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In Off Topic, macebobo writes:

In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, jennnifer writes:

[…]
Vector files are the best.

Vector, the winner.

I would have gone with

"Vector, the victor."

Vector, you go.

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 12, 2023 14:59

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, UTLF writes:

Admins need to increase the requirements to be able to post on the forum

Agreed: minimum Feedback rating of 1092.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

May 12, 2023 14:57

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, jennnifer writes:

[…]
Vector files are the best.

Vector, the winner.

I would have gone with

"Vector, the victor."

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

May 12, 2023 14:50

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, UTLF writes:

Admins need to increase the requirements to be able to post on the forum

Agreed: minimum Feedback rating of 1092.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 12, 2023 14:34

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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Oh yeah!

Author:

randyf

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May 12, 2023 14:33

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, jennnifer writes:

[…]
Vector files are the best.

Vector, the winner.

Oh yeah!

Author:

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May 12, 2023 12:56

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

In Off Topic, ZorBeast writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Tbh besides a few posts every here and their most seem like they could be done
by actual people not bots since often it’s like 1 post every few days or s

Their is possessive... there

they sound the same so the must be interchangeable

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 12, 2023 12:51

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, ZorBeast writes:

[…]
Their is possessive... there

Nubs is a lost cause. Don’t read his messages, use a text2speech program and
close your eyes.

… Though you need one that can cope with his smileys

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 12, 2023 12:51

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, ZorBeast writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Tbh besides a few posts every here and their most seem like they could be done
by actual people not bots since often it’s like 1 post every few days or s

Their is possessive... there

they sound the same so the must be interchangeable

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 12, 2023 12:49

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, ZorBeast writes:

[…]
Their is possessive... there

Nubs is a lost cause. Don’t read his messages, use a text2speech program and
close your eyes.

… Though you need one that can cope with his smileys

Author:

Posted:

May 12, 2023 12:47

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Tbh besides a few posts every here and their most seem like they could be done
by actual people not bots since often it’s like 1 post every few days or s

Their is possessive... there

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 12, 2023 12:37

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Re: (Cancelled)

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Tbh besides a few posts every here and their most seem like they could be done
by actual people not bots since often it’s like 1 post every few days or so

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 12, 2023 12:35

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, yorbrick writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:

Seems so, I expect most are from the same source.

Probably a tennager drop shipper who sold 1 thing somehow for $5 (less then .50
profit

) thu a spam post and now can’t bring himself to stop since he thinks
he might sell more in the future

Maybe BL could apply a filter so that any user IDs containing the letter sequence
gummies get auto deleted, or their posts go straight to cancelled.

I was thinking the same things

or maybe have to moderate any new changes
made to about me pages if the have links in them

Or better still, replace the term gummies with megabloks in all posts.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 12, 2023 12:31

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, UTLF writes:

[…]
It's just absurd how people are trying to advertise on such an obscure forum,
what's the point?

They get paid when they make public posts, not when the posts are really read?

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

May 12, 2023 12:26

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:

Seems so, I expect most are from the same source.

Probably a tennager drop shipper who sold 1 thing somehow for $5 (less then .50
profit

) thu a spam post and now can’t bring himself to stop since he thinks
he might sell more in the future

Maybe BL could apply a filter so that any user IDs containing the letter sequence
gummies get auto deleted, or their posts go straight to cancelled.

Or better still, replace the term gummies with megabloks in all posts.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 12, 2023 12:20

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, Stuart9 writes:

Seems so, I expect most are from the same source.

Probably a tennager drop shipper who sold 1 thing somehow for $5 (less then .50
profit

) thu a spam post and now can’t bring himself to stop since he thinks
he might sell more in the future

Author:

Stuart9

Posted:

May 12, 2023 09:31

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Re: (Cancelled)

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Seems so, I expect most are from the same source.

