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Gender: male (or Morg, if you're from Sigma Draconis VI) Nationality: American (specifically, US) Age: more than 18, less than 19 Sexuality: as straight as the day is long (and then some) Career: none yet; in college
1. What term do you use to describe yourself as a Star Trek Fan?
Well, "Trek fan" among those who don't know anything. But "Trekkie", as long as the person I'm talking to knows that that term does not mean someone who keeps three Starfleet uniforms in their closet and expects to make contact w/ Vulcans in 2063.
2. How long have you been a fan?
I'm not sure precisely, but I remember watching the DS9 premiere when it first aired, so I started watching TNG sometime not terribly long before that.
3. How or why did you become a fan?
Not sure. I just started watching TNG one night, and I liked it.
4. Do you purchase Star Trek merchandise?
Some, yes.
5. How much do you spend per year on Star Trek merchandise?
Hardly anything.
6. What is your favourite piece of Star Trek Merchandise and why?
The Encyclopedia, since it has all that trivia that comes up later in this questionnaire.
7. What is your favourite Star Trek series?
TNG.
8. Who is your favourite character, and why?
I really don't know.
9. Which character would you most like to be in Star Trek, and why?
None.
10. In the Saturday Night Live sketch 'Get a Life' the 'Trekkies' portrayed there collect information such as the combination to Kirk's safe. Do you believe that you possess any information like this?
Well, yes, but I don't memorize it on purpose. My brain just has a tendency to store away useless information. But, that's what the encyclopedia is for; so it doesn't have to be memorized.
Besides, I don't think Kirk even has a safe... ;-)
11. If so what is your most unique piece of Star Trek trivia or information?
I don't know.
12. Why do you collect this information?
Why does someone collect stamps, or coins, or baseball cards? It's a hobby. Just something to do.
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Gender : Male Nationality : Canadian Age : 20 Sexuality : Hetero Career : College student
1. What term do you use to describe yourself as a Star Trek Fan?
C) Star Trek Fan
2. How long have you been a fan?
Ever since TNG started.
3. How or why did you become a fan?
My dad was watching "Encounter at Farpoint" and I was hooked by how more intellectual it was compared to other sci-fi show (and by Q of course!).
4. Do you purchase Star Trek merchandise?
Yep!
5. How much do you spend per year on Star Trek merchandise?
It depends; right now it's around 120$ but in the beginning I think I spent up to 250$ a year, mainly in books and magazines.
6. What is your favourite piece of Star Trek Merchandise and why?
Can't really say, although the Tech manuals and Sketch books are among my fav.
7. What is your favourite Star Trek series?
DS9 followed closely by TNG.
8. Who is your favourite character, and why?
Barclay, because he's clumsy and extremely timid (much like me) and the most human character on Trek in my opinion.
9. Which character would you most like to be in Star Trek, and why?
I don't know, I never really asked myself that question.
10. In the Saturday Night Live sketch 'Get a Life' the 'Trekkies' portrayed there collect information such as the combination to Kirk's safe. Do you believe that you possess any information like this?
Nope, I'm not THAT obsessed...
11. If so what is your most unique piece of Star Trek trivia or information?
N/A
12. Why do you collect that information?
N/A
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-Where were you when the brains were handed out? *Sonic the Hedgehog*
I think it's my fault... I put an HTML table into the post, don't ask I was board. Now I can't view this thread with Netscape, my regular browser, only IE.
Sorry for any inconvience, I don't know what it screwed up like that.
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Gender: Male Nationality: American Age: 18 Sexuality: Hetro. Career: I can't even get a part-time job
1. What term do you use to describe yourself as a Star Trek Fan?
Trekkie.
2. How long have you been a fan?
12 years
3. How or why did you become a fan?
Just watching TNG and being fancinated by it.
4. Do you purchase Star Trek merchandise?
Sometimes, usually just the books like tech manuals or art books... stuff like that. And The Magazine.
