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March 6, 2018 at 4:14 pm
Least favourite characters?
Sooooo many!
Neelix (Voyager). Just so bloody annoying.
Kirk (TOS).
Kira Nerys (DS9): Horrible character at the beginning, but grew up to be likable by the end of the series.
Special mentions:
Pretty much all the Bajoran supporting cast, especially Kai Wynn and the priest guy who became Kira's boyfriend).
Most, not all, of the Ferengi on TNG).
Tasha Yar.
Troi (at the beginning of TNG (grew up to be likable later).
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March 6, 2018 at 4:41 pm
I haven't seen anything Star Trek in a very very long time but I always loved Patrick Stewart and what I labeled him as "The Reading Rainbow Guy" LeVar Burton. I used to play with my step dad's Star Trek toys and I had these head bands that had little lines in them so I would put them over my face and act like Burton. I also loved Data. Don't ask me which series these guys were in cause I have no idea lol
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March 6, 2018 at 4:51 pm
(March 6, 2018 at 3:57 pm)Whateverist Wrote: Felix? from Voyager (the one who looked like a shorter, fatter version of Krusty the clown)
I'll thank you to refer him by his proper name, Der Sheisskopf.
Interestingly, I don't think any of the other shows managed to get science as consistently and as badly wrong as Voyager did.
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(March 6, 2018 at 4:41 pm)mlmooney89 Wrote: I haven't seen anything Star Trek in a very very long time but I always loved Patrick Stewart and what I labeled him as "The Reading Rainbow Guy" LeVar Burton. I used to play with my step dad's Star Trek toys and I had these head bands that had little lines in them so I would put them over my face and act like Burton. I also loved Data. Don't ask me which series these guys were in cause I have no idea lol
The Next Generation (TNG).
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RE: Star Trek Fans on AF.org
March 6, 2018 at 4:58 pm
Worst characters -
Pretty much the entire cast of DS9 with the possible exception of Sisko, Worf, and the Cardassians.
I really really dislike Seven and Chakotay.
Lwaxana Troi should be pushed out the nearest airlock.
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RE: Star Trek Fans on AF.org
March 6, 2018 at 5:04 pm
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(March 6, 2018 at 2:32 pm)vulcanlogician Wrote: I know there are some Trekkies on the forums, but, being a relatively new member, I don't know the specifics. As my username suggests, I am a serious Trekkie, though I've taken a bit of a hiatus from watching the show over the past couple years. I created this thread so fans and casual viewers of the show can share their opinions.
Fandom level: What level of trek fan are you? Answers might be "casual fan" or "the show sucks" etc.
Best Series/Movie: What's your favorite series? Voyager? The Next Generation? Maybe you like one of the movies.
Favorite Captain: self-explanatory
Favorite Character: Try not to pick a captain because there is already a category for that (unless you really like two different captains). And try not to pick Spock. Everybody loves Spock. I'm trying to learn something here.
What Alien Race Would You Be?: What Star Trek race is most similar to your personality? Are you a Klingon warrior? A creepy Talaxian?
Then, if you feel like it, write a blurb about Star Trek. This could be anything you feel like saying.
Copy/Paste if you want:
Fandom Level: Obsessed
Best Series: DS9
Favorite Captain: Sisko
Favorite Character: Worf
What Alien Race Would You Be?: Vulcan (obviously )
I've seen every single Star Trek television show (except Discovery and TAS) and every single movie. I started watching syndicated TNG episodes when I was a teenager and loved it. I'm not a huge fan of the Abrams movies. They're okay, but (to me) it's not Trek. One thing that really appeals to me about Trek is Gene Roddenberry's optimistic vision of the future. I hope that as technology advances, humankind will solve the problems of poverty, racism, and war (at least on our own planet).
Fandom level Trekkie
Favorite series
For character development-Deep Space Nine (Worf becomes a total badass )
For social commentary -The Original Series (The Balance Of Terror )
For writing- The Next Generation (Best Of Both Worlds)
For redeeming itself in later seasons - Enterprise (The last two Seasons were awesome)
Favorite Movie
The Wrath of Khan
Favorite Captain
Jean Luc Picard - He's the most balanced captain
Favorite Characters -Main Cast
Worf- As he gets the most development of any character
Data - Watching him evolve over TNG was neat
Dax- Too many reasons
Nog - He goes from an annoying punk to an interesting character
Favorite Characters- Recurring
General Martok - Best Klingon ever . That talk he has with Sisko about marriage was hilarious .
