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@bluemoose
I prenounced 'AFF-OL' and it came out with a very bad word!
After all, it works for R.O.U.S.
and @bluemoose, im not to big on ALE either...we need to find something catchy that we will all like :P
As for the pronunciation, the first time that it was used as an acronym was by Matthew Verdier back in 1995, where he noted that it sounds like "A FOOL" (albeit jokingly).
DaveE
hmm...how about...HOLB? hobbyists Of LEGO Brand? :P
Along the same vein as an "Art-ist" was before the term was institutionalized to represent a broad spectrum of medium, style, or form. Similar to what is happening with the various types of Lego users growing in different segments. Less hobby and more art & expression.
and @yellowcastle Adult Hobbyists of LEGO, as an acronym it looks and sounds too much like a-hole :P
AFOL, Adult Fan Of Lego, does have a particular validity to it since Lego are children's toys and thus the default characterization of a fan or enthusiast of Lego is a child.
Just another Brick in the WALL...;)
Corny...I know.
Do shirts ala Pink Floyd's Wall cover stylizin' the brick to look like Lego bricks...hmmm, just thinking out loud.
And, @yellowcastle, I caught your proposed 'AHOL' :P