leafan Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, GREG998 said: That's true, but you can buy that. It is the legit owner (the one who pays the bills) who can estimate this ECONOMIC value. And the aim would not to make people leave but people come. Beside that, there is the "sentimental" value: this one can't be estimate. I have a feeling that that is easier said than done. There's a whole team of mods here for a reason. Also, I'm guessing that whomever runs this place just pays for being hosted on a standardised forum format. I could be wrong.
Toastie Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, GREG998 said: Anyway, i think it would be sane to know who owns the place, who is the real boss. Someone told there are several owners, even "entities". I doubt that there is more than one paying the hosting/domain bills. So, Mister or Madam, who are you? I simply don't get it. Is this a Blues Brothers like joke? Jake: How much for the little girl? The women? How much for the women?Customer: What?Jake: Your women. I want to buy your women. The little girl, your daughters. Sell them to me. Sell me your children!Customer: Matre d'! Matre d'!Mr Fabulous: [To Jake] Cut it out. Cut it out. The owners are gonna ask me to call the cops.Jake: You wouldn't do that to me would ya man?Elwood: He just got outta Jolliet, he's on parole. You can't call the cops on him man.Jake: We're putting the band back together.Mr Fabulous: I said no. Absolutely not. What am I missing here? OK, lets assume you bought EB. Whatever it is: A decently fast PC or Macintosh - some Invision forum software - maybe their support for 2 more years, 2 DVDs showing how it all works - and a freebee, that came along with purchasing the PC and or the software - hmmm - a ball pen with "EB Forum rocks" on it. And now what? What is your plan? Buying "the thing" ... man. OK, lets go on. A decent "PC" - 128 cores - 1TBytes memory (in that case you could run full blown fluid dynamics simulations on it; the results sell well(!) and some cool array of 4TB hard disks - make that 20k. The Invision software ... hmm - what 5k at most? So 25k. Now you have the hardware - the domain costs are nothing compared to that. Plus you could host the whole thing for far far far less. Not the point. Who do you hire for moderation and organization? At what costs? How will you generate income? Stupid ads? Or do you have all the money to pay for that as well? Lets assume that as well. What on Earth is your plan, man? What is your idea? The new thing? The making it better way? Or different? Would be cool to learn that as well - and not just all this "How much for the women" talk. Rock on, Thorsten
Mandalorianknight Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 2 hours ago, MAB said: Why can't forums keep up with news flow? EB keeps up with news flow perfectly well, at the speed the users post and discuss "legal" news. I cannot see that 20 people jumped on him. Those helmets are not MOC quality. But then very few sets are MOC quality. And that is theme independent. Huge MOC quality sets are unlikely to sell in enough numbers to be worthwhile. I think it is highly unlikely that LEGO would release 1:1 helmets mainly because of cost but partly because people would try to wear them and injure themselves. No, I agree, I think that they can't afford to make tham MOC quality and also that @GREG998 is hilariously overreacting. 1 hour ago, GREG998 said: LOL. Newbie member, 2 posts, two strikes against me. I know who you are boy. You have been banned recently for completely insane PM. You are now OfficialReegz but your former name was The Glynn Reaper. I can post here what you sent me, i think everybody will be stunt by your insanity. See you in Manchester soon ;) This reads a bit like a threat, what with saying you'll see him soon in a legitimate location, I would watch your words there.
KotZ Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, GREG998 said: Thorsten, that's the kind of topics i would chat with the Boss of this place. Be sure there would be NO stupid ads. Just perhaps a short time of SPANISH INQUISITION (no one ever expect the spanish inquisition) LOL...just kidding ;) Ads keep the site running though. They pay server costs.
KotZ Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Mandalorianknight said: This reads a bit like a threat, what with saying you'll see him soon in a legitimate location, I would watch your words there. And not trying or wanting to mini-mod and adding on to what Mandalorianknight has said, but threats or veiled threats probably aren't the best way to deal with people here. If you do believe someone was banned and is trying to get around it, speak to a mod or admin and present your case.
tfcrafter Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, GREG998 said: I'd take care of my business, if i were you. If you're threatening @Mandalorianknight or just warning him to mind his own business or whatever, saying "if I were you," I would just remind you that you're posting on a forum. Which means people are free to comment and react to anything you post.
icm Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Besides, any legitimate attempt to purchase this forum should be conducted in a businesslike and professional manner. Mods, can we lock this thread, please?