Weyoun - All his incarnations are interesting. Whether he's sampling Pizza . Plotting the genocide of Earth . Or drinking poison . It always ends in death . He's the Kenny of Star Trek .
Shran - He's just an awesome charter
Favorite Character- Villian
The Female Changeling - She's absolutely ruthless
Alien race i would be
Andorian - Blue skin - Awesome looking antenna
Romulan- Best looking ships
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March 6, 2018 at 5:05 pm
(March 6, 2018 at 3:57 pm)Whateverist Wrote: Fandom Level: Casual, but loyal during TNG and nearly so for DS9 and Voyager
Best Series: TNG
Favorite Captain: Picard and Janeway (for prom king and queen)
Favorite Character: The barbiedoll ex-borg, I forget her designation now (maybe I<369?)
What Alien Race Would You Be?: I'll have whatever Otto from DS9 was supposed to be but hopefully less grumpy.
New category:
Least favorite characters (choose up to three):
Captain Kirk *skin crawls*
First Officer Chipotle from Voyager (played Tonto to Janeway's Lone Ranger)
Felix? from Voyager (the one who looked like a shorter, fatter version of Krusty the clown)
(I also called him "Chipotle". Lol. And Odo was a shapeshifter/founder.)
Least Favs:
1. ALEXANDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Neelix
3. Dax (either one really but Jadzia kind of grew on me.)
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RE: Star Trek Fans on AF.org
March 6, 2018 at 5:09 pm
(March 6, 2018 at 5:04 pm)Tizheruk Wrote: (March 6, 2018 at 2:32 pm)vulcanlogician Wrote: I know there are some Trekkies on the forums, but, being a relatively new member, I don't know the specifics. As my username suggests, I am a serious Trekkie, though I've taken a bit of a hiatus from watching the show over the past couple years. I created this thread so fans and casual viewers of the show can share their opinions.
Fandom level: What level of trek fan are you? Answers might be "casual fan" or "the show sucks" etc.
Best Series/Movie: What's your favorite series? Voyager? The Next Generation? Maybe you like one of the movies.
Favorite Captain: self-explanatory
Favorite Character: Try not to pick a captain because there is already a category for that (unless you really like two different captains). And try not to pick Spock. Everybody loves Spock. I'm trying to learn something here.
What Alien Race Would You Be?: What Star Trek race is most similar to your personality? Are you a Klingon warrior? A creepy Talaxian?
Then, if you feel like it, write a blurb about Star Trek. This could be anything you feel like saying.
Copy/Paste if you want:
Fandom Level: Obsessed
Best Series: DS9
Favorite Captain: Sisko
Favorite Character: Worf
What Alien Race Would You Be?: Vulcan (obviously )
I've seen every single Star Trek television show (except Discovery and TAS) and every single movie. I started watching syndicated TNG episodes when I was a teenager and loved it. I'm not a huge fan of the Abrams movies. They're okay, but (to me) it's not Trek. One thing that really appeals to me about Trek is Gene Roddenberry's optimistic vision of the future. I hope that as technology advances, humankind will solve the problems of poverty, racism, and war (at least on our own planet).
Fandom level Trekkie
Favorite series
For character development-Deep Space Nine (Worf becomes a total badass )
For social commentary -The Original Series (The Balance Of Terror )
For writing- The Next Generation (Best Of Both Worlds)
For redeeming itself in later seasons - Enterprise (The last two Seasons were awesome)
Favorite Movie
The Wrath of Khan
Favorite Captain
Jean Luc Picard - He's the most balanced captain
Favorite Characters -Main Cast
Worf- As he gets the most development of any character
Data - Watching him evolve over TNG was neat
Dax- Too many reasons
Nog - He goes from an annoying punk to an interesting character
Favorite Characters- Recurring
General Martok - Best Klingon ever . That talk he has with Sisko about marriage was hilarious .
Weyoun - All his incarnations are interesting. Whether he's sampling Pizza . Plotting the genocide of Earth . Or drinking poison . It always ends in death . He's the Kenny of Star Trek .
Shran - He's just an awesome charter
Favorite Character- Villian
The Female Changeling - She's absolutely ruthless
Alien race i would be
Andorian - Blue skin - Awesome looking antenna
Romulan- Best looking ships
After seeing Cathooloo's comments about DS9 characters I was going to mention Martok.
