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(...) Certainly anyone who does is welcome, but perhaps being a part of the community, or one of many 'LEGO communities' is a matter of individuals actively identifying with such groups...? -Tim (22 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community)
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In lugnet.general, Tim Courtney writes: SNIP (...) HUGE SNIP (...) basically, any one that plays or works with ANY Lego building product. Jeff (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community)
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(...) Great topic, Tim! Hmm... Well time for Hendo to babble again... :) In my analysis, the term "Lego Community" is a group of humanity that reaches far beyond any of the limitations you have suggested. The entire Lego Community includes TLC (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community)
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(...) Thanks, Felix. (...) I haven't had time to formulate thoughts in reply to the other posts, but they're floating around in my head somewhere. You bring up a very good point, I think. Some individuals identify only with some components of "the (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community)
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(...) Hi Tim, These kind of conversations are what help us develop as a community. I applaude you for bringing it up. Its nice to see us going a step beyond merely coming together to share likes and dislikes. By stimulating this type of (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:HD21C7.1yst@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) WHEW! This is quite a topic to cover! But, hey, I like it :-) (...) As someone has already mentioned, LEGO is a medium. If someone uses that medium (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community)
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(...) But Lugnet is NOT the only internet community of LEGO fans, so calling Lugnet "the LEGO internet community" is innapropriate. Actually, "the LEGO internet community" is (URL) since the word order implies ownership by or direct association with (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community)
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That's efficiency ;o)) Philo (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.people)
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(...) My thoughts are that there are many aspects of the LEGO community...as you mention later, there are those with different interests with LEGO from Bionicle to Mindstorms. And the common thread of all of these groups that make an overall (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community)
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(...) Me too! (...) One of the things I have noticed, is, when I have met people who are on the "fringes" of the community, I guess they don't realize how much we all would like them to a part of this experience. I figure the top percent of people (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community)
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(...) I think by using the word community, it specifys a specific group. Lugnet seems to represent the LEGO internet community. In order for us to be considered as a community not as individuals, we must work together, sharing ideas and enjoying (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community)
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My quick answer is this: Every fan of LEGO who wants to be part of this community is. No need to post on a website, to have a folder on Brickshelf or be member of BrickLink, a LUG or the FLL... Everyone, even the ones stil ignoring about this (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community)
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Over the better part of the last year, I've done a lot of thinking about the LEGO hobby and the LEGO community, trying to develop a philosophy on it which I use to channel my efforts, energies, and interactions. I'm interested in hearing others' (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community) !!
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(...) Funny you mention this :) It's already there! See (URL) still need to add a few more features (like viewing your complete inventory), but we're working on it! Dan (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.people)
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Yes, it would be wonderful if it could be consolidated with Peeron database to build a parts list in addition to the sets list! It's already a step in the right direction, thanks Todd ! Philo www.philohome.com (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Hi Jeffrey! :) <<snipp>> (...) A spy among us! Welcome to the surface! Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Ok try now... --Todd (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Help! Doctor Teddy! My leg is bleeding! Oh, wait, you're not a medical doctor are you? Then why am I wearing this silly robe? -The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Excellent. Now you can balance my checkbook and count all my Lego for me :-) Where will you go next? Any chance it's out to California? Paul Sinasohn BricksWest Registration LUGNET #115 BAYLUG (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Hey, congratulations! How long did it take you to get the last signature on your dissertation? Bruce (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.people)
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