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I'll sign if they'll bring back Galactica 80 instead. Perhaps Barry van Dyke will stop make those Diagnosis Murder episodes then :-) Actually Sci-Fi is going to be rather old hat, after the release of LOTR and Harry Potter it'll be magic all the way. Perhaps Glenn Larson can do what he did when he ripped off Star Wars to create Galactica. How about Harry Potter and the Lord of the Philosphers Stone Ring? :-D Michael :-)
Ack! Please, don't mention Harry "pot smoking" Potter in the same sentence as The Lord of The Rings! I might as well throw the *cough* teletubbies *hack* and Gummy Bears in the same show, what a sin! Michael P Butler wrote: Actually Sci-Fi is going to be rather old hat, after the release of LOTR and Harry Potter it'll be magic all the way I like both, sci-fi more though. Remember 2001 is being rescreened and Star Wars Episode II is coming out. Also, in my view, there is a lot more good sci-fi out there than good fantasy. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
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DEAR FELLOW FANS. I may be a little out of place here but here it goes. I am a fan of many things as I know that you are too but I come here today on behalf of a sci fi show. The new Battlestar Galactica is in danger of getting canceled if we don’t come up with 10.000 people on the Petition. To be honest, I couldn't care less if someone even got their dog or pet rock to sign it, LOL. as long as we can get 10.000 on there. The petition is for the original actors but TPTB now recognize it as a support for Battlestar Galactica. Right now it stands at 9000 and we only have 1 day left. I know that there are those of you that did not care for the show but for those that want to lend a hand to the fans of a show that waited over 23 years to see it brought back, it will only take a minute to sign and all you have to do is put in a valid email. All they will send you is a thanks for signing. With any luck, we will be seeing the show back real soon. I thank you for your time and may you all take care. lol http://www.petitiononline.com/bsg2001a o.w.d
It started out as an okay series, and then they threw that kid and that stupid robot dog into the mix. BSG desreves to die a slow and agonizing death. "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001
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Ack! Please, don't mention Harry "pot smoking" Potter in the same sentence as The Lord of The Rings! I might as well throw the *cough* teletubbies *hack* and Gummy Bears in the same show, what a sin! Michael P Butler wrote: Actually Sci-Fi is going to be rather old hat, after the release of LOTR and Harry Potter it'll be magic all the way I like both, sci-fi more though. Remember 2001 is being rescreened and Star Wars Episode II is coming out. Also, in my view, there is a lot more good sci-fi out there than good fantasy. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
Paul Watson wrote: Please, don't mention Harry "pot smoking" Potter Hahaha LOL Seriously, though, have you read the book? It's very good writing, similar to Roald Dahl (James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Witches and many other great books, which were subsequently, turned into movies, too). I have to admit that I was relcutant to read Harry Potter at first, too... My friend lent me the book almost over 3-4 months ago, and I didn't open it until last weekend! But now that I'm done reading the first book, I can't wait to start the next one... it's just very well written. I recommend it if you want a good read, and can't find something out there. Melissa
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Paul Watson wrote: Please, don't mention Harry "pot smoking" Potter Hahaha LOL Seriously, though, have you read the book? It's very good writing, similar to Roald Dahl (James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Witches and many other great books, which were subsequently, turned into movies, too). I have to admit that I was relcutant to read Harry Potter at first, too... My friend lent me the book almost over 3-4 months ago, and I didn't open it until last weekend! But now that I'm done reading the first book, I can't wait to start the next one... it's just very well written. I recommend it if you want a good read, and can't find something out there. Melissa
Melissa_N wrote: Seriously, though, have you read the book? Admittedly not but I have read up about them. Reviews and comments from friends who have read them etc. What I was really saying is that putting Harry Potter next to The Lord of The Rings is a bit of a crime really. As everyone admits, author included, Harry Potter is not a serious work of fiction, it is not a seminal work. It is well written but more entertainment and light hearted. I really don't mind people raving about Harry Potter, that is fine and I am sure it is the truth, but don't compare it to the LOTR unless it really is up there with it. Melissa_N wrote: I recommend it if you want a good read, and can't find something out there. Thanks for the recommendation, even though I have a list of "books to read" that reaches from here till two years from now. I warned everyone I am a serious book nutter. I will add it on the end though. :) What I find most hilarious about HP is that I have often spied people on the underground who have covered HP with the book cover of another, more "adult" book. People should not be ashamed to read what they do. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
