Well, looks like my time-hopping has been temporarily curtailed by a fan who borrowed my puddle jumper. She promised to get it back for ten minutes before I lent it to her but, alas, I'm still waiting. And so, stuck in the here and now, I decided to kill time by actually starting work on seasons 10 and 3.
I wrote up the four outlines over two days (Atlantis episode #2, Morpheus, Counter-Strike, and Memento Mori), then started work on Morpheus which will be SG-1's second episode. It was a lot of fun but required a heady amount of research: Arthurian lore, Gwalchmei, the different stages of sleep, how the brain functions during sleep, and, of course, psychiatric evaluations. With Vala on board for all of season 10, we have to ask ourselves: Why would she want to join Stargate Command? Why would we want her to join Stargate Command? And, of course, do we feel that we can trust her? All of these questions come up in this episode and are answered, temporarily at least.
The plan was to finish one script and write the second one in January when we got back to the office, choosing one and letting Paul write the Atlantis and the third SG-1. Well, that was the plan but after a couple of days of R&R, I started to feel guilty, so I started the second script, Counter-Strike, which I believe has been slotted for the 7 spot. Lots of good emotion in this one, bonding, and a significant loss at episode's end. I'm kind of concerned about the visual effects budget on this one and will look to trim a little in my next pass. Finally -
Going back with two scripts would be huge. Going back would be mind-blowing. So, I've started work on Memento Mori, which I believe is slotted for the 8 spot. I'm only into the first act and, ideally, would love to get it done before the family comes to visit on the 23rd. This one will also be a lot of fun and have already done a little research on memories, a certain war goddess from Cronos's neck of the woods, and Caribbean deli menu's.
Sadly, I never did get to go to San Francisco. Our dog-sitter took a full-time job working at a veterinary clinic and I'm too paranoid to leave my dogs with anyone else. On the bright side, I have accomplished oodles of work, reading, and t.v./dvd/movie-watching.
Got all 24 volumes of the Goscinny-written Asterix and Obelix series and am not so sure about the remaining Underzo editions. Many fans hated the post-Goscinny stuff. Also picked up some terrific hard science fiction anthologies and read two stand-out short stories, one by Kim Stanley Robinson, the other by Stephen Baxter. On the anime front, I watched the latest installment in the Lupin 3rd series (whatever happened to the rumored Jim Carrey live action movie?), and ahve moved on to a little import I'm really enjoying, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad. Halfway through season 3 of Homicide and season 6 of South Park (I intended to start season 3 but put season 6 instead and, so far, its been my favorite season to date. Hilarious). Was extremely pleased with the conclusions to both Survivor: Guatemala and The Amazing Race. Also watched an incredibly disturbing horror anthology from Asia called Three: Extremes.
I was particularly looking forward to Three: Extremes because a) I'm a fan of horror movies, b) I'm a fan of Asian horror movies in particular, and c) I loved the prospect of seeing three mini-movies directed by three of Asia's most inventive directors: Japan's Takashi Miike, Hong Kong's Fruit Chan, and Korea's Chanwook Park. My friend Marcus lent me the movie, informing me that he and his girlfriend were so disturbed by the second story that they were unable to finish it. Intrigued, I checked it out. Now I know a lot of people loved Three: Extremes but as much as I loved elements in all three stories, I can't say I loved them. The first and third entries felt more like experimental films and, while I enjoy movies that "think outside the box", they must maintain a grounded narrative if I'm to buy into the world created. The first story, Takashi Miike's box tells the story of a woman, a novelist, who is haunted by the recurring dream that she is being buried alive. We learn that, when she was a young girl, she was part of a circus act along with her sister and father. Part of the act required the two girls to fold themselves into separate boxes which would be closed and latched shut...Bet you know where this is going. Well, think again. Halfway through this twisted tale, I wondered whether Marcus had meant to say he wasn't able to make it through this one instead. Lots of nice directorial touches but, in the end, I felt the story was marred by a, frankly, silly conclusion. Incidentally, Takashi Miike's Fudoh: The New Generation is one of my favorite Japanese movie and a film that made James Tichenor vow to never attend one of my home screenings again. Of course, if I had screened the second movie, Fruit Chan's Dumpling for James, he probably still wouldn't be talking to me. Of the three, this one is the most straightforward and traditional in its narrative although it doesn't really go anywhere in the end. Still, this one gets the prize for the most shocking and disturbing premise of any horror movie I've ever watched. The last entry, Cut, is by Chanwook Park, director of my favorite Korean movie, Oldboy. This one has a great premise: a hotshot director and his wife are held hostage by an extra who appeared in every one of his movies. Again, great premise but once they break through the 4th wall, it feels like an exercise in fimmaking. Inventive but ultimately unsatisfying for this viewer.
Thought I'd try something new in this entry and actually respond to some of the comments to my last blog -
"Can you comment on the video game Stargate SG-1 : The Alliance?"
Sorry, I can't. I've never played the game and really don't know anything about it.
"You need to try Tim Tams though. Not the caramel, double choc etc varieties. The original!!!"
I have. They are one tasty cookie. Watch for Tim Tam ice cream in a future entry.
"Joe, why do you write this blog? Is it part of your job? Do you write it because you love to entertain the fans (or maybe yourself)? Is it something you really want to do?"
I write this blog because I enjoy it. It is definitely not part of my job. In fact, I was the one who approached Darren about writing a blog for Gateworld in the first place.
"oh, and for the anime that you missed on the top 20 - Paranoia Agent, Gungrave, Samurai shamploo, Gits 2the movie"
Liked Paranoia Agent a lot but it didn't make my top 20. Also liked GITS 2 a lot, but I was only listing series as opposed to movies (otherwise Grave of the Fireflies would have been up there). I'm waiting for the final volume of Champloo to come out before I start. After Geck, Gungrave is up on deck.
"Yes, well, as Joe and the other producers have obviously determined, most fans are not happy with Cameron leading."
I think we have differing opinions on how to define "most fans".
"The conduct on Joe's blog has devolved right along with Joe's own personal internet conduct. As he treats fans from all quarters with a growing amount of contempt and disrespect the people who post these comments do the same to both Joe and the others who comment here. Reap what is sown..."
I thank Cardinal Vanderplaankt for coming by and offering me the theology lesson although I don't really know what he's referring to by "Joe's own personal internet conduct". I try to treat all fans in a respectful manner. Even the dolt who posted the aforementioned comment.
"Are we even going to see any Unas? Do the Ori want other races (like the Unas) to worship them aswell? Would the Unas even understand Ascension? Can they ascend?"