In Off Topic, Ziegelmeister writes:

In Off Topic, prostadinedrops writes:

(Cancelled)

So; is it just me or has the spam increased dramatically over the past two months?

Author:

Ziegelmeister

Posted:

May 12, 2023 09:25

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Re: (Cancelled)

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In Off Topic, prostadinedrops writes:

(Cancelled)

So; is it just me or has the spam increased dramatically over the past two months?

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 11, 2023 16:41

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, jennnifer writes:

[…]
Vector files are the best.

Vector, the winner.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 11, 2023 15:33

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, WoutR writes:

In Off Topic, macebobo writes:

In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

Someone on the danish LUGNET forum told me to look in the manual for that set!

With a bit of trickery I managed to extract the map in a nice high quality

Now, I just need to move the cross

Cheers,

Ole

How is this saved as a .png since it doesn't degrade when saving over and
over like .jpg

Even better... When you have a vector file, let it remain a vector file.

It can be printed sharp at any size

Vector files are the best.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

May 11, 2023 15:02

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, WoutR writes:

In Off Topic, macebobo writes:

In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

Someone on the danish LUGNET forum told me to look in the manual for that set!

With a bit of trickery I managed to extract the map in a nice high quality

Now, I just need to move the cross

Cheers,

Ole

How is this saved as a .png since it doesn't degrade when saving over and
over like .jpg

Even better... When you have a vector file, let it remain a vector file.

It can be printed sharp at any size

True, however BL does not allow scalable vector graphics (svg) files. An, sometimes,
when converting from jpg/png to svg some colors may be lost.

Author:

WoutR

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May 11, 2023 14:46

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, macebobo writes:

In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

Someone on the danish LUGNET forum told me to look in the manual for that set!

With a bit of trickery I managed to extract the map in a nice high quality

Now, I just need to move the cross

Cheers,

Ole

How is this saved as a .png since it doesn't degrade when saving over and
over like .jpg

Even better... When you have a vector file, let it remain a vector file.

It can be printed sharp at any size

Author:

MysteryXCapsule

Posted:

May 11, 2023 00:16

Subject:

Re: Still getting harrassed by a seller for 2year

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In Off Topic, MysteryXCapsule writes:

Purchased an minifig for about 12SGD from this local seller (Tuahbui) about 2
years ago.

He sent the wrong item and I informed him about it. Initially he accept that
it is his fault. However, he decided to change his words after I told him to
collect it back or refund the return shipping fees.

Things escalated to PayPal. And PayPal decided to do a refund to me. Yet this
seller has been sending harassments mails for the past 2 years or so. Words which
are demeaning and highly offensive. Calling me names and label me as a scammer.

The details were sent to the admin here but nothing was done. The stop-list doesnt
work too.

How do I go about it?

Am about to file a defamation suit soon.

Read all the comments. In short, case is 'closed'. Bricklink admin got
involved and told the other party to stop contacting me.

Things would be easier if there is a block chat function.

And to some who have misread.. I do not reach out to him more than 90% of his
message. FYI, his message is no less than 100 over the 2 years. Sending nasty
emails to me especially on public holidays such as New year, Christmas and so
on. In any case, no reason for me to reply him unless his message is way overboard.

Harassment be it online or in person is a serious thing at least in Singapore.

Thanks to all who gave helpful advice.

=)

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

May 10, 2023 18:00

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

You two are clearly much more digitally smarter than me

Am I doing something wrong or is there there something I could do better?

I got the image in the resolutiuon/size I want. I can move the cross and red
steps with photoshop, no problem

Ole

You are not doing anything wrong. When you go to do the edit, I would recommend
saving it as a .png instead of a .jpg

Author:

1974

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May 10, 2023 17:54

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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You two are clearly much more digitally smarter than me

Am I doing something wrong or is there there something I could do better?

