Actions Speak Louder Than Words

[kingfish]

http://www.petitiononline.com/pp303/petition.html



HOLLA IF YA HEAR ME.

[kingfish]

The Battle Begins.

[amberstar]

I'm with kingfish, looks like the battle is about to begin.
Does anyone know how long this petition has been on line?"With troops like these who needs cylons?"

Amberstar

[amberstar]

Actually I think Starbuck said that. (got my name in the wrong spot):rolleyes:

Amberstar

[kingfish]

I started it TODAY.

[jewels]

Go Paul!

[Gemini1999]

Paul -

I was more than happy to sign your petition!

Bryan
________
WEBSITE DESIGN (http://hostndesign.com)

[amberstar]

Not bad for only one day. Lets spread the word and see if we can get thoes numbers up.
:cool:

[goldcenturian]

Battlestar Galactica: A New Hope?
Just signed your petition and the poll at cinescape. It would be nice if someone would listen to the people who can make or break the show. It only seems logical to try to please the original fans while attracting new ones, but logic doesn't appear to be SciFi channel's strong point. Sci-Fi doesn't appear to be the SciFi Channel's strong point! Just my opinion!
Carolyn:D

[kingfish]

The site is down.

[Stevew]

It is up now
S:D

[kingfish]

The site is working again.

[kingfish]

This is only phase I of my plan.

[LadyImmortal]

THIS is a petition that I could sign quite happily!

--Rhonda

[shiningstar]

I'm #16

[kingfish]

19 signitures in less than 24 hours.

[StarshipTrooper]

Hi,

I'm number 17!

:cool:

Also posted an announcement at the top of the Action Alerts on the BattlestarGalacticaClub.com main page. That will get posted near the top of the newsletters as well.

Regards,

Nathan

http://207.44.244.38/~battlestar

:warrior:

[kingfish]

:thumbsup: Thanks. :beer:

[amberstar]

19 in 24 hours that is great! you mentioned above that this is only phase one of your plan. Need any help with phase two?
By the way I am #8.:cool:

Amberstar

[Scooter2000]

I cant access it. I keep getting an error window pop up.

I will try again tomarrow.

[kingfish]

We are up to 25. Keep the faith.

[newt]

I signed!

Greg

[Laura Elizabeth]

Signed. Thanks for starting it Kingfish.

[kingfish]

"I love it when a plan comes together." John "Hannibal" Smith.

[shiningstar]

Me too Kingfish thanks for thinking of this.

[Sept17th]

Done and done...will they ever see it?

[kingfish]

They will see it. This is only phase I.

[shiningstar]

EXCELLENT I can hardly WAIT for PHASE II!

[kingfish]

40 signitures.

[amberstar]

It's doing better! :cool:
Thanks again Kingfish for all the hard work!
Amberstar

[Winemaster]

It got mentioned here.

www.scifiguys.com


I also found this if anyone is interested
http://bboard.scifi.com/bboard/browse.cgi/2/10/166

[kingfish]

I wrote them the other day.

[kingfish]

I should have also stated that I wrote a few other folks I know. Keep the faith for I am not finished fighting for the show I love.

[amberstar]

We're with you all the way Kingfish! Need any help just ask, or tell us what to do:cool: .
Thanks Winemaster Interesting threads, do you think we are loud enough yet?
Amberstar

[shiningstar]

welcome to the club Laura Glad to have You

[shiningstar]

Thank you Kingfish I truelly appreciate your efforts
on BSG'S behalf!

[GalacticanCajun]

I signed the petition as well

[Krystal]

Great idea Kinfish, I vote. :)

Krystal

[kingfish]

Folks we NEED sigs. I want to see how much support there is for such a project.

[shiningstar]

Now that it's been MENTIONED on SCIFI.COM ........
you'll get those signatures kingfish.

Don't forget kingfish you are the keeper of the FLAME.

[amberstar]

Where else can it be posted at? any suggestions?
Amberstar

[amberstar]

Kingfish I wrote Chris over at Battlestarfanclub.com to see what he could do to help the petition along. I also gave him the address of the on line petition.
I remember in the past he had several petitions on line regarding BSG.
Did I do ok???????????
Amberstar

[kingfish]

I wrote Chris as well. I also wrote Stu Phillips who composed the music for the Cds.