Not in the near future. Sure. Probably not. Very unlikely.
Well, that's it for now. I'll try to check in after I finish the third script.
Yea, I have the first comment!
Let the whining commence, Stargate fans!
Joe, I believe you should play as hard as you work - you work hard so don't feel bad about R and R.
Although, I am curious has to how "stages of sleep" are being used in the episode. Can I borrow that puddle jumper when you get it back to check it out?
And did you know they actually sell Tim Tam ice cream in Australia? And Tim Tam Ice Chocolate from some coffee shops - yes trying to bribe you come donw under with chocolate.
Wow...you've been quite busy.
Interesting info regarding the spoiler snippets. One of them has me worried though...for Counter-Strike: "a significant loss at episode's end." I still am weeping the loss of Fraiser so I hope we're not talking about a major character. Feel free to alleviate my panicked condition with words of comfort and joy...comfort and joy... :)
Okay...I guess that's enough whining for the moment. ;)
I'm delighted to see you make an ice cream reference...does this mean recipes are not far behind? I think I speak for a lot of people when I say we'd buy the book with your choice ice cream recipes.
Thanks for stopping by! Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo!!!
:D
Mary Beth
Joe said:
I thank Cardinal Vanderplaankt for coming by and offering me the theology lesson although I don't really know what he's referring to by "Joe's own personal internet conduct". I try to treat all fans in a respectful manner. Even the dolt who posted the aforementioned comment.
Just a wild guess, but I'm pretty sure he's referring to responses just like this one. Good try on the respect part. I'm sure you'll get it eventually. The fourth graders I teach don't really get it right away either.
I wonder who actually started this "lack of respect" business. Because if the fans started, then Joe is just responding in kind, which is exactly what I would've done.
Yeah Joe! Why give fans respect if they don't give you any?
PG15
I really love reading your blog, it gives me a good chuckle every week or so.
I know there is a growing contigent discussing "Captain Kirking". Any response on Romance of The Week Stuff?
You deserve a break. You all do. You do such a fab job! And the praise'll keep coming if you tell me who dies! ;)
Thank You!
Oh, please...oh, please...oh, please...no more major deaths...
Please, please, please...confirm that it isn't a major character that will become fertilizer in season ten?
Em
Joe said:
"I think we have differing opinions on how to define "most fans".
"The conduct on Joe's blog has devolved right along with Joe's own personal internet conduct. As he treats fans from all quarters with a growing amount of contempt and disrespect the people who post these comments do the same to both Joe and the others who comment here. Reap what is sown..."
I thank Cardinal Vanderplaankt for coming by and offering me the theology lesson although I don't really know what he's referring to by "Joe's own personal internet conduct". I try to treat all fans in a respectful manner. Even the dolt who posted the aforementioned comment."
You just don't get it do you Joe.
Are you and Paul Mullie going to write all the scripts for season 10?
Joe,
Don't listen to the people with the whiny attitude about your supposed lack of respect or your 'personal internet conduct'. Frankly I think you have taken way to much crap from people who have nothing better to do then sit around and &!^ch. I read your blog for the express purpose of getting a feel for what makes you and the others involved in Stargate tick. Just be you... some of us like it.
So, regarding the reasons for SG1 wanting Vala... Did she find another set of bracelets? I truly will be surprised and impressed if a believable reason has been written into the script.
Hats
Well, I think you guys are doing a great job. I'm very interested to see how Vala becomes a full-time member of SG-1 next season.
Keep it up! There's a bunch of fans that're really liking Cameron Mitchell and the way things have gone with the Orii.
Thanks!
Hey there! I'm looking forward to the second half of season nine! Hope that Vala is a great addition to season ten. I loved her this season.
Congratulations to the Atlantis Visual effects team for winning a Gemini!
Joe said:
I thank Cardinal Vanderplaankt for coming by and offering me the theology lesson although I don't really know what he's referring to by "Joe's own personal internet conduct". I try to treat all fans in a respectful manner. Even the dolt who posted the aforementioned comment."
Hahahaha, nice one Joe! :D And also a big lol at the people whinging about respect over the Internet. "Oh noes, he r insulting me over teh interweb! I am offended by teh evil producer omg!"
And 'personal internet conduct'? Do you happen to live in the fairy care-bear land where the sun smiles as it talks to you and everyone spontaneously bursts into song and dance about how wonderful the day has been?
I hope you realise that this is JOE's BLOG. Not your's - the stargate fan who sits at their computer and heaps criticism upon the TPTB (alot of the time unjustified, or just completely absurd). You don't own the blog, stop acting like you do. And if you have 'issues' with Joe 'disrespecting the fans' :rolleyes: - why don't you stop reading the bloody thing?? Or would just prefer to keep posting here to stir up trouble?
So keep up the blog Joe. Don't hesitate to throw a few barbs at the fans (god knows they deserve it) and continue to have a good chuckle at the 'silly people on the internet' :)
Your "internet conduct" is just fine from what I've observed (which is a considerable amount). Not bowing down to idiotic comments made by idiotic fans (there'll always be some), only earns you more respect on my part. I think perhaps some people are unaware of sarcasm or sattire.
As for the anime, I may bhave missed it but I don't think you've yet watched:
Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex.
I've said this several times before, and I'll continue to say it until you watch it, but it's a MUST SEE.
I'm sorry, but I don't think that common courtesy is too much to ask. And the posts that are "supporting" Joe even here show an astounding lack of class. Do you people really act this way in real life? I sincerely doubt it. Stop using the anonymity of the internet to create a false sense of boldness and bravado. Just try and be civil with one another, yourself included Joe.
Carol
Happy Writings, Joey (you can tell me stop any time, man). I apologize for not being funny, I really do try, but often fail miserably.
Anyway I just wanted to stop in and say how much people actually appreciate your blogging (I know, it's crazy). I always get a good laugh out of your wit, and I'm sure there is somebody else out there who does too. Thanks so much for putting up with all the childish crap people throw at you for speaking your mind and keep it up. We all enjoy the information your give us.
On another note, if you get time to do some light reading, I'd recomend Short Cuts by Ramond Carver, its a collection of short stories but together for a movie. It's a quick read and it won't let you go. It's a little on the dark side of life, but it's well worth the time.
I can't wait for Season Ten, heck, I can't wait for the second half of Season Nine. Thanks again for being the fan's whipping boy, I know I wouldn't have lasted as long.
