How do you like Galactica? post miniseries airing - Page 6

emerita · February 29th, 2004, 09:34 AM

[P.S. I don't envy your job DAWG! moderator must be a nightmare. I'm a Scout master and it's bad enough keeping control of a bunch of six year olds let alone a crowd of science fiction fans.]

especially when you can't get your hands on us!!!....LOL

Rowan · February 29th, 2004, 11:02 AM

Oh Dear! Let me make myself clear I never for an instant thought anyone was breaking any "rules of conduct"! By the looks of things I have unintentionally turned what everyone seems to consider a non issue into an issue, my apologies. I’ve enjoyed many of Fedaykin posts before, and do not wish to alienate.

I simply was not comfortable with the use of certain adjectives, and wished that it had been said differently, I was concerned for the feelings of others. I believe it is possible to criticize, even passionately and negatively… the material, without going any further. In the future I’ll keep my concerns to myself as I see now how easily things can be misconstrued.

Sorry for the headache Dawg

Muffit · February 29th, 2004, 11:53 AM

Welcome to Colonial Fleets, Ninja!

shiningstar · February 29th, 2004, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaelen

Oh Dear! Let me make myself clear I never for an instant thought anyone was breaking any "rules of conduct"! By the looks of things I have unintentionally turned what everyone seems to consider a non issue into an issue, my apologies. I’ve enjoyed many of Fedaykin posts before, and do not wish to alienate.

I simply was not comfortable with the use of certain adjectives, and wished that it had been said differently, I was concerned for the feelings of others. I believe it is possible to criticize, even passionately and negatively… the material, without going any further. In the future I’ll keep my concerns to myself as I see now how easily things can be misconstrued.

Sorry for the headache Dawg

(((((((((((GAELEN))))))))))))))))))))) I don't think anyone thought you were
making a NONISSUE into an Issue.

Never be afraid to say what you think. Even I and Dawg said that we thought
certain phrases could have been rephrased. THere's no problem.

shiningstar · February 29th, 2004, 02:11 PM

Welcome to the fleet Ninja .........the more the merrier

shiningstar · February 29th, 2004, 02:24 PM

Dawg

Just wanted to say I think you're doing a great job :thumbsup

Dawg · February 29th, 2004, 03:02 PM

Thanks, all, but I'm not the only mod here - give BST and Gemini1999 a pat on the back when you see them, too.

And don't forget Titon (and Tom), either.

Don't apologize, Gaelen, because I don't think you have anything to apologize for. I thought you expressed yourself very well. I did not see any of this as a problem, but as an opportunity to emphasize a couple of points. I think you guys deserve a pat on the back, in fact.

We don't have a pat-on-the-back smiley, do we?

No, that's not it.

Here:

That'll have to do for now.

I am
Dawg

belle78 · February 29th, 2004, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfish

There can only be one Galactica. Remember the Sinatra song Love and Marriage? The main lyrics were "Love and marriage you can't have one without the other." The old show was LOVE the new MARRIAGE. Well there is no love from this fan for the new show. In other words these two versions can't live happily ever after. Galactica 1980 has more of a chance and is superior in many ways. At least it was Glen's work.

Couldn't agree more!!!!

belle78 · February 29th, 2004, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedaykin

Hi Shiningstar,

As Dawg said I didn't break any rules and as I later posted I feel that aspects of my earlier post should of been better phrased. On the other hand I felt certain things had to be cleared up and it was as good a time as any. I feel that in the end that the new mini was not the complete disaster which some like to portray it as. In fact for a new Sci-Fi show it was commercially sucessful and went down well with audiences. This is truly amazing for any new science fiction/fantasy show and just shows that Glen Larsons original concept can still speak to people given time and money. I hope that they can continue the show with an eye to quality. There is a degree of TV industry politics in all this considering that Sci-Fi channel and her parent companies really want a show that they can turn into a franchise and go toe to toe with UPN's Star Trek. I completely respect anyones choice not to watch it as everyone has different tastes. If the new show is given a chance by the suits with wallets and allowed to grow and develop (which sadly is a hard thing to predict - many a decent show has died an early death) I wouldn't be surprised if some of the even most die hard no watchers might dip a toe and watch it a few series down the line (even you Shiningstar

). The best thing for me to do is to continue to post about aspects of the new show be critical of it when I should do and supportive when it's good. I will give short shrift to anyone who is unnecessarly critical of any version of BSG (even galactica 80 had it's good points).

