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(And I’m trying not to post something about how bad physics course are taught and I think that somewhat showed on last time)

My high school physics course was awesome! Granted, it was the "more advanced class," but still. I had a great teacher. I answered all the physics questions... but I didn't get them in on time. 0.o I am the worst procrastinator on this side of the galaxy.

I've said this so often that I'm having a hard time coming up with new and original ways to explain this:

Data is my favorite character. Before I even became slightly interested in Star Trek, he was my favorite. I had only watched a few parts of a few shows, maybe while flipping channels, I don't know. But to me, there was always something about Data that set him apart from the others. Interestingly enough, it was Data who first got me watching Star Trek.

It was late one night, and I had just finished watching a rented movie. I turned the VCR off and there on the TV, The Next Generation was playing. The episode was "Elementary, Dear Data." I liked him in that episode. When Pulaski challenged him, I remember feeling angry at her for being so mean... for treating him with what seemed like less respect and politeness just because he wasn't like her.

Later, I was walking through a bookstore, looking for a particular magazine, and my eyes caught a shiny cover with pictures of Kirk, Picard, and Archer (at this point, I had no idea who Archer was). It was some special TV guide magazine commemorating Star Trek. I picked it up and turned instantly to the page about Data. I read about him and became even more intrigued by his character. I wanted to know more about him, so I started watching The Next Generation whenever it was on. Not only did I grow to love Data, I grew to love the show. It was not long after, I started watching the other series. I loved them all.

Data's not only my favorite because of his wonderful character traits that have been shared here and elsewhere by others. He also led me to the wonderful world of Star Trek. Through him, I've found a great TV show. A TV show that I like so much that it is very, very easy to forget that it is TV show. It has become so much more for me. It is a world in which I wish to live... a world I hope will become a reality some day. If not for Data, I would have missed out on something very special. And if not for him, I wouldn't be here at these boards.

Well, I've seen others on Voyager. You know, just random people walking around in the halls or sitting at the next table in the mess hall. The ones who aren't wearing red and mustard are wearing green.

How come it's blue in Seasons 6 & 7?

 

(that picture is a Season 1 promo photo)

Here's a picture from season six. It's still green.

OK, it is green. I've always thought it was green. It always looks green. Every time I've seen it, it looks green. Just look at this and tell me that's not green. That's green.

Aw, don't get yourself all worked up just yet. You can't get all of your information from parts of interviews and rumors. You might be misinterpreting what people are saying. Or maybe they're just saying this to get people interested, and it'll turn out to be something very different. Maybe this whole T'Pol/Tucker thing is going to be them finally becoming friends. It'd be great if it was. It seems they've been at each other's throats for long enough. Try not to worry yourself over this. There's no sense in worrying because we don't even know everything that's going to happen yet. Who knows? You might end up liking the way they do this.

Is this it?

I got Vulcan! I feel special.

Definitely more logical. I think she's way too emotional. Well... for a Vulcan, anyway. She seems to always be pouting and she's always gloomy. It sort of looks like she's frowning all of the time. I think she should be more like Spock. Spock displayed emotion at times, but it was always funny and tasteful. I think they should do that with T'Pol. And she really needs to do that eyebrow thing. Maybe the actress can't do it. I can't do it. *sigh*

I like bysty's idea of World War I and II history.

Yes, it was tons of fun! I really enjoyed it. Thanks for all the hard work you do with the Trivia forum/chat. It's always a lot of fun.

My dad does that, too. Only... with everything. He starts making comments. It's not that he hates the shows. It's just that he... likes making comments, I guess. It is quite annoying:

"If they can walk through anything, then how come they can't fall through the floors?"

"Oh come on, they weren't even ready for that attack?"

"You mean they didn't see that one coming?"

Or he'll start saying dialogue before the people say it and then he says, "You know what, I could write these things."

I usually just turn the volume up.

Here's something to do, though. Tape the show and then watch it while he's not around.

What an interesting idea.

What if that's what happened to one species? Maybe that's how the Borg got started. Maybe some race started putting these chips in their heads and became Borg. *shrugs* It's possible.