KotZ Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, GREG998 said: Ok, but WHO signs the bill? Who is in charge? Who's the BOSS, the KING, the EMPEROR, The Great SMURF? There's a staff list on the top bar, if you click the "Staff" button. And while I don't know the specifics of which staff member specifically does what, I'm guessing running Eurobricks is not just one solitary person that everyone else follows. It's probably the major staff running as a council that discusses everything, especially if it's something major like running the site.
koalayummies Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Wait what?! How did this go from "are forums still relevant?" [yes they are] to "Imma buy this place and show all of yous!"? I'm guessing this is only the beginning of global quarantine resultant 'cabin fever'.
KotZ Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, koalayummies said: I'm guessing this is only the beginning of global quarantine resultant 'cabin fever'. I just started working from home, thankfully. At least I'm surrounded by my bricks. But Koalayummies is right, we've probably gone way off topic. And yes, forums are still relevant.
Peppermint_M Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, KotZ said: It's probably the major staff running as a council Pretty much. Admin guys do the software things for the forum like updating security and creating tools to help us Moderators. Moderators try and help members with any issues, keep the forum conversations running smoothly and coming up with activities and fun stuff when we can. Regulators do lots of index work and other smaller jobs. We all put our heads together for forum-wide issues and help each other out in the sections we look after if needs be. We see reports, hammer the spammers and help the newbies with problems. Some issues are easier to deal with than others 1 hour ago, leafan said: Thanks for all you (and the other mods) do on these forums. I know we've had a few run ins in the past but reading some of these messages, I wonder why you do it at all and can't help but be glad you do. Thanks for that I can't speak for everyone, but it is a passion for LEGO and the community that has me keep on going. I love to share my love for creating MOCs and to see that passion from others also.
The Island Chronicles Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 @Peppermint_M Ok....GREG998 is starting to scare me now.
KotZ Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, Peppermint_M said: Pretty much. Admin guys do the software things for the forum like updating security and creating tools to help us Moderators. Moderators try and help members with any issues, keep the forum conversations running smoothly and coming up with activities and fun stuff when we can. Regulators do lots of index work and other smaller jobs. We all put our heads together for forum-wide issues and help each other out in the sections we look after if needs be. We see reports, hammer the spammers and help the newbies with problems. Some issues are easier to deal with than others Thanks for that I can't speak for everyone, but it is a passion for LEGO and the community that has me keep on going. I love to share my love for creating MOCs and to see that passion from others also. And adding my agreement to what leafan said. You guys do a great job! Thanks for the hard work.
Toastie Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, Brandon Pea said: Ok....GREG998 is starting to scare me now. Come on! This is fun. This is what you will find only in well moderated forums and with this decent tone ONLY on EB. As far as I know, but I don't know much. The scary part comes when they negotiate the numbers! Just relax, sit back and enjoy Jethro Tull! Best Thorsten
The Island Chronicles Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) @GREG998 Dude. Threatening people isn't going to get you what you want. Edited March 16, 2020 by Brandon Pea
Pdaitabird Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 24 minutes ago, KotZ said: It's probably the major staff running as a council that discusses everything Off topic, but for some reason this description makes me picture the EB staff dressed in cloaks, holding secret meetings in a torch-lit room... @Peppermint_M, please tell me this is the case!
Peppermint_M Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 I don't know why you need to bring me in on that? If you are going to be silly, we can take the chat to somewhere a little more "socially isolated" where Staff can try and help you resolve the current issue? And a strain of a respiratory illness is not as scary as Weil's Disease or C.Diff (Hurrah for bad disease as a workplace risk!), I'm mostly wondering if work is going to get harder or easier in the next few weeks.
Toastie Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, Brandon Pea said: Threatening people isn't going to get you what you want He is not threatening! He is playing. Maybe like Mr. Bond. Maybe with more than just that. But RELAX. There are folks here who will play it right as well. Just relax. And go with the flow. Smoothly. Best! Thorsten
KotZ Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, GREG998 said: @Peppermint_M Covid19 is scary, Greg998 is not scary. You see the difference? If you breathe in a crowded place, there is almost no risk to catch Greg998. It's not unfortunately the case of Covid19 Wanna see what GlynnReaper or is new alias sent me? THIS is scary (less than Covid19)....scary that this kind of people can behave this way. If you have an issue with another member, there's no reason to show it to other non-staff members. Speak to a mod, and they'll handle it.
