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What is the 4th of July without some fireworks?
What is the 4th of July without some fireworks?
I did not know where to post this rant - I think this is the best place but if anyone feels like it should be moved, than please tell me where to put it. I did not think it should go back room because I feel this is a post everyone should read.
Before I begin – I would like to say right off the bat that this post is not directed at any particular one person.
It is directed at most of us – and that includes myself as well.
This post is not meant to hurt or offend anyone – matter of fact it is meant to do the opposite – bring some issues to the light and have everyone do some self-reflection as to why they are members on these boards.
To make them remember why they joined the Mego Museum in the first place.
When I first joined here just about 3 years ago give or take – the boards were such an inspiring place for me. To see all these different people with different ideas come together for one common goal/hobby Mego. (sure these boards branch out – but the main goal is obviously Mego)
I thought of it as this Brotherhood - like a scene from Back Draft – “If you go, we go” type of attitude and respect everyone had for each other.
Over the last year or so – I have seen this board slip away from that direction or positive attitude. It now reminds me of high school. Almost like people are in little groups – and I do not think that is the intention of some, but just feels like that is the way this is heading.
I will not speak for everyone – I will only speak for myself.
For me personally – I like everyone on the boards, I have no problems with anyone here. I like to think of you all as friends. Just a few examples: I text Vman and Black Knight like 20 times a day. I email Toyroom like every other week for orders but I also pop in and e mail him just to say something is cool. I sometimes message or text Brian Bossart and he does the same. I talk to Lee via phone call every other week just about. I talk to Mike Mc5 just about a few times per week via phone or text message, Via face book I talk to many of the members here – me and kevin normally shoot the breeze a few times per day – Terry every week or so. Via e mail I make orders with just about everyone who sells. I always Check in with Scott P. to see how he is. And I always like to bounce Spidy info or questions off of Derek. I deal with Austin on a regular basis. And maybe one of the few that keeps in touch with Davey McCormick. I deal with everyone here almost Dailey. The point of this is not to say I’m Mr. Poupular – it is to show you I’m no bias to anyone here. I deal with many of you for suits – not just Brian. I deal with many for heads – not just Austin. I deal with Toyroom and Mego 73 for boxes and boards. I deal with Doc Mego, CTV and Castaway/8inch superstore.
I clearly have respect for every artist here as I own figures made by most of you here - I spread the mego love.
Only thing I do not do here really is sell. In my posts I give 100% disclosure on how I make something, where parts came from, who to get them from etc..,
I have great respect for all the people who lead me here Dave McCormick, Mike Barrett, Matt Jaycox, David lee, Austin. I dealt with these guys for many years via e mail. Its amazing I never joined the Mego Museum earlier.
I have never once thought myself better or above anyone here.
I have never once thought my customs or collection is better than anyone’s here. I do not compare my work to anyone’s here. I respect everyone’s work no matter what level they are on.
I’m not half as good as most here – heck I don’t even paint. I’m a little picky when it comes to mine and to over critical of myself. I rather pay you guys to paint my heads so they come out right, than for me to butcher a head and be unhappy with it. I think I bring other stuff to the table, great ideas and a unique way of making some of my figures.
So now to my point:
When I first joined – I made it a point to comment on every custom posted – every last one. The days I logged in I messaged everyone who’s birthday it was to say “Happy B-day”
Now I admit I do not comment on every post anymore.
I’m sad to say it is for bad cause/ reason. I felt that I was giving respect to everyone’s customs and yet no one was making comments on mine.
I understand not everyone will like what you post, or the figure you make. But sometimes I post a figure that has hundreds of views to get like 5 comments?
Some of these very same figures are made with parts from some of you here. It is clear to me that some of my posts have obviously been looked at and have purposely been avoided from commenting on for what ever reason.
Some people post here to sell something or promote something.
Some people pop in post their stuff wish to be praised and then go away again for weeks. And in the weeks between they will not comment on anything.
At the end of the day – I do not believe this is why any of us joined here. I think we joined to be among people who enjoy the hobby and Mego figures.
Again – I’m not saying or accusing anyone here of anything that I’m not accusing myself of.
Maybe some of you think I’m just nuts – and will say I do not know what I’m talking about and I’m far off base.
IMO This was once a Brother Hood and now its like a high school –school yard.
I like to see it go back to being a Brother Hood.
So I will end my rant with this:
At the end of the day to get respect – you have to give respect.
So let’s all respect one another
I did not know where to post this rant - I think this is the best place but if anyone feels like it should be moved, than please tell me where to put it. I did not think it should go back room because I feel this is a post everyone should read.
Before I begin – I would like to say right off the bat that this post is not directed at any particular one person.
It is directed at most of us – and that includes myself as well.