Especially in the Star Trek universe.

But I have enough voices going on in my head without having to listen to somebody else's! I wouldn't be one to jump at the opportunity. But what you said reminded me of something I read in a book one time. It was Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. People had these things called Seashells, and they were little things that they would stick into their ear and do pretty much everything you described. It was quite interesting. It was a good book.

Here's an article you might find interesting. If you haven't already seen it, that is. Read the first paragraph and the first few "blurbs." Then you can skip the rest if you want and go straight to "5:00" because that's where the Enterprise stuff starts.

This article has a lot to do with the subject of this post and you might like to take a look.

Wasnt Tuvok on the Enterprise B in Generations or this that just Tim playing a different character?

That was just a different character played by Mr. Russ.

I voted for "Human Error." It was so sad. She felt so awkward with others that she had to practice being in social settings. She had quarters and a uniform. And she had love. These were things that she wanted. She needed help, but instead of asking others, she sought it on her own. Her attempt at small talk with B'Elanna ("What is your grooming regimen?") was painful. To watch her try and try so hard and still not get it. If she'd only ask, only ask for help. Janeway, the Doctor, any of her friends I'm sure would have been glad to help. But she doesn't ask. She's such a loner, and doesn't depend on others for anything. This episode showed the Seven we don't see often. We get a glimpse behind that mask of coolness and indifference to the person within. And it's really sad.

Of the ones listed, I voted "Homestead" because that's the one in which he leaves. Gone. Bye! No more Neelix! It's also the only one I've seen. On a more serious note, I think that it was good because he found what he wanted. He found a colony of his own people, a girlfriend, and a cool little kid. He always did like the kiddies. And he seemed happy, so that's good.

However, my favorite Neelix episode is "Mortal Coil." (That's the one he dies in, by the way.) He dies! Wahoo! However, Seven did the only stupid thing she's probably ever done in her life and brought him back. I mean, even Neelix wasn't too thrilled with being alive again. Even he didn't want to be back. If he wants to stay dead, let him stay dead!

OK, and all of that might have sounded really mean. I just wanted everyone to know that I do not wish death on Neelix, and I'm really glad that he's happy where he chose to stay. Seven brought him back because he really was an important part of Voyager, and much of the crew loved him. Though they might have said different about his cooking. The crew would have lost something unique to their ship if he had died for good. It's just that he was so annoying.

Well, I've only seen four of the ones listed. I voted "Riddles." I think it was very interesting to see what a Vulcan would be like without those emotional restraints. And Tuvok was so cute and happy. Tuvok's my favorite character from Voyager, so I really liked seeing that other side of him. He's got a very nice smile! A shame he can't use it more often.

"Meld" would be a close second. Again, I liked seeing a different side of Tuvok and Vulcans in general. It was very interesting to see that inner, violent Vulcan that they all try so hard to control. And the episode really showed why Vulcans need that control, and what they would be without it. Lots of people tease Vulcans about their lack of emotion (*cough* McCoy *cough*), but the truth is that if they did let their emotions flow freely, they'd be kind of crazy. And you have to love the part where he strangles Neelix. Yeah! I knew it couldn't be real... (Neelix was being a little too annoying, even for Neelix), but Tuvok did what I'd been wanting to do for a long time.

"Flashback" was excellent. Tuvok and Janeway Sulu and Rand all together? Great. Janeway: "You never made me tea." Hah! And the little Tuvok on the cliff was so cute! Oh, he was a cute little Tuvok! Awwww!

"Repression" was a good one, too. Tuvok was looking so hard for the culprit and it was him all along! And those parts where he was in the brig fighting whatever it was that was going on in his mind were heartwrenching. Poor Tuvok.

OK, I said a little about each of the ones I saw! What can I say? I love Tuvok. He's a very interesting guy. And it's hard to choose just one of these, because they're all really good and they're all favorites of mine. But everything considered, I'd have to say my favorite is "Riddles." It's just that good.

