Whose up for a Star Trek Appreciation Group?

Or just "Star Trek Group"

for those who like to bash Enterprise ;)

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maybe we could PM them ,too to see if they want to join, and I am sure they will.

edit: and copycats that link to the original never hurt around here either ;)

scurries back into hiding really quickly

criticizing the bad stuff... after all they say if you truly love someone you tell them all the bad stuff too. ;)

I just don't understand the Enterprise bashing. I am a die hard fan, I have TOS 2-3 on pre-order, all TNG, DS9, and STV on DVD. Amazing what you can find on a trip to China ;). And all the movies. I even bought a 400 DVD Sony player to house it all, and control it via my computer, indexing every episode with info, trivia etc.

I just finished watching Enterprise, episode the Augments. I have to admit I am hooked. I Tivo every episode and look forward to Friday nights.

Some of the disdain for the series comes from die hard STV fans upset by the transition and loss of their preferred series. I did the same thing with TNG and DS9. When TNG started, I hated it, it was not the TOS I grew up with, just a weak imitation. After season 3 or 4, I become hooked. However, when it ended, DS9 become the unwanted stepchild. I have recently become addicted to DS9 and have the whole series. I now, cannot understand, why I avoided this excellent ST addition. I have STV indexed on my player but have not explored any episodes, as yet.

Anyway, Yes, I would be in favor of a Star Trek group, good and bad. Even if the Enterprise bashers are warped, no pun intended.:evilgrin:

Tonight was a good one. First referance to Kahn, the origins of Dr. Soon (Sp?) The beginning s of the Klingon conflict....

Cut 'em some slack, they are doing some good stuff here and there.

Mission Statement:

The purpose of the DU Star Trek Group is to discuss, review and criticize anything Star Trek, especially the TV shows, movies, music, books, games, etc.

with Trek threads.

I am game for a Trek forum. :D

Down With ENTERPRISE!!!

Worst. Star Trek. Series. EVER.

Destroy it, I say.

maybe even moreso than Captain Kirk.

But I admit I got used to him. He became more human over the years, maybe the beard? Anyway, I hear you, I had a strong visceral dislike for him when I first watched, but now find him to be a strong character.

just kidding, lol

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I'd like to be in the group

I'm down. And Enterprise has improved.

I love all of them though my two all-time favourite characters are Spock and Jean-luc Picard.

but did not like the following series.

It's not "Star Trek", but I like it.

And I like it too. :thumbsup: ;-)

:silly:

At least you will have a Star Trek Forum on Du. :evilgrin:

Count me in. Each series is a write-off in the first two seasons.

Voyager sucked. The rest are great.

Pre-Bush (when I was employed) I used to interview manager candidates by asking who was their favorite Trek captain, and why.

I never hired a "Kirk" or "Janeway". The "why's" indicated that the candidates all had character flaws.

Capricious? Probably.

BTW, I love HypnoToad's Blakes Seven photo!

My favorite Star Trek series is DS9, and my fav. movies are "The Wrath oh Khan" and "The Undiscovered Country"
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and i want in :)

I must remain forever silent.

Keep on Trekking!

Have 90% of TNG episodes taped, and am currently discovering DS9 for the first time.

PLEASE count me in!

I loved TNG, and when it ended, I watched a handful of DS9, and left the series. I recently discovered DS9 and am very addicted, what was I thinking, this series is outstanding? How about ST Voyager? I have yet to explore this series, but bought the whole thing on a trip to China recently.

and I definitely did NOT like it at first. It stands as an equal to TNG in my opinion, now.

I Tivo all Star Trek, that is TOS, TNG, DS9 and Enterprise. STV is not actively running in my area. I find that I gravitate toward DS9. What are your feelings on Enterprise. I have recently discovered the series and must admit, I am hooked. However, it is much maligned among trekers.

I'll admit, I've probably been influenced by the negative atitude I see here, but the few episodes I've watched have been really BAD. I tried again tonight, with the Brent Spiner character, but half way through, company arrived so I gave up.

Overall, my impression of Enterprise is VERY skeptical but willing to give it a shot.

The series tends to involve "arcs" or a series of episodes with a common theme. I got hooked with the Xindi Arc, I was captivated by a planet filled with sentient beings which evolved different lines, akin to our different species.

I liked the first Spiner episode, they go back to Orion, which was featured in ST TOS, but without much exploration. Plus the visuals were outstanding. The second episode with too soap opera, and the third was good, but given to cheap gimmicks at the end.

Overall, the series is worthy of support, but not perfect. But what incarnation was perfect?

I sent a note to the Admins regarding the group. I had about 25 people listed. Hopefully, we can get more. Thanks ES for proposing it.

a question. It looks to me like he might want to extend this group to scifi/fantasy in general but I could be mistaken.
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Probably a good idea? I will offer a post and send out some emails to those who posted here regarding options.

sci-fi and fantasy are cool too tho. i don't have any major objection to it.

give you honest opinion, and we will see where all the trekies and scifi fans fall.

that sux :(

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=120x24812

Skinner has suggested we broaden the focus to include all sci-fi?

Your Thoughts.

We could compromise and call it the "Star Trek and Sci-Fi" Group, sort of a best of both worlds? </pun>

Register your thoughts by mindmeld to me or replying to THIS message.

But STNG was our favorite group.

now that it's on Spike TV (when I can watch it).

I posted a mission statement tread here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x2009848

based on my response from the Admin about a Star Trek only group. Weigh in with your opinions. The Admin said we could have a Star Trek only group, but had some reservations which are well taken.