Happy Festival of Wild Women, Saternalia, Rohatsu, Jesusmas, Alban Arthuan, Inti Raymi, Shabe- Yalda, Ramadan (seven, six and five years ago), Hanukah, Winter Solstice, Yule, and The Long Night. (I think I covered most of them, page me if I missed something.
Hi Joe ,
Sorry to hear you couldnt take your aforementioned trip. I know it can be a pain when you are really looking forward to something and circumstances beyond your control conspire to ruin what you have looked forward to....
I must admit , i am envious that you have time to fit so much in, with work and your ongoing film obsession.How do you do it!!!!
I am wondering if that part of the watching the other films is to help harness your own creative energies....
I will be looking forward to the second ep(SG1) you mentioned if it is on sleep as it is a whole fascinating field of interest (ie the 4 stages of sleep ,REM, alpha waves, theta waves etc,etc) And it lends itself to all sorts of possibilities for story lines.
Well from a far flung island somewhere in the pacific
Thank you for keeping us updated
Thanks for the insight into Season 10. : )
Since you like South Park, have you seen Team America World Police? I am not big on South Park but I did enjoy Team America.
Just in case you don't post again before Christmas. I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I'm really loving S9 so far, and can't wait for the rest of it. Also looking forward to S10(yay!). No one I know personally has disliked Cameron...I wonder why some people do? Must not like change too much. I'm curious to see how you'll get Vala in there...but in a good way.
I [heart] Vala {----this----} much.
As to the Jim Carrey live action Lupin...I had not heard that rumor, and am undecided on whether to be scared or intrigued. I'll settle for curious. Haha.
Also, about the people complaining about your 'disrespect'...The only 'quarters' from which I've seen you treat 'rudely' are from those quarters that are rude themselves.
And I think that made sense...but my mind is a twisty place, so sorry if it didn't.
Happy Holidays and don't work too hard! Yet. :)
Kim
Oy...before I forget...sorry for taking so much time using the puddle jumper; but then time is relative, or so they say...
I'll just go back in time and return it to you before you write this blog so all should be well and you'll never know the difference.
Mary Beth
P.S. Just to let you know...Season 14 was a smash success. General Samantha Carter...she kept her maiden name for professional purposes...had a rough go getting used to her new 2IC but that gets smoothed out fairly quickly. Teal'c's granddaughter is kidnapped by a Jaffa with a grudge against Ryac but, don't worry, they get her back. As for Daniel? Well after the gate program went public back in Season 12, he went on a speaking tour around the world to discuss his findings in detail. Thankfully, he returned before the end of the season and the whole team was reunited before the earth was attacked by the evil...oh wait. I shouldn't go into too much detail. Needless to say, it was fab.
P.P.S. Also, don't worry about the scratch on the aft of the puddle jumper. I'll get that fixed too before you have a chance to fuss at me for it.
"Well, looks like my time-hopping has been temporarily curtailed by a fan who borrowed my puddle jumper. She promised to get it back for ten minutes before I lent it to her but, alas, I'm still waiting."
I told you that you wouldn't even notice it was/is/will be gone, Mr. Mallozzi! ;-p Make a liar out of me, why don't you?
I brought it back right after watching Shakespeare in Henry V. BTW, the Globe Theater was much smaller than I expected. However, as per your request, I avoided all butterflies (and moths too)! It was fine when *I* left it, though I noticed Jack O'Neill loitering when I was leaving the hanger. He was saying something about a World Series?
Congrats on your team winning TAR Family. FYI, the Linzes are splitting the money--1/2 to their parents, and 1/2 among the siblings, all seven of them (not just the four who raced).
Loved hearing info about the new scripts. I will be anxiously/skeptically/optimistically looking forward to Vala's integration into the permanent cast.
Happy Holidays
Aurora N.
JOE SAID:
With Vala on board for all of season 10, we have to ask ourselves: Why would she want to join Stargate Command? Why would we want her to join Stargate Command? And, of course, do we feel that we can trust her? All of these questions come up in this episode and are answered, temporarily at least.”
Clever – writing the show around, and to accommodate, a character that does not fit the direction – wow something I never thought I would see from what used to be a class act. Are you (TPTB you)seriously bringing in a character that has no place, or seemingly believable purpose, in the SGC and then after–the-fact trying to figure out how to fit her in? Oh wait – you DID already do that with Mitchell and look what a mess that turned into. And no I am not “Cardinal Vanderplaankt” as you so respectfully put it, just another in the long, and growing, line of disappointed fans of the real Stargate SG1.
Jim D.
pssst....JOE. Hey, Joe. Jim isn't in the minority. A little bit of logic would go a long way anymore.
"Even the dolt who posted the aforementioned comment."
Hah! Stick it to em! I think I might love you.
Anyway, congrats on Season 10 and 3... really looking forward to more Mitchell, Vala and the Ori! :D
I'm pretty sure Jim IS in the minority. How do I know? Guess.
PG15
aww i was enjoying the time leaps :D
anonymous said-"I'm pretty sure Jim IS the minority. How do I know? Guess."
I don't think Jim is the minority because too many people are complaining more than ever. I'm curious why the Sci-Fi Channel isn't playing the repeats as usual? Could it be because the episodes aren't playing that well on their return visits?
I'm not real happy with the changes myself. Not because they're changes, but because they're done so haphazardly and without regard to the older players in the SG-1 show. I've always loved Jack O'Neill and he's literally dead for all we know about him now.
I used to relish new SG-1 episodes, now I'm just dreading what damage they'll do the characters and the history of the show. Can't believe I'm thinking that.
Personally, I don't think Jim is in any sort of categorized "minority."
Though it's pretty difficult to properly DEFINE minority in this (or any other) wacked out fandom. :S
I DO hope there's a logical/reasonable explanation as to why Vala (a) would want to be on SG-1 and (b) will be trusted. She's got potential to be a great addition to the show next season, but I sincerely hope bracelets aren't the answer ever, ever again.
Joe,
Is it common in your business for people to pass such conclusive judgment with only the sketchiest of details?
I think it's fair to say that a very large number of fans are patiently awaiting the next season, and the opportunity to see how things will occur. Despite what the vocal minority would have us believe.
Hatch
..I used to relish new SG-1 episodes, now I'm just dreading what damage they'll do the characters and the history of the show. Can't believe I'm thinking that...
Really sorry to hear this - as I'm feeling the exact opposite as am still buzzing from the S9 1-5 arc.
"Clever – writing the show around, and to accommodate, a character that does not fit the direction"
Sadly I have to agree, however it would be far less noticeable and much more enjoyable even if they did so, had you not known that person would be written into the show. As if you didn't you would be more like "omg they've put her into the show" while your watching rather than "that is such a lame excuse for having her on the team".