I have it and I love it! The music is great! The first track is definitely my favorite. I wish it was longer. It just gets to the good part and then it ends. *sigh* I also like the one from the scene where Data and Picard are trying to escape Shinzon's ship. Ummm... nine I think it was, but I'm not sure. And the last one. Gotta' love the theme song!

But this is such a great collection of music. It's all so good.

Well, I just watched "Future Tense." Archer and T'Pol were talking while looking for the future ship in Daniels's quarters. Archer wondered if a child of a Vulcan and a Human would have pointed ears. And I just thought Spock, and started laughing. Then the look on T'Pol's face had me laughing on top of that. Yeah, I think that was a definite reference to Spock. I think Enterprise is great with all of the subtle hints and references to TOS.

I can give some insight into the heat question. Almost everywhere I've lived has been a pretty hot place. This includes the American south and the Middle Eastern desert. And I hate heat. I hate being hot. I stay inside all summer. Maybe Tucker is just a little partial to his air conditioning. And besides. I doubt it ever gets desert hot in Florida. I couldn't verify that, as I've only visited Florida. But I've lived in a desert... well... a city in a desert, and it is hot!!

I think Chakotay had a boring personality. He was very bland. Seven and Tuvok had more of a personality than Chakotay. Even the Doctor, a hologram, was a more dynamic character. It's too bad, too, because Chakotay has such a rich history and everything. He could have been a really cool character, but as it was, I think he was boring. Most episodes that centered around him weren't that interesting. He almost puts me to sleep when he's talking... almost.

I also think Janeway was the only real leader on Voyager. She'd ask for her first officer's advice, but she'd ignore it if it went against what she'd already planned.

But he's got some good things about him. For one, he's loyal. He is very loyal to Captain Janeway. Even when his crew is first integrated with Voyager's. He was a Maquis. He could have easily not cooperated with Janeway, or he could have betrayed her once he had gained Janeway's trust. But he didn't. And he never left her side. That sort of thing is what's needed in a second officer, and for that, I think he was a good one. He also had very strong morals and he always stood up for them. He wouldn't break his moral code for anything, even if things were tough. And I admire that.

And that tattoo was really neat.

So, taking all that into consideration, I think he was an average character. Not super bad, not super cool. He was just sort of "there."

This is one of my favorite TNG episodes. I don't know why, I just like it. It was also one of the first ones I ever saw, so maybe that has something to do with it.

I thought it was cool how when they were in that black room with the revolving door, all you could see was their shirts and their heads. It looked like they had no legs! So weird.

This one was very funny. "What do you call this planet?" "Earth, what do you call it?" "We call it Theta Eight." "Charming." Oh, that's a ton of laughs. It was especially funny when they tried to get back out and came right through to the hotel again. That's happened to me with several revolving doors. I love the things. I could get lost in one of those...

Worf and the elevator. He thought it was broken. And then Data pushes the button... heh, good stuff. And the whole phone conversation. Worf is a wonderful conversationalist. All he did was growl into the phone "YES?" "NO!"

And Data was too cool with his cowboy hat and his dice playing skills.

This was a great episode twisted around a very interesting idea. Think about it. How often have you wanted to live the stories from your favorite books? An interesting idea indeed.

Ah, well, Murphy and Cash were the best. I have their autographs! They were signing pictures at a concert I went to. I've also got Jon Anthony's. I love WMZQ! But, unfortunately, I've moved from there. I still listen to it from time to time on the Internet, though. *sigh* It was the best station.

Ah, well, I didn't like it too much. I don't think it had any point in the movie. It was unrelated to the whole plot. I never even thought of the fact of revenge before I read the opinions here. I just thought Riker was chasing after a runaway trespasser. And at the end, Mr. Viceroy fell down a big hole. That just reminded me too much of Star Wars. Star Wars is the one with people falling down huge holes that are badly placed.

ok, silly one here(well, IMO)...I wouldn't want to be the one to try and fix a malfunctioning holodeck! Those things have a habit of becoming dangerous

That task fell to Barclay one time. And he ended up reactivating the dangerous Moriarty. And he got stuck inside. Yes, it would be a rather dangerous job. Full of risks! But... after all... risks are our business. Why, when mankind first looked into the stars...