Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | wildchicken13  | | Posted: | Feb 13, 2024 15:07 | | Subject: | Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument? | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, chetzler writes:
| | Uh-huh, I see. Good thing he has you speaking on his behalf 
The specific figure of 60% alongside the word "compromise" was an unusual
editorial choice. It piqued my curiosity and left me wondering if there was
some deeper meaning.
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There was, in fact, and I'm glad you picked up on it. Many Americans know
neither history nor math.
But on BrickLink, Americans are a minority. I wouldn't expect a Canadian
high school dropout to know the significance of that fraction.
If USA, Minnesota means Minneapolis, I'm sorry.
But if you read the rest of my post, you'll see that I'm actually embracing
diversity. The last line is just a facetious suggestion, as ridiculous as the
original it parodies.
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 13, 2024 12:52 | | Subject: | Re: How remove purchases from want lists ? | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
| In Buying, daxio writes:
| | After 2 large orders for items on my want lists they are still saying 0% complete
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Is there a way to force update them so I do not order duplicates in the next
orders?
Or does that only work if you use easy buy?
thanks
Dax
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At the top of every wanted list there is a button labeled Apply Order
that allows you to update the Have Qty with items from a recent order.
If you have multiple wanted lists, it helps to combine them into one before using.
The Easy Buy/Buy All algorithms and Auto-Fill Min will take the Have Qty into
account when shopping for a wanted list.
Hope that helps.
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 13, 2024 12:35 | | Subject: | Re: Feedback Extortion | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Feedback | |
| In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:
| | What if the seller sent me mustard?
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You leave a scathing review and call the bank to get your money back!
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 13, 2024 10:38 | | Subject: | Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument? | | Viewed: | 68 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, PlanetEarthToys writes:
| | what i find fascinating is Lego has been pushing for Diversity...
yet.....they merge Variants
someone had too say it
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Well, that's the thing: Some members believe that all variants are created
equal and that the catalog should include all variants regardless of their actual
prevalence, which seems quite reasonable.
But such a catalog would contain a dizzying array of variants. How useful would
it be to the average member?
There's no clear answer to that question, because there's no such thing
as the "average member"; we all come here for different reasons. Hence
the endless threads on variant merges.
Personally, I've to propose a compromise: Keep 60% of the variants in the
catalog…
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 13, 2024 10:14 | | Subject: | Re: Sharing wanted list feature coming soon | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Wanted | |
| In Wanted, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Wanted, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | I think it's a year or two or three (or longer) that I see this message in
the set-up of a wanted list:
Share Wanted List - Feature coming soon!
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On the other hand who would need this feature while you can send the XML or studio
file to friends, or post your MOC on rebrickable and other places.
I guess they had this idea and then realized it's not worth developping it,
hence the "soon"?
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The problem is that not everyone is so tech savvy.
It is easier to just click a button that says "Share" than to download
it as a file, upload the file as an email attachment, download the file again,
and then reupload it to BrickLink.
I sell PDF instructions in my store. I've had to explain to many buyers how
to upload the XML file to their wanted list so they can order the parts. Some
don't even know what the XML file is for.
There are instances where it would be convenient to be able to share a wanted
list with another member:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1399267
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1448305
But, knowing BrickLink, they may feel that the effort required to develop the
new feature is simply not worth it, even if it would be useful.
Even the effort required to remove the "Coming Soon" text seems too much.
For MOCs, Rebrickable and the Studio Gallery make sharing easier, but that doesn't
work if you just have a list of parts and not a MOC or if your Studio Gallery
listing contains the word "LEGO".
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 13, 2024 09:49 | | Subject: | Re: Feedback Extortion | | Viewed: | 59 times | | Topic: | Feedback | |
| In Feedback, enig writes:
| | I get what you are saying. What I had in mind were the situations where seller
is either non-responsive, not following with his or her proposed solutions for
weeks, or offering a solution that is completely unsuitable.
I might still be willing to accept the fact that a mistake has been made and
allow the seller to address it. Before leaving a negative feedback I might message
the seller, letting know my intentions in advance. Not meant as a threat, but
more as a last-resort in an effort to get the seller's attention.
How it is worse than leaving a negative FB right away?
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I think what infinibrix is saying is that buyers shouldn't have to threaten
to leave negative feedback in order to get the seller to perform their basic
responsibilities. If you have to threaten negative feedback to get the seller
to act, then they already deserve it.
Of course, what deserves negative feedback is very subjective. I wouldn't
leave negative feedback if my order is mostly complete yet missing a few small
pieces, but some buyers are more forgiving of small mistakes than others.
