Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread - Page 52

st.barthgirl · November 28 2012, 11:07 PM

Thank you, Count.

i've noticed that, and i find that decision to be rather odd. Not bad~ just- odd. Beyond my understanding, i suppose- because to me, it makes 'the thing' Dead... Past... Gone... Done.

And i think of in- universe things as very much Alive, Dynamic: Still with a story to tell, a future, even more Past... given the nature of Star Trek.

Maybe it's to help distinguish Fantasy from Reality, for those who would be confounded???

Minuet · November 28 2012, 11:38 PM

That's one thing that bothers me about Memory Alpha. Probably the only thing, as that website is so wonderfully extensive in its scope. But yes, I agree with you about the past tense. It feels off.

st.barthgirl · November 29 2012, 12:19 AM

hi Minuet...

i remember your character fondly! Thank you for making me feel welcome.

Yes, i wasn't meaning to Dis Memory Alpha at all... Clearly it's a great achievement of Collective Volunteerism.... want to make that clear to any contributors... well done! But the tense thing is a bit of a non-starter for me...

Count Zero · November 29 2012, 12:54 AM

Well, I've been mostly reading about all things Romulan on Memory Alpha lately and the past tense seemed kind of appropriate there. It made me a bit sad, though.

st.barthgirl · November 29 2012, 08:36 PM

Don't be Sad, Count.... Here, have a Tribble. They're SWEET & CUDDLY. They Purr.

And since they're Vermin, you can Shoot them silly if you find that to be more therapeutic. Worf Does.

Just don't get them Wet.

or... wait... is it don't feed them? or don't expose them to Light? Or don't dangle your infant above a Den of them at the Zoo? Arse. I'm getting Old.

Ummm, really tho, please Do NOT shoot. They're Sentient, too, you know. and No Tribble Souffle, either. It just isn't nice. i'll take her back if you don't want her. Darn! my mother TOLD me not to give Pets as Presents... when will i learn?

Count Zero · November 30 2012, 02:02 AM

Well, now there are hundreds of them.

Don't worry, though, I won't shoot them.

Luisiana Jones · December 5 2012, 02:03 PM

Hi there guys, so... this is the first Trek forum I join, i've been an active member in other movie related forums (rpf, jedi council, indygear...) for the last couple of years and am certainly looking forward to having a laugh or two in this, for me, new community.

Kind regards from Europe.,

LJ

Minuet · December 7 2012, 11:35 PM

st.barthgirl wrote:

hi Minuet...

i remember your character fondly! Thank you for making me feel welcome.

Yes, i wasn't meaning to Dis Memory Alpha at all... Clearly it's a great achievement of Collective Volunteerism.... want to make that clear to any contributors... well done! But the tense thing is a bit of a non-starter for me...

No problem!

I'm kind of new here myself, so, we'll conquer this place together.

kirsten187 · December 8 2012, 06:26 PM

Hello all new members who joined over the last couple of weeks - hope you like it here

Kremin · December 14 2012, 11:30 AM

Hello everyone I'm new so I thought I would say hello, I've been a fan of the show since the 70's messing about with the models from the saga for about the same amount of time

R0AM · December 15 2012, 10:07 PM

Hi Everyone

After watching the Star Trek Film(2009) a few years ago I promised myself I would start watching the TV series, well a week or so ago TOS arrived on my TV's on demand so I started watching it now I'm hooked and will be picking up the box sets very soon. Better late than never I guess

kirsten187 · December 18 2012, 12:15 AM

Hi Kremin and R0AM

Somniac · December 19 2012, 10:49 AM

Hi fellow Trekkies.
I have migrated here from Star Trek.com boards (I became disillusioned. I'm sure some of you know why)
Bin a fan since TOS and am now in my 60's. Hope that's not too sad.

Think I will lurk for a while before I post and look forward to enjoying everyones input.
Really glad to have found this board. The vibes seem good.

LLAP.

nefariousjason · January 4 2013, 08:03 AM

Heya, I'm Jason. I just joined and I'm hoping to find a new and awesome place to talk, and what better place than one where I'm in the company of fellow Trekkies who know what I'm talking about. Such a thing doesn't exist in the real world where I am. I'm the only Trek fan for miles, and there's nothing worse than hearing a deluded "huh?!" when I start talking Trek tech. Anyways, glad to be here!

Antni · January 5 2013, 04:39 AM

UK fan here from Manchester looking to get to chat to people who also love the show and movies etc.

So hi

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November 28 2012, 11:07 PM	#766
st.barthgirl Lieutenant Location: I Believe in Dog	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread Thank you, Count. i've noticed that, and i find that decision to be rather odd. Not bad~ just- odd. Beyond my understanding, i suppose- because to me, it makes 'the thing' Dead... Past... Gone... Done. And i think of in- universe things as very much Alive, Dynamic: Still with a story to tell, a future, even more Past... given the nature of Star Trek. Maybe it's to help distinguish Fantasy from Reality, for those who would be confounded???

