Why do you post your MOCs?

[iamded]

So last night, I was thinking about what I can do to my MOCs, how to improve them etc., and how I couldn't wait to get my camera so I could post them here with good quality pics! Then I wondered (not in a negative way, mind you), why do I post them? Is it for the the joy of getting good comments, the tips on how to improve my MOCs, to show people some new ideas and maybe give them inspiration for their MOCs, why? I'm still pondering this now, and wondered what you guys think, and why you post your MOCs.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying this in a bad way. More in a cheery, inquisitive way. *sweet*

~Peace

[Siegfried]

Well I think if anyone who posted the MOCs claimed that it wasn't for attention they would be kidding themselves! :-D But aside from attention it is also good to get feedback and I also hope that by posting MOCs I encourage people my age to keep building. I plan on posting a MOC today for comments as I am unsure of a particular design...

(Good topic BTW! *sweet* )

[Vader]

For me it's all about getting peoples opinions, that really helps with my custom figs.

Of course it's always great to get some praise but it's not the main reason and hasn't been for along time, that said i think anyone who posts a moc deserves praise for just being brave enough.

There's nothing worse then posting something that gets ruined by nasty comments, some people just want to rip the heart out of your creation without trying to help.

So it's always a *y* from me for showing what you have done.

[Batbrick]

I actually find this a good idea for a thought iamded. I would have to say that respect and attention are high on the list admittingly X-D But since I love building I like to hear feedback to see how could improve the MOC. And also just for the fun too!

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[SirNadroj]

I post all of my MOCs for the fun of it! It's fun to see what people think of my work and how I can improve. If I hadn't posted all my MOCs and gotten feedback and constructive ( ;-) ) critisism, where would I be today? ;-)

[Lt. Col. Thok]

I post my Mocs because I want good, wholesome criticism and comments.

[Doctor Sinister]

For a laugh really...I have to say, I am so SO nervous every time I am about to post pictures of a new Vig' or whatever (not so many whatevers) - I don't know what would be worse, never-ending responses of "that sucks" or no replies at all...but I still occasionally post things and then I panic and worry until the first reply.

Dr. S.

[zero1312]

I post my Mocs because I want good, wholesome criticism and comments.

Same reason here!! ;-)

[Opproperaar]

Well basically

- tips and criticism on how to improve the model

- some praise :-P

- for the fun of it

(I really ought to be building some models, I'll get to it right away after homework :-D )

[Hinckley]

Oh please. It's 90% ego for me. Look at me, look at me, look at me. That's a huge part of it for me, I love the attention. :-$

I will say, when I posted my first pirate ship in the pirate forum I really enjoyed the feedback I got and saw it as a great opportunity to grow as a builder. I got some excellent tips and learned some terms and techniques that were really beneficial. So, I definitely see the purpose of posting to grow as a builder.

Beyond that, stroke my ego - stroke it!! :-$ ego on... :-$

[Siegfried]

Beyond that, stroke my ego - stroke it!! :-$ ego on... :-$

You are the best. I love you. *wub* Your perfect creations make me realise how pitiful my talents are. Your photograph skills make me feel like I am using a camera phone by comparison.

How's that? Want more? :-P

[Hinckley]

You are the best. I love you. *wub* Your perfect creations make me realise how pitiful my talents are. Your photograph skills make me feel like I am using a camera phone by comparison.

How's that? Want more? :-P

No. It actually makes me feel a little ill. Perhaps I post my MOCs because I require constant reassurance to buffet my insecurities. That ego stroking was a nightmare. :'-(

Maybe there's a part that likes to share and be part of the community. I like having the status of the MOCer, though, so the ego part is definitely there. But I think posting MOCs, to be honest and really delve into deeper meaning, is about showing people what I do with my spare time and they understand me. They understand that I will put off a client for 2 hours because I just have to make a car and camper trailer because the idea's in my head and I know how to execute it. Or they understand that I spent the equivalent of my power bill to order brown tiles to put down floorboards in a setting where a Fabuland character is going to get murdered in my online story. Or they understand that I want to create a city made of small ABS blocks stamped with the word LEGO and no other word ever because I need a little city made of ABS blocks! Posting MOCs online is a safe haven for me to show off my creations and not be judged by people who would think I was crazy or -God forbid- cute. Thinking about it, posting MOCs is also an outlet for me to express myself to people who I know will understand me without even thinking about it.

