Jurassic Shark 12,818 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,818 Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 So far, it's a tight race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 3,008 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 EBay would definitely label me a consumer... A member since 1998. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 8,493 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Why destroy when you can create? Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,081 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Creator. All my life. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,114 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 I have no idea what this is in reference to, but I'm probably 50-50. Consume a lot of stuff - from film music to beer and beyond - but also create (my writing, for example). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 5,005 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 I’ve created things for my work you people wouldn’t believe. Outer space simulations off the shoulder of NASA. I’ve watched projection beams glitter in the dark at Kodak Center. All those moments will be lost in time. Like dust on Mars. Time to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 3,008 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 12 hours ago, Andy said: I’ve created things for my work you people wouldn’t believe. Outer space simulations off the shoulder of NASA. I’ve watched projection beams glitter in the dark at Kodak Center. All those moments will be lost in time. Like dust on Mars. Time to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 10,238 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 I don't understand. What is meant by "creator"? (and, please... no ST: TMP quotes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dutton 7,218 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Where do I come from? Where am I going? How long have I got? All I could do was sit there and watch him die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,818 Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 On 08/06/2024 at 5:29 PM, Naïve Old Fart said: I don't understand. What is meant by "creator"? (and, please... no ST: TMP quotes) Do you spend your time being creative, or consuming stuff others have created? Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 5,005 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 With my work, I am allowed a lot of creativity. I’m lucky in that regard. But in my spare time, I consume. If I were retired, I like to think the percentages would shift. But the modern capitalist society that has us all by the nuts doesn’t really allow for time to be creative, or peaceful time for the mind to cultivate creative ideas. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,818 Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 Interesting thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,656 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I am primarily a consumer, even though I still have 5 Charles Aznavour's CD boxsets to my credit, as a consultant for the content and quality assurance of it. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 5,005 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 3 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: Interesting thoughts. Love to hear your own on this. Was there something you had in mind creating the poll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,818 Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 17 minutes ago, Andy said: Love to hear your own on this. Was there something you had in mind creating the poll? I've got a lot of books, CDs, and bluray/DVDs that I very rarely have time to nor get peace to digest. And when I do have time and peace, I usually choose a creative activity instead. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 5,005 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 It’s arguably healthier to be creative. I actually believe that’s the meaning of life itself, where true happiness comes from. It’s just messed up how society doesn’t really breed innovators, but consumers. There are of course some who are creative, but the goal in life is usually wealth, which buys you things to consume. Some people have it figured out better than most. Would love to see or hear what creative projects you work on. I always like seeing the talent our community has. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 3,008 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 37 minutes ago, Andy said: It’s arguably healthier to be creative. I actually believe that’s the meaning of life itself, where true happiness comes from. That, and helping others. You'll never go wrong helping others. But creative pursuits—and I'm talking about the more ambitious stuff—can lead to major disappointment. I'm not saying don't try, but to be realistic about one's expectations and the chances of things not going to plan. People have been destroyed by relentlessly following their dreams. Well, have a nice day all. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,818 Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 9 hours ago, Andy said: With my work, I am allowed a lot of creativity. May I ask what's your job? 5 hours ago, Andy said: Would love to see or hear what creative projects you work on. I always like seeing the talent our community has. PM me. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 5,005 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 2 hours ago, Jurassic Shark said: May I ask what's your job? Teacher. Full time. Jurassic Shark and Mr. Hooper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,818 Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 What about you, @LB Makes Stuff? I bet you're creative. And wasn't there a guy on the forum who's a professional LEGO builder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 8,493 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 He's ghosted you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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