P.S. I don't envy your job DAWG! moderator must be a nightmare. I'm a Scout master and it's bad enough keeping control of a bunch of six year olds let alone a crowd of science fiction fans.

It was a good show it just wasn't Battle Star anymore they change too much!!!

PS Everyone is entitled to thier own opinion!!!

shiningstar · March 1st, 2004, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by belle78

It was a good show it just wasn't Battle Star anymore they change too much!!!

PS Everyone is entitled to thier own opinion!!!

Yes they certainly are. By the way Belle .........welcome to the fleet

Baltar · March 1st, 2004, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thomas7g

Just taking a poll. Please select which one is you.

I went with the second to last option, though my opinion isn't really represented that well by any of the choices. I appreciate the old show but don't see the need for a continuation. I LOVE the new show.

shiningstar · March 1st, 2004, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Baltar

I went with the second to last option, though my opinion isn't really represented that well by any of the choices. I appreciate the old show but don't see the need for a continuation. I LOVE the new show.

You're more then welcome to your opinion.................

I for one welcome a TRUE continuation.

belle78 · March 1st, 2004, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shiningstar

Yes they certainly are. By the way Belle .........welcome to the fleet

Thankyou

shiningstar · March 1st, 2004, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by belle78

Thankyou

Muffit · March 2nd, 2004, 11:18 AM

Belle78, you must be proud of your land's showing at the Oscars! I liked the part when they said "everybody in New Zealand who can be thanked has been thanked", and then, when they won another award, "looks like people are moving to New Zealand just to get thanked".

Such a beautiful land.

shiningstar · March 2nd, 2004, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Muffit

Belle78, you must be proud of your land's showing at the Oscars! I liked the part when they said "everybody in New Zealand who can be thanked has been thanked", and then, when they won another award, "looks like people are moving to New Zealand just to get thanked".

Such a beautiful land.

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belle78 · March 2nd, 2004, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muffit

Belle78, you must be proud of your land's showing at the Oscars! I liked the part when they said "everybody in New Zealand who can be thanked has been thanked", and then, when they won another award, "looks like people are moving to New Zealand just to get thanked".

Such a beautiful land.

Yes it was great that Peter finally got Best Director!! Everyone must be sick of NZ being thanked but we are proud of Peter Jackson, he is very talented. we are just starting to realise our potentail in the movie biz, it's cool having all these big stars coming over here and giving such recomendations, should be good for tourism!!!

shiningstar · March 3rd, 2004, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by belle78

Yes it was great that Peter finally got Best Director!! Everyone must be sick of NZ being thanked but we are proud of Peter Jackson, he is very talented. we are just starting to realise our potentail in the movie biz, it's cool having all these big stars coming over here and giving such recomendations, should be good for tourism!!!

I'm glad that Peter got best Director.

I think that's LONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG
over DUE .........but better late then never.

I think it's sad that in Lorne Greene's lifetime he
never won an award and he was a great ACTOR.

belle78 · March 4th, 2004, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiningstar

I'm glad that Peter got best Director.

I think that's LONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG
over DUE .........but better late then never.

I think it's sad that in Lorne Greene's lifetime he
never won an award and he was a great ACTOR.

Yeah that sucks, I work in TV and I hope that if I get a chance to create something great that I'd get awarded for it!!!

shiningstar · March 4th, 2004, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by belle78

Yeah that sucks, I work in TV and I hope that if I get a chance to create something great that I'd get awarded for it!!!

