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A Random Thought And A Laugh...


Jedi Master J.

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Hello, my fellow BZPers. How have you all been this fine Monday afternoon? Fine? Well, that's good. You want to hear a random thought, I had at school today? No, not really? Well, that's too bad as I feel like talking about it anyway.

 

So yeah, for those that might actually be interest (*cough* no one *cough*), I got to thinking today about the terminology used to refer to specific subgroups of LEGO fans (Such as AFOL, TFOL, etc.) and how the definition of who belongs in what subgroup can vary depending on how the individual sees it.

 

In particularly, what I am mostly referring to is that people that are eighteen (mostly in United States) are called adults and by that logic they should then be consider an AFOL that is if they still have an interest in LEGO at that point. Yet number-wise, their age is still in the teens meaning that they could be called a TFOL until they are at least twenty years old (That is, of course, once again if they are still interested in LEGO at that point.).

 

Hm...Then again, I guess it really don't matter what one classified themselves as because ultimately it just amounts to the same meaning in the end, which is that they are fans of LEGO. Still I found it interesting to ponder about as I see terms like those toss around a lot and I would not be me if I did not just over-analysis it to death like I did above. That and kind of made me wonder how I classified myself as a LEGO fan since I don't think my definition of one is same as everyone else's.

 

I mainly say that because the way that I often see someone, that could be called an AFOL, is that they are skill builders (or MoCers), they are open about being fans of it, and play an active role in the surrounding LEGO community (Whether it be going to conventions and helping out or communicating with other fans.). And well, I can't say I qualified; My building skill is subpar at best, I have never play much of an active role in the LEGO community, and I am not very open about my fandom of LEGO (At best, my family and my one closest friend from high school are the only people that even know of it.).

 

I mean, sure, I still like LEGO and I have every intention of getting sets when I can, but I don't personally feel I deserve to be called an AFOL or TFOL because I lack these characteristics. *shrugs*

 

But anyway, moving right along to the laugh, I was just getting a chuckle at how clueless my sister is at playing Minecraft. And that's all I really have to say on the matter. Thanks for listening to my random thought and if you have any opinions on my thought, feel free to leave a comment. Okay, see ya, BZPers.

 

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The way I see it, over 18 is considered an adult.

Also, my fellow LUG members told me they considered me an AFOL because I was mature and active in the group despite being 16.5 or 17 years of age (pretty much since I became active). But that was before "TFOL" was becoming a popular term.

 

-CF

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Hm...I see your point about maturity being a factor as well. I am not one to judge my own maturity level (after all, I am me, so I likely be biased about it.) though, so I'll leave that up to you all to judge.

 

Though not that it matters anyway, since it does not really change what I tend to view an AFOL as. I do appreciate hearing about your own personal experience with the community though since it does put into perspective some things for a person like me that only has BZPower as his closest connection to AFOL community.

 

Although admittedly I did try and get involve with PennLUG when BZPower went down, but I could never attend any meetings as they took place in mainly residential areas, which would involve me going alone and taking a SEPTA bus to meet people that I did not really know that well (Since as we know the internet is not made completely of nice people that are just out to make friends.).

 

*shrugs* I guess I am a wimp for thinking that, but I can not help being a little afraid about doing stuff like that as well, you never know who you will actually meet.

 

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