[kingfish]

Stu Phillips signed the petition as well at #48.

[amberstar]

Stu Phillips, wow that is great!:thumbsup:

[shiningstar]

You sure did AMBER STAR! GOOD WORK!

[amberstar]

I hope this helps too. I put the link on Battlestar New York and Sheba's Galaxy.
also on SciFi.com on the Battlestar Board along with the colony, classic t
Star Trek and Babylon5 Boards ( I thought they may help support us).
I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
Amberstar

[kingfish]

Thanks again. That will help.

[amberstar]

Hey it's up to 51! Gotta keep it going up.:)
amberstar:sunshi:

[shiningstar]

That's great! Keep those petitions coming Kingfish!

[kingfish]

57 as of now.

[amberstar]

Great news! I just recieved a message from the guys at Battlestar New York, They are going to post Kingfish's petition over there for everyone to view and sign!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They think it is awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:sunshi: :sunshi: :sunshi:
This is great news that may bring us one step closer.
Amberstar:warrior:

[kingfish]

66 as of right now.

[shiningstar]

That's great Kingfish! So PEOPLE
Listen to KINGFISH and keep
signing that petition.

[kingfish]

78 sigs.

[Gemini1999]

Hello folks -

I kind of had an idea... It's not scathingly brilliant, nor is it terribly original -- and kind of old-fashioned to boot!

What about a picket line?

There will be quite a few BSG fans down in L.A. during Galacticon - what if we got as many of us together and go over to Universal and have a peaceful, yet meaningful picket line at the front gate? We could have signs and the whole 9 metrons. We would not, however, attempt to block traffic or disrupt anyone. Just cause enough of a scene to get the media to show up....we could get heard on local news and possibly even CNN.

What does everyone think?

Bryan
________
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[kingfish]

91 sigs.

[crash4587]

500 by Sept. 1?

[amberstar]

500 by Sept. 1st would be great!
:thumbsup:

[BST]

Amber,

Those guys at BattlestarNewYork are fighting some kind of battle over at Yahoo, huh?

Thanks for the kind words. (It was nice to "see" a few familiar faces!)

BST :)

[amberstar]

You said it! It is a war zone over there, and I thought the skiffy board was bad. I say the Battlestar New york needs all the help they can get!
It ws good to see you there too.
Amberstar:sunshi:

[amberstar]

Hey everyone I just got this site from dvo at Yahoo. It is cute, so here it goes I hope I got it right this time.
http://titon.3dfrontier.com/bsg_remake.htm/

Hope you all enjoy!
Amberstar:sunshi:

[amberstar]

I did it again. I can't get these things right.
Try this:

http://titon.3dfrontier.com/bsg_remake.html

[amberstar]

The second link works I just tried it!
Please take a look, I bet it will make you all smile.
Amberstar

[kingfish]

109 sigs. I also noticed a Ken A Larson. I believe there was a thread showing some of his work on BG.

[shiningstar]

I saw some of his work Kingfish EXCELLENT!

[kingfish]

122. For a recently started petition this is a GREAT sign.

[shiningstar]

YEs it is. And THANKYOU Kingfish for putting the
petitions on line in the first place!

[kingfish]

The biggest thanks will be when we get a big screen version of the show we still love to this day.

[shiningstar]

The second link works ...........Very nice Amberstar thanks for posting it.

I'm looking forward to the big screen version of the show we still love to this day!

[kingfish]

127 including our own OWD. Thanks Shawn. Every little bit helps.

[shiningstar]

Definately Kingfish. I'm glad OWD signed it.

[amberstar]

Thank you Kingfish, that is wonderful for such a new petition!
When we get the big screan version the popcorn is on me. And it will be in our row!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amberstar

[shiningstar]

I'll be there Amberstar!

[kingfish]

144 sigs.

[shiningstar]

Excellent Kingfish but we still need more everyone!

[kingfish]

154 sigs. I "think" Terry Carter signed, not sure however, could be you know who.

