthusiast?
> >
> > As a side note, from what I heard, HiTechnic had an overwhelming influx of
> > orders after Steve Hassenplug went on TV talking about their sensors. John
> > I suppose couldn't handle the amount of business. It wasn't a lack of
> > support, in fact, it was too much.
> >
> > Calum
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