5. How much do you spend per year on Star Trek merchandise?
Less than a $100.
6. What is your favourite piece of Star Trek Merchandise and why?
My commbadge that uses a magnet to clip onto your shirt. My grandma gave it to me.
7. What is your favourite Star Trek series?
TNG or DS9, tough choice.
9. Which character would you most like to be in Star Trek, and why?
Data. Brains, strength, optional emotions. Plus I'd live forever. Of course I'd try to get promoted.
10. In the Saturday Night Live sketch 'Get a Life' the 'Trekkies' portrayed there collect information such as the combination to Kirk's safe. Do you believe that you possess any information like this?
No.
11. If so what is your most unique piece of Star Trek trivia or information?
N/A.
12. Why do you collect this information?
N/A.
------------------ Calvin: "You don't think humans evolved from monkeys?" Hobbes: "I sure don't see any difference." Federation Starship Datalink - Starship site of the new millennium.
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*holds the flash light up to his mouth* Its Y2k MWHAHAHA !!! *LOL*
------------------ "I am First Omet'iklan, and I am dead. As of this moment, we are all dead. We go into battle to reclaim our lives. This we do gladly, for we are Jem'Hadar. Remember, victory is life."
Gender : Male Nationality : American Age : 29 Sexuality : Hetero Career : Christian Ministry
1. What term do you use to describe yourself as a Star Trek Fan? A) Trekkie (I'm completely unashamed!)
2. How long have you been a fan? I started watching TOS reruns on public TV in the early 80's.
3. How or why did you become a fan? Three reasons: I've always enjoyed the writers' attempts to invent solid, logical solutions to the difficult scientific/engineering problems of interstellar exploration. I appreciated the continuity and "fullness" of the ST universe. And I quickly became very attached to the individual characters.
4. Do you purchase Star Trek merchandise? Yes, occasionally.
5. How much do you spend per year on Star Trek merchandise? Between $50 and $100.
6. What is your favourite piece of Star Trek Merchandise and why? My favorite has to be the Encyclopedia. It lets me get a ST fix whenever I need one! Seriously, it's a compendium of all the things I mentioned in question three: the technobabble, the continuity, and the characters.
7. What is your favourite Star Trek series? The Next Generation, because so much of our canon comes from TNG. TOS laid the foundation, DS9 and VGR build upon it, but TNG provided the structure.
8. Who is your favourite character, and why? Ben Sisko... because "Picard never hit me!" Seriously, Sisko is a great combination of the things I liked about Kirk and the things I liked about Picard.
9. Which character would you most like to be in Star Trek, and why? I think Will Riker... He works with a great team (the Ent-D/E bridge crew) and, unlike his captain, he's also a part of the team. Of course, he's also the most desired guy in Starfleet since James Kirk himself... ;-)
10. In the Saturday Night Live sketch 'Get a Life' the 'Trekkies' portrayed there collect information such as the combination to Kirk's safe. Do you believe that you possess any information like this? If you mean innane Star Trek trivia, then yes, I probably "possess" my share...
11. If so what is your most unique piece of Star Trek trivia or information? (I think the real reason you've posted this so-called "survey" is to collect up everybody else's Star Trek trivia for yourself! Well it won't work... I'm keeping mine secret!)
12. Why do you collect this information? I guess I don't really collect it so much as it just gets lodged in my memory. So there's no reason... it just happens!
------------------ Dane
"...and there was war in heaven..." The Bible, Revelation 12:7
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Gender : Male Nationality : Dutch Age : 22 (almost 23) Sexuality : Hetero 'Career' : Student
1. What term do you use to describe yourself as a Star Trek Fan? A) Trekkie
2. How long have you been a fan? About 10 years
3. How or why did you become a fan? I saw a few TOS episodes, and liked them. When I saw the 'Encounter at Farpoint' I was hooked.
