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(...) Neither did the "space Nazis". They are both fictional, and both based on murderous regimes. How's a hammer and sickle any different from a swastika? (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Wow, has this ever stirred up a hornet's nest. Richie, first about your MOC. You got the basic swastika shape, but little else. If you want to do space Fascists, you have steep competition -- Keith Goldman and Paul Brassington come to mind. (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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It,s done, or so I hope. If it's not well done, say it to me, I will try again. Thank you for the tip. And any other help would be lovely (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Well, not to be blunt about it but yes, that is exactly what they are saying. You ever listen to Robin Williams go on about childbirth? (or anyother topic really) But Childbirth isn't really a funny topic. And most people wouldn't consider it (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Um, the EB has never killed anyone, I'm pretty sure it's make believe... The death toll in WW2 was in the 10's of millions, Hilter was a bad guy, and so were the symbols of his reign... I'm sorry you can't seperate reality from make believe, (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) So, it's ok to post MOCs about murderous regimes if you are a good builder, but should refain if the MOC is less than inspiring? (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I find Lenny's EB works to be inspired, creative, and usually filled with a bit of tounge-in-cheak. EB was also created by (URL) Chris Giddens>, not Lenny, though he rocks as an EB builder. EB is part of a bigger universe too with the PCS, (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) There are sites designed to be adults only (JLUG) and sites designed to be adults and kids. "et al" refers to any site that is trying to be kid-friendly. One of the good parts about JLUG is that creations that would be inappropriate to (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) No, really, I don't have any idea what contest you're referring to. I infer you have an actual one in mind but I don't know which one. I especially have no idea why you wouldn't want to post a link here. Can you elaborate on that? Why would (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Richie. The relative merit or otherwise of this moc aside, it brings a tear to this old spacer's eye to see lugnet.space getting this much posting activity again. It hasn't been this busy since December last year. Well done. Cheers, (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) Now that statement is actually quite interesting, not for the JLUG reference, but for the "et al". Would you be able to clarify what exactly you mean by "et al" in this case? ROSCO (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Lenny, you are completly right! There is definitely no fun in Nazis. To many people have suffered and died under their reign. Those victims in mind I only can feel sorry for those who have forgotten or just don't care! Marco (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Maybe it was (URL) this one>. Yep, definitely ineligible. (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hello Stephen, allthouh I'm not a transformer fan I see the difficulties you run in when you try to build one. Most of them just look good in one mode and totally off in the other. Your camshaft is a well done van which would fit into every (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) LOL Larry, you know exactly which one I'm referring to, AND why I'm not gonna post a link here. Were you referring to a different one? If so, which? Maybe instead of the smartass comments you should get back to unskewing that talk to build (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) The rules to what, Ross? What contest are *you* referring to? I wish you hadn't trimmed the other part of my post, but it may not matter. (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Correct. This MOC was not intended as part of any contest or competition. Cheers Richie Dulin (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) OH, man...ANOTHER joke I didn't get. OK, time for bed. Happy MOC'ing, everyone! Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Relax Tony, it wasn't inspired by any contest. That was just lar making another snide comment, based on false premise. ROSCO (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) May I ask what contest this might be for? I'm not as networthy as the rest of you all - just don't get the time any more. But I'd be interested in seeing what inspired this...joke. Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Ummmmm....no. No, I don't. I think that this glorifies what has become a symbol of hatred in a way that you possibly didn't realize. Did you mean it in another way? Because if you did, I'm not getting the joke. I'm willing to admit that, if (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Upon further review, it's kinda funny that the "correct German way" is only possible when it's crash-landed upside down. Done on purpose? Unless you're looking up at it from underneath, but then you see the butt-ugly landing gear. -nk (will (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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I'm afraid I don't see this theme taking off anytime soon. Not the best period in history to be modeling. It may be that this is supposed to be a parody much like Keith Goldman's Iron Reich or Leonard Hoffman's Eastern Block (sorry Lenny, I always (...) (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Well that's a pretty safe bet, given it's ineligible. Go check the rules again. ROSCO (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) An adult message of hatred? Do you think that perhaps turning the symbol on its side, putting a cockpit in the middle and a bubble dome on top, then suggesting that the leader of some faction my fly himself around in it, might actually be (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I'm sorry you find it uninspired and non-humorous. Actually, it was inspired by a (URL) post> you made back in April last year, which used the term Space-nazi(1). While it would have been good to be able to post a MOC like this immediately (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) Coolness, look at how the inner torso is made. nice! e (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This post, however, is pure comedy gold. Spotlighted. (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Lenny, I must agree I don't find anything particularly inspiring about the MOC, but.. (...) ..publicised so much? So 2 forums is too much publicity now? And is posting a MOC here bad press now? It received at least 2 non-negative responses and (...) (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hello! Sorry, Richie, you failed. I see the Hakenkreuz and I am not shocked. I know (or assume) you ain't a Nazi yourself, so I'm not shocked about that, either. It's not the first time somebody built something nazi-esque with LEGO, and it will not (...) (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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Please resize your pictures to something under 800 x 600. I wouldn't expect very many replies until you do so, viewing 1600 x 1200 pictures is simply unbearable. Hope this helps, ~Kevoh (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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Hi everybody. Her is my first space most I dare to show publicly. And I most say that I am proud of it, but not that much. There's many thing flawed in this space moc, but it's my first serious space prject, and I want help. The pictures are (...) (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Well, I'd say a Space Nazi is here. (...) Why stop there? Why not just call him Space-Hitler, or Star-Hitler or Neo-Hitler? He's got the little mustache already, is this a Boys From Brazil scenario? (...) I don't see a crowd...you should have (...) (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) Try telling that to the (URL). Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Yeah I thought you'd like that. Those discussions we had were actually quite critical for me to continue on past the concept stage originally. (...) Awww come on, surely not everything ;) Actually, a submarine is the kind of thing that I was (...) (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Definitely, when the speaker is irresponsible and uncivil. Freedom doesn't mean one can do whatever the heck one wants. The concept of Freedom must be tempered with responsibility and respect. JOHN (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Richie: Nice contest entry but I don't think it will win. Everyone else: Don't feed the troll. (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks for the thoughtful critique yet again, Marc. The Eastern Block is an ironic look at the future of communism (similiar to Keith Goldman's Iron Reich, an ironic look at futuristic fascism - but not condoning it). And while the Soviet (...) (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) The current discussion centers around a symbol of hate & the darkest chapter of modern history. A state-sanctioned doctrine of extermination cannot be compared to a failed economic system. This is orders of magnitude worse. -nk (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Wow. Is this the same guy who was built a (URL) entire subtheme> based on another notoriously murderous totalitarian regime? People who live in glass gulags shouldn't throw stones. Chill out, Junior Marshal. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's (...) (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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