November 28 2012, 11:38 PM	#767
Minuet Lieutenant Commander Location: The marvelous progressive utopia of California	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread That's one thing that bothers me about Memory Alpha. Probably the only thing, as that website is so wonderfully extensive in its scope. But yes, I agree with you about the past tense. It feels off. __________________ "What's a knockout like you doing in a computer generated gin joint like this?"

November 29 2012, 12:19 AM	#768
st.barthgirl Lieutenant Location: I Believe in Dog	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread hi Minuet... i remember your character fondly! Thank you for making me feel welcome. Yes, i wasn't meaning to Dis Memory Alpha at all... Clearly it's a great achievement of Collective Volunteerism.... want to make that clear to any contributors... well done! But the tense thing is a bit of a non-starter for me...

November 29 2012, 12:54 AM	#769
Count Zero Your fluffy highness Location: Land of Awesome	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread Well, I've been mostly reading about all things Romulan on Memory Alpha lately and the past tense seemed kind of appropriate there. It made me a bit sad, though. __________________ "Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun. But Mama, that's where the fun is." Wanna talk all things pony? Hop over to Brony Kingdom. We have cookies!

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November 29 2012, 08:36 PM	#770
st.barthgirl Lieutenant Location: I Believe in Dog	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread Don't be Sad, Count.... Here, have a Tribble. They're SWEET & CUDDLY. They Purr. And since they're Vermin, you can Shoot them silly if you find that to be more therapeutic. Worf Does. Just don't get them Wet. or... wait... is it don't feed them? or don't expose them to Light? Or don't dangle your infant above a Den of them at the Zoo? Arse. I'm getting Old. Ummm, really tho, please Do NOT shoot. They're Sentient, too, you know. and No Tribble Souffle, either. It just isn't nice. i'll take her back if you don't want her. Darn! my mother TOLD me not to give Pets as Presents... when will i learn?

November 30 2012, 02:02 AM	#771
Count Zero Your fluffy highness Location: Land of Awesome	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread Well, now there are hundreds of them. Don't worry, though, I won't shoot them. __________________ "Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun. But Mama, that's where the fun is." Wanna talk all things pony? Hop over to Brony Kingdom. We have cookies!

December 5 2012, 02:03 PM	#772
Luisiana Jones Ensign Location: Luxembourg	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread Hi there guys, so... this is the first Trek forum I join, i've been an active member in other movie related forums (rpf, jedi council, indygear...) for the last couple of years and am certainly looking forward to having a laugh or two in this, for me, new community. Kind regards from Europe., LJ

December 8 2012, 06:26 PM	#774
kirsten187 Curmudgeon at large Location: UK	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread Hello all new members who joined over the last couple of weeks - hope you like it here __________________ "My dear girl, I am a doctor. When I peek, it's in the line of duty." Dr Leonard McCoy "Come to Quark's, Quark's is fun, come right now, don't walk - RUN!" Quark

December 14 2012, 11:30 AM	#775
Kremin Cadet	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread Hello everyone I'm new so I thought I would say hello, I've been a fan of the show since the 70's messing about with the models from the saga for about the same amount of time

December 15 2012, 10:07 PM	#776
R0AM Cadet Location: England	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread Hi Everyone After watching the Star Trek Film(2009) a few years ago I promised myself I would start watching the TV series, well a week or so ago TOS arrived on my TV's on demand so I started watching it now I'm hooked and will be picking up the box sets very soon. Better late than never I guess

December 18 2012, 12:15 AM	#777
kirsten187 Curmudgeon at large Location: UK	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread Hi Kremin and R0AM __________________ "My dear girl, I am a doctor. When I peek, it's in the line of duty." Dr Leonard McCoy "Come to Quark's, Quark's is fun, come right now, don't walk - RUN!" Quark

December 19 2012, 10:49 AM	#778
Somniac Cadet	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread Hi fellow Trekkies. I have migrated here from Star Trek.com boards (I became disillusioned. I'm sure some of you know why) Bin a fan since TOS and am now in my 60's. Hope that's not too sad. Think I will lurk for a while before I post and look forward to enjoying everyones input. Really glad to have found this board. The vibes seem good. LLAP.

January 4 2013, 08:03 AM	#779
nefariousjason Cadet Location: Baxter Springs, KS, USA	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread Heya, I'm Jason. I just joined and I'm hoping to find a new and awesome place to talk, and what better place than one where I'm in the company of fellow Trekkies who know what I'm talking about. Such a thing doesn't exist in the real world where I am. I'm the only Trek fan for miles, and there's nothing worse than hearing a deluded "huh?!" when I start talking Trek tech. Anyways, glad to be here!

January 5 2013, 04:39 AM	#780
Antni Lieutenant Junior Grade Location: Manchester, UK	Re: Welcome Fellow Trekkies! The GTD Get to Know You thread UK fan here from Manchester looking to get to chat to people who also love the show and movies etc. So hi