Comments on: Yellow box on wheels

By: Swoofty

Swoofty — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:02:56 +0000

It’s possible, in this internet age, that I have 15 alias and ‘swoofty’ is only the name I use to build trains. I feel the credit gives a built in expectation over time. If I see a post from Nnenn, I know what standards to expect and I can see the way his techniques have evolved. However, if it’s not up to what I consider ‘Nnenn’s standards’ through past experience, I’ll feel let down in some way. Ultimately a good creation will warrant study, no matter the builder.

PS-sorry for picking on nnenn; he’s never let me down.

By: Gambort

Gambort — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:36:13 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts on credit. I do want to encourage people to judge the creation on its own merits but I also appreciate how important credit is. I should note that I consider myself having definitely given credit, just not by name.

As an interim solution I’ll either try the white text spoiler approach or adding the builder’s name to the first comment.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:45:08 +0000

I agree that the builder’s names should be on the post, just not necessarily at the top. The people whose computers are slow/can’t access Flickr, etc. won’t be able to see it.

By: julencin2000

julencin2000 — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:00:36 +0000

To those who think train MOC are nothing but boxes on wheels, I dare them ^.^ to set up a decent train MOC: more difficult than expected, believe me.

Cheers for the yellow car!

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:48:46 +0000

I’ll say it. It’s SWOOFTY! Swoofty, Swoofty, Swoofty!

By: Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:54:24 +0000

*gasp* Swoofty built this? I was a fool to think it wasn’t perfect!

By: akbar fazil

akbar fazil — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:44:05 +0000

Credit for the creation should always be present. Not doing so is a disservice to work.

By: lenny

lenny — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:58:11 +0000

First – thanks for posting this – as a space builder, I think looking at train creations is a great way for new ideas on breaking up shapes and creative designs.

Second – Including the builder’s name should always be a part of the post. In an artistic medium like LEGO, recognizing the builder as well as the model is important. It helps the builder recognize what they’ve done is good and helps others refer to her/him in the future for reference/inspiration.

Perhaps including their name at the end of the post, rather than in the title or first, could serve same purpose without hiding the name. I usually don’t click past BB, but I love looking at the photos here and taking note of who the hottest builders are.

By: SteveV

SteveV — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:29:16 +0000

I like not seeing the builders name in the post; the models should stand on their own accord. Please keep this up Gambort.

Beautiful texturing on the boxcar BTW.