So to conclude- STOP BLAMING THE WRITERS FOR THE FANS PROBLEMS!
I know this is random...but i watched prototype yesterday and i thought it was the best episode of season 9 yet...is that saying something now that the story line had to do with the Goa'uld and that Cameron doesn't really have much of a role in the episode. Also i think Daniel Jackson portrayed a bit of Jacks character which was really cool to have a cynicle, sarcastic, perdonality we all love on our Stargate SG1 screens..anybody with me?
Question joe
Is peter Deluise still creative consultant/producer?
i have just been reading every ones comments, and i have to say....Jim...whats ur problem? and Joe...cool use of language on ur blog!
Yes i agree whith chloe up the top you need to come visit Australia next year and try our wide range of tim tam and Vegimite verieties.
(and the crocodile hunter...well lets just say we don't techniquly own him:P)
I know this is random...but i watched prototype yesterday and i thought it was the best episode of season 9 yet...is that saying something now that the story line had to do with the Goa'uld and that Cameron doesn't really have much of a role in the episode. Also i think Daniel Jackson portrayed a bit of Jacks character which was really cool to have a cynicle, sarcastic, perdonality we all love on our Stargate SG1 screens..anybody with me?
Overally it probably was the best, I kind of liked parts of Origin too though (mostly the parts with the Doci guy and that city place- Would be cool to infiltrate that place and assasinate all the Priors that wander around lol (i know wishful thinking)
Joe,
Thanks for you blogs. They're always interesting, if not controversial. Me? I'm just looking forward to seeing more Mitchell in the second half of the season. Babylon was the best ep so far, and I can't wait to learn more about Mitchell. Whenever he's onscreen, the show comes to life, imo.
someone said, " I've always loved Jack O'Neill and he's literally dead for all we know about him now. "
I've restrained from writing for a long time, but here it is ... this is a television show. I was thrilled that TPTB and RDA were both able to compromise and work around scheduling difficulties to keep O'Neill on the show as long as he was. After all, RDA is a real person, with a real life, and he shouldn't be expected to sublmiate his own personal life for a job. A fun job, and one that we all enjoy the results of, but a job nonetheless. Taking care of his daughter should be a priority, and I applaud him for putting it first.
Hatch said, "I think it's fair to say that a very large number of fans are patiently awaiting the next season, and the opportunity to see how things will occur. Despite what the vocal minority would have us believe." and I agree. There's a reason why you guys are the writers, producers, show runners, etc ... you know what you're doing. You're never going to please everyone ... but you're doing a good job. And I have to say I enjoy the blogs for the same reason I like the commentaries and special features on the DVDs ... it's a chance to get a behing-the-scenes look at our favorite show!
Spoilers sound good so far :)
You wrote: "Counter-Strike, which I believe has been slotted for the 7 spot. Lots of good emotion in this one, bonding, and a significant loss at episode's end."
Is the good emotion & bonding going to happen between SG1 or SG1 and the guest star of the week? I really, really hope it's going to be the just the team, because that's who I enjoy watching.
To anonymous posted at 7:03am (too long to quote). Before you get told by all the fans who no more than you or I do......well said.
oops sorry..."know". I'm sure to be ridiculed for that.
hey Joe ~
Happy Holidays :)
Look, the only reason this blog exists is because Joe has this apparently overwhelming need to feel like the guy "in the know". That he's finally let it out that he asked to do the blog just proves the assertion that he craves the attention he gets by coming online. I understand why you all rally around him; you're all the beneficiaries of Joe's need to feel more importatn than all of you. As he tosses out tibits for the fans he allows himself to indulge his inflated sense of self. That's something he obviously doesn't get to do at work, given the bitter undertone to his writing when talking about how Brad Wright and Rob Cooper oversee him and all the other members of the production staff. He's a small man on the totem of Stargate, except when he comes online. If all of this sounds petty and small-minded, well, it is. But that's what we're dealing with. However, that's not nearly as troubling as the willingness some people show to allow themselves to be manipulated. Being a sycophant is nothing to be proud of, no matter how big a group of toadies you are.
I don't know what you're all on about with Vala. THere's not a doubt in my mind they'll come up with a way to write her in. They came up with a huge contrivance to get Carter out of command of SG1. This is a cake walk comparatively.
Dear PTB (via Joe): Please get a new neuro/psych consultant to help with the stages of sleep and psych eval details. Whatever you do, please don't use whoever or whatever resource was responsible for the "we only use 5-10% of our brains" in Fifth Race and Prototype, or the "DID=schizophrenia" gaffe in The Tok'Ra. Eek!
cheers,
DEM
Totally off topic here - and this will get all the rabid minions of Sam after me - but how's this for a difference in the behavior and maturity levels of the fans?
When Vala and Carolyn appeared this season we heard howls of "slut", "vulgar", "cleavage", "over sexed" etc etc - much basing of the characters, much nashing of teeth at how Stargate had lost it's family values and descended to SEX to sell itself yadda.
A short while ago 'Grace Under Pressure' aired in the UK with Sam appearing in McKay's hallucination. I'm looking at screen caps right now (and I've also watched the download so I know the story line people).
I have to ask everyone these questions:
Has there been a massive outcry about Sam in the plunging pink top with her new mother's assets up front and center?
Has there been a massive bemoaning that Sam is leaning forward most of the time so we get a good look at them in almost every shot?
Has anyone said how disgusted they are that Sam then appears wet and in a blue bra with said assets on prominent display? (Surprised Amanda herself hasn't told us in one of her many interviews about how cold the water was, we heard all about the goo and being semi naked).
Has anyone moaned about Atlantis descending to SEX to sel litself and loosing it's family values?
Now before you all go ranting about Amanda just having given birth and still breast feeding (which I know), did anyone realize that Lexa Doig was still breast feeding in the first month or so of SG1 and hence really couldn't help having a cleavage as well? Or that the character of Vala was dressed that way in order to throw people off balance when dealing with her?
Oh, but that is different isn't it?
Interesting how mature the two groups of fans really are isn't it?
I have to agree with the above poster on AT's attire and posture in GUP. I found the cleavage shots cringe-worthy. There is a double standard in this fandom. AT can dress in nothing but an American flag and be labeled beautiful while Vala in leather is somehow degenerate. Yeah, right.
Joe, you can bring your dogs to San Francisco. Everyone who owns a dog here takes them EVERYWHERE: shop, supermarket, restaurant, you name it. It's an aggressively dog-friendly town, just so you know...
what's not to get idiots. Amanda Tapping IS beautiful. The others are dogs. Deal with it.
