The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!)

Mal · July 18 2009, 08:37 AM

It's come down to just four options. Vote to eliminate ONE, and the remaining will be assumed to be your trinity.

Again, the option with the most votes against it will be eliminated, and the other three will be our holiest of holies.

Kelthaz · July 18 2009, 08:40 AM

Oh, so now we're eliminating again? Sigh, I've never been so confused by an internet poll before.

I'll go with Clarke.

C.E. Evans · July 18 2009, 11:40 AM

I eliminated Clarke as well. I think Asimov's contributions to sci-fi go a bit farther, IMO, while Clarke is generally known by the masses only for 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Neroon · July 18 2009, 12:42 PM

I cannot in good conscience vote to eliminate either Clarke or Asimov, so it came down to a still difficult choice of Trek or Wars. I actually flipped a coin.

RJDiogenes · July 18 2009, 01:41 PM

Yikes! I can't believe my favorite writer is losing, especially to Star Wars. I'm a big Trekkie, but neither ST nor SW are SF.

I'm sorry I didn't notice this contest sooner. My Holy Trinity would be Clarke, Asimov and Heinlein.

Australis · July 18 2009, 01:58 PM

No, Clarke's contributions to SF and indeed science in general is as big if not bigger than Asimov's Comms satellites, anyone?

I went with SW, as I said before, it's just a SFF recasting of well known story tropes, Hero's Journey and all that.

JuanBolio · July 18 2009, 02:41 PM

How the HELL is Asimov beating Clarke?

I voted SW.

Goliath · July 18 2009, 03:30 PM

Star Wars.

Pemmer Harge · July 18 2009, 03:46 PM

Sorry Isaac, I did enjoy Foundation, but I enjoyed the other choices more.

C.E. Evans · July 18 2009, 06:23 PM

Australis wrote:

No, Clarke's contributions to SF and indeed science in general is as big if not bigger than Asimov's Comms satellites, anyone?

The sound of crickets quietly chirping...

sidious618 · July 18 2009, 06:41 PM

Asimov. I always thought he was a bit of a hack fiction writer.

RJDiogenes · July 18 2009, 06:52 PM

JuanBolio wrote:

How the HELL is Asimov beating Clarke?

That much I can see. I would put Asimov second to Clarke, but I certainly can respect those that would put him first.

Daneel · July 18 2009, 08:51 PM

Obviously, I'm pretty big on Asimov. And I've grown up watching and loving both Star Trek and Star Wars. Therefore, though I acknowledge he was an important contributor to literary sci-fi, I will reluctantly eliminate Clarke from my list, as I've never actually read anything of his

(however, I do like the 2001 movie, for whatever that's worth).

Temis the Vorta · July 18 2009, 09:02 PM

Bye bye Clarke. Star Wars may be fantasy and/or crap, but it's made too much moolah to ignore.

Goliath · July 18 2009, 11:28 PM

Temis the Vorta wrote:

Bye bye Clarke. Star Wars may be fantasy and/or crap, but it's made too much moolah to ignore.

Meh.

When Arthur C. Clarke was 55 years old, he gave us Rendezvous with Rama, which won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards for best novel, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest SF novels of all time.

When George Lucas was 55, he gave us...The Phantom Menace.

I rest my case.

View Poll Results: Please vote to ELIMINATE one (1) of the following:
Arthur C. Clarke	17	36.17%
Isaac Asimov	4	8.51%
Star Trek	1	2.13%
Star Wars	25	53.19%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

July 18 2009, 08:37 AM	#1
Mal Rear Admiral	The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) It's come down to just four options. Vote to eliminate ONE, and the remaining will be assumed to be your trinity. Again, the option with the most votes against it will be eliminated, and the other three will be our holiest of holies. __________________ trust in the harper. the harper is good.

July 18 2009, 08:40 AM	#2
Kelthaz Commodore Location: Toronto, Ontario	Re: The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) Oh, so now we're eliminating again? Sigh, I've never been so confused by an internet poll before. I'll go with Clarke. __________________ "Who are you?! And how did you get in here?!" "I'm the locksmith. And... I'm the locksmith."

July 18 2009, 11:40 AM	#3
C.E. Evans Vice Admiral Location: Saint Louis (aka Defiance)	Re: The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) I eliminated Clarke as well. I think Asimov's contributions to sci-fi go a bit farther, IMO, while Clarke is generally known by the masses only for 2001: A Space Odyssey. __________________ "Shout, shout, let it all out..."

July 18 2009, 12:42 PM	#4
Neroon Memory and awareness Location: On my ship the Rocinante, wheeling thru the galaxy	Re: The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) I cannot in good conscience vote to eliminate either Clarke or Asimov, so it came down to a still difficult choice of Trek or Wars. I actually flipped a coin. __________________ “You break through the veil whenever you strap on a sword or chant the ancient verses. You escape when you write a poem or a tale that brings beauty into the world. You are set free whenever you love—even those who believe you’re crazy." ~ Jef Murray, 'Seer: A Wizard's Journal'

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July 18 2009, 01:41 PM	#5
RJDiogenes Idealistic Cynic and Canon Champion Location: RJDiogenes of Boston	Re: The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) Yikes! I can't believe my favorite writer is losing, especially to Star Wars. I'm a big Trekkie, but neither ST nor SW are SF. I'm sorry I didn't notice this contest sooner. My Holy Trinity would be Clarke, Asimov and Heinlein. __________________ Please stop by my Gallery and YouTube Page for a visit. And read Trunkards!

July 18 2009, 01:58 PM	#6
Australis Writer Location: The Electric Age	Re: The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) No, Clarke's contributions to SF and indeed science in general is as big if not bigger than Asimov's Comms satellites, anyone? I went with SW, as I said before, it's just a SFF recasting of well known story tropes, Hero's Journey and all that. __________________ I will not accept tyranny, any tyranny, even that of Heaven - Terry Pratchett. Always choose cognac over cocaine. -- Jon Lord

July 18 2009, 02:41 PM	#7
JuanBolio Admiral Location: Florida Keys, USA	Re: The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) How the HELL is Asimov beating Clarke? I voted SW. __________________ Never fear! JuanBolio wuz here! This has been an official JuanBolio post. You are now stronger, smarter, and a better human being for having read it. Congratulations.

July 18 2009, 03:30 PM	#8
Goliath Vice Admiral Location: The Fifth Dimension	Re: The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) Star Wars. __________________ An illusion--with intelligence! A malignant vision, with a will of pure evil!

July 18 2009, 03:46 PM	#9
Pemmer Harge Fleet Captain Location: Between the candle and the star	Re: The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) Sorry Isaac, I did enjoy Foundation, but I enjoyed the other choices more.

July 18 2009, 06:41 PM	#11
sidious618 Admiral Location: New York, US	Re: The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) Asimov. I always thought he was a bit of a hack fiction writer. __________________ We've met before, haven't we?

July 18 2009, 08:51 PM	#13
Daneel Rear Admiral Location: Toronto	Re: The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) Obviously, I'm pretty big on Asimov. And I've grown up watching and loving both Star Trek and Star Wars. Therefore, though I acknowledge he was an important contributor to literary sci-fi, I will reluctantly eliminate Clarke from my list, as I've never actually read anything of his (however, I do like the 2001 movie, for whatever that's worth).

July 18 2009, 09:02 PM	#14
Temis the Vorta Fleet Admiral Location: Tatoinne	Re: The Holy Trinity of Science Fiction - Last Round (READ CAREFULLY!) Bye bye Clarke. Star Wars may be fantasy and/or crap, but it's made too much moolah to ignore.