[amberstar]

Forgive me, but who is "you know who?"
Amberstar

[shiningstar]

I don't know .......RIchard Hatch Maybe?

[BST]

Another "Colony" heard from -- our Warrior friends over at the Yahoo BSG Revival Forum are circulating and signing the petition. They're excited,too, about the possibility of a Larson/DeSanto collaboration.

Good News Travels FAST!!

Check the following URL for the Yahoo BSG Revival Forum:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/battlestargalacticarevival/


For those that haven't already, stop by and say HI!!

BST :)

[BST]

Not that you need me to tell you but, sig #s 167 & 168 are NOT the real thing!

Gotta expect a troll to pop up every now & then.

BST

[shiningstar]

That's sick that people will do that BST. :(

[amberstar]

I just read #167 & #168! Is there a way we can strike their sigs off??? Anyone know? I hope people dont believe that is real. :mad:
Amberstar

[kingfish]

I don't know about Hatch's sig either. I wrote his webmaster so there is a slim possibility that it is real. I haven't contacted the Dirk Benedict camp so I can't vouch for the sig.

[amberstar]

In Hatch's on line chat at Battlestar.com He appeared to be against the mini. I know he would hate to see anything taht is Battlestar fail, but I thought he said this wasn't BSG. That they should just change the name. I think that is close to what he said.
Kingfish when you get a reply from his webmaster will you let us know?
I can't believe that a slim chance exists for thoes sigs to be real.
Amberstar

[LadyImmortal]

I was pretty sure Richard said at one time at Dragoncon that he didn't ever type anything himself online except e-mail and even then he usually had Sophie or someone else in his camp do it because he types slowly. I could be wrong, of course.

But he HAS said he doesn't support the mini - and coming in one after the other like that... does whomever (cough, Ted, cough) did that REALLY think we're that stupid? Seriously!

--Rhonda

[jewels]

Paul, I don't think you have to worry about that being Richard or Dirk--it just doesn't feel right and they wouldn't have signed it that close together. If you think about it they'd have more likely focused on working with Larson or working with DeSanto if they made any comment at all. In my gut,
I think Tracy would tell you the comment isn't in line with how Dirk operates.

Just my gut.
Jewels

[shiningstar]

I agree with you Jewels. If those sigs are real and
I really don't believe they are .....................
then that is a really, really, really strange coincidence!

[kingfish]

179.

[shiningstar]

That's still a good number Kingfish. Don't give up hope.
This isn't over yet.

[amberstar]

180, Doing good!

[shiningstar]

excellent

[kingfish]

Not good.

[shiningstar]

((KINGFISH)) Don't give up ......we'll get more sig's.

[kingfish]

We need sigs badly, very badly. We must show that there is a reason to make a big screen version of BG or BP. When the time comes they will hear us. I am hoping for the 25th anniversary of BG.

[amberstar]

Where are some other places we can post the petition? Any ideas?
I am also wanting a major movie and am willing to help any way I can to get more sigs.

Amberstar

[BST]

(Piggybacking on Amberstar's question: )

How many different sites has the petition been displayed on? I know it's on CF, CA, The Last Outpost, BattlestarGalacticaClub, Yahoo BSG Revival but, where else? Skiffy? Also, are they all sci-fi type forums? If so, would it make any sense and if so, would it be possible to include it in some mainstream forums?

Long on questions, short on answers!

BST

[kingfish]

At least 25 sites have been hit so far with the petition.

[BSG_Sci_FiPulse]

Think mine is number 76 or something. Signed it about a week or so back using my yahoo ID.

[kingfish]

Thanks Ian.

[kingfish]

193.

[amberstar]

It's getting more sigs. Guess it will take some time to gain more. No where to go but up and up!

Amberstar

[BST]

This is for ALL:

DON'T LOSE HOPE!!

This petition is only in its infancy and I think it's done well in the short time that it has been available on the web.

Timing may be more of a problem than anything else. Just wait until after the Mini airs, my "prediction" is that the number of sigs will go through the roof!!!

Keepin' the Faith Forever,

BST :)

[amberstar]

Thanks BST! I needed that!