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 21:23 | | Subject: | Re: About commercial use of studio | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Terms and Policies | |
| In Terms and Policies, 1001bricks writes:
| | | | I think it is fine. It is allowed to build a MOC out of LEGO pieces and to sell
the MOC (or instructions to build it) even if the LEGO pieces themselves are
the intellectual property of the LEGO Group.
It is like an artist making a painting. Even if the paint used by the artist
is the intellectual property of the paint company, it is okay to sell the painting.
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Whaaat? To paint LEGO bricks?!
You're either confused or criminal, dear Chicken McBrick.
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I like build my own canvases out of LEGO bricks. It's my signature style.
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 21:22 | | Subject: | Re: How to block/stop a buyer | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I had a 'would-be' buyer who had me jump through hoops to describe a
couple of sets, take pictures, and many other things. In the end, he did not
even reply to my follow-up emails, nor acknowledge receipt of the pictures. Needless
to say, this is NOT a desirable buyer.
How do I block such individual?
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Close your store
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 21:19 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink Chrome Extension | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
| In Related Software, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Announce, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Announce, ToastBubbles writes:
| | So I made a Google Chrome extension
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Niiiice!
Now make it for those who don't sell their data to Google and use Firefox
That'd be a must!
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I like selling my data tho 
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I prefer to sell my soul
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 21:17 | | Subject: | Re: Trans-brown (old trans-black) | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Colors | |
| In Colors, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Colors, randyf writes:
| | In Colors, mwright5 writes:
| | Seriously? Light trans-black would have been a more appropriate identifier as
there is a noticeable difference, however there is nothing brown about this color
that we are now calling trans-brown.
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https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1402419
This has been in place for quite a while now, and the entire membership was notified
through email last year when the change took place. Have you been away for a
while?
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What? Which change? When?
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Nice picture of a black bear
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 21:15 | | Subject: | Re: Zero feedback since 2021? | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| In Selling, ReclaimedComp writes:
| | I got an order last night from a customer that has been a member since 2021 yet
has zero feedback. I'm assuming they changed their username. Should I be
worried?
Chris
RC
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Yes, you should worry. Three years is way too long. This person needs LEGO now.
Ship their order ASAP using Priority Mail Express. Check the tracking information
twice daily to make sure it gets delivered on time. File a Missing Mail Search
if it's late.
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 21:08 | | Subject: | Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia | | Viewed: | 131 times | | Topic: | Administrative | |
| In Administrative, CE_Tanja writes:
| | Dear BrickLink members,
The LEGO Group released the following statement regarding the war in Ukraine.
Our thoughts are with all the children and families suffering as a result of
the war in Ukraine.
Our priority is the safety of all our colleagues. We are in contact with our
Ukrainian team and are providing ongoing support to ensure their safety. We are
also working to support other colleagues around the world impacted by the escalating
crisis including our team in Russia.
We have paused shipments of products to Russia given the extensive disruption
to the operating environment.
We care deeply about the lasting impact on children and together with the LEGO
Foundation and Ole Kirk’s Fond, we will donate DKK 110 million (approx. USD 16.5
million) to emergency relief efforts, with a focus on providing support for children
and families. The donation will be made to existing partners, including the United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Save the Children, and the Danish Red Cross.
This is a volatile and constantly evolving situation which we are monitoring
closely.
What does this mean for BrickLink?
The global payment platforms we use on BrickLink are currently not available
in Russia and deliveries to and from the country are severely disrupted. Given
this, buying and selling activities in Russia will be temporarily deactivated.
Members impacted by this will be informed individually.
We are grateful for everyone in our community and never imagined we would face
a situation such as this or witness the heartbreak and devastation we’re seeing
in Ukraine.
Please continue to adhere to our community guidelines and show each other respect
and support.
Thank you for your understanding.
The BrickLink team
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 21:07 | | Subject: | Re: seller quoting unlawful tax terms/conditions | | Viewed: | 69 times | | Topic: | Terms and Policies | |
| In Terms and Policies, TeeBoxLu writes:
| | I was forced into a civil exchange of info to get a tax refund from a CDN store.
Store terms and condition on first page and in bold red on splash page tell everyone
they have to pay 13% Ontario tax. In comments to the store I said "I look
forward to seeing a change in your terms and conditions". And then I asked
if they would do so. There has been no response or change. I cannot leave any
positive feedback. Would you? I want to warn other buyers. Is there some way
to force this store to get honest? Or is it all buyer beware?
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Did you pay?
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 21:04 | | Subject: | Re: Items do not fit in the package | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, Kharsin writes:
| | Customer complains that his cart reads: "Items do not fit in the package"
Why is this showing up and what does it mean?