I agree 100% you would think with as many people who remember him
that they would give an award to him ...........and let one of his children
or his wife accept it.

I agree that if you create something great you should be rewarded for it.

March 10th, 2004, 03:28 PM

I prefer the original series (you guys call it TOS??) to the 1980 series (watch 1-4 shows, realized it wasn't near as good and haven't seen anything BG related since) but now that I'm grown, I welcome any new BG shows! I look at it this way, ANY is better than NONE!

CaptainApollo · March 10th, 2004, 04:12 PM

Hello folkes,

Captain Apollo here,
I haven't been here for while eh,
I missed this place

I voted for
The original show was great, the new show is a ripoff

I promised Muffit I wouldn't watch the "new" BSG,
and I almost didn't,

Some bad in-real-life came up,
and I felt quite down in Jan 2004,
(they showed it up here in Canada on Jan 17 2004),

So I thought "I'll give it a try",

I wasn't expecting anything,
and that IMHO is what I got,....

anyways,
How do you folkes feel about the "new" Boomer being a Cylon sleeper....?

Take care,

CaptainApollo

shiningstar · March 10th, 2004, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainApollo

Hello folkes,

Captain Apollo here,
I haven't been here for while eh,
I missed this place

I voted for
The original show was great, the new show is a ripoff

I promised Muffit I wouldn't watch the "new" BSG,
and I almost didn't,

Some bad in-real-life came up,
and I felt quite down in Jan 2004,
(they showed it up here in Canada on Jan 17 2004),

So I thought "I'll give it a try",

I wasn't expecting anything,
and that IMHO is what I got,....

anyways,
How do you folkes feel about the "new" Boomer being a Cylon sleeper....?

Take care,

CaptainApollo

When I read the script and saw that ......about Boomer.....I 'choked' on my water.

Let's just say That Edward James Olmos was RIGHT.

Muffit · March 10th, 2004, 05:45 PM

Hi Capt Apollo! Welcome back!

shiningstar · March 10th, 2004, 05:52 PM

By the way Captain Apollo ...........welcome home

CaptainApollo · March 11th, 2004, 01:45 PM

Hello everyone,

Thanks alot for the kind welcome back,
I appreciate it alot indeed

Yaa,
the original BSG will always be my number one, all time favourite,
I alyways enjoy watching an episode,
for me there is something magical about it,
that I can not describe, that struck a deep cord inside me,

Adama, Apollo, Starbuck, Boomer, Sheba, Cassiopa,
and even ole Count Baltar,
"... I know who you are Count Iblius,..."

Yep,
even Baltar

Take care,

CaptainApollo

shiningstar · March 13th, 2004, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainApollo

Hello everyone,

Thanks alot for the kind welcome back,
I appreciate it alot indeed

Yaa,
the original BSG will always be my number one, all time favourite,
I alyways enjoy watching an episode,
for me there is something magical about it,
that I can not describe, that struck a deep cord inside me,

Adama, Apollo, Starbuck, Boomer, Sheba, Cassiopa,
and even ole Count Baltar,
"... I know who you are Count Iblius,..."

Yep,
even Baltar

Take care,

CaptainApollo

The original BSG is my all time favourite too.

I loved that line that Baltar gave to Iblis! One of my alltime favorite lines
of the series

March 18th, 2004, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiningstar

(((((((((((GAELEN))))))))))))))))))))) I don't think anyone thought you were
making a NONISSUE into an Issue.

Never be afraid to say what you think. Even I and Dawg said that we thought
certain phrases could have been rephrased. THere's no problem.

Uh, is Gaelen Rowan?

shiningstar · March 18th, 2004, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomasbombadil

Uh, is Gaelen Rowan?

Yes she is

March 21st, 2004, 12:52 AM

Hello All & Greetings To All My Sisters & Brothers courtesy this 2nd Millenium of Time

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