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Re: Sleepers and Talent Brainstorm Invitation
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lugnet.people
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Wed, 18 Aug 2004 16:44:49 GMT
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In lugnet.people, Ashley Glennon wrote:
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> 1. How can we--the LEGO community--at both the club and/or individual level
> attract LEGO fans that we have labeled "sleepers?" In other words, there are
> talented LEGO builders and fans just on the periphery of our community, but for
> some reason they are not aware of us. What can we do to make ourselves more
> apparent to them? Sleepers will be defined as any serious LEGO fans that are
> not presently aware of, or part of our community. A good example of this was
> the person who appeared on a popular home improvement show who was an extreme
> fan, but was not aware of "us."
I advertise when I do railway exhibitions. It seems to attract some interest,
even from those who still just have a box of Lego in the loft or for their kids.
> 2. How can we better tap the talents and resources of our existing communities?
> There are many initiatives ranging from organizing events, to defining building
> standards, to serving as ambassadors to newcomers. The needs are huge…but how
> do we tap into your talents or the combined power of your organization?
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> As is the spirit of any brainstorm and ideation session, please list your ideas
> here in any form you please and think as "barrier-free" as possible. If
> necessary, add a phrase to clarify your idea.
I intend my brickshelf gallery to be a resource for others. People only have to
look at the pictures and ask me to get the explanation.
I suggest that building standards be kept flexible, so as to allow more people
to meet the standards and so feel involved. Too often standards are developed
quickly by a few keen people, while others need to take longer to think it over.
It then becomes too exclusive and I feel put off. Perhaps newcomers would be
put off more easily by this. I have my own personal standards and have remained
separate from the group standard. That way the constraints are mine and I am
not restricted by anyone else! We need to encourage free creative building,
especially in newcomers. Before anyone decides to build to a standard they need
to be actively building!
Mark
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