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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mucus: [QB] Well, I have to apologise for one thing. Yes I did assume we were talking about science fiction. I submit that, that would be a reasonable assumption based on the fact that the thread is called "Star Trek be Saved" and that no one has even mentioned something outside of the genre other than an off-hand reference to "Showgirls" I might even note that your own comparison for B5's stories AND special effects was from ST. [QUOTE] Some of the sets are nice, and the special effects suck, but we won't hold that against them, except to the degree that the original "Star Trek" had great stories (for the most part), and crappy special effects, but the writing cancels out the special effects, and in the case of B5, they all blow [/QUOTE]If your response is correct, you're as guilty of "Jimmy has his shirt untucked" as I am. As for educating you on B5s strengths, well no. I'm not going to write multiple paragraphs on why I think its enjoyable. Thats not really my job. However, I have gone on the record in other threads on why I enjoy B5, Stargate SG-1, or other science fiction shows. Mostly owing to the nature of the BB, and its main focus. Quickly searching, I refer you to [URL=http://flare.solareclipse.net/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=000429;p=1]B5: A minor question[/URL] [QUOTE] ...telling people that they have to give "thumbs up" to television shows or books or whatever simply because they're science-fiction ... [/QUOTE]When did I say that? If you're going to quote me, at least have the quote have something to do with what you're saying. You're right, I did compare ST with B5 (and so did you). Unfortunately, thats also ALL I did. If I had my way, yes there would be a lot more SF competition for ST, SW, and yes B5. In fact, the only science fiction I can watch recently is Stargate SG1 (or Futurama, if you can count that). Unfortunately, much of that has been cancelled (Farscape), sabotaged by ego (Andromeda) , or just outright pushed out of the market due to the cheaper production nature of many other genres. Thats what I was really refering to in my last line. However, even with the lack of competition, I would hardly say that B5 is "shit" for drama. As TimeLord pointed out, at least some portion of the TV community doesn't think so. You can see the link for some of my (and other, more eloquent posts) reasons. However, if you really wanted drama...why not watch...well, drama? B5 was mostly about the presentation of SF ideas (and certain historical ones) Thats like watching your cop shows for romantic comedies....possible, but not really the point. However, this is mostly an aside. I don't know how you read my first two paragraphs, or how you misconstrued that I have to randomly rubber stamp science fiction "good", simply because its science fiction. Now you're just making an assumption that I'm making an assumption, making in your words...a "an ass out of you"? What I did say was that fans of ST and SW often have extreme tunnel vision, limiting their enjoyment of any other TV science fiction. Point out that you don't enjoy ST, and that you really enjoy DS9...thats just splitting hairs now. As for giving offence. Don't worry about that, opinions are opinions. About the most offensive things in your posts are your excessive use of expletives. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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