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It started out as an okay series, and then they threw that kid and that stupid robot dog into the mix. BSG desreves to die a slow and agonizing death. "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote: BSG desreves to die a slow and agonizing death. I thought Dirk Benedict - aka Face from the A-Team playing a character called StarBuck was the real low point. Although that mechanical dog deserves never to be oiled again! :) Roger Allen Sonork 100.10016
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Melissa_N wrote: Seriously, though, have you read the book? Admittedly not but I have read up about them. Reviews and comments from friends who have read them etc. What I was really saying is that putting Harry Potter next to The Lord of The Rings is a bit of a crime really. As everyone admits, author included, Harry Potter is not a serious work of fiction, it is not a seminal work. It is well written but more entertainment and light hearted. I really don't mind people raving about Harry Potter, that is fine and I am sure it is the truth, but don't compare it to the LOTR unless it really is up there with it. Melissa_N wrote: I recommend it if you want a good read, and can't find something out there. Thanks for the recommendation, even though I have a list of "books to read" that reaches from here till two years from now. I warned everyone I am a serious book nutter. I will add it on the end though. :) What I find most hilarious about HP is that I have often spied people on the underground who have covered HP with the book cover of another, more "adult" book. People should not be ashamed to read what they do. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
Paul Watson wrote: Harry Potter is not a serious work of fiction, it is not a seminal work. It is well written but more entertainment and light hearted. Yes, I agree, well written, but of course not as complex as other books. Paul Watson wrote: What I find most hilarious about HP is that I have often spied people on the underground who have covered HP with the book cover of another, more "adult" book. People should not be ashamed to read what they do. Hihihi yes, this is true! They even have an 'adult cover' version out! How do I know? Cause that's the copy that my friend lent to me...! But again, I agree with you, I'm not ashamed of what I read. :) Melissa
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Melissa_N wrote: Seriously, though, have you read the book? Admittedly not but I have read up about them. Reviews and comments from friends who have read them etc. What I was really saying is that putting Harry Potter next to The Lord of The Rings is a bit of a crime really. As everyone admits, author included, Harry Potter is not a serious work of fiction, it is not a seminal work. It is well written but more entertainment and light hearted. I really don't mind people raving about Harry Potter, that is fine and I am sure it is the truth, but don't compare it to the LOTR unless it really is up there with it. Melissa_N wrote: I recommend it if you want a good read, and can't find something out there. Thanks for the recommendation, even though I have a list of "books to read" that reaches from here till two years from now. I warned everyone I am a serious book nutter. I will add it on the end though. :) What I find most hilarious about HP is that I have often spied people on the underground who have covered HP with the book cover of another, more "adult" book. People should not be ashamed to read what they do. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
Paul Watson wrote: What I was really saying is that putting Harry Potter next to The Lord of The Rings is a bit of a crime really. I still don't get the whole LOTR thing, when I had time to read a lot I'd take Piers Anthony or Terry Brooks over LOTR any day. However, seeing as this ne wcraze is replacing Pokemon and has a *gasp* book attached to it, I think it's a change for the better. Now if all these misguided, self righteous religious fools would stop parading about it's 'promotion' of 'witch-craft', I might be able to decrease by one the number of misconceptions people will have when I say I am a Christian. Paul Watson wrote: People should not be ashamed to read what they do. Well now, that just depends, doesn't it ? ;-) Christian After all, there's nothing wrong with an elite as long as I'm allowed to be part of it!! - Mike Burston Oct 23, 2001