"Has anyone moaned about Atlantis descending to SEX to sel litself and loosing it's family values?"
Actually, numerous posters have decried Sam's fanboi service in the latest episode, but you must have glossed over that fact. Plenty of posters are also upset about how John Sheppard is becoming a man-whore and little else, but you don't seem to care about that either.
Beyond that, your comparison between Vala and Sam is weak. Try it again when Sam spouts sex talk in most of her lines and wears a tight leather outfit for six episodes in a row. Then maybe I'll play your little game.
Vala fans are more mature than Sam fans, yet you start off by referring to them as minions? Thanks, I needed a laugh today.
AT can shove all those "back to her roots", "she's not just the girl", and "not a space sex kitten" comments where the sun don't shine. She plays whore just like the rest of 'em.
All of this fighting back and forth between fangroups misses the point completely. Instead of being pissed at each other, trying being pissed at Joe and the other morons in charge who are writing this crap. That none of them see anything wrong with the tits and ass show they've created for BOTH shows this year, and that they continue to write more of it each week is turning this franchise into a joke. The gal above has it right, all you people love supporting Joe b/c you feel indebted to him, but the fact of the matter is that the quality of Stargate has gone markedly down this year. Ratings are down this year, sometimes by as much as .4 of a point. I never would have guessed that RDA, Mike Greenburg, and Gecko had this much say in the product being put forth, but the reduction of the characters and plotlines to nothing more than sexual tittlation and sci-fi cliches has proven me wrong. Stop fighting with each other and start telling TPTB that you're unhappy with the crap they're peddling these days.
Sam Fans are Hypocrites said...
AT can shove all those "back to her roots", "she's not just the girl", and "not a space sex kitten" comments where the sun don't shine. She plays whore just like the rest of 'em.
Hmm.
Remember how I commmented, Joe, that some people have a problem differentiating between a figment of McKay's deluded subconscious mind and the actual character Samantha Carter?
As in not understanding that Amanda played a completely different character on Grace Under Pressure than she plays on Stargate SG-1 in that one is not a real person and the other one is? Well "real" as far as fictional characters go...
Being right most of the time is getting to be awfully exhausting.
Mary Beth
And THIS, Joe, is why we love how you make fun of some of us.
Frankly, some of us deserve it...badly.
PG15
Yeah, so I'm one of those Sam/AT minions (Demandas, if you will) who doesn't appreciate the constant sexing up of any of the actors - including AT.
And I agree that Hallucination!Sam was just that - a hallucination. But it's still associated with Tapping, and it's still an opportunity for TPTB to get the women on their series in barely-there attire at the expense of a story, an ep or a group of eps.
It's STILL aiming toward a certain demographic, and no matter how "fun" it is for Claudia Black or Amanda Tapping (their two most controversial actresses) to play into these storylines and to play them WELL (during and after pregnancy, no less), it's still very, very disturbing.
I think all of the women are gorgeous, and they've obviously got some noggins on them. Can we get back to that, please? A little more brains, a little less boobs.
I'm not expecting a new line of Stargate moomoos or anything. Just some class.
did anyone realize that Lexa Doig was still breast feeding in the first month or so of SG1 and hence really couldn't help having a cleavage as well?
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Lexa Doig's daughter was over 6 months old when the first episodes Lam was in were filmed. I think it might be iffy that there was still breast feeding going on.
Not to get smart or anything, but the "normal" time for breast feeding is about one year. My granddaghter was born one week after Lexa's daughter and breast fed for the doctor recommended time of one year. The LaLeche League for breast feeding also recommends one year
Nadolig Llawen (Merry Christmas) and Happy New Year Joe and if you need any welsh people for 'Gwalchmei' I'd be happy to fly to Vancouver lol.
"A little more brains, a little less boobs."
Ha, dream on. As long as there are kids like PG15 (who seems to be about 15 yrs old) that will accept and defend whatever shit gets peddled as "quality", TPTB's new ratings stunts will keep happening with more and more frequency. No idea what to write? Just make AT strip....that'll please everyone. And for next week there's always the "I bet Rachel could do a split in a G-string." And there's the "next week we'll do a super mondo cool crossover....Amanda on Rachel action, sweet."
Stargate was successful before because it didn't have to resort to skimpy dress and double entendres to draw fans....the writing used to be good enough for that. Joe and the other producers know it too, they're just embarrassed and ashamed at the lack of control they have over their product these days. My God, do people really think that they've been planning on adding Vala all along--not a chance. If they knew beforehand that they were gonna get that load of dead weight tied to their ass for the rest of the series' life they never would have made the character so cliched. They pimp her and talk here up b/c if they admitted their error they'd have to fix it, and there's no way for them to do it with Skiffy calling hte shots. Space baby indeed. There's also the whole Ben Browder mess and the ridiculous co-command issue. Fact is Mitchell has command of SG-1. He just shouldn't. TPTB wrote a magnificently contrived storyline for Carter to get her out of command. Why? It's anybody's guess, and everyone's got some good ones. My money's on Skiffy, Browder's "requirements" for joining the cast, and TPTB's belief that a woman can't be the star of the show. Apparently they think a Jack clone can though.
mmmm Amanda on Rachel action... (drool). And include Torri and Claudia - who needs the male stars? :D
Well, I'm personally betting on Mitchell being the one who gets shafted in order to accomodate Vala. The big three are, well, the big three. They're the ones who make episodes happen. Mitchell, however, already has little enough to contribute, but once she returns he'll hardly be able to get any kind of dialogue or development. I sincerely wonder whether or not TPTB are happy they hired Ben Browder now that they've got to fit Vala into the show. Poor guy doesn't stand a chance. Atlantis already has characters who the writers refuse to make time for. I'd hate to see the same happen on SG-1.
doh, and Lexa too!
110 % stargate sg-1 and stargate atlantis fan. Is there a place to post ideas for episodes.
I'm not sure about anyone else, but I would really like to see a third installment of the Ashen.
"the dolt who posted the aforementioned comment"- brilliant
Actually, I'm 17, going on 18 in about 10 days. I feel so old, you know what I mean Anonymous?
And frankly, I don't know why we can't have (as others have put it) "brains" AND "boobs", something for our minds and something for that other part of the body which men value.
PG15
"Is there a place to post ideas for episodes."
Only if you plan to attack Joe, TPTB, other Stargate fans, or the actors themselves.
God, the comments in this blog are even sadder than usual.
