martok2112
June 13th, 2006, 12:24 AM
Ok, this isn't a grandiose statement or anything....just a Galactica fan speaking from the heart.
I, Steve Dunlap, Martok2112, have decided ultimately that there is a time and a place to discuss TNS "you know what". That site may not necessarilly be here. But there are others.
I have decided (at least for myself) that if this is such a place that TNS "you know what" is a less than welcome subject, (as far as positively speaking of it), then you have my accord that I will not speak of it here.
Make no mistake, yes, I am a supporter of both shows. But, for a place such as here, I will not speak openly of my support for TNS "you know what." Many fans of the beloved original Galactica (of which I am indeed a part) do not agree with my split views, and when my views are made known, if often causes dischord. I do not wish to cause such things any further. It sickens me to the core when friends argue over this subject to a point where personal derision becomes the order of the day. Live and Let Live. That is my watchword...and that is my oath to all my friends whereever you stand in the Galactica lexicon.
So, please, allow this soul to start on a clean slate, that we may all be friends and kindred in our love for Battlestar Galactica. If you hold Battlestar Galactica to be TOS, then it shall be so with me. That is all I will discuss with you, and with a glad, unreserved heart. (Although my own "reimagining" may worm itself in somewhere... :D shameless self-promotion)
For those whose views are somewhat more diverse, (this is NOT to suggest that TOS traditionalists are not diverse in their ideals, for they indeed have great ideas as to what will constitute an awesome continuation of TOS) well, as I stated above, there is a time and place for that. Those views may not necessarilly be stated here, for the sake of amity. I will honor and respect such wishes. If this is a place where such views are tantamount to dischord, then let us speak of TNS "you know what" in PM, or at a site where it would be welcomed. I do not speak this negatively WHATSOEVER of any site where discussion of TNS "you know what" is a cause for a ruckuss. I like all sites regarding Battlestar Galactica to be my home, even if Galactica is not the primary focus. (Trust me, when you're a touring musician such as I have been, anywhere you hang your hat is home.....but I'm no rolling stone, and I own only a couple of hats. :D )
As much as I hate "form letters" I think this message spells it out best for me. If you are a fan of the orignal Galactica, then I share that kinship with you. If you are a fan of both, then likewise. If you are a fan of strictly the new show, then let's simply appreciate the fact that without the original show, we would not have the new "you know what." And we shall discuss, and praise the new show where it is appropriate. There is NO need for the fanbases to have an antagonistic stance when it comes to a name that we all love.
So, let this be a supplement to Two Brained Cylon's noble proposal, that we (as ladies and gentlemen), no longer speak of things which bring dischord to an otherwise happy home. If you wish to speak of it, then God Bless, and let things run as they may), but I will not risk the friendships I have here as a result of conflicting points of view.
So, to those whom I call friend, and to those whom I wish to call friend:
Sandy (don't worry, I'll have the retakes for ya soon for The Exodus Series....life as a full time musician is really taking it's toll right now :) )
Warrior
BST
Commander Taggart
Bishop37
Alternity Orange
Dawg (Dude, we need to chat again, because not only are you a good friend, but we've established some really cool stuff in "The Last Battlestar" and I will eternally be thankful to you for it)
Jewels
Agent Scooter X (truce, dude, seriously :) )
Eric Paddon
Julix
Amberstar
Titon
Tracy B (I'm so glad I have an audience to share my fracked up sense of humor with) :D
Fragmentary
Mustex
Thomas7g
Paul
Star/Buck Rogers
Viperqueen (lotsa hugs, amiga)
Firestar Alpha (aka FireStar)
Starship Trooper
Sept17th (truncated) :D
Darth Marley
there are SO MANY more, (and you ALL know who you are) but I think this addresses the core of the people to whom (in one way or another) I think my views may have had a topsy turvy affect, regardless of your fence position :) .
So, what say we? Peace?