Amberstar

[shiningstar]

(((AMBERSTAR))) Bst is right! .....Let's keep remembering that.

[kingfish]

200 sigs.

[shiningstar]

Still a long way off Kingfish ....but we ARE getting there.

[repcisg]

#200 thats me,

I'm a little slow at times.

[amberstar]

Hey, better late than never!:thumbsup:

Amberstar

[shiningstar]

As long as you signed REPCISG .....That's the important thing.
:thumbsup:

[kingfish]

203.

[amberstar]

Still moving up 205.

[CaptainTux]

I am still a wee bit cynical about the effectiveness of online petitions for a number of reasons. However, I have recently returned to my continuation roots and have signed in solidarity of y'all. Hey! THIS THREAD IS POSITIVE. I like positive things. this site is very positive. I like what I see here and I hope it sticks around aa long time.

Double Cheers from #217 :)

[Stevew]

Good to have you back Tux
S:D

[amberstar]

219 Now! Not too bad for a young petition.

[shiningstar]

It's a good start

[kingfish]

219.

[emerita]

Wish I could sign twice......
#36

[shiningstar]

Well even though you're cynical about online petitions I'm glad you signed anyway

[amberstar]

225:D

[kingfish]

#228 Maren Jensen.

[Stevew]

U think it is really her?
S

[kingfish]

Originally posted by Stevew
U think it is really her?
S

I doubt it. :rolleyes:

[Stevew]

Too bad
:(

[amberstar]

Yes, too bad!

[shiningstar]

No I don't. I wish it were. :(

[kingfish]

233.

[kingfish]

241 sigs.

[kingfish]

243.

[Stray Viper]

I hadn't posted because the previous petitions, which had become HUGE were ignored. But then again, that was SciFi, not Larson and DeSanto. They might take notice to this.

I went ahead and signed. I'm still sending out written letters in the campaigns planned at the end of this month and in January.

[kingfish]

Originally posted by Stray Viper
I hadn't posted because the previous petitions, which had become HUGE were ignored. But then again, that was SciFi, not Larson and DeSanto. They might take notice to this.

I went ahead and signed. I'm still sending out written letters in the campaigns planned at the end of this month and in January.


Thanks for the sig. By the way it was always about a snail mail campagin. This is Phase I. Phase II is a SNAIL MAIL campaign.

[amberstar]

246 and counting:D

[AlphaAce]

I signed the petition, but the best chance for BSG becoming mainstream is with the new Sci-Fi miniseries.

[Stevew]

Welcome to CF Ace
Good to have another californian here LOl
S:D

[AlphaAce]

Thanks for the warm welcome. :cowboy:

[BST]

Originally posted by AlphaAce
I signed the petition, but the best chance for BSG becoming mainstream is with the new Sci-Fi miniseries.

AlphaAce, Welcome to Colonial Fleets!

I respectfully disagree with this opinion. As a second attempt to tell the Battlestar Galactica story, this mini-series pales woefully in comparison. Whereas the original story tried to portray the remaining Colonists as being worthy of survival, as a species, Moore's slant for the mini-series portrays humankind as generally being ones deserving of extinction. He takes a very dark view of "the human condition" and spends 4 hours telling us how worthless we are ("we are the failed creation").

Regarding tangible elements such as ships, weaponry, and equipment in general, he takes us back to the stone age in terms of technology. The mind-set being used with respect to this tends to point in the direction of this show being done "on the cheap". Items such as character names and clothing styles also contribute to this -- Earth-like suits and ties? -- Earth-like names? -- for a people supposedly living 1/2 a galaxy away from us. Sorry but, I don't see much "creative genius" with decisions like this.

Hopefully, you haven't invested a lot of emotional capital in this new mini-series. If so, I hope it lives up to your expectations.

BST

[AlphaAce]

quote:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by AlphaAce
I signed the petition, but the best chance for BSG becoming mainstream is with the new Sci-Fi miniseries.

[QUOTE]
AlphaAce, Welcome to Colonial Fleets!

