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[QUOTE]Originally posted by The Mighty Monkey of Mim: [QB] Because your argument has no validity to it. It's equivalent to someone deciding to believe "the original story" that the Sun revolves around the Earth and not vice versa. I am reacting to your misconception of this issue the same way I would react to any other misconception, regardless of whether it's Trek-related or not. You (and Okuda, et. al.) drew an [i]incorrect[/i] conclusion based on incomplete or faulty evidence, just as those who originated the Earth-centric model of the universe did. It wasn't illogical based on what data was available to work with at the time, but now additional and more complete information has come to light. You sitting with your hands over your eyes screaming "THIS IS MY OPINION!! I'M ENTITLED TO MY OPINION!!" is as ridiculous as someone saying that in their opinion the Sun revolves around the Earth. It doesn't change the [b]facts[/b], and to put it quite bluntly, the facts of the matter show that you are wrong. Now, that being said, I would like to note that I am not trying to personally attack or belittle you, but merely to stop the spread of these woefully incorrect conceptions that have circulated for so long. As others on this board can readily point out, I too was once deadset on taking everything in the [i]Chronology[/i] and [i]Encyclopedia[/i] as firm and true. I even railed against the idea of ENT showing Klingon first contact when I first heard about it. But once I went back and examined all the evidence for myself, I discovered that it was I (along with the authors of the texts) who was in error, and I adjusted my views accordingly. It is in this scientific manner which a healthy and objective knowledge of the universe (be it the real one or the Trek one) is gained. And yes, I think a scientific manner of thinking is important whenever discussing a science fiction series. I know some of that last sounded a little high and mighty of me, but I assure you it was not intended as such. -[b]MMoM[/b] :D [/QB][/QUOTE]
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