To LUGNET HomepageTo LUGNET News HomepageTo LUGNET Guide Homepage
 Help on Searching
 
Post new message to lugnet.org.ca.rtltorontoOpen lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto in your NNTP NewsreaderTo LUGNET News Traffic PageSign In (Members)
 Organizations / Canada / rtlToronto / 8361
8360  |  8362
Subject: 
Re: Questionnaire
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto
Date: 
Wed, 30 Jul 2003 18:20:19 GMT
Viewed: 
1118 times
  
In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote:
> Questionnaire:
> 
> The LUGNET rtlToronto newsgroup appears to have many lurkers…

I don't think I could really be considered a lurker... or a member of
rtlToronto... and I doubt any actual lurkers will bother to answer, so, you get
my answers, anyway...

> developed a brief questionnaire:

?brief?

> rtlToronto consists of people who are:
> 
> a) from diverse backgrounds, but have the LEGO hobby as a unifying interest
> b) totally cool bunch of froods who know where their towels are
> c) out of touch with the average AFOL.
> d) a bunch of hopeless nerds who couldn’t build a MOC if their collective lives
> depended on it

a & b.  Maybe c

> The term ‘CalumBall’ means:
> 
> a) a good way to vent frustration at any given situation
> b) a new sport that’s much akin to CalvinBall, a la ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ fame
> c) A bright way to have the topics ‘paint chip’ ‘home school’ and ‘Nortel’ all
> brought up in the same conversation
> d) pushing Calum’s ‘buttons’ until he snaps

yes

> Chris and Calum’s relationship is:
> 
> a) much like ‘Penn and Teller’s—both funny but one should always be quiet
> b) a strictly professional one that’s none of your business!
> c) Have nothing funny to add here
> d) too nasty to discuss on a family newsgroup

a.  Yes, A.  please.

> rtlToronto robot competitions are:
> 
> a) fun to prepare for, fun to compete in and just a fun time all around!
> b) too hard for the average layperson
> c) a great time to mock Chris
> d) a great time to mock Chris (again)
> e) When was the last time Bruce entered a competition?

a,b,c,c,d,d

and d

> What’s the farthest anyone has ever come from to get to an rtlEvent:
> 
> a) Michigan
> b) Seattle
> c) Japan

Indiana is a little farther than Michigan, but not as far as Seattle.  So I'll
guess c

> Calum and Chris are excellent leaders for the rtlToronto group:

false  :)

> People attend rtlToronto events because:
> 
> a) they want to see nifty LEGO building techniques
> b) they realize that rtlToronto is just a great crowd to hang out with
> c) where else can you go to get your regular ‘fix’ for all things LEGOness?
> d) Did I mention mocking Chris?
> e) I'm so competitive, like to drive 10 hours (each way) to compete in a LEGO contest, even though the rules clearly state the goal is "not to win"

b, d & e

> 
> The guy who wrote this questionnaire should:
> 
> a) spend more time working at his job
> b) build a robot for the upcoming rtlToronto ‘bot competition
> c) get a layout designed for all these LEGO train shows coming up
> d) spend less time in o-t.d

b.  NOT c



Message is in Reply To:
  Questionnaire
 
Questionnaire: The LUGNET rtlToronto newsgroup appears to have many lurkers… In order to facilitate a better understanding of our lurkers’ needs, we have developed a brief questionnaire: rtlToronto consists of people who are: a) from diverse (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

5 Messages in This Thread:



Entire Thread on One Page:
Nested:  All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:  All | Brief | Compact
    

©2005 LUGNET. All rights reserved. - hosted by steinbruch.info GbR