Sumiki

Wow, a George Lucas biography?

My dad talks a lot about the "10% Dirtball Factor." Basically, within any large and diverse group of people, around ten percent will be ... well, dirtballs.
 
While I—like anyone else—have my own views as to who is right and wrong, I try not to let it get in the way of actual civility. Going after people with backwards views on things isn't going to help, regardless of when or where or why—and that goes for anywhere, not just this fandom or the Internet as a whole.
 
I would point out that most of the hostility I've seen is Tumblr-centric. Not that there's not drama on BZPower, but the amount has decreased over the past few years, and I think it says a lot about the overall maturity of this site (in comparison to others) that we can have reasonable debates.
 
For example, I don't think that the "GAY KISSING CONTROVERSY" of the olden times would be nearly as much of a forum-wide explosion of flared tempers and administrative action if it happened today.
 
Fandoms in general are strange things. Many I've seen (and nearly every one I've ever considered myself a member of) go through bouts of drama. The only way the fandom stays alive, though, is through the persistence of members who want to keep order and not let a split actually tear the fandom apart. Losing you would be just that much more of a loss in the face of the forces whose only seeming goal is to sow seeds of discontent against their ideological counterparts.

(picture of jmj) Beautiful Cinnamon Roll Too Good For This World, Too Pure

petition to get JMJ's name changed to "Beautiful Cinnamon Roll"

JMJ is a being from a higher dimension who is on a mission to bless us all with his presence and generosity.

 

I'd be willing to pay for the Hau if it's still around by the time BFVA rolls around again.

How much though? That's all I'm really asking for in this blog post is what people would pay for an item.

 

I'll give you 46 cents and a handful of lint for all of it.

I'd be willing to pay for the Hau if it's still around by the time BFVA rolls around again.

Yesterday was the last of the worst, I think; she was much more cogent today.

Don't ask S&T unless you want their personalities canonized.

Sumiki's Dad preferred the longer stories. If ever I hold a contest judged similarly in the future, I shall impart such wisdom to all potential entrants.

"Ah yes, ununoctium ... ah, dang it, there it goes again."

A discussion of mustaches and manliness in media without any reference to Ron Swanson?
 
Ten points from Gryffindor.

I've seen a lot of old-timers return over the past year or so, but especially since the rumors really began to circulate.

bricklink confirmed for shrek

There are only three people on this planet who have ever bested me in a war of puns, and Pablo is one of them.

I have a screenshot of the time it showed me my graph and the "right" graph and marked me wrong when they were 100% identical.
 
Unfortunately I'm not on that computer currently.

Somebody line up the S&T crowd and show them this.

something happened to your caps lock key

1. Overthink things
2. ???
3. PROFIT!

Any and all petitions to end the over-canonization are free to place my name anywhere.

I was expecting a Game of Thrones reference, not a broken image.

All this said, if you do manage to find some way of getting around well-proven physical laws, you're going to make a ton of money.

When LEGO gave BZPower a bunch of prototype parts to distribute to members through contests and convention appearances, it was done so under the condition that the parts not be sold.
 
That being said, I've never seen any official word on BZP, but I've heard it straight from Black Six in person. If you have any questions I'd shoot him a PM.

ITS THE FIRST OF CHRISTMAS

JMJ: The Man. The Myth. The Incredibly Generous Legend.

 

Well, a rectangular block isn't exactly aerodynamic now, is it?

 

This is a movie series that features laser swords that can cut through anything and moon sized death rays. And you're concerned with aerodynamics?

 

The design isn't really a valid criticism at this stage either since you can't tell in 2 seconds of footage what the thing is designed to do. Except hoover and move forward.

 

To paraphrase a reference keeper from many years ago: practicality is irrelevant if your vehicle looks cool.