Anonymous said...
"i have just been reading every ones comments, and i have to say....Jim...whats ur problem?"
I have no problem - what's yours?
the anonymous tags seem to be for those that are insecure in their statements . . .
Jim
'I said' posted:
//When Vala and Carolyn appeared this season we heard howls of "slut", "vulgar", "cleavage", "over sexed" etc etc - much basing of the characters, much nashing of teeth at how Stargate had lost it's family values and descended to SEX to sell itself yadda.
A short while ago 'Grace Under Pressure' aired in the UK with Sam appearing in McKay's hallucination. I'm looking at screen caps right now (and I've also watched the download so I know the story line people).
I have to ask everyone these questions:
Has there been a massive outcry about Sam in the plunging pink top with her new mother's assets up front and center?//
i didn't like seeing a sexed up version of sam either, but it wasn't the *real* sam. just stargate sexing up the show. again.
//Has there been a massive bemoaning that Sam is leaning forward most of the time so we get a good look at them in almost every shot? //
i've seen this ep and i didn't notice. okay, i'm a woman, but i didn't notice her leaning forward. what i *did* notice was that she had a jacket on for 99.9 percent of the hallucination.
//Has anyone said how disgusted they are that Sam then appears wet and in a blue bra with said assets on prominent display?//
i thought it looked like a bathing suit top. and it wasn't sizes too small to push them out and such.
i guess it just didn't make an impression on me one way or the other, because if it 'had' been over-the-top, i sure as heck would have been screaming 'don't do this to sam!'.
//Now before you all go ranting about Amanda just having given birth and still breast feeding (which I know), did anyone realize that Lexa Doig was still breast feeding in the first month or so of SG1 and hence really couldn't help having a cleavage as well?//
lexa was playing a 'real' version of dr lam. i don't know many female doctors that show off their breasts, especially while on duty, especially on a military base. it was a choice the writers and wardrobe department made to make a statement. *sexupsexupsexup*
dr lam = real version.
sam in 'grace under pressure = fake version.
//Or that the character of Vala was dressed that way in order to throw people off balance when dealing with her?//
i thought she was dressed that way (which was 99 percent of the time) to sex up the show?
//Oh, but that is different isn't it?//
yes.
vala = real version.
sam in 'grace under pressure' = fake version.
//Interesting how mature the two groups of fans really are isn't it?//
i'm not really looking at it as mature/immature as much as looking at the realities of the situations these CHARACTERS were in. vala and dr lam weren't being played as hallucinations at any point in their appearances. what you saw (or what you didn't see on them) were to be played as real and normal for them. the sam in 'grace under pressure' was to be played as an hallucination that came from a guys' mind, and one that had fantasized about this certain woman for years.
now, ask me if it offended me? no, it didn't. now ask me if i enjoyed it? no, i'm a sam/jack shipper and didn't enjoy *any* verion of *any* sam kissing another man. now ask me if it was 'needed' to the script or show? no. and that's the gist of what's making many fans' jerk reactions about the sexing up of sg1 and atlantis this season.
so to answer your question 'i said': there *is* a difference between vala and lam and hallucination sam. two were being played as real, and one as fake.
sally :)
People (I'm guessing mainly women, but I could be wrong) seem to have a lot of problems with the female characters/actors on this show for lowering the standards (ie, showing their assests off at every oppurtunity :rolleyes:), but its ironic to see the same people having no problem with the male characters/actors doing the same thing.
Quite frankly, the character of daniel jackson is rather degrading to men. Why? Because apparently TPTB feel that they can't have one of their male leads looking like a geek. Instead they have to buff him up, cut his hair in a military style, give him a P-90 instead of a pistol and generally make him 'daniel jackson: Action Hero'. Because men have to be the big strong ones. We can't have a geeky looking guy saving the earth each week, because men need big muscles and big guns to do that. Gone is the shaggy haired, glasses wearing archeologist, and enter the beefy, action guy (who does a bit of archeology on the side). It pisses me off to see male characters reduced to that (thank god for McKay, though I kinda worry for him in Atlantis season 7...)
So lets get rid of daniel. Mitchell can replace him (though his character suffers from similiar problems, but not nearly as much as daniel), bring Vala in and have Carter, Teal'c, Vala and Mitchell make up the team. The show survived and thrived without daniel before (it rated good enough for a 7th season) so I'm sure it can do it again.
So less Action Jackson and more of the kick arse Stargate Ladies (Carter, Vala, Weir, Teyla) kthx.
I agree with what i <3 the stargate ladies said... above.
The original Daniel was watchable he helped make the show what it was for 5 years - the ascended/descended Daniel is, IMHO, another caricature (albeit he is a male sci-fi caricature)that is almost unbearable to watch now. He resembles almost nothing of the Daniel that helped make the show what it was - a darn good, respected, drama. Now he just falls into that same tacky category with Vala (not to say that Teal'c doesn't also fall into that tacky category - does the guy, or the Bridge wardrobe department, own a shirt with sleeves - ok we know you are cut and buff yada, yada, yada, get over it boys and move on already). I guess what that boils down to with both the sexing up of men and women and how many fans don't grasp onto it the way TPTB do is that many of the fans are not that shallow - even though TPTB obviously think we are.
The change in Daniel started in S7 and with the loss of the original Daniel, the continued degrading of Sam, the continued wallpapering of Teal'c, who seems to be having an identity crisis (am I human or am I Jaffa) the addition of Mitchell, a character that seemingly has no plausible reason to be on SG1 at this point in time, the addition of Vala, a cheap, sleazy, selfish, lying thief who also seemingly has no purpose at the SGC (other than to continue to make the SGC look stupid as she did in certain of the first 5 eps, or to make Daniel look like her boytoy as she did in almost all of the eps she has been in) Stargate has become another in a long, and disrespected, line of everyday, mediocore, humdrum sci-fi nonesense with no discernable sign of the greatness it once had pre-season 7.
Terry B.
someone said: The original Daniel was watchable he helped make the show what it was for 5 years - the ascended/descended Daniel is, IMHO, another caricature (albeit he is a male sci-fi caricature)that is almost unbearable to watch now.//
well, a person *does* change from their life events (which is how all the characters should be written), but what i *don't* like is him suddenly being 'sexy daniel who doesn't need his glasses and wears tight leather', all for the sake of 'benefitting' the plot.
i've seen screen caps of an upcoming ep that has the entire sg1 team in leather. why? can't go to another planet without looking like firefargate sg1?
sally :)
Your all so fustratingly thick!