Always respectfully,
Steve Dunlap (Martok2112)
P.S. If you agree...please do NOT reply with "So Say We All." LOL!
I, Steve Dunlap, Martok2112, have decided ultimately that there is a time and a place to discuss TNS "you know what". That site may not necessarilly be here. But there are others.
I have decided (at least for myself) that if this is such a place that TNS "you know what" is a less than welcome subject, (as far as positively speaking of it), then you have my accord that I will not speak of it here.
Make no mistake, yes, I am a supporter of both shows. But, for a place such as here, I will not speak openly of my support for TNS "you know what." Many fans of the beloved original Galactica (of which I am indeed a part) do not agree with my split views, and when my views are made known, if often causes dischord. I do not wish to cause such things any further. It sickens me to the core when friends argue over this subject to a point where personal derision becomes the order of the day. Live and Let Live. That is my watchword...and that is my oath to all my friends whereever you stand in the Galactica lexicon.
So, please, allow this soul to start on a clean slate, that we may all be friends and kindred in our love for Battlestar Galactica. If you hold Battlestar Galactica to be TOS, then it shall be so with me. That is all I will discuss with you, and with a glad, unreserved heart. (Although my own "reimagining" may worm itself in somewhere... :D shameless self-promotion)
For those whose views are somewhat more diverse, (this is NOT to suggest that TOS traditionalists are not diverse in their ideals, for they indeed have great ideas as to what will constitute an awesome continuation of TOS) well, as I stated above, there is a time and place for that. Those views may not necessarilly be stated here, for the sake of amity. I will honor and respect such wishes. If this is a place where such views are tantamount to dischord, then let us speak of TNS "you know what" in PM, or at a site where it would be welcomed. I do not speak this negatively WHATSOEVER of any site where discussion of TNS "you know what" is a cause for a ruckuss. I like all sites regarding Battlestar Galactica to be my home, even if Galactica is not the primary focus. (Trust me, when you're a touring musician such as I have been, anywhere you hang your hat is home.....but I'm no rolling stone, and I own only a couple of hats. :D )
As much as I hate "form letters" I think this message spells it out best for me. If you are a fan of the orignal Galactica, then I share that kinship with you. If you are a fan of both, then likewise. If you are a fan of strictly the new show, then let's simply appreciate the fact that without the original show, we would not have the new "you know what." And we shall discuss, and praise the new show where it is appropriate. There is NO need for the fanbases to have an antagonistic stance when it comes to a name that we all love.
So, let this be a supplement to Two Brained Cylon's noble proposal, that we (as ladies and gentlemen), no longer speak of things which bring dischord to an otherwise happy home. If you wish to speak of it, then God Bless, and let things run as they may), but I will not risk the friendships I have here as a result of conflicting points of view.
So, to those whom I call friend, and to those whom I wish to call friend:
Sandy (don't worry, I'll have the retakes for ya soon for The Exodus Series....life as a full time musician is really taking it's toll right now :) )
Warrior
BST
Commander Taggart
Bishop37
Alternity Orange
Dawg (Dude, we need to chat again, because not only are you a good friend, but we've established some really cool stuff in "The Last Battlestar" and I will eternally be thankful to you for it)
Jewels
Agent Scooter X (truce, dude, seriously :) )
Eric Paddon
Julix
Amberstar
Titon
Tracy B (I'm so glad I have an audience to share my fracked up sense of humor with) :D
Fragmentary
Mustex
Thomas7g
Paul
Star/Buck Rogers
Viperqueen (lotsa hugs, amiga)
Firestar Alpha (aka FireStar)
Starship Trooper
Sept17th (truncated) :D
Darth Marley
there are SO MANY more, (and you ALL know who you are) but I think this addresses the core of the people to whom (in one way or another) I think my views may have had a topsy turvy affect, regardless of your fence position :) .
So, what say we? Peace?
Always respectfully,
Steve Dunlap (Martok2112)
P.S. If you agree...please do NOT reply with "So Say We All." LOL!