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It means the package is too small. You need to use a bigger package.
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 21:03 | | Subject: | Re: About commercial use of studio | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Terms and Policies | |
| In Terms and Policies, Niclear writes:
| | thank you for your reply.
The content of the work is my original work.
This is not a derivative work.
The same goes for the characters that appear.
One thing to be concerned about is that since parts from the Bionicle and Hero
Factory series are used, the designs of those parts themselves may have intellectual
property rights.
I have attached an image as an example.
The armor on the shoulders, chest, and arms are from the Hero Factory series.
Does the armor design itself have copyright or intellectual property rights?
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I think it is fine. It is allowed to build a MOC out of LEGO pieces and to sell
the MOC (or instructions to build it) even if the LEGO pieces themselves are
the intellectual property of the LEGO Group.
It is like an artist making a painting. Even if the paint used by the artist
is the intellectual property of the paint company, it is okay to sell the painting.
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 20:55 | | Subject: | Re: Variants Thread - January 31 | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Catalog, oukexergon writes:
| | To further illustrate, I'm a collector of old sets, I do buy old set parts
all the time to complete those sets.
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It's for sure fine and interesting, can't deny, but you're a minority
to practice this Sport.
While this, millions are bothered by the Tiles Without Groove in Studio (and
were couple days ago in BrickLink) in 2024!?
I give up, I stop here
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Just wait until they introduce the Tile 1 x 1 with Grooves on 2 Sides, Adjacent
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 9, 2024 15:00 | | Subject: | Re: Option to save search criteria. | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
| In Suggestions, Brickman4you writes:
| | Are we not talking about different screens. I thought we are talking about the
catalog page (saving the view), not saved searches. If there is somewhere to
save it can you explain, otherwise I'm confused.
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There is My Search Settings: https://www.bricklink.com/searchSettings.asp
But that doesn't cover all of the search criteria in the catalog page.
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 9, 2024 14:01 | | Subject: | Re: Suggestions | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:
| | How many people have to vote yes on a suggestion before that suggestion is implemented?
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The answer is blowin' in the wind.
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 9, 2024 13:56 | | Subject: | Re: Option to save search criteria. | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
| In Suggestions, Poncke writes:
| | Can you please for the love of god implement an option to save your search criteria?
Every time I need to click the same parameters for my search. Would be so easy
if you could save that a a default or something.
Suggestion: Option to save search criteria.
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I'm pretty sure this already exists: https://www.bricklink.com/searchAdvanced.asp
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 8, 2024 16:27 | | Subject: | Re: The BIGGEST WASTE of money yet. | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Off Topic, PlanetEarthToys writes:
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so how does one explain this "The Lego Group"...?
seems like 'Lego' is a Pronoun in this context, not an Adjective.....
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“Pronoun,” you keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think
it means.
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it
/it/
pronoun
used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
"a room with two beds in it"
referring to an animal or child of unspecified sex.
"she was holding the baby, cradling it and smiling into its face"
referring to a fact or situation previously mentioned, known, or happening.
"stop it, you're hurting me"
*facepalm
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 8, 2024 16:01 | | Subject: | Re: Did my best but still received neutral FB | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Feedback | |
| In Feedback, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Feedback, wildchicken13 writes:
| | In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:
sup
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Oooo the English language, so many slangs for gen x.
“Because it’s sooooo hard to say the word brother, we say bro” 
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True. True.
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 8, 2024 15:56 | | Subject: | Re: The BIGGEST WASTE of money yet. | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| In Off Topic, PlanetEarthToys writes:
| | In Off Topic, PlanetEarthToys writes:
| | but on a sidenote about the quote from Lego ....
so how does one explain this "The Lego Group"...?
seems like 'Lego' is a Pronoun in this context, not an Adjective.....
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apologies...
*edit
Proper Noun ( not a Pronoun)
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According to Wikipedia, the name "LEGO" is a contraction of the Danish
words "leg godt" which means "play well" in English.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lego_Group
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 8, 2024 15:39 | | Subject: | Re: The BIGGEST WASTE of money yet. | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| In Off Topic, UTLF writes:
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50,000 people used to live here... now it's a ghost town
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I know; it's toxic
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 8, 2024 15:38 | | Subject: | Re: Did my best but still received neutral FB | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Feedback | |
| In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Feedback, wildchicken13 writes:
| | In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:
sup
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Soup
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Pizza
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| Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 8, 2024 15:36 | | Subject: | Re: Did my best but still received neutral FB | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Feedback | |
| In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Feedback, 1001bricks writes:
Wasssssssssssup
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nutin'—watchin' da game, havin' a bud
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