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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Masao: [QB] I'm very glad, Ryan, to hear that you respect the right of anyone to express dissenting opinions. That's not true over at the Trek BBS, where anyone who complains in the least about Enterprise is automatically slammed by Enterprise loyalists as a whinger, a basher, or (horror!) not a real Star Trek fan. That board seems to be completely polarized into those labeled "gushers" (uncritical acceptance of Enterprise and given to contortionist rationalization) and those labeled as bashers (as above). Moderators are constantly wading in to remind posters not to bash someone just because they hold a contrary opinion. The rountine is tiring: somebody points out a problem with Enterprise, a defender tells him to shut up and just enjoy the show, the critic calls him an immature apologist (or something similar), the defender says either stop complaining or stop watching, "Get a Life," everyone likes it but you, etc. It reminds me of conflict between hardhats and hippies (to overly simplify things) from the 60s. Anyone who found fault with US involvement in Vietnam was labeled a pinko or commie and told to either love America or leave it. Those who agreed with the US's support of anticommunist governments was labeled a fascist or baby killer. I hope that Star Trek fandom (and this forum) can remain a big tent (to borrow a phrase from the GOP) where fans of any stripe can rationally discuss our mutual object of affection without rancor and character assassination. I hope also that those of you who are fairly happy with Enterprise will understand the motives of us who find fault with it. I criticize from a desire for Star Trek to be the best that it can be and not just entertaining or "good enough." [/QB][/QUOTE]
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