I got the image in the resolutiuon/size I want. I can move the cross and red
steps with photoshop, no problem

Ole

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 10, 2023 17:31

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

In Off Topic, macebobo writes:

How is this saved as a .png since it doesn't degrade when saving over and
over like .jpg

I'm not sure I understand the question? Are jpegs uploadet to BL automatically
converted into png?

No, but images are reduced to 640 pixels in width if they are bigger than that
(AFAIK, height is not limited).

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

May 10, 2023 17:30

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

In Off Topic, macebobo writes:

How is this saved as a .png since it doesn't degrade when saving over and
over like .jpg

I'm not sure I understand the question? Are jpegs uploadet to BL automatically
converted into png?

No. I saved the edited file as a png, it will not degrade as much as a jpg does
when saving it over and over and over again.

Attached is an extreme example, you would not want to use this for much.

Author:

1974

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May 10, 2023 17:09

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, macebobo writes:

How is this saved as a .png since it doesn't degrade when saving over and
over like .jpg

I'm not sure I understand the question? Are jpegs uploadet to BL automatically
converted into png?

Author:

ZapDE

Posted:

May 10, 2023 16:56

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Re: Studio 2.0 - Connect plug-in parts

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In Related Software, iprice writes:

You might get more help/info over on the official Studio forums - https://forum.bricklink.com/
You can also request for this to be fixed.

Thank you for feedback. I will try this.

However, have you tried connecting the rails onto the studs and using the WASD
keys to move them into the correct position? You might need to turn Collision
Detection off first though.

Yes, that is already possible. However, a little difficult.

Author:

macebobo

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May 10, 2023 16:48

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

Someone on the danish LUGNET forum told me to look in the manual for that set!

With a bit of trickery I managed to extract the map in a nice high quality

Now, I just need to move the cross

Cheers,

Ole

How is this saved as a .png since it doesn't degrade when saving over and
over like .jpg

Author:

1974

Posted:

May 10, 2023 16:33

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Nice!

Yes, it is indeed!

It would be cool if someone with the proper skills could make a worldmap like
that

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 10, 2023 16:28

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

Someone on the danish LUGNET forum told me to look in the manual for that set!

With a bit of trickery I managed to extract the map in a nice high quality

Now, I just need to move the cross

Cheers,

Ole

Nice!

Author:

1974

Posted:

May 10, 2023 16:27

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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Someone on the danish LUGNET forum told me to look in the manual for that set!

With a bit of trickery I managed to extract the map in a nice high quality

Now, I just need to move the cross

Cheers,

Ole

Author:

Stuart9

Posted:

May 10, 2023 12:38

Subject:

Re: Bye bye Bricklink

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Sorry to see you go as a seller, wishing you all the best.

In Off Topic, Hunny1 writes:

After 24 years I will close my BL store now. For all this long time it was just
a hobby, but it doesn't worth anymore.
Cheap shipping outside of Germany is not longer available and here in Germany
people like more and more Lego alternatives which are much cheaper.
The rest of my BL store will be sold as bulk lot on classified market.

I wish you all a good time and a good business here.

CU
Markus

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 10, 2023 12:22

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Re: Lego’s Instagram story

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Who ever posted this is probably getting fired

Oh yah I did also take a picture of the results for those interested

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 10, 2023 12:21

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Re: Lego’s Instagram story

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In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Who ever posted this is probably getting fired

I'm not sure: I don't personnaly know the first two.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 10, 2023 12:21

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Re: Lego’s Instagram story

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In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, iprice writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Who ever posted this is probably getting fired

LOL. Only the best is good enough though, remember?

Oh my, so many unpostable replies related to the image come to my mind. I’m
ashamed

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

May 10, 2023 11:24

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Re: Lego’s Instagram story

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Who ever posted this is probably getting fired

I'm not sure: I don't personnaly know the first two.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 10, 2023 11:21

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Re: Lego’s Instagram story

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In Off Topic, iprice writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Who ever posted this is probably getting fired

LOL. Only the best is good enough though, remember?