4. Do you purchase Star Trek merchandise? Yes
5. How much do you spend per year on Star Trek merchandise? Depends, I have bought about $250 of Star Trek stuff in 1999.
6. What is your favourite piece of Star Trek Merchandise and why? That's a tie between the model of the Ent-E (which is one of best looking ships in Star Trek) and my First Contact style uniform (which fits very well)
7. What is your favourite Star Trek series? Again a tie between DS9 and Voyager.
8. Who is your favourite character, and why? Kes, very beautifull girl with a wonderful voice.
9. Which character would you most like to be in Star Trek, and why? Captain of the Relativity, the best ship EVER to appear in Star Trek.
10. In the Saturday Night Live sketch 'Get a Life' the 'Trekkies' portrayed there collect information such as the combination to Kirk's safe. Do you believe that you possess any information like this? Uhm, yes a little bit...
11. If so what is your most unique piece of Star Trek trivia or information? I know what Dax said to Worf in 'Way of the Warrior'.
12. Why do you collect this information? I just wanted to know
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Gender : Male Nationality :Cuban/American Age : 29 Sexuality : Hetero Married Career : Network Admin / Day Trader
1. What term do you use to describe yourself as a Star Trek Fan?
D)Other , Treknologist , I love Startrek Tech but i can also Define myself as a Star Trek Fan.
2. How long have you been a fan? 15 years
3. How or why did you become a fan? I grew up on TOS reruns and TNG just hooked me then Ds9 reeled me in , i just love the Technology and the idea of such a cool future.
4. Do you purchase Star Trek merchandise? Yes
5. How much do you spend per year on Star Trek merchandise? I spend about $100 - $200 every year but i mostly trade and sell stuff on EBay
6. What is your favourite piece of Star Trek Merchandise and why? I guess it would be my Encyclopedia , also signed photo of the TNG Cast is also cool , Thank God for EBay :-)
7. What is your favourite Star Trek series? I like Ds9 but VOY is also cool its a draw between VOY and DS9
8. Who is your favourite character, and why? Sisko , because he is a very deep Charactor ,his obligation to both Bajor and Starfleet is also very interesting.
9. Which character would you most like to be in Star Trek, and why? I would have to say Damar , because he led his people out from under the Dominion and because Cardies are cool :-)
10. In the Saturday Night Live sketch 'Get a Life' the 'Trekkies' portrayed there collect information such as the combination to Kirk's safe. Do you believe that you possess any information like this?
Im not really into stalking actors :-)So i guess No
11. If so what is your most unique piece of Star Trek trivia or information?
N/A
12. Why do you collect this information?
N/A
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Saltah'na
Chinese Canadian, or 75% Commie Bastard.
Member # 33
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Gender : Male Nationality : Chinese Age : Just turned 22 Sexuality : Well, I have a girlfriend.... Career : Student, part time worker
1. What term do you use to describe yourself as a Star Trek Fan?
Star Trek Fan.
2. How long have you been a fan?
Since I was in high school? I forget when THAT was.
3. How or why did you become a fan?
I think I was watching TNG and saw the ep "Yesterday's Enterprise". That probably started the ball rolling.
4. Do you purchase Star Trek merchandise?
I have some, but I haven't purchased anything else as of late.
5. How much do you spend per year on Star Trek merchandise?
Can't really say. If I feel like buying it, then I'll get it. Otherwise, I usually skip these things.
6. What is your favourite piece of Star Trek Merchandise and why?
Two, actually. First is a poster which has a cutaway of the Enterprise-D, with a small description of all the areas, departmets, and gadgets. Created in 1993. Bought this one at a university-based company which was selling posters. Last one too, I got very lucky.
Second is a glowing phone with the Enterprise-D mounted on it. When the phone rings, it Enterprise-D lights up, (nacelles, deflector, lights and all) and it makes a Red Alert sound. Given to me by my girlfriend.
7. What is your favourite Star Trek series?
I'd have to say TNG hands down. They've got very good thought-provoking and interesting eps.
