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In lugnet.general, Tim Courtney writes:
> This is a big point which I feel needs attention. I know many people who
> either find LUGNET too confusing to set up for posting, or don't like it for
> one reason or another. Those who experience the former find it near
> impossible to get support to help them set up. Unless LUGNET creates more
> user-friendly methods of setting up for posting, with clearer documentation
> and FAQs, I don't forsee many more marginally computer savvy people joining
> and participating. Some people here might welcome that side effect, but I
> don't. I'd like to lower the bar, rather than raise it.
I agree. Let's all keep this in mind over the next few weeks as the
setup/sign-up stuff on LUGNET is overhauled and keep our collective eyes out
for points of confusion.
> There are many other LEGO communities which exist (quite contently) outside
> of LUGNET. If there's any push to further establish LUGNET as the de facto
> center, I feel it will alienate other communities further and cause more
> fragmentation in the hobby.
I'm not sure what you're trying to say. The core purpose of LUGNET is to
unite. Despite this, there *is* fragmentation in the hobby, and there
always will be to some degree. LUGNET's push for the next few months is
actually anti-alienation/anti-fragmentation. This is one of the reasons the
World LUG Map is being redesigned in such a broad way (train clubs and
robotics groups have more similarities than differences) and why there are a
whole bunch of announcement groups now for other sites, with the idea of
increasing exposure. As member resources are revamped and reorganized, it's
a great time to put a lot of effort into making things as clear and simple
as possible for the less techincally inclined.
> I'd like to see a common ground where various LEGO communities can come
> together and discuss pan-hobby with each other. I don't think any resource
> exists at the moment to provide that where everyone (who converses online)
> is comfortable. Were LUGNET more user-friendly both from a technical
> perspective and a social perspective, it could have become just that.
Ok, instead of speculating on what could have been, let's look at where we
are and figure out how to get where we want to be.
> I do
> believe based on conversations with many non-LUGNET LEGO fans, it's no
> longer possible for LUGNET to be perceived as a neutral meeting ground.
What do you think needs to change to fix this? Let's list out the perceived
problems.
> That's not to say I don't love LUGNET for what it is, I just acknowledge
> what it isn't! :-)
That's an interesting thought. What _isn't_ LUGNET to you? (anyone)
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