Peppermint_M Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, Pdaitabird said: Off topic, but for some reason this description makes me picture the EB staff dressed in cloaks, holding secret meetings in a torch-lit room... @Peppermint_M, please tell me this is the case! So, shall we get back on topic? I really do think forums are simply losing user-base refresh due to the younglings preferring their Snapchats and their Instagrams and this new-fangled TikTok-er they all seem to be on. My younger brother is old enough to be an EB member and loves LEGO as much as I do, but he has very little interest or time for a forum like this.
KotZ Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, Peppermint_M said: So, shall we get back on topic? I really do think forums are simply losing user-base refresh due to the younglings preferring their Snapchats and their Instagrams and this new-fangled TikTok-er they all seem to be on. My younger brother is old enough to be an EB member and loves LEGO as much as I do, but he has very little interest or time for a forum like this. So you're saying to make forums relevant we need to make a Eurobricks Tik-Tok? In all seriousness, forums are still relevent, especially for niche items like tech. The discussions on other LEGO sites that are more article based or Reddit just aren't as good, due to easy comments, difficulty in finding that one topic from years ago you need to see, etc. I think forums as a whole will continue to be less used, but they will level out in time and have a consistent usage.
tfcrafter Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, GREG998 said: Even if it is Godlike, epic, wonderfull on a psychiatric way? No. 2 minutes ago, Peppermint_M said: So, shall we get back on topic? I really do think forums are simply losing user-base refresh due to the younglings preferring their Snapchats and their Instagrams and this new-fangled TikTok-er they all seem to be on. My younger brother is old enough to be an EB member and loves LEGO as much as I do, but he has very little interest or time for a forum like this. I think that younger builders do prefer platforms that get them higher exposure. I tend to post MOCs on Reddit because the site's frequented a lot more. This is just from my personal experience, but I mainly frequent Eurobricks just to look at MOCs and read the great reviews that are posted. Forums are more lengthy in content, which is both a bad and good thing. Edited March 16, 2020 by Peppermint_M snipped out the video
koalayummies Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, Peppermint_M said: I really do think forums are simply losing user-base refresh due to the younglings preferring their Snapchats and their Instagrams and this new-fangled TikTok-er they all seem to be on. My younger brother is old enough to be an EB member and loves LEGO as much as I do, but he has very little interest or time for a forum like this. Agreed. Unfortunately all of those platforms lack the organization, archival and reference-abilities characteristic of forums and so useful to a hobby such as Lego. The attention span is mere minutes, its a continuous unending stream that is there for a brief moment and then gone and forgotten, lost to all but the most dedicated internet sleuths and strongest memories.
Mandalorianknight Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, GREG998 said: I'd take care of my business, if i were you. i'm assuming this is a joke, but i'll "take care of my business" just in case the future owner of eurobricks tries to assassinate me. Seriously man, take a chill pill. 1 hour ago, tfcrafter said: If you're threatening @Mandalorianknight or just warning him to mind his own business or whatever, saying "if I were you," I would just remind you that you're posting on a forum. Which means people are free to comment and react to anything you post. Exactly. I don't feel threatened by this guy, he's actually kind of hilarious in his "threats", randomly bringing in covid-19, and of course this crusade of his to buy the website, but posting what I've quoted above on this is kind of a new level of stupid, even if there's no way for him to follow up on this threat/joke. 30 minutes ago, koalayummies said: Agreed. Unfortunately all of those platforms lack the organization, archival and reference-abilities characteristic of forums and so useful to a hobby such as Lego. The attention span is mere minutes, its a continuous unending stream that is there for a brief moment and then gone and forgotten, lost to all but the most dedicated internet sleuths and strongest memories. Some of us who aren't "old" per se still prefer stuff like this over some of the more popular social media forms among younger people. And yeah, the forums are so much better for all the reasons you list above when for a topic such as lego. The social media excels more in communication and whatnot. Edited March 16, 2020 by Mandalorianknight
Peppermint_M Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 23 minutes ago, koalayummies said: Agreed. Unfortunately all of those platforms lack the organization, archival and reference-abilities characteristic of forums and so useful to a hobby such as Lego. The attention span is mere minutes, its a continuous unending stream that is there for a brief moment and then gone and forgotten, lost to all but the most dedicated internet sleuths and strongest memories. AS @KotZ said, I think LEGO is a niche enough hobby that anyone who really wants to talk about it in a real way will find a forum that caters to the fandom. Hopefully that forum would be Eurobricks. The forum must still get some decent ratings on a search engine for a national newspaper to grab quotes from it. There is a bit more effort to run an Instagram page to attract people. Makoy is our Social Media guy too As for Tik Tok, if I had any idea what it was I think I could form an opinion?
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