Post by TwoBrainedCylon on Feb 20, 2005 10:21:26 GMT -5
Well, it certainly is refreshing to see that I continue to command such love among the new series fans.
I'm confused as to why I either deserve this sort of treatment or how so many seem to know my character better than I know myself. I'd appreciate it if some of you could share this ability.
Xenu, you seem like a great guy but frankly your credits seem limited to a documentary series. That doesn't rank among guys like Tom DeSanto as far as what can be done in the industry. (Yes, I do get info originated with Tom).
If anyone manages to actually check my background they'll find I do apologize, without reservation, when I've done something wrong. In this case, it seems that the only real crime was to trust in the rationality of those that might read my posts. I've been somewhat tolerant of the treatment from places like this but honestly you guys are a bit beyond belief.
Where do you get the idea that I have secret plots to push or develop any agenda? Where in all the posts I've made saying nothing written on the boards will affect any direction of any Galactica series did you get the idea that I was secretly plotting to kill the new series and get a continuation going? Where do you see my efforts to found or push the CFF or any other revival campaign. I've donated artwork, talked to friends, and shared what has proven to be credible info that people would be interested in.
The Sci-Fi Channel discussions focused on some concerns they had. I expressed on Cylon.org that they had concerns beyond sheer ratings and that their expectations for the shows performance was higher than you'd think. I said that in my opinion they were unfairly high. Somewhere along the line I said I thought it would be renewed. Even though I don't like the new series I gave Ron the good wishes that I hoped he'd at least get to finish his story.
In most circles, this would be a good wish for someone just because you consider him a good guy. Somehow, here, it is a secretive plot to end the series and kick it out the door.
Amazing.
Xenu is correct that I do feel that a continuation would be better off if the new series failed. That doesn't mean that I hope the new series would fail. It was nothing more than a statement of my belief of the conditions. I'd like to see a continuation but frankly if it happens it happens. I'm not pushing, plotting, or filtering anything. I'm certainly not spinning any information and I sure as Hell am not sharing 95% of what I'm hearing just because of this sort of thing.
Am I "connected", ... not much. I have friends (READ: FRIENDS) who are working on the show on various levels. I know Ron Moore and Richard Hatch but my friends go well beyond that to include some of the CG guys as well as Skiffy guys. Unlike someone like KR, I'm not shaking them down for info. I really don't much care. Things come up in conversations I have with them -- the same conversations most friends have.
The 22 episodes came up in a conversation primarily focused on my buying a new investment property, the great times I had recently visiting my granddaughter, and vacations at the Yucatan. If you guys want to debate about how much spinning took place on those topics go right ahead. It doesn't seem any less stupid than what I've read here over the past few weeks.
For the 1000th time, I'm not trying to get any "scoop" nor am I trying to convince anyone to do/not do or think/not think anything. A couple here say they've known me for a long time but I honestly wonder what they've noted and what they've ignored.
Am I a good guy ... well, I think I am. Do I filter info ... I do now but only because I balance whether or not giving an "insider" bit is worth the crap that always follows it.
I don't think anything I've been told is wrong. Unless I hear something that disproves it, I do think the decision to renew the show was far more complicated than mere ratings. I believe Skiffy folks were expecting higher ratings than they got. I also believe they told Ron and company the ratings were outstanding. This is the same thing they've done to other people on other shows so its not a new thing. I also believe my CG friends were told to prepare for 22 episodes. That may or may not prove to be the correct number. Both options might be considered at the moment for all I know.
Somehow, those simple statements were turned into my proclaimation that I said the show was going to get cancelled and then (when it was pointed out that I didn't say anything like that) the "inference" that I was hoping it would all end in six episodes. Do you people actually know how to read or do you simply have some desire to find someone to demonize so you can feel better about yourselves. One of those two sure seems to be the truth but as far as which, I don't know.
What I do know is that you people are seeing hostility and ill-will where none exists -- at least on my part. I don't like the new show. Its that simple.
I'm a very arrogant person but not one so arrogant that I want to force my preferences on everyone else. Enjoy your show for as long as it lasts. Just stop making enemies out of everyone who doesn't share the same love and stop seeing secretive plots in people who are being open and honest. At least do them the favor of considering that they're being honest with you before diving for some hidden, sinister reasoning.
Some of you may see me as coming off as "high and mighty" ... I'm not sure how to change that other than to never post anywhere, even on a board I created myself. I'm sure some would like that but at this point, I really don't think I'm the one with the problem.
So, for the 1001st time, I have no secret agenda. I fully believe my friends are sincere and knowledgeable in their specific areas of interest. If I am somehow filtering or spinning any information I'm doing it on a level so deep in my subconcious I can't even begin to recognize it. ... and, if any of you opt to spend the time wondering at my character, you can spend it e-mailing me directly and just asking.
You'll find that I'm not "high and mighty" and pretty reasonable. Believe what you want about any info anyone posts but I'd appreciate it if you'd stop insulting my friends or me personally. -- and yes, pushing off the bad character to my friends and saying that THEY have an agenda or are liars is just as bad as calling me a liar directly.
