Author:  a67sm  Posted:  Jan 25, 2024 02:32  Subject:  Variant Merges and BL Moving Backwards  Viewed:  253 times  Topic:  Announce Cancel Reply

BrickLink ID Card a67sm (52) Location:  USA, California Member Since Contact Type Status Jan 9, 2001 Seller  Store: A-Mans Bricks and Things

I’ve been a member here since the earliest days, according to user number I understand that I’m one of the first two thousand members of this site. In the time between when I originally joined and now we’ve seen many great improvements, so much so the site is barely recognizable anymore. However the entire time there has been one core guiding principle: BL provides users with a way to buy the parts they need. With this merge that will be eliminated. I won’t be able to easily identify I need a 9 ratchet dual hinge piece or an axle hole variant of a 2x2 modified bricks with hinge in my want list for a set I’m trying to put together based on communication shared by the admins. This is a clear move backwards in friendliness and functionality. I can’t recall a loss of functionality like this in my time at BL. Sure there have been some things that have been eliminated but none of them would prevent putting a set together or identifying a needed piece. I understand these changes may make life easier for sellers but it’s important to also make life livable for buyers too. Surely there is some other solution that can be found to this problem, because it’s clear that this wide ranging merge that includes merging pieces with differential functionality within the system is not the right answer.

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Re: Variant Merges and BL Moving Backwards - StarBrick (7089)

Nicely put into words, but I am afraid it's useless. The BIG thread on this topic has a massive list of arguments NOT to go forth with it. But the 'life will be better [...] (4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Announce)

Re: Variant Merges and BL Moving Backwards - PlanetEarthToys (119)

[...] can't we all just calm down on this & focus on the real issue of listing every single part by year manufactured .... that way everyone can be 100 they are getting [...] (4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Announce)

Re: Variant Merges and BL Moving Backwards - yorbrick (1185)

[...] Why would you need a 9 vs 7 tooth hinge? They both have the same range of angles. (4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Announce)

Re: Variant Merges and BL Moving Backwards - tec (62)

we need more variants really, like other platforms do! but any discussion is useless, they already decided it in 2023 without asking. (4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Announce)

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