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(...) Wah. It's hardly gotten nasty in here. There has been a bit of stern language with some of the relative newbies, that's all. -Grand Admiral and Keeper of Fleebnorks (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I get the impression you 'old-timers' (the first 500 or so people to join LUGNET) don't like us 'young whippersnappers' invading .space. Just my two cents, (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) It's not like that at all. I assure you, most of us don't even realize the ages of the people we talk to in this group. Half of us are under the age of 18 probably. We really don't care about ages here. Or titles for that matter. Like others (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I certainly hope that is not the case. I have been a reader/poster since the decline of readership from the older newsgroup RTL. I don't know if that classifies me as an 'old-timer' or not compared to some others. Anyway, I don't have a (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I think it's not so much a matter of old-timers vs. newbies as it is a matter of signal to noise ratio. Signal quality MOC posts and constructive replies intelligent discussion of concepts, inspiration, and ideas new building techniques, etc. (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Okay, okay. Lets just forget I posted that post and get on with building MOCs. That's what counts, right? (completely rankless) (2 URLs) >> (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hey, you just made a good point, Bram. Is my FTX sig too big or a pain? Just some feedback. I know this was not directed specifically at me, but I'm just curious since I started to use this feature only a couple of days ago. Yes, my posts are (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Yes! Will do! (URL) (who's editing some photos of a MOC this minute) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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<snip> (...) JHK is definitely not a newbie. Sure, he may be new to .space, but at least he has good MOCs to back it up, and also has a pleasent attitude. Because he is younger than you does not mean he is better than you. With LEGO, age doesn't (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) newbies? That's supposed to be the name for the people who are like here for a week isn't it? Either way, this thing has gotten to where the 'hierarchy' of Lugnet, the original members, have established this 'little world' in where there are (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I don't think he was reffering as much to me as some 'newbies' that he thought infringed his old nickname with debates and such over sigs. (2 URLs) >> (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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-snip- (...) As have I. The reason I do not post my MOCs is not because they are CAD or microfig, but because it is a waste of time to post. I know I'll get maybe one or two replies, so therefore I don't waste my time. I have proven this. (...) I (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Still, the world was created equal. Whether someone was here for 10,000 years or for 1 minute, they are equal, regardless of age or amount built/shown. -Dan P.S. And I don't like when people are bashed. (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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XFUT .publish (...) I wasn't really going after sigs in particular...I was more concerned with things like: (*fffffffssjjsshshsh...hhtttttt*) which show up as an even bigger mess: (*fffffffssjjsshshsh...hhtttttt*) when you're reading in plain text, (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.publish, FTX)
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(...) The size of a collection or a MOC has no relevance on the number of replies it receives...People respond to posts of unique, interesting models that look cool or do cool things. You can't expect everyone to get excited over yet another small (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) It's relative -- I'd say someone's a 'relative newbie' until they've learned how things operate in an area online; the assumed netiquette, a bit of the culture, etc. (...) These people establish their ranks as a joke between themselves, one (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) For the record, I was not bashing JHK. He's one of the kids around here I think show a lot of promise. That is all. -Grand Admiral and Keeper of Fleebnorks (URL) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Remember guys, no one *has* to respond to anything. We all respond when we do because we simply want to. It's a free continent. You shouldn't be looking for responses to feel accepted within the community, but rather only post because you want (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I've used to think there was an evil cabal of old-timers who sat in judgment on projects, and refused to comment on anything by a newbie. Until I made so many cool projects that they couldn't ignore me. But for every jerkoff who refuses to (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) All you've proven is that you give up too easily. Looking back on your posts to space, you just haven't posted that many MOCs. If you want praise, you have to really impress. If you want constructive criticism, you have to ask for it (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Keith, but you're too kind. I would have a hard time recognizing new talent from the old entrenched cabal, I mostly just look at MOCs, and if they move me and work is not too crazy, I try to drop a few nice