BlackThunderTJ

Thank you @aFrInati0n! I definitely think I'll enjoy my time here chatting with fellow LEGO fans!

I haven't brushed up on this whole thread (I've read a few fragments of it), so I apologise in advance if anything I mention doesn't quite fit the current context, but I just thought I'd throw my two cents (or pence) worth in on the main topic: After some consideration I felt inclined to opt for option #2 or #3 in the original poll. I'm quite organised, so the idea of multiple sub-forums (one per brand) definitely appeals to me, as it would likely help to prevent multi-brand confusion in a single forum. The idea of starting small (single dedicated forum for all alternate brands) and building from there also strikes me as a very good idea, to get a feel for the change and then either adapt from there, or leave it as-is. I agree with @Slegengr, it's definitely useful to be able to quickly narrow in on the information you're looking for, which is another argument for separate forums for alternate brands, instead of placing them all in one. (I believe I understood your point correctly? I apologise if not) Also, as I believe some people have already mentioned, if the alternate brand discussions are in separate forums, the LEGO-based discussions / forums will remain entirely LEGO-based, so I would imagine very little will change on the surface of this site and the forums. I should mention I'm a new member here, so I haven't really gotten a feel for anything yet, but I would personally agree with having one or several separate forums for alternate brands. While I'm pretty much exclusively a LEGO fan, I've definitely seen some quite interesting sets and parts from other (I believe legitimate) brands. I would say adding new forums here gives people another place to discuss them, and an easier way for both LEGO fans and fans of alternate brands (or fans of both) to easily chat with each other, because everything is on one site.

Hello there! I'm a very long-term LEGO fan, collector and MOC designer who has held the titles of KFOL, TFOL and now AFOL (there's no such thing as liking LEGO for too long!). I really like designing modular builds, display scenes and sets with lots of playability, and the primary themes of my designs are the Georgian era (like the Pirates sets), historic periods in general, and fantasy. If I can cram at least a few play features into a tiny space, in many cases I will (especially with my personal creations)! Most of my "serious" LEGO designs over the past few years has been digital, because of the freedom I have to use elements that don't exist, and that I don't currently have in my collection. Any builds I create from my collection are usually short-term, and only for me. They also often end up with a lot of odd colours! As I've been working on my designs I've started pushing myself to be more and more ambitious with designs, trying to use parts in clever and unexpected ways (e.g. a croissant as a building decoration, or a black grass element as the ornate detailing on a lantern, which I did in one of my builds), and trying to create really interesting shapes. Many of my current projects are focused on Lego Ideas submissions, partly because I would love to have a set published, but also because it feels like it pushes me to try new things, and to keep honing my skills. I've never been a part of any LEGO forum in the real world or online before, so I'm still finding my feet. I'm really looking forward to learning all about being a part of a LEGO community, and meeting you all! BlackThunderTJ