Oh my, so many unpostable replies related to the image come to my mind. I’m
ashamed

Author:

iprice

Posted:

May 10, 2023 11:15

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Re: Lego’s Instagram story

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Who ever posted this is probably getting fired

LOL. Only the best is good enough though, remember?

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

May 10, 2023 08:37

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Re: Lego’s Instagram story

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Who ever posted this is probably getting fired

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 10, 2023 02:04

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Lego’s Instagram story

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Who ever posted this is probably getting fired

Author:

joshbeagrie

Posted:

May 9, 2023 16:32

Subject:

Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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I have sent the photos I have available. Hope that helps.

In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

Hi gang!

This set :

40504-1 (Inv) A Minifigure Tribute
1041 Parts, 2023
Sets: LEGO Brand: LEGO House

Contains a rather nice map on a stickersheet

40504stk01 Sticker Sheet for Set 40504 - (10102738/6433128)
Parts: Sticker Sheet

I would very much like a high resolution scan of this, please

My plan is to photoshop/move the "x marks the spot" all the way up to
the nose of Jutland where I live. Then upsize it (as much as the resolution permits),
get it professionally printed, framed and hang it on my wall

This set is not likely to ever get parted out and I don't feel like paying
150-200EUR for a stickersheet. For that amount of money I could just go to Billund
and buy the set

Thank you in advance

Cheers,

Ole

Author:

1974

Posted:

May 9, 2023 14:27

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, jennnifer writes:

You should @ joshbeagrie as he is likely to have a larger version of the image.

~Jen

Doh! Why didn't I think of that ..

Thanx Jen, you are a peach

Author:

Sadler_Bricks

Posted:

May 9, 2023 13:28

Subject:

Re: Still getting harrassed by a seller for 2year

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Oh my doesn't sound fun hope this gets worked out

Sadler_Bricks

Author:

Sadler_Bricks

Posted:

May 9, 2023 13:26

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Re: Bricklink App?

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I highly doubt it although it would be very nice

Sadler_Bricks

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 9, 2023 13:08

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Re: Odd request : 40504 map ...

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In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

40504stk01 Sticker Sheet for Set 40504 - (10102738/6433128)
Parts: Sticker Sheet

I would very much like a high resolution scan of this, please

You should @ joshbeagrie as he is likely to have a larger version of the image.

~Jen

Author:

1974

Posted:

May 9, 2023 12:42

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Re: Thats fast.

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In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

0. The change from pre-coloured ABS pellets to colouring them onsite/themselves…
which, IINM, coincides with the Great Colour Shift of 2003 or not much after
anyway.

And this is exactly when the quality went down the drain! […]

Maybe, but you can barely call that “new” and it certainly wasn’t (even presented
as) a move to be eco-friendly.

No not new, old hat actually

So two decades of declining quality!

I seem to remember that move was done so TLG wouldn't be dependant on just
one supplier (BASF) but could source pellets and colour from around the world

That went really well

Author:

1974

Posted:

May 9, 2023 12:24

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Odd request : 40504 map ...

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Hi gang!

This set :

40504-1 (Inv) A Minifigure Tribute
1041 Parts, 2023
Sets: LEGO Brand: LEGO House

Contains a rather nice map on a stickersheet

40504stk01 Sticker Sheet for Set 40504 - (10102738/6433128)
Parts: Sticker Sheet

This set is not likely to ever get parted out and I don't feel like paying
150-200EUR for a stickersheet. For that amount of money I could just go to Billund
and buy the set

Thank you in advance

Cheers,

Ole

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 9, 2023 12:20

Subject:

Re: Still getting harrassed by a seller for 2year

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In Off Topic, legoman77 writes:

[…]
Hi
Unless you are a 13 year old girl getting emails from a 40 year old man trying
to set up a meeting, the police do not take it seriously. "I am being harassed
on-line about some Lego." You really think the police here would be all
that concerned? America is really under staffed all over with police officers.
There is a finite number officers and there is a plethora of complaints. "Which
call should we go to and investigate, the one where the wife was being beaten
by her husband or the guy that is getting harassed by email over some child's
toys?"
Can you see how silly that is? If I was the police taking the call I would say
"Suck it up buttercup."
John P

We don’t have the content of the messages or the whole story, both of which could
change our perception one way or the other. This kind of thing can escalate
to death threats or worse.
When it comes to that, the origin of the feud doesn’t matter (“his great-great-grandfather
looked at my great-great-grandfather the wrong way when they were in kindergarten!”
said Mr McField to explain his murdering Mr Hatcoy).

So, not knowing more, I don’t believe it should be advised to “forget it.” Those
platforms I was talking about have explanations and forms and ask for details:
if what happens to you doesn’t fit in, you don’t fill the form, or your complaint
is dropped. Again, not the same as wasting police time.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 9, 2023 12:03

Subject:

Re: Thats fast.

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In Off Topic, sasquatch_eater writes:

I bought one of these

71741-1 (Inv) NINJAGO City Gardens
5574 Parts, 22 Minifigures, 1 Gear, 2021
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy

back when it first came out and half of the
figures cracked as soon as I put something in their hand

Yikes

Author:

sasquatch_eater

Posted:

May 9, 2023 11:57

Subject:

Re: Thats fast.

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I bought one of these

71741-1 (Inv) NINJAGO City Gardens
5574 Parts, 22 Minifigures, 1 Gear, 2021
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy

back when it first came out and half of the
figures cracked as soon as I put something in their hand

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 9, 2023 11:49

Subject:

Re: Still getting harrassed by a seller for 2year

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He is in Singapore maybe things are different the worlds a wild place

Author:

legoman77

Posted:

May 9, 2023 11:41

Subject:

Re: Still getting harrassed by a seller for 2year

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In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, legoman77 writes:

[…]
I do not mean to poke fun at your situation or marginalize it, but for things
like this there is nothing that can be done. In reality, it does not raise to
the level that courts or the police would do anything. Sometimes we have to
suck up bad things that happen to us.
John P

I beg to disagree. Online harassment is a thing and is taken seriously, at least
it is here in EU and we have online reporting tools for that.

Hi
Unless you are a 13 year old girl getting emails from a 40 year old man trying
to set up a meeting, the police do not take it seriously. "I am being harassed
on-line about some Lego." You really think the police here would be all
that concerned? America is really under staffed all over with police officers.
There is a finite number officers and there is a plethora of complaints. "Which
call should we go to and investigate, the one where the wife was being beaten
by her husband or the guy that is getting harassed by email over some child's
toys?"
Can you see how silly that is? If I was the police taking the call I would say
"Suck it up buttercup."
John P

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 9, 2023 10:55

Subject:

Re: Thats fast.

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In Off Topic, 1974 writes:

In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

0. The change from pre-coloured ABS pellets to colouring them onsite/themselves…
which, IINM, coincides with the Great Colour Shift of 2003 or not much after
anyway.

And this is exactly when the quality went down the drain! […]

Maybe, but you can barely call that “new” and it certainly wasn’t (even presented
as) a move to be eco-friendly.

Author:

1974

Posted:

May 9, 2023 10:48

Subject:

Re: Thats fast.

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In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

0. The change from pre-coloured ABS pellets to colouring them onsite/themselves…
which, IINM, coincides with the Great Colour Shift of 2003 or not much after
anyway.

And this is exactly when the quality went down the drain!

