@G3750 posted:First, I don't have to come up with any ideas for getting the younger generation involved to dispute this stupidity. One isn't necessarily connected to the other.
However, I will humor you. My ideas for involving the younger generation:
- Lionel should continue to exploit the popular characters and themes for children (Disney, Marvel, Nascar, etc.).
Starter sets that work reliably (LionChief is a grand slam winner there), that engage their imaginations, that promote intelligent play, and that allow them to build related toys and buildings are an excellent introduction to trains.
"But after further review, the call on the ice still stands: Voice control of trains is still stupid."
George
Only 1 suggestion for Lionel which I agree with BTW. All your other suggestions are things we should be doing which again I'm 100% on board with.
You can call it stupid and gimmicky but the bottom line is Lionel and the other train manufacturers have to get creative to keep kids interested in the product and to sell trains. They are competing against a lot of technology. Don't get me wrong at first I was thinking, why as well? Then I realized they are not doing this to attract me to buy their products, they already have me as a customer. They are looking to attract new blood. While you certainly have your opinion and I respect that, I see this as opening the hobby up to those that might otherwise pass it over for another computer game.
I also think a parent with a child or even an adult with a disability wouldn't think voice command trains are stupid. I bet they may disagree even more so than me. Sometime you have to look beyond your own layout.
The good news is it's all app based and the app is free. As far as someone like you, you'll never even know it's there.
