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First Contact, as Liam pointed out above, is a good movie that did well in the theaters. It was a successful blending of stuff the fans of Star Trek wanted with the stuff that could draw a general audience. I don't particularly feel that the Borg has been ruined, but if you do that's your opinion.
However, if there is a problem, the problem would have to have its origins in TNG's "Descent." That was a not a good two-parter at all and it showed the Borg to be emotionally overcharged maniacs with individuality fighting a civil war. These themes later did reappear in the Borg-centered Voyager episodes. And TNG started it all.
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In fact, after BoBW, I don't think there was any feasable way of reshowing the Borg without changing them. They already changed significantly between Q Who and BoBW (as originally they only wanted tecnology. By BoBW they also wanted to assimilate everyone's "biological distinctiveness" as well).
I thought the Borg were treated well in First Contact. You can argue about the Borg Queen back and forth, but it was necessary to have a focal point. It's very hard to pull off having a "group" as the enemy, without having a leader. Dr Who managed it for about a decade with the Daleks, before they crumbles and added Davros.
In fact, the Borg having the ability to instantly assimilate in First Contact actually did a great job of making them MORE scary, which was no mean feet.
First Contact god good reviews, did well at the box office, and appeals to fans and non-fans alike. I'd say it's a good thing to quote if you're defending it's writer.
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Besides, it said "Defend his writing history and continuity". I was defending his history. Unless, by history, he meant "his ability to get future-historical facts right".
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