I've also had a very long week and just had a nice strong whiskey neat. :-$

MOC community *wub* on!!

[Siegfried]

No. It actually makes me feel a little ill. Perhaps I post my MOCs because I require constant reassurance to buffet my insecurities. That ego stroking was a nightmare. :'-(

Errr... sorry.

Maybe there's a part that likes to share and be part of the community. I like having the status of the MOCer, though, so the ego part is definitely there. But I think posting MOCs, to be honest and really delve into deeper meaning, is about showing people what I do with my spare time and they understand me. They understand that I will put off a client for 2 hours because I just have to make a car and camper trailer because the idea's in my head and I know how to execute it. Or they understand that I spent the equivalent of my power bill to order brown tiles to put down floorboards in a setting where a Fabuland character is going to get murdered in my online story. Or they understand that I want to create a city made of small ABS blocks stamped with the word LEGO and no other word ever because I need a little city made of ABS blocks! Posting MOCs online is a safe haven for me to show off my creations and not be judged by people who would think I was crazy or -God forbid- cute. Thinking about it, posting MOCs is also an outlet for me to express myself to people who I know will understand me without even thinking about it.

I've also had a very long week and just had a nice strong whiskey neat. :-$

MOC community *wub* on!!

That's a great post. The internet has been a huge blessing for AFOLs. I was stunned when a few years ago I found out that there are many other people with my interests out there. I'm not sure if I would have got back into Lego if I thought that I was the only one. I like to do things that give back what I have gained from the community, and that's one reason why I try to do reviews.

(I just made a fruit cake with half a bottle of bourbon in it! *wub* )

[LuxorV]

Deep thought here, Hinckley 8-

[Batbrick]

For a laugh really...I have to say, I am so SO nervous every time I am about to post pictures of a new Vig' or whatever (not so many whatevers) - I don't know what would be worse, never-ending responses of "that sucks" or no replies at all...but I still occasionally post things and then I panic and worry until the first reply.

Dr. S.

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Same here, when I posted my first EB MOC (the apocalyptic tank) I was nervous as hell. Did the pictures come up? Will they like it? Was the deliberate mixing of grey ands bley an awful decision?

Luckily (although I still do panic) this is a lovely forum with kind people always wiling to appreciate your work, and give a few little suggestions too! :'-)

btw, Hinckley, would it be fair to say that you are trying to feed your ego in your rant about MOCs feeding your ego? X-D :-P

Batbrick Away! >:-)

Edited November 15, 2007 by Batbrick

[Legocastlegirl]

I post my Mocs because I want good, wholesome criticism and comments.

Same here.

My problem is, that i

[Hinckley]

btw, Hinckley, would it be fair to say that you are trying to feed your ego in your rant about MOCs feeding your ego? X-D :-P

Sure. It'd probably be fair to say that about most of my posts. :-D BTW, would it be fair to say it would hurt for you to have my size 11 up your megablocks? 8-|

I do notice that three of our more prominent members are Tasmanian, you should start a LUG... *sweet*

[xwingyoda]

Actually I don't post many MOCs :-P Seems I do not need some ego boost X-D

Sure I am not a huge MOCer (qualitywise and quantitywise) but I don't post all the MOCs I do. I nearly only post the competitions entries ;-)

So to answer your question, I post MOCs to better myself and have objective reponses to better myslef even more. However, if you notice, people are just megablocks kissing in those contest entries and there are not really an indepth discussion on MOCs. Basically it turns out to be something like "I like the member, therefore I pet him in the sense of the hair !!" Therefore its not really interesting to post MOCs in that atmosphere.