I respectfully disagree with this opinion. As a second attempt to tell the Battlestar Galactica story, this mini-series pales woefully in comparison. Whereas the original story tried to portray the remaining Colonists as being worthy of survival, as a species, Moore's slant for the mini-series portrays humankind as generally being ones deserving of extinction. He takes a very dark view of "the human condition" and spends 4 hours telling us how worthless we are ("we are the failed creation").

Regarding tangible elements such as ships, weaponry, and equipment in general, he takes us back to the stone age in terms of technology. The mind-set being used with respect to this tends to point in the direction of this show being done "on the cheap". Items such as character names and clothing styles also contribute to this -- Earth-like suits and ties? -- Earth-like names? -- for a people supposedly living 1/2 a galaxy away from us. Sorry but, I don't see much "creative genius" with decisions like this.

Hopefully, you haven't invested a lot of emotional capital in this new mini-series. If so, I hope it lives up to your expectations.

BST
[QUOTE]

Thanks for the welcome, BST. We will just have to wait and see how Moore's final version turns out. I am not saying that his version will be better than the original, but perhaps it can at least get casual sci-fi fans to look at the classic series again.

[kingfish]

The only reason they are making it is to keep the rights. Do something with the property or lose it. This is also an attempt to keep Larson out of the picture. Ron's version can't copy Larson's work without his permisssion no matter what Ron tells us.

[AlphaAce]

So, are you saying that if Universal (I'm pretty sure Universal owns the rights to BSG) doesn't make a new show or release something new the rights go back to Larson?

[BST]

Not sure, AlphaAce. Universal does own the TV rights to BSG and Larson owns the rights for a theatrical production. Sort of a "split-decision", if you will.

Regarding Universal having to produce "something", I believe the answer to that is YES. My understanding of the Copyright Laws, i.e., "Sonny Bono Law" is there is a window of opportunity for them to produce something to "update" the property and after doing so, copyright protection remains in effect (for another 75 years??). If they do not exercise that option then, the property falls into the public domain and is available for anyone to "update".

I'm going to post another topic regarding this issue. I think it's time for a refresher on the Copyright Laws (and hopefully some links to the actual law, itself).

BST

[AlphaAce]

If Larson has the rights to make a theatrical release of the movie why hasn't he done so already? Is it a question of funding the project, or does he not have any interest in doing so?

[kingfish]

Originally posted by AlphaAce
If Larson has the rights to make a theatrical release of the movie why hasn't he done so already? Is it a question of funding the project, or does he not have any interest in doing so?


I can't answer for Glen Larson. Up until this point he probably didin't see a need for a mootion picture. However looking at what Moore has planned for the property, this could make Glen take action.

[kingfish]

250 sigs.

[AlphaAce]

Well, I would like to see Glen Larson make a BSG movie, perhaps this will motivate him to do something.

[kingfish]

Glen spoke so next we act. Like Churchill stated, "Action,action, action."

[kingfish]

255.

[kingfish]

260.

[amberstar]

262! Kingfish your little baby keeps on growing :D :thumbsup:

[kingfish]

Lets hope it grows into a GIANT. :D

[amberstar]

Amen to that!!!!:thumbsup:

[AlphaAce]

Hey, I just got the BSG complete season on DVD for my birthday. I'm glad I have it. The bonus features are interesting.

[amberstar]

Happy Birthday AlphaAce! I just got the Dvds today too.
I have only gotten to watch disk one, but I loved the bonus features! The cut scenes gave more depth to the story, glad I got to see them.

[AlphaAce]

Thanks, Amberstar. :colwar:

[amberstar]

;)

[kingfish]

267.

[kingfish]

273.

[kingfish]

304.

[BSG_Sci_FiPulse]

You need 17.000.

Is this a new petition of the same one we started the thread on. Just curious?

[kingfish]

This is a new petition. :D

[kingfish]

309.

[The Ninth Lord]

Signed.

[kingfish]

311.

[kingfish]

316, like Austin:316.

[kingfish]

321.

[kingfish]

bump. 46,000 have signed an online petition to save Angel according to an article at Skiffy.

[shiningstar]

bump

[kingfish]

354.

[kingfish]

369.

Oh yea for the doubters, an online petition in part helped save Enterprise.