Poor colour match, warped parts, brittle stuff and now cracking minifigs

Parts prior to that really only had one problem .. yellowing (I'm not taking
about pre-ABS stuff though)

Good thing I don't care about modern LEGO at all

Cheers,

Ole

Author:

peregrinator

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May 9, 2023 09:21

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In Off Topic, yorbrick writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:
There also seems to be a dent/ding on the bottom left of the torso. I find it
amazing how some kids play with their LEGO. I saw a kid a couple of weekends
ago in a viewing area of a swimming pool, obviously bored while waiting for his
brother / sister, that was chucking his figures against a wall, driving over
them with a matchbox car and then dropping them off a balcony onto a hard floor
below. Some kids treat them as if they were just toys!

My youngest has plenty of minifigs but seems to prefer playing hard with 2x4
bricks. He has a container of them that all have rounded corners now

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 9, 2023 09:13

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Nubs_Select

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May 9, 2023 09:11

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And that only after one year! When I imagine what Mr. Wu Sensei has gone through
in life... my eyes are full of tear

It is scary!

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 9, 2023 09:04

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Re: Studio and Partdesigner

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In Related Software, Douglas_Lamb_1 writes:

When I open the app, it just shows an unresponsive blank window. Do you know
how to fix it?

Hi,

The dedicated forum for Studio and PartDesigner is https://forum.bricklink.com/
(hover over the red Studio icon on every page, then click “Studio Forum”).

Please search the forum for your question before posting a new one (the search
box is in the very dark grey banner).
There’s indexes of known bugs and suggestions that you can browse first:
Studio: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5579
PartDesigner: https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=5589

As for your problem, it may be related to this one:
https://forum.bricklink.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6443 which, except running
older versions, is unsolvable because Apple doesn’t allow to maintain compatibility
with older machines.

If you’re not using an “old” Mac, you’ll need to give more info about your system
(operating system, its version, your hardware, CPU, GPU, memory), preferrably
on the other forum.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 9, 2023 08:53

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In Off Topic, UTLF writes:

[…]
1. The new plastic is apparently more "environmentally friendly" (as
if any corporation actually cares about that)

First, corporations actually do care about their image and even if greenwashing
is a thing, it’s called greenwashing because people care and check.

Then, as for “new plastic,” I see four things you may be referring to:

0. The change from pre-coloured ABS pellets to colouring them onsite/themselves…
which, IINM, coincides with the Great Colour Shift of 2003 or not much after
anyway.

1. LEGO’s big announcement of a few years ago (2018) about “green plastic” for
green parts. That’s PE (used in soft/supple parts, like trees and leaves), not
ABS, so not for minifigures, except some hair parts.

2. LEGO’s announcement (2021) about their working on recycled plastic (PET).
That’s not in production yet. Last they talked about it, they were still looking
into how to colour it.

3. The “new” M-ABS or “transparent ABS” they use for transparent parts. Hmm,
is my using the word “transparent” twice big enough a clue?

Hmm, there’s also the brittle colours. I don’t know for the Blue, but Dark Red,
Reddish Brown & Dark Brown were solved in 2018 and the problems dated from around
2008.

Author:

yorbrick

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May 9, 2023 07:49

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

just got this guy

Minifig No: njo784a Name: Wu Sensei - Crystallized without Flag

njo784a (Inv) Wu Sensei - Crystallized without Flag
Minifigures: NINJAGO: Crystalized

in a used lot a few weeks ago and am finally getting
to it and already both sides of the torso are cracked...this figure was released
last year so now I'm wondering whats the newest figure you've gotten
from a used lot that was cracked already

There also seems to be a dent/ding on the bottom left of the torso. I find it
amazing how some kids play with their LEGO. I saw a kid a couple of weekends
ago in a viewing area of a swimming pool, obviously bored while waiting for his
brother / sister, that was chucking his figures against a wall, driving over
them with a matchbox car and then dropping them off a balcony onto a hard floor
below. Some kids treat them as if they were just toys!