This post is not meant to hurt or offend anyone – matter of fact it is meant to do the opposite – bring some issues to the light and have everyone do some self-reflection as to why they are members on these boards.
To make them remember why they joined the Mego Museum in the first place.
When I first joined here just about 3 years ago give or take – the boards were such an inspiring place for me. To see all these different people with different ideas come together for one common goal/hobby Mego. (sure these boards branch out – but the main goal is obviously Mego)
I thought of it as this Brotherhood - like a scene from Back Draft – “If you go, we go” type of attitude and respect everyone had for each other.
Over the last year or so – I have seen this board slip away from that direction or positive attitude. It now reminds me of high school. Almost like people are in little groups – and I do not think that is the intention of some, but just feels like that is the way this is heading.
I will not speak for everyone – I will only speak for myself.
For me personally – I like everyone on the boards, I have no problems with anyone here. I like to think of you all as friends. Just a few examples: I text Vman and Black Knight like 20 times a day. I email Toyroom like every other week for orders but I also pop in and e mail him just to say something is cool. I sometimes message or text Brian Bossart and he does the same. I talk to Lee via phone call every other week just about. I talk to Mike Mc5 just about a few times per week via phone or text message, Via face book I talk to many of the members here – me and kevin normally shoot the breeze a few times per day – Terry every week or so. Via e mail I make orders with just about everyone who sells. I always Check in with Scott P. to see how he is. And I always like to bounce Spidy info or questions off of Derek. I deal with Austin on a regular basis. And maybe one of the few that keeps in touch with Davey McCormick. I deal with everyone here almost Dailey. The point of this is not to say I’m Mr. Poupular – it is to show you I’m no bias to anyone here. I deal with many of you for suits – not just Brian. I deal with many for heads – not just Austin. I deal with Toyroom and Mego 73 for boxes and boards. I deal with Doc Mego, CTV and Castaway/8inch superstore.
I clearly have respect for every artist here as I own figures made by most of you here - I spread the mego love.
Only thing I do not do here really is sell. In my posts I give 100% disclosure on how I make something, where parts came from, who to get them from etc..,
I have great respect for all the people who lead me here Dave McCormick, Mike Barrett, Matt Jaycox, David lee, Austin. I dealt with these guys for many years via e mail. Its amazing I never joined the Mego Museum earlier.
I have never once thought myself better or above anyone here.
I have never once thought my customs or collection is better than anyone’s here. I do not compare my work to anyone’s here. I respect everyone’s work no matter what level they are on.
I’m not half as good as most here – heck I don’t even paint. I’m a little picky when it comes to mine and to over critical of myself. I rather pay you guys to paint my heads so they come out right, than for me to butcher a head and be unhappy with it. I think I bring other stuff to the table, great ideas and a unique way of making some of my figures.
So now to my point:
When I first joined – I made it a point to comment on every custom posted – every last one. The days I logged in I messaged everyone who’s birthday it was to say “Happy B-day”
Now I admit I do not comment on every post anymore.
I’m sad to say it is for bad cause/ reason. I felt that I was giving respect to everyone’s customs and yet no one was making comments on mine.
I understand not everyone will like what you post, or the figure you make. But sometimes I post a figure that has hundreds of views to get like 5 comments?
Some of these very same figures are made with parts from some of you here. It is clear to me that some of my posts have obviously been looked at and have purposely been avoided from commenting on for what ever reason.
Some people post here to sell something or promote something.
Some people pop in post their stuff wish to be praised and then go away again for weeks. And in the weeks between they will not comment on anything.
At the end of the day – I do not believe this is why any of us joined here. I think we joined to be among people who enjoy the hobby and Mego figures.
Again – I’m not saying or accusing anyone here of anything that I’m not accusing myself of.
Maybe some of you think I’m just nuts – and will say I do not know what I’m talking about and I’m far off base.
IMO This was once a Brother Hood and now its like a high school –school yard.
I like to see it go back to being a Brother Hood.
So I will end my rant with this:
At the end of the day to get respect – you have to give respect.
So let’s all respect one another
j/k I get your point and like alex I've backed way off myself in the past year. For me a lot had to do with some personal crap that made me want to just hole up from the world of fun and happiness to not taint the waters. The second came from (here come some more of those fireworks I believe you were wanting to see) folks seemed to be complaining way too much about the new and upcoming Re-Mego products. Again this is my opinion but it seemed there were more people *****ing and moaning than celebrating the fact that Santa finally got around to reading and fulfilling our ultimate wish lists: bringing back and bringing us more Mego's. 
. I agree with alot of what you wrote Vinny0026 . I do hope for "Respect" and "Brotherhood" , I so love the Like minded aspect of collecting and customizing!!
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