*yoda*

[Batbrick]

Sure. It'd probably be fair to say that about most of my posts. :-D BTW, would it be fair to say it would hurt for you to have my size 11 up your megablocks? 8-|

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I will ignore that last comment :-P Though i will ask this: would it be safe to assume with this latest post that you not only love feeding your bloated ego, but also starve for attention? :-P

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I do notice that three of our more prominent members are Tasmanian, you should start a LUG... *sweet*

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May i ask which three? :-$

Also, this may sound rather stupid, but whats a LUG? I tried looking it up in the EB Glossary but couldn't find it :-$

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However, if you notice, people are just megablocks kissing in those contest entries and there are not really an indepth discussion on MOCs. Basically it turns out to be something like "I like the member, therefore I pet him in the sense of the hair !!" Therefore its not really interesting to post MOCs in that atmosphere.

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I understand these comments very much so, I made a short rant about this over at the Halloween Car Contest Revision thread (though the member did deserve to win, some people were voting for silly reasons as opposed to his great MOC ;-))

I am getting this a bit from the Skellie comp aswell, many of the truly inspired and utterly creative ones are being pushed aside in favour of a popularity contest (I do not consider mine to be any of the above- it actually looks a bit ugly :-$ ) I won't mention names of course, but i do sense a bit of "sucking up" and "megablocks kissing". Which is kinda why I enter competitions for fun as opposed to trying to win.

I apoligise if my remarks were a bit controversial, or have offended some people.

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[xwingyoda]

Also, this may sound rather stupid, but whats a LUG? I tried looking it up in the EB Glossary but couldn't find it :-$

Ah another one I can add: Lego User Group ;-) Every major country has a LUG. For instance the French one FREELUG is rather important.

I am getting this a bit from the Skellie comp aswell, many of the truly inspired and utterly creative ones are being pushed aside in favour of a popularity contest (I do not consider mine to be any of the above- it actually looks a bit ugly :-$ ) I won't mention names of course, but i do sense a bit of "sucking up" and "megablocks kissing". Which is kinda why I enter competitions for fun as opposed to trying to win.

Amen brother !! I do enter for fun and NOT for some ego boosting (since when EB has turned into an online psychotherapy ??) and popularity contest !! Thats just human nature, incapable of distinguishing the MOC from its builder ;-)

*yoda*

[Batbrick]

Ah another one I can add: Lego User Group ;-) Every major country has a LUG. For instance the French one FREELUG is rather important.

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Ah thanks Yoda, I've been wondering about that for a while! :-)

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Amen brother !! I do enter for fun and NOT for some ego boosting (since when EB has turned into an online psychotherapy ??) and popularity contest !! Thats just human nature, incapable of distinguishing the MOC from its builder ;-)

*yoda*

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Nice to know someone who agrees with me, and also enters for fun, not attention and ego boosting (I'm looking at you Hinckley! :-P )

Your last line about human nature rings very true (more wise words from *yoda* he he) and the sad thing is that it often applies to more than just lego.

I forgot also to mention another reason to post MOCs: To have a chat to you guys! :-) I love hearing feedback, and giving feedback, and find that since my family doesn't know their greys from bleys that I should share it to the community. That way I have fun, give people ideas, give people techniques, grow as a builder myself, and learn new techniques myself. Its a wonderful circle that benefits everyone I find, and its never boring.

Batbrick-loves-lego-a-tad-too-much Away! >:-)

Edited November 15, 2007 by Batbrick

[Siegfried]

The only thing i

[xwingyoda]

The only thing i

[Batbrick]

Well I can say that I never vote for any reason other than for who I think deserves to win. Thus I will not always vote for what is the best; for example I voted for LuxorV in the Jurrasic Park contest even though Eccohawk's is better.

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I don't really consider that a silly decision, I thought EccoHawk's was the best too, but judging from a timescale, LuxorV's entry, coupled with the fact that he included a great iconic scene, was the choice for me.

What I consider silly is voting for someone's entry just because of a tagline that entry has.

And yes, I already knew you were one :-P

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[Brainbox]

Personally, like most other people, it's so I can get feedback, whether that be questions, interest, comments, criticisms, suggestions.

But, I also do it so I can simply share something I love doing. I mean, I've occasionally shared aspects of my hobby with my friends, but they don't really appreciate it in the way I do. They like my MOCs, sure, but they don't see what I see in them. You do, and that feels absolutely fantastic. Same as you sharing what you do with me.

And there's the whole 'inspire someone else' thing. Maybe a certain MOC or MOD, or a certain technique, might inspire someone to do the same, or help someone complete a MOC of their own.