I'd go into more detail but it's so obvious none of you would be able to understand anything anyone else says that it would be a complete waste of my time, more so than this is as it would take longer to type.
Anonymous said...
Your all so fustratingly thick!
I'd go into more detail but it's so obvious none of you would be able to understand anything anyone else says that it would be a complete waste of my time, more so than this is as it would take longer to type. //
no please tell us, how are we thick???
sally :)
Good God, the comments in here are just ridiculous.
Joe, and the rest of TPTB, just keep doing what your doing. And keep updating this, please, some of us do enjoy these behind the scenes looks at how the show happens.
Hatcheter
majorsal, how about we wait for the episode to air, and hopefully THEN we'll get a reason for why they're all in leather.
No offense to you, or any other person in particular, but this "I hate this development which I've only seen snippets of and won't shut up about even though I don't have the full, big picture" syndrome really REALLY grates.
PG15
This my first comment ever Joe, and from the looks of things it will be my last comment too. I've dedicatedly tuned in to stargate for nine years I am both disappointed and hurt by the way the characters of Jack and Sam have been treated this year. RDA left the show but Jack is just gone, poof like he never existed. Sam and Tealc and Daniel don't even mention him. And Sam was being groomed for command since the early seasons where it was always a big deal when she got to lead the team like in the indian episode. Then she gets command of the team but you take it away this year. Things are rough this year with the new people but you made them a lot harder than they should have been with these big big mistakes. Maybe you can fix them. But my interest in the show is dying a slowly with each one of them.
Sincerely,
Rachel Vinalm
no please tell us, how are we thick???
How you are thick differs from person to person. So perhaps you would like me to comment directly on how you are thick, but other people do so, and they themselves are thick for doing so. So in order to excuse myself from that which i accuse you all of, I must be as brief as possible.
and anonymous, always anonymous
PG15
Wasn't the fact that Sam got to lead in the Indian episode due to the fact that RDA's daughter was born during filming and he wanted some time off... so they wrote the episode in a way they could go Jack-lite?
I don't think she's been groomed from the beginning for command. If she was intended that way, they wouldn't have made her the top-notch scientist she is. Command is a different track. And she would have been driven by strategy and military methodology not science.
I believe the TPTB tended to let her fall into that because RDA wanted less and less of commitment and she was the only other soldier on SG-1. You can't have an alien run the team, we're not that advanced yet, especially not U.S. military. And civilian Daniel couldn't lead the team either, even though by nature and former archeological organizing abilities and his extensive studies, he shows the most leadership ability, authority and charisma after Jack, Mitchell, Hammond, and Landry.
Holy man, some people are *crazy*.
Anyway, cheers on GUP, I thought it was great. Lassie!Whale was *awesome*.
To comment on previous post: I'm female, and a big feminazicommiepinkoliberal, and I can honestly say that none of the main Stargate females have ever bothered me by being seductively dressed. Maybe I've been desensitized, or maybe, just maybe it is a real reflection on the fact that sex appeal is becoming more mainstream and it's harder to find clothes that aren't made to promote, and even advertise sexuality. Unless you want the girl-folk in frocks or leg warmers, the clothes have to be a representation of what's on sale in department stores. It's part of what makes the juxtaposition of the "real world" and the "sci-fi" world so real.
Also, I take mild offense to people who would call me a toady for not falling in line with their opinions on a show. Yeah, I have my grievances with Stargate, but I'm a viewer and as much as I may love it, I don't own the franchise. You want to have "JACK&SAM 4 EVARRRR!", or "JONAS TO THE MAXX" read some fanfic. It's not your show, and you really can't change things, so stop kvetching and try to enjoy it. If you can't enjoy, then Just. Stop. Watching. Simple as that. You won't have things to winge about, and us toadies can enjoy the silence.
< /lecture >
and anonymous, always anonymous
Even if I were to register, I'd still be anonymous- unless that's been taken as a Blogger name, then maybe I'd choose Nothing.
ÜberSG-1Fan said... Remember how I commmented, Joe, that some people have a problem differentiating between a figment of McKay's deluded subconscious mind and the actual character Samantha Carter?
As opposed to those people who have a problem differentiating between between Sam's deluded fantasy kiss in her subconscious mind in Grace and the actual character Jack O'Neill?
Joe, on behalf of the vast majority of stargate fans I would like to apologise for the immaturity that is unfortunately becoming so common in fandom these days. Some fans seem to think they are gods that TPTB must worship and obey...
Thanks for the show
Don
I read these comments alot and the one thing I can't figure out is: TPTB- who/what is it?
Forgive me if it's a form of blasphemy for not knowing.
Is anyone else worried about the S10 episode "Counter-Strike"?
I can't help but envision the team running around 'pwning n00bs', saying 'lol' all the time, and exclaiming 'wtf?' whenever something doesn't go quite right.
No? I'm on my own then :(
lol, the thought did cross my mind, but yeah you are on your own. You forgot that everyone would be camping in on buildings using Sniper rifles. (the main reason i prefer Natural selection.
Mr. M.
Just stopping by to wish you and your family a wonderful Holiday season. My husband and I both enjoy your blog and your Q&A thread, and believe it or not, some of us really DO enjoy SG1 and SGA! *LOL*
Is anyone else worried about the S10 episode "Counter-Strike"?
I can't help but envision the team running around 'pwning n00bs', saying 'lol' all the time, and exclaiming 'wtf?' whenever something doesn't go quite right.
No? I'm on my own then :(
lol, I had a similiar thought. I bet the 'significant loss' JM was talking about is the admins banning AWP's from the server :D
partylikeits1984 said: Unless you want the girl-folk in frocks or leg warmers, the clothes have to be a representation of what's on sale in department stores.
The USAF shops in department stores now? Who knew?! Also, exclude the middle much?
anon 12:44 am said: Wasn't the fact that Sam got to lead in the [Salish] episode due to the fact that RDA's daughter was born during filming and he wanted some time off... so they wrote the episode in a way they could go Jack-lite?
And we use the term 'wrote' loosely. Heh. I just happened to watch that ep 2 nights ago and the hasty re-write of that ep is glaringly obvious by Act III. That aside, Carter commanded a number of SG-1 missions over S7-8. Whether or not the writers foresaw that in S1 is irrelevant, really, as is the fact that 'Science' and 'Command' are different career tracks in the real AF. First, I doubt that tracks are meant to be taken as Unwavering Restrictive Dictates of God; second, as women in the USAF aren't allowed frontline ground combat (AFAIK), real-life tracking/qualifying practices certainly don't strictly apply to the SGC.