He was a brilliant character (though, if I were him, I would have had Worf killed after becoming Chancellor since Worf does have an interesting habit of killing chancellors or those trying to become chancellor.
Just in case.
Garak, another brilliant character.
Best DS9 episode was The Visitor, followed by (can't remember the name) the episode in which Sisko works with Garak to bring the Romulans into the war, and then Way of the Warrior.
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RE: Star Trek Fans on AF.org
March 6, 2018 at 5:14 pm
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(March 6, 2018 at 5:05 pm)vulcanlogician Wrote: (March 6, 2018 at 3:57 pm)Whateverist Wrote: Fandom Level: Casual, but loyal during TNG and nearly so for DS9 and Voyager
Best Series: TNG
Favorite Captain: Picard and Janeway (for prom king and queen)
Favorite Character: The barbiedoll ex-borg, I forget her designation now (maybe I<369?)
What Alien Race Would You Be?: I'll have whatever Otto from DS9 was supposed to be but hopefully less grumpy.
New category:
Least favorite characters (choose up to three):
Captain Kirk *skin crawls*
First Officer Chipotle from Voyager (played Tonto to Janeway's Lone Ranger)
Felix? from Voyager (the one who looked like a shorter, fatter version of Krusty the clown)
(I also called him "Chipotle". Lol. And Odo was a shapeshifter/founder.)
Least Favs:
1. ALEXANDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Neelix
3. Dax (either one really but Jadzia kind of grew on me.) Which Alexander ? Badass time traveller Alexander or the regular series Alexander .
Too defend Neelix (and yes it's hard ) he did have some touching moments with Tuvok
Ezri never got a chance to develop as a character really . They brought her in late in the series due to the fact Terry Farrell left the show because Rick Berman is a creep.
(March 6, 2018 at 5:09 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote: (March 6, 2018 at 5:04 pm)Tizheruk Wrote: Fandom level Trekkie
Favorite series
For character development-Deep Space Nine (Worf becomes a total badass )
For social commentary -The Original Series (The Balance Of Terror )
For writing- The Next Generation (Best Of Both Worlds)
For redeeming itself in later seasons - Enterprise (The last two Seasons were awesome)
Favorite Movie
The Wrath of Khan
Favorite Captain
Jean Luc Picard - He's the most balanced captain
Favorite Characters -Main Cast
Worf- As he gets the most development of any character
Data - Watching him evolve over TNG was neat
Dax- Too many reasons
Nog - He goes from an annoying punk to an interesting character
Favorite Characters- Recurring
General Martok - Best Klingon ever . That talk he has with Sisko about marriage was hilarious .
Weyoun - All his incarnations are interesting. Whether he's sampling Pizza . Plotting the genocide of Earth . Or drinking poison . It always ends in death . He's the Kenny of Star Trek .
Shran - He's just an awesome charter
Favorite Character- Villian
The Female Changeling - She's absolutely ruthless
Alien race i would be
Andorian - Blue skin - Awesome looking antenna
Romulan- Best looking ships
After seeing Cathooloo's comments about DS9 characters I was going to mention Martok.
He was a brilliant character (though, if I were him, I would have had Worf killed after becoming Chancellor since Worf does have an interesting habit of killing chancellors or those trying to become chancellor.
Just in case.
Garak, another brilliant character.
Best DS9 episode was The Visitor, followed by (can't remember the name) the episode in which Sisko works with Garak to bring the Romulans into the war, and then Way of the Warrior. Yup Garak is the Anti Trek character . And it really works
The epsode your thinking of is "In A Pale Moonlight ." The speech by Sisko in the end is chilling .
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RE: Star Trek Fans on AF.org
March 6, 2018 at 5:17 pm
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(March 6, 2018 at 5:14 pm)Tizheruk Wrote: Which Alexander ? Badass time traveller Alexander or the regular series Alexander .
Worf's son. I doubt you can come up with a suitable defense for him.
(March 6, 2018 at 5:09 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote: After seeing Cathooloo's comments about DS9 characters I was going to mention Martok.
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Garak, another brilliant character.
Best DS9 episode was The Visitor, followed by (can't remember the name) the episode in which Sisko works with Garak to bring the Romulans into the war, and then Way of the Warrior.
I have to agree about Garak and Martok. Both excellent characters.
The Way of the Warrior is my favorite episode.
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