Author:

SezaR

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May 9, 2023 04:52

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

just got this guy

njo784a (Inv) Wu Sensei - Crystallized without Flag
Minifigures: NINJAGO: Crystalized

And that only after one year! When I imagine what Mr. Wu Sensei has gone through
in life... my eyes are full of tear

Author:

tEoS

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May 9, 2023 03:35

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This cracking issue is starting to bother me. I've been contemplating selling
all of my personal minifigs, if they are all going to end up like this. Especially,
while they still have value.

I never noticed this problem with older minifigs (pre 2000's).

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

just got this guy

njo784a (Inv) Wu Sensei - Crystallized without Flag
Minifigures: NINJAGO: Crystalized

Author:

Douglas_Lamb_1

Posted:

May 9, 2023 02:54

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Studio and Partdesigner

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When I open the app, it just shows an unresponsive blank window. Do you know
how to fix it?

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 8, 2023 23:21

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Re: Thats fast.

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In Off Topic, Ziegelmeister writes:

!!!

Uber aggressive play you think?

even with that its crazy to think they would crack so fast. this kid must have
played non stop all day everyday with it

Author:

Ziegelmeister

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May 8, 2023 23:19

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!!!

Uber aggressive play you think?

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 8, 2023 22:50

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good catch!

Author:

peregrinator

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May 8, 2023 22:48

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

just got this guy

njo784a (Inv) Wu Sensei - Crystallized without Flag
Minifigures: NINJAGO: Crystalized

Arm cracked too?

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 8, 2023 22:19

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just got this guy

njo784a (Inv) Wu Sensei - Crystallized without Flag
Minifigures: NINJAGO: Crystalized

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 8, 2023 00:08

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In Off Topic, Stellar writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

I think you have some hundred spare heads of those?

Different C-3po head

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 8, 2023 00:07

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In Off Topic, yorbrick writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

The neck looks rather chewed too.

Indeed

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 8, 2023 00:07

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In Off Topic, wildchicken13 writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

Wow, I didn't know that C-3PO was a crackhead!

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 8, 2023 00:06

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In Off Topic, pcthurman writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

Poor C-3PO is suffering from exploding head syndrome.

It is an unfortunate thing

Author:

Stellar

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May 7, 2023 13:17

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

I think you have some hundred spare heads of those?

Author:

yorbrick

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May 7, 2023 02:46

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

The neck looks rather chewed too.

Author:

wildchicken13

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May 7, 2023 01:05

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

Wow, I didn't know that C-3PO was a crackhead!

Author:

pcthurman

Posted:

May 7, 2023 00:25

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

Poor C-3PO is suffering from exploding head syndrome.

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 6, 2023 22:28

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In Off Topic, ghyde writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

Was it from a Used listing you purchased from a seller, or was it from a sealed
set?

Would be interesting to know of it's origins.

Cheers ...

ghyde

it was in a random lot from ebay

Author:

ghyde

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May 6, 2023 22:26

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

Was it from a Used listing you purchased from a seller, or was it from a sealed
set?

Would be interesting to know of it's origins.

Cheers ...

ghyde

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 6, 2023 22:07

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In Off Topic, here4bricks614 writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

In Off Topic, here4bricks614 writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

is it darker than the standard gold?

a little but is not close to the flat dark gold type one that pearl gold is often
mixed with

I've only ever had a few very dark 1x1 round plates break on me upon removal
from a larger plate. Then again, that head has definitely seen better days.

mhm yah although it seems the darker golds to break a bit easier then the normal
gold it still is rare but yah this head has seen better days

Author:

here4bricks614

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May 6, 2023 22:01

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

In Off Topic, here4bricks614 writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

is it darker than the standard gold?

a little but is not close to the flat dark gold type one that pearl gold is often
mixed with

I've only ever had a few very dark 1x1 round plates break on me upon removal
from a larger plate. Then again, that head has definitely seen better days.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 6, 2023 21:59

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In Off Topic, here4bricks614 writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

is it darker than the standard gold?

a little but is not close to the flat dark gold type one that pearl gold is often
mixed with

Author:

here4bricks614

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May 6, 2023 21:56

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

is it darker than the standard gold?