Leaving aside my personal opinion about whether/how Carter got shafted, the team just feels unbalanced and not well-rounded to me. As best as I can express it, it's as if there are 4 people occupying 3 character functions.
DEM
p.s. I should have said Carter [frequently had command during] S6-8.
Hey Joe,
I just heard on Attack of the Show that Arrested Development might get picked up by another network for future seasons.
My problem isn't with Carter not having command. It's with everyone else. Daniel and Teal'c should be clamoring for her to lead....just like they were all the way back in season three. Jack actually GAVE AWAY her command when he promised Mitchell (who has more time in grade) a place on the team. Forget Jack's whole spiel to Col. Vaselov in Lockdown, I can't fathom that Jack would to that to his team and to his friends. Then there's Landry and Hammond and the President and the entire US Airforce, all of whom are apparently the biggest collection of idiots and dolts ever assembled. The entire command structure is manipulated into looking like morons for putting a flyboy with no gate travel experience in charge of the world's frontline exploration unit. The idiocy of it is mindboggling.
So forget about whatever your feelings are for Carter for a moment. The simple fact is that having Cam Mitchell in command of SG-1 is the biggest farce ever put forth in the stargate universe. No one looks good as a result, Cam least of all. He's got command, but now he's got the gall to think he's actually qualified to lead this team? To lead Teal'c against the Goauld or to lead Daniel against the Ori? To tell Carter what needs to be done? My God, the man is beyond arrogant...he's delusional. And so are fans who think this is rational development of the story. It's the biggest mistake in plotting the show has ever made, and until it's fixed the entire show is a joke.
The bottom line is soldiers know who to follow when it gets messy in the field, regardless of who has official command. And if Carter was standing next to Mitchell they'd be asking her what to do, not him. And it wouldn't be because they disrespect him or don't like him. They just don't want to get killed.
Trevor, RAF
TPTB = The Powers That Be, as in the people in charge.
And go Arrested Development!!
As for Mr. anonymous there...I guess you're right, unless you're a registered poster at Gateworld Forums.
PG15
"Leaving aside my personal opinion about whether/how Carter got shafted, the team just feels unbalanced and not well-rounded to me. As best as I can express it, it's as if there are 4 people occupying 3 character functions."
Lots of fans have noticed how SG1 doesn't really feel like a team anymore. And it isn't just the new characters shaking things up; Daniel, Sam, and Teal'c seem like strangers to each other now. Where did the team go? Was Jack the only thing holding them together? :(
Trevor,
I don't always agree with you but you do make some good points. The show isn't quite as accurate as it once was as far as the AF is concerned. But the writers and producors aren't getting paid by the AF they are getting there money from Sci-Fi so it's not really a surprise to see 2 major actors from another sci-fi show get writen into the story because they think they can draw fans from another sci-fi show.
I'm sure when the episodes were pitched they knew they would lose some fans because of the radical changes but they probably thought the could get most of the Farscapers to cross over. Makes sence, from a monitary stand point. And you do have to remember that this is science FICTION, as in not true. So to see actions that the gov't wouldn't take in real life should surprise you, it may dissapoint you, but don't call the show a "Joke" just becuase it isn't 100% factual. It's entertaining, and thats the whole point.
Ben.
p.s. Joe, the more i watch the shows the more i like them. so far Prototype is my fave from the first half of season 9 (US so i haven't had the chance for more)
Not to get smart or anything, but the "normal" time for breast feeding is about one year. My granddaghter was born one week after Lexa's daughter and breast fed for the doctor recommended time of one year. The LaLeche League for breast feeding also recommends one year
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Lynn thanks for the answer to my question about it being iffy on the breast feeding with Lexa and Mia.
You response was smart in a good way and appreciated:)
Ben said:
p.s. Joe, the more i watch the shows the more i like them. so far Prototype is my fave from the first half of season 9 (US so i haven't had the chance for more)
I agree, Ben. Prototype was the best episode of the first half. But I'm really dismayed because Joe has mentioned that he didn't like Prototype when it was pitched. Joe said he thought the episode was too complex and backstory-heavy for the audience. That's a really crappy opinion, and it would have been a really crappy reason not to do a good story. At least someone else had the good sense to make the episode anyway.
I think we're getting episodes that many fans don't like because Joe and the other writers are treating us like we're morons. For some inexplicable reason, TPTB want a whole new, much younger audience now. Things don't make sense or get explained anymore because TPTB's desired audience is too young to care about things like continuity or characters' integrity.
And that's all that most of the sincere posters on this blog seem concerned about. The quality of the show isn't what it used to be. There are a variety of reasons for that but first among them is that the writers are treating the audience like we're stupid and incapable of understanding and enjoying complex, well-written stories and characters.
I think the writers have this attitude that because they aren't capable of or are unwilling to write a feasible explanation to the inconsistancies they've created that we as an audience will just accept those inconsistancies and go on contuing to love everything they put out there, no matter what the drek is. Things didn't have to be this way. They could have written any number of logical scenarios to explain any of the changes in the show. Instead they made a conscious decision to ignore logic, damned be anyone who feels otherwise. Now, when fans raise concerns and criticisms, the producers, Joe in particular, dismiss them out of hand with snide comments and an unwillingness to explain the motivations behind the choices made. Right now, the producers seem to hold an enormous amount of contempt for any fan who's disappointed in season nine. That's just petty and low.
John Ngyuen
Trevor is an idiot, Ben ROCKS!
Look, the only reason this blog exists is because Joe has this apparently overwhelming need to feel like the guy "in the know". That he's finally let it out that he asked to do the blog just proves the assertion that he craves the attention he gets by coming online. I understand why you all rally around him; you're all the beneficiaries of Joe's need to feel more importatn than all of you. As he tosses out tibits for the fans he allows himself to indulge his inflated sense of self. That's something he obviously doesn't get to do at work, given the bitter undertone to his writing when talking about how Brad Wright and Rob Cooper oversee him and all the other members of the production staff. He's a small man on the totem of Stargate, except when he comes online. If all of this sounds petty and small-minded, well, it is. But that's what we're dealing with. However, that's not nearly as troubling as the willingness some people show to allow themselves to be manipulated. Being a sycophant is nothing to be proud of, no matter how big a group of toadies you are.
What a very insightful post! However telling these dim bulbs they are merely fodder for the ego that ate Vancouver is pretty much a waste of time as for reasons I can't quite get my head aeound most of them actually seem to think that being used in service of The Ego makes them more important than other fans. Yep, right.
Joe, I'm