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Paul Watson wrote: What I was really saying is that putting Harry Potter next to The Lord of The Rings is a bit of a crime really. I still don't get the whole LOTR thing, when I had time to read a lot I'd take Piers Anthony or Terry Brooks over LOTR any day. However, seeing as this ne wcraze is replacing Pokemon and has a *gasp* book attached to it, I think it's a change for the better. Now if all these misguided, self righteous religious fools would stop parading about it's 'promotion' of 'witch-craft', I might be able to decrease by one the number of misconceptions people will have when I say I am a Christian. Paul Watson wrote: People should not be ashamed to read what they do. Well now, that just depends, doesn't it ? ;-) Christian After all, there's nothing wrong with an elite as long as I'm allowed to be part of it!! - Mike Burston Oct 23, 2001
****Christian Graus wrote: I still don't get the whole LOTR thing It is not for everyone, just like anything in life. I thought Fight Club was awesome, my friend thought it was shite. Personally Piers Anthony and Terry Brooks seem really a-typical gung ho fantasy writers to me. I get bored after a few pages. LOTR gave me a much greater challenge and it also really connected with a lot of things I believed life was like. LOTR is not a light read nor something you can put down and then pick up again awhile later hoping to carry on. They say that after Hawkings' book the LOTR is the most aclaimed but unread book. i.e. People say they love it but have never read it, or never got past the first book. It definitley is not for everyone, but then Oprah tells me Dr Bob's (or whatever his name is) book is a must read. No thanks, not my thing at all. *shrug* Don't fret if you don't get LOTR, my girlfriend does not get Star Wars, different tastes I guess :) ****Christian Graus wrote: Now if all these misguided, self righteous religious fools would stop parading about it's 'promotion' of 'witch-craft', I might be able to decrease by one the number of misconceptions people will have when I say I am a Christian. :laugh: when I was young my friends mom told me I could not watch The Smurfs, Gummy Bears, Noddy or My Little Pony (hey I was 5! give me a break) at her house. She said they were the tools of satan. Any parent who believes that or any kid who gulps crap like that down has serious f'ing issues. One thing I learnt is that labels are just that, labels. People call themselves Christians but then go out and kill a couple of non believers. People call themselves developers and go around using GOTO statements. People call themselves anything they want and then go disprove it. Not being a Christian I don't think all Christians are bad or good, or even just average. You have to talk with a person before you can pass judgement, then stick your own label on em :-D ****Christian Graus wrote: Well now, that just depends, doesn't it ? I saw a guy reading Playboy on the tube today. The women around him were not impressed but the guy had no shame and well frankly good for him. Read what you want without worrying. Whatever floats your boat. Though I wouldnt be seen dead reading Terry Brooks... ;P regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town,
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****Christian Graus wrote: I still don't get the whole LOTR thing It is not for everyone, just like anything in life. I thought Fight Club was awesome, my friend thought it was shite. Personally Piers Anthony and Terry Brooks seem really a-typical gung ho fantasy writers to me. I get bored after a few pages. LOTR gave me a much greater challenge and it also really connected with a lot of things I believed life was like. LOTR is not a light read nor something you can put down and then pick up again awhile later hoping to carry on. They say that after Hawkings' book the LOTR is the most aclaimed but unread book. i.e. People say they love it but have never read it, or never got past the first book. It definitley is not for everyone, but then Oprah tells me Dr Bob's (or whatever his name is) book is a must read. No thanks, not my thing at all. *shrug* Don't fret if you don't get LOTR, my girlfriend does not get Star Wars, different tastes I guess :) ****Christian Graus wrote: Now if all these misguided, self righteous religious fools would stop parading about it's 'promotion' of 'witch-craft', I might be able to decrease by one the number of misconceptions people will have when I say I am a Christian. :laugh: when I was young my friends mom told me I could not watch The Smurfs, Gummy Bears, Noddy or My Little Pony (hey I was 5! give me a break) at her house. She said they were the tools of satan. Any parent who believes that or any kid who gulps crap like that down has serious f'ing issues. One thing I learnt is that labels are just that, labels. People call themselves Christians but then go out and kill a couple of non believers. People call themselves developers and go around using GOTO statements. People call themselves anything they want and then go disprove it. Not being a Christian I don't think all Christians are bad or good, or even just average. You have to talk with a person before you can pass judgement, then stick your own label on em :-D ****Christian Graus wrote: Well now, that just depends, doesn't it ? I saw a guy reading Playboy on the tube today. The women around him were not impressed but the guy had no shame and well frankly good for him. Read what you want without worrying. Whatever floats your boat. Though I wouldnt be seen dead reading Terry Brooks... ;P regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town,
