jjrakman
October 1st, 2003, 04:38 PM
Some of you feel bad that some of your friends have worked on this show. I can understand that and sympathize. But like I told Titon, it’s not their fault they have a Moore-Ron for a boss. But just as we shouldn’t blame them for this catastrophe, neither should we be expected to endure it.
First and foremost because this is not Battlestar Galactica in any way, shape or form. If you forget everything else, remember that. This mini-series has nothing to do with anything.
For 25 years fans have been tirelessly writing letters, sending e-mails, signing petitions, sending faxes, to anyone and everyone who would listen that we wanted a continuation of the original series with the original characters/cast and storyline. And what in their infinite wisdom do they do? They give us the exact opposite of everything we’ve been asking for, for 25 years. How many letters did you write? How much e-mail did you send? Tell me, how does it feel to be ignored, then kicked in the balls? To be told to take a flying leap, and then walked away from as though you mean nothing? And they refuse to even acknowledge that it is because of our tireless efforts that any of them have this job in the first place.
Also you have to remember here, that what we are getting with this mini is not art anymore than an advertisement for Preparation H is art. Because that is what you are getting here, an advertisement. Every time I hear RDM say how this was the best way he could figure out to tell the story, one word comes to mind: BULLSHIT. I don't believe that poppycock for one nano-second. This isn’t some story that he crafted with a desire to tell, it’s an advertisement to the Powers That Be of Hollywood, of what he believes is his talent. It’s RDM screaming, “Look at me! Look at me!” like some kind of five year old on a swing set.
If his ideas were so inventive and revolutionary as he believes then he should have had no problem pitching this schlock as it’s own show based on it’s own merits. Instead he saw an opportunity and seized it, to place his wild ideas behind the protective wall of name brand recognition. Now if the mini succeeds, he will be able to reap the rewards, and if it fails he’ll just say there wasn’t any interest in BSG and that that was the problem. The fact that he felt his ideas needed the crutch of name recognition is itself proof that his ideas cannot stand on their own merit. He is an artistic coward and opportunist. He wants to fix what he sees as wrong in science fiction today? I have the solution. He should permanently remove himself from it, thereby ensuring the success and enjoyment of science fiction for generations to come.
Then there’s Eick who by Olmos’ own words did not tell anyone signed on to the mini how the fans felt they wanted a continuation, thus basically lying by omission.
Don’t even get me started on Hammer with her phantom Internet chats and persistent spin doctoring. I have no idea how this woman sleeps at night.
No, these people do not deserve my consideration. Respect is earned, and is reciprocal. And these people certainly have not respected the fans in any way. The only thing they have extended to the fans is the middle finger by doing things however they damned well pleased, and to hell with the fans.
All that said, I don't want this statement to be misinterpreted as my taking offense at those who do watch, or who have changed their mind to watch. Hey, it's your perogative, and your six hours. But as for me, I won't put myself through the pain. I just wanted to remind people of how we've all been basically screwed.
First and foremost because this is not Battlestar Galactica in any way, shape or form. If you forget everything else, remember that. This mini-series has nothing to do with anything.
For 25 years fans have been tirelessly writing letters, sending e-mails, signing petitions, sending faxes, to anyone and everyone who would listen that we wanted a continuation of the original series with the original characters/cast and storyline. And what in their infinite wisdom do they do? They give us the exact opposite of everything we’ve been asking for, for 25 years. How many letters did you write? How much e-mail did you send? Tell me, how does it feel to be ignored, then kicked in the balls? To be told to take a flying leap, and then walked away from as though you mean nothing? And they refuse to even acknowledge that it is because of our tireless efforts that any of them have this job in the first place.
Also you have to remember here, that what we are getting with this mini is not art anymore than an advertisement for Preparation H is art. Because that is what you are getting here, an advertisement. Every time I hear RDM say how this was the best way he could figure out to tell the story, one word comes to mind: BULLSHIT. I don't believe that poppycock for one nano-second. This isn’t some story that he crafted with a desire to tell, it’s an advertisement to the Powers That Be of Hollywood, of what he believes is his talent. It’s RDM screaming, “Look at me! Look at me!” like some kind of five year old on a swing set.
If his ideas were so inventive and revolutionary as he believes then he should have had no problem pitching this schlock as it’s own show based on it’s own merits. Instead he saw an opportunity and seized it, to place his wild ideas behind the protective wall of name brand recognition. Now if the mini succeeds, he will be able to reap the rewards, and if it fails he’ll just say there wasn’t any interest in BSG and that that was the problem. The fact that he felt his ideas needed the crutch of name recognition is itself proof that his ideas cannot stand on their own merit. He is an artistic coward and opportunist. He wants to fix what he sees as wrong in science fiction today? I have the solution. He should permanently remove himself from it, thereby ensuring the success and enjoyment of science fiction for generations to come.
Then there’s Eick who by Olmos’ own words did not tell anyone signed on to the mini how the fans felt they wanted a continuation, thus basically lying by omission.
Don’t even get me started on Hammer with her phantom Internet chats and persistent spin doctoring. I have no idea how this woman sleeps at night.
No, these people do not deserve my consideration. Respect is earned, and is reciprocal. And these people certainly have not respected the fans in any way. The only thing they have extended to the fans is the middle finger by doing things however they damned well pleased, and to hell with the fans.
All that said, I don't want this statement to be misinterpreted as my taking offense at those who do watch, or who have changed their mind to watch. Hey, it's your perogative, and your six hours. But as for me, I won't put myself through the pain. I just wanted to remind people of how we've all been basically screwed.