I can't quite understand how something so simple seems so hard for some of you.
Sandy
I'm confused as to why I either deserve this sort of treatment or how so many seem to know my character better than I know myself. I'd appreciate it if some of you could share this ability.
Xenu, you seem like a great guy but frankly your credits seem limited to a documentary series. That doesn't rank among guys like Tom DeSanto as far as what can be done in the industry. (Yes, I do get info originated with Tom).
If anyone manages to actually check my background they'll find I do apologize, without reservation, when I've done something wrong. In this case, it seems that the only real crime was to trust in the rationality of those that might read my posts. I've been somewhat tolerant of the treatment from places like this but honestly you guys are a bit beyond belief.
Where do you get the idea that I have secret plots to push or develop any agenda? Where in all the posts I've made saying nothing written on the boards will affect any direction of any Galactica series did you get the idea that I was secretly plotting to kill the new series and get a continuation going? Where do you see my efforts to found or push the CFF or any other revival campaign. I've donated artwork, talked to friends, and shared what has proven to be credible info that people would be interested in.
The Sci-Fi Channel discussions focused on some concerns they had. I expressed on Cylon.org that they had concerns beyond sheer ratings and that their expectations for the shows performance was higher than you'd think. I said that in my opinion they were unfairly high. Somewhere along the line I said I thought it would be renewed. Even though I don't like the new series I gave Ron the good wishes that I hoped he'd at least get to finish his story.
In most circles, this would be a good wish for someone just because you consider him a good guy. Somehow, here, it is a secretive plot to end the series and kick it out the door.
Amazing.
Xenu is correct that I do feel that a continuation would be better off if the new series failed. That doesn't mean that I hope the new series would fail. It was nothing more than a statement of my belief of the conditions. I'd like to see a continuation but frankly if it happens it happens. I'm not pushing, plotting, or filtering anything. I'm certainly not spinning any information and I sure as Hell am not sharing 95% of what I'm hearing just because of this sort of thing.
Am I "connected", ... not much. I have friends (READ: FRIENDS) who are working on the show on various levels. I know Ron Moore and Richard Hatch but my friends go well beyond that to include some of the CG guys as well as Skiffy guys. Unlike someone like KR, I'm not shaking them down for info. I really don't much care. Things come up in conversations I have with them -- the same conversations most friends have.
The 22 episodes came up in a conversation primarily focused on my buying a new investment property, the great times I had recently visiting my granddaughter, and vacations at the Yucatan. If you guys want to debate about how much spinning took place on those topics go right ahead. It doesn't seem any less stupid than what I've read here over the past few weeks.
For the 1000th time, I'm not trying to get any "scoop" nor am I trying to convince anyone to do/not do or think/not think anything. A couple here say they've known me for a long time but I honestly wonder what they've noted and what they've ignored.
Am I a good guy ... well, I think I am. Do I filter info ... I do now but only because I balance whether or not giving an "insider" bit is worth the crap that always follows it.
I don't think anything I've been told is wrong. Unless I hear something that disproves it, I do think the decision to renew the show was far more complicated than mere ratings. I believe Skiffy folks were expecting higher ratings than they got. I also believe they told Ron and company the ratings were outstanding. This is the same thing they've done to other people on other shows so its not a new thing. I also believe my CG friends were told to prepare for 22 episodes. That may or may not prove to be the correct number. Both options might be considered at the moment for all I know.
Somehow, those simple statements were turned into my proclaimation that I said the show was going to get cancelled and then (when it was pointed out that I didn't say anything like that) the "inference" that I was hoping it would all end in six episodes. Do you people actually know how to read or do you simply have some desire to find someone to demonize so you can feel better about yourselves. One of those two sure seems to be the truth but as far as which, I don't know.
What I do know is that you people are seeing hostility and ill-will where none exists -- at least on my part. I don't like the new show. Its that simple.
I'm a very arrogant person but not one so arrogant that I want to force my preferences on everyone else. Enjoy your show for as long as it lasts. Just stop making enemies out of everyone who doesn't share the same love and stop seeing secretive plots in people who are being open and honest. At least do them the favor of considering that they're being honest with you before diving for some hidden, sinister reasoning.
Some of you may see me as coming off as "high and mighty" ... I'm not sure how to change that other than to never post anywhere, even on a board I created myself. I'm sure some would like that but at this point, I really don't think I'm the one with the problem.
So, for the 1001st time, I have no secret agenda. I fully believe my friends are sincere and knowledgeable in their specific areas of interest. If I am somehow filtering or spinning any information I'm doing it on a level so deep in my subconcious I can't even begin to recognize it. ... and, if any of you opt to spend the time wondering at my character, you can spend it e-mailing me directly and just asking.
You'll find that I'm not "high and mighty" and pretty reasonable. Believe what you want about any info anyone posts but I'd appreciate it if you'd stop insulting my friends or me personally. -- and yes, pushing off the bad character to my friends and saying that THEY have an agenda or are liars is just as bad as calling me a liar directly.
I can't quite understand how something so simple seems so hard for some of you.
Sandy