words. On a real good day, I (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Just so you know, I'm a young whippersnapper, and none of the old timers seem to have a problem with me :) I'll be making my first moonbase module soon! :) .space rules! :) -Anne (...) -- Conformity: Proudly (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. serving (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) That's because you rock. Sometimes I wonder if a lot of this complaining is just sour grapes. -Grand Admiral and Keeper of Fleebnorks (URL) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, Nathan Wells wrote: snipped (...) Yikes - I guess this means I'm officially an old-timer (Lugnet Member 404)?!?!? But I still feel young.... Bob (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Well said Keith. I wanted to add some comments; I realize though this is just a noise post. (...) Heheheeee...You da man! (...) sounds good (...) no comment (...) YES Sir! There is no escape from the clutches of the brick! Either that or it's too (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, Dan Mattia wrote: -snip- (...) Sheesh! I am just a Lugnet Lurker. I read posts, I look at cool MOCs by others, I play in LDRAW (MLCAD actually, but gotta give props to James Jessiman), I rarely ever finish a MOC. But I am _SO TIRED_ (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) No one is being burned by a lack of respone around here, in my opinion. This is a community about sharing ideas and information. If people are here seeking attention and apporval, they're here for the wrong reasons. Keith, you've posted plenty (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I know I can always count on Paul to give me constructive criticism. Speaking of which, I have a long-promised Hopcraft redesign coming up. (It got stepped on) That new Wild collection set has lots of yummy brown slopes. (...) I am in 100% (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Bobobob, yer never old :) -Anne -- Conformity: Proudly (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. serving painfully boring >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. ,'_'~`. people since time began. (v_," ; `,-\ ; : ; \/,-~) \ stripes at tigerlair dot com `--'_..),-/ ' ' '_.>-' (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) *salutes Grand Admiral* (...) Nah, too many .castle people heading over here to see why we're so cool ;) ;) <-- for the humour impaired. Ensign Stripes -- Conformity: Proudly (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. serving painfully boring >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Excellent post, James! One thing I might add is this -- I have built quite a few MOCs I've never posted. It just doesn't do it for me. Sometimes I show friends pictures, or more often I bring them to LUG meetings and fests. It's partially (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Pressure on sour grapes always produces whine. (URL) Admiral Giddens <>< (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) As well as being one who rocks, Anne is a total class act. Take a look at not only her posts for her own MOC's (which are amazing), look at her comments and critiques on other's posts and models. She offers compliments, suggests improvements (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Well, you are entitled to your opinion. I don't think being a LUGNET© member has anything to do with being an "old timer". There are people who participated way before becoming a member and thus have a higher number. There were those who got (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, Tim Courtney wrote: -snip- (...) OMG, Tim liked my post!!!! (that was sarcasm, people) -snip- (...) (My emphasis added) AMEN BROTHER - try it with a webcam, or the "snapshot" feature of a camcorder :( (...) Okay, is that a (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Do I have a history of not liking your posts? I guess I don't remember :-) (...) Nah, it's supposed to be some funky space drink. Welcome to the Spacebar. The plan is to build the building so it will fit in on the NILTC train layout as well as (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I'm sorry but you'll have to speak up - I can't hear you since I'm old. ;-) Bob PS - Thanks for the reassurance my friend! (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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In lugnet.space, Tim Courtney wrote: - - - snippety - doo - dah - - - - (...) I can't help it... I have to ask; is it a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster? My apologies to those unfamiliar with Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Gotta love the spacebar. (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I'm kicking myself for not going back and reading the whole thing, in Jr High I got about halfway through and didn't have time to finish. (...) Thanks! And it isn't even done yet... I hope it can make it to BrickFest - but I will be flying so (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) You have a good point here Paul. you have to make people sit up and take notice. and perseverance is the best way and whining tends not to do that. (...) I have to say Paul, that at Brickmeet last weekend, even though I only brought one MOC (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) No, too many people around here have a history of totally freaking out when an 'old timer' is critical... -James (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Aah... I'm a pretty critical 'old timer,' so you don't gotta worry about me :-) -Tim (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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