8. Who is your favourite character, and why?
Undoubtedly Captain Picard. Strong Leadership skills and such, he would probably have my vote for any World Leader.
9. Which character would you most like to be in Star Trek, and why?
Picard, again.
10. In the Saturday Night Live sketch 'Get a Life' the 'Trekkies' portrayed there collect information such as the combination to Kirk's safe. Do you believe that you possess any information like this?
No. People who possess any form of this information about ANY famous person needs their head checked.
11. If so what is your most unique piece of Star Trek trivia or information?
Trivia? Well, trivia is a different story other than vital information as asked in Question 10, provided that the Trivia itself doesn't go too far. What is the best piece of Trivia that I've got? Don't know, but I have a chock full of them in two books about the Star Trek Universe.
12. Why do you collect this information?
Irrelevant.
Anyways, I'm very much interested in this report. You can find my address by finding the email link under the Moderator heading on this forum.
Also, as Mod of this forum, I welcome you to Flare. It is my hope, and the hope of others that this does not be your only post here. We would like it if you became a contributing member to the Flare Community. Again, welcome aboard.
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Gender : Female Nationality : Chinese Age : 18 Sexuality : Heterosexual Career : aspiring writer (aka soon-to-be college student) My E-mail: [email protected]
1. What term do you use to describe yourself as a Star Trek Fan? B and C
2. How long have you been a fan? Casual fan: 3 years Avid fan: 5 years
3. How or why did you become a fan? I was first hooked on TNG when I saw it in Chinese in Taiwan. It took me beyond the confinement of my world and the world of prevalent Chinese soap operas. Data was (and still is) my hero.
4. Do you purchase Star Trek merchandise? Hell yes! I make 'em too! (Once made an Odo sculpture in ceramics class)
5. How much do you spend per year on Star Trek merchandise? Depending on character/availability/store discount, about $40-50.
6. What is your favourite piece of Star Trek Merchandise and why? My 9-inch Odo action figure--because Odo's my favorite character and the figure looks reasonably like him.
7. What is your favourite Star Trek series? Deep Space Nine, hands down.
8. Who is your favourite character, and why? Odo: He's Different, an outcast. He's kinda stiff at times, but he's really funny when he gets his turn (his scenes with Quark are priceless). He's got a softer, passionate side with Kira and Lwaxana Troi. He's struggling with his identity and with a biological family he can't accept. Oh, and he can shapeshift.
9. Which character would you most like to be in Star Trek, and why? Data, actually, even though I like Odo better. He doesn't have to sleep (pulling an all-nighter would be a cinch!)or eat (no more messy sewage). He's strong, smart, AND good-looking. Able to multi-task. And he's "fully functional."
10. In the Saturday Night Live sketch 'Get a Life' the 'Trekkies' portrayed there collect information such as the combination to Kirk's safe. Do you believe that you possess any information like this? A few I memorized when I was *really* into it. Now I just watch the shows and enjoy. Numbers be damned.
11. If so what is your most unique piece of Star Trek trivia or information? The Krenim's Chronoton torpedo's phase variance was 1.47 milliseconds. And my favorite piece of technobabble from Voyger's "Message in a Bottle": "The secondary gyrodine relays in the propulsion-field intermatrix have depolarized!"
12. Why do you collect this information? It's fun and it shows how much time I used to have.
------------------ --Then, said Cranly, do you not intend to become a protestant? --I said that I had lost the faith, Stephen answered, but not that I had lost self-respect. What kind of liberation would that be to forsake an absurdity which is logical and coherent and to embrace one which is illogical and incoherent?
James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.
I have posted this on several other forums, and I am now compiling the information, there were a couple more questions on some other forums, but that was down to human error!.
I should be finished writing in a week or two for anyone that is interested in the results.
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You could also try posting this on newsgroups? I also think you should post this to people OFF the internet... try some local Star Trek fan clubs... even librarys and video libraries
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