I am not trying to flame you, or insult you in any way. I apologize if I came off harshly in my earlier post. I was in a bad mood, and it struck a nerve. There are a couple parts here that you may not find very pleasant, however, please read the entire thread before making an opinion. I put a lot of work into it, and I think it has some good points, for you, and everyone else.
First off, I know of many people here who are fans of both B5 and the original Trek (myself included), as well as some of the newer variants (though, usually not to the same extent. let's face it, it did go downhill). I don't have a problem with that. Good tv is good tv. B5 and TOS are good tv.
As for the flaming/insults/harsh words, whatever, you may have recieved. My honest opinion here is that you brought some of it on yourself (perhaps not intentionally).
Since you can't understand why you were treated in this way....
Your reaction to the original post about the "thinking" involved in B5 vs. ST seemed rather harsh. I understand you felt insulted, but I honestly don't think anyone meant to cause trouble. I too have worked very hard to achieve all that I've done, and I consider myself an intelligent person. I am proud of that, and if I felt that someone had directly insulted that, I would probably react in a similar way. However, I have never known the "majority of tv viewers" to mean "You, yes, you, right there... you!"
Then, you seemed to develop an attitude about it, i.e. "Not likely little one", or how about "Care to take me on you overgrown bag of hot air?"
Now maybe you were insulted, but in all of the conversation that has been exchanged here, no one else (that I have seen) has sunk to name-calling and outright rudeness (except perhaps for myself, for which, I apologize). I am very intolerant of immaturity. I had expected someone with such a supposed high intelligence to bring a little more of it into their posts. For the most part, you have done that, but there were a few occasions at the beginning there in which you did not and it got to me. So if people get a little red over your posts, that may be why.
From what I have read of your posts in which you're discussing the topic and not defending yourself, you do seem like an intelligent and well-versed person, and your comments to the thread are interesting and beneficial. Thank you for making them.
Word of advice: Relax, no one's out to get you here. It is impossible to single out a few people as exceptions to what may or may not be a rule (or what is believed to be by the poster, it really makes no difference) thus, generalizations are sometimes made. They aren't intended to insult anyone. No, it's not always the best thing to do, but it's sometimes the easiest, or only way to deal with the question at hand.
There is a good group of people here, and a lot of good conversation, and we would all like to have you contribute to that in a positive way. You may find it helpful to carry with you a box of salt, so that you may consume one grain with each post you read.
Thanks for your time.
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"Expect me, when you see me."
[This message has been edited by Derian (edited May 20, 2001).]
First off, I know of many people here who are fans of both B5 and the original Trek (myself included), as well as some of the newer variants (though, usually not to the same extent. let's face it, it did go downhill). I don't have a problem with that. Good tv is good tv. B5 and TOS are good tv.
As for the flaming/insults/harsh words, whatever, you may have recieved. My honest opinion here is that you brought some of it on yourself (perhaps not intentionally).
Since you can't understand why you were treated in this way....
Your reaction to the original post about the "thinking" involved in B5 vs. ST seemed rather harsh. I understand you felt insulted, but I honestly don't think anyone meant to cause trouble. I too have worked very hard to achieve all that I've done, and I consider myself an intelligent person. I am proud of that, and if I felt that someone had directly insulted that, I would probably react in a similar way. However, I have never known the "majority of tv viewers" to mean "You, yes, you, right there... you!"
Then, you seemed to develop an attitude about it, i.e. "Not likely little one", or how about "Care to take me on you overgrown bag of hot air?"
Now maybe you were insulted, but in all of the conversation that has been exchanged here, no one else (that I have seen) has sunk to name-calling and outright rudeness (except perhaps for myself, for which, I apologize). I am very intolerant of immaturity. I had expected someone with such a supposed high intelligence to bring a little more of it into their posts. For the most part, you have done that, but there were a few occasions at the beginning there in which you did not and it got to me. So if people get a little red over your posts, that may be why.
From what I have read of your posts in which you're discussing the topic and not defending yourself, you do seem like an intelligent and well-versed person, and your comments to the thread are interesting and beneficial. Thank you for making them.
Word of advice: Relax, no one's out to get you here. It is impossible to single out a few people as exceptions to what may or may not be a rule (or what is believed to be by the poster, it really makes no difference) thus, generalizations are sometimes made. They aren't intended to insult anyone. No, it's not always the best thing to do, but it's sometimes the easiest, or only way to deal with the question at hand.
There is a good group of people here, and a lot of good conversation, and we would all like to have you contribute to that in a positive way. You may find it helpful to carry with you a box of salt, so that you may consume one grain with each post you read.
Thanks for your time.
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"Expect me, when you see me."
[This message has been edited by Derian (edited May 20, 2001).]