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 6, 2023 21:50

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Can’t say I’ve ever had a cracked C-3po head before

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 6, 2023 00:06

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Re: Bricklink App?

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In Related Software, wildchicken13 writes:

When SylvainLS gets a violet brick

Author:

Ziegelmeister

Posted:

May 6, 2023 00:03

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Re: Bricklink App?

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In Related Software, 1986saephan writes:

Any possibility of a Bricklink app for the iOS or Android anytime soon?

You see how state-of-the-art the forum is right?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

May 5, 2023 23:57

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When SylvainLS gets a violet brick

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 5, 2023 23:57

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Re: Bricklink App?

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In Related Software, 1986saephan writes:

Any possibility of a Bricklink app for the iOS or Android anytime soon?

Nope.

Author:

1986saephan

Posted:

May 5, 2023 23:44

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Bricklink App?

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Any possibility of a Bricklink app for the iOS or Android anytime soon?

Author:

Cob

Posted:

May 5, 2023 12:20

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Re: BrickStore question

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In Related Software, 1001bricks writes:

In Related Software, Nubs_Select writes:

there is that but I think he may be referring to it opening by default when opened.
for me a "workaround" is I always list on the same page and just delete
stuff from it once I'm done listing it and then go add the next batch

You can edit the default (read the text) !

Thanks! Reading is sooo hard!

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 5, 2023 12:15

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Re: BrickStore question

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In Related Software, 1001bricks writes:

In Related Software, Nubs_Select writes:

You can edit the default (read the text) !

I did t see that was for the default I’ll have to take another look

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 5, 2023 11:55

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Re: Still getting harrassed by a seller for 2year

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In Off Topic, yorbrick writes:

[…]
Proving it is another matter, especially if the person saying that they are being
harassed keeps sending messages to the person that they say is harassing them.
And that seems to be the case here.

Yes, we only have one side here.
But as John’s advice was general, my answer was too.

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

May 5, 2023 11:13

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Re: BrickStore question

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In Related Software, Nubs_Select writes:

You can edit the default (read the text) !

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

May 5, 2023 10:53

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In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, legoman77 writes:

I beg to disagree. Online harassment is a thing and is taken seriously, at least
it is here in EU and we have online reporting tools for that.

Proving it is another matter, especially if the person saying that they are being
harassed keeps sending messages to the person that they say is harassing them.
And that seems to be the case here.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 5, 2023 10:36

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In Off Topic, legoman77 writes:

I beg to disagree. Online harassment is a thing and is taken seriously, at least
it is here in EU and we have online reporting tools for that.

Author:

legoman77

Posted:

May 5, 2023 10:02

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In Off Topic, MysteryXCapsule writes:

I read most of the responses and despite what many might advise, it will do no
good to report to the police or to sue them.
Reality is that the police do not have the time to do anything. They will be
totally disinterested in something like this. I volunteered for almost a year
at the front desk of one of the police region in El Paso. I have seen dozens
of people reporting things like this and the officers can do nothing and do not
want to do anything as it is such a minor complaint in the overall scheme of
things today. As to suing, you would have to prove not only that what was written
or said is not true and that there ARE damages. How would you prove that you
lost business because of that. To sue would also cost you a lot of money and
if you won a judgement which is highly unlikely, you have the problem of then
collecting the judgement.
Step away from the situation for a moment and think of how minor your complaints
are compared to the reports to police departments when their officers are out
protecting their city, state, or county. To be blunt, "Ok guys, we got a
complaint from a seller on the internet saying he has been harassed, lets call
SWAT and get that guy."
I do not mean to poke fun at your situation or marginalize it, but for things
like this there is nothing that can be done. In reality, it does not raise to
the level that courts or the police would do anything. Sometimes we have to
suck up bad things that happen to us.
John P

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 4, 2023 23:13

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