Paul Watson wrote: Don't fret if you don't get LOTR, my girlfriend does not get Star Wars, different tastes I guess To quote 'Life of Brian' ( which I watched again on the weekend ) - Kill the blasphemer !!! I recently bought the special edition box set, and I have to go somewhere else to watch them - my wife hates all sci fi, even Star Wars.... Paul Watson wrote: when I was young my friends mom told me I could not watch The Smurfs, Gummy Bears, Noddy or My Little Pony (hey I was 5! give me a break) at her house. She said they were the tools of satan. It's really sad and my own belief is that people who believe in God but do not believe He has any power assume the power is on the other side and live in fear of the most harmless things. If there's a God, and He's scared you might see the Smurfs, He's not worth tuppence. Paul Watson wrote: Not being a Christian I don't think all Christians are bad or good, or even just average. You have to talk with a person before you can pass judgement, then stick your own label on em I guess it's the same for any group of people, it just annoys me that when I tell people I am a Christian, they can be forgiven for thinking I am a hypocrite in the first instance. Christian After all, there's nothing wrong with an elite as long as I'm allowed to be part of it!! - Mike Burston Oct 23, 2001
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****Christian Graus wrote: I still don't get the whole LOTR thing It is not for everyone, just like anything in life. I thought Fight Club was awesome, my friend thought it was shite. Personally Piers Anthony and Terry Brooks seem really a-typical gung ho fantasy writers to me. I get bored after a few pages. LOTR gave me a much greater challenge and it also really connected with a lot of things I believed life was like. LOTR is not a light read nor something you can put down and then pick up again awhile later hoping to carry on. They say that after Hawkings' book the LOTR is the most aclaimed but unread book. i.e. People say they love it but have never read it, or never got past the first book. It definitley is not for everyone, but then Oprah tells me Dr Bob's (or whatever his name is) book is a must read. No thanks, not my thing at all. *shrug* Don't fret if you don't get LOTR, my girlfriend does not get Star Wars, different tastes I guess :) ****Christian Graus wrote: Now if all these misguided, self righteous religious fools would stop parading about it's 'promotion' of 'witch-craft', I might be able to decrease by one the number of misconceptions people will have when I say I am a Christian. :laugh: when I was young my friends mom told me I could not watch The Smurfs, Gummy Bears, Noddy or My Little Pony (hey I was 5! give me a break) at her house. She said they were the tools of satan. Any parent who believes that or any kid who gulps crap like that down has serious f'ing issues. One thing I learnt is that labels are just that, labels. People call themselves Christians but then go out and kill a couple of non believers. People call themselves developers and go around using GOTO statements. People call themselves anything they want and then go disprove it. Not being a Christian I don't think all Christians are bad or good, or even just average. You have to talk with a person before you can pass judgement, then stick your own label on em :-D ****Christian Graus wrote: Well now, that just depends, doesn't it ? I saw a guy reading Playboy on the tube today. The women around him were not impressed but the guy had no shame and well frankly good for him. Read what you want without worrying. Whatever floats your boat. Though I wouldnt be seen dead reading Terry Brooks... ;P regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town,
Paul Watson wrote: when I was young my friends mom told me I could not watch The Smurfs, Gummy Bears, Noddy or My Little Pony (hey I was 5! give me a break) at her house. She said they were the tools of satan. Satan's My Little Pony. Is that the one with cloven hooves? Gummy Bears? Are you sure you don't mean Care Bears, would fit with your My Little Pony fetish :-) I'll agreee, the Smurfs were a tool of Satan. I remember petrol stations giving little models of them away. They were a big collectible item, sort of a Pokemon for the late 70's - early 80s. Michael :-)
