Well you know what, we don’t need that crap on TV to start with, it’s just so wrong. I was so Looking forward to SGU, but now it is boycotted from my TV. GAY, LESBIAN, don’t belong on tv. It’s bad enough it’s in the WORLD, we don’t need young kids who watch this show see this crap and think it is right, what a real fast way to wrp a creative mind!! As said by some one else, the parts fit with a man and a women, not two of the same sex. When it showed up on BSG, I puked!! To me this is a big ownfall in the SGU show and franchise, why couldn’t they have left it alone, as it should be a wholesome family show where kids and parents could watch together. I hope Brad and Rob and teh SGU team will reconsider will reconsider.

I’m tired and bored of the need to introduce gay characters to keep it real, that’s just nonsense, they wanted a charge and they got one, so,it is up to us to watch it or not, I think I’m out. I’ll get the movie dvd’s but that’s it.

I was going to watch SGU but now I don’t have to bother. Thank you. I will just watch my SG-1 and Atlantis DVD’s.

@tetrion, So the bottom line is, we the heterosexual (or breeders as some of my gay friends like to refer to us) the larger demographic, needs the sensitivity training, and SGU is going to be that instructional TV series? Forget SciFi, let’s show the world that this is an acceptable life style as well.

Alcohol and smoking ads were pulled out of TV and even movie theatres for a reason. Because they do de-sensitize the viewer and makes it “okay” or acceptable to go down that path. SciFi should stay Scifi, and one of the aspects were not having to explain to a younger audience that two women or two guys making out is okay or not okay.

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My reaction to this headline resulted in me having to face a challenge made to me recently by several of my friends that are of the same faith as I am. Most of my friends no longer watch most tv shows on the broadcast networks because they are so opposed to the lifestyle we live (or try to live). I had a friend move back to town and had lent one of my Directv Tivos for a few days awaiting their own being installed. When I got it back, I noticed the various programs they had subscribed to or watched and found NOTHING from any broadcast network and only older series that were most friendly to our lifestyle. I ask them about why and their challenge made me examine my own viewing habits. Science Fiction has for the most part retained this morally neutral story line and has not been much of a challenge for me to continue to watch, but with this ANNOUNCEMENT I do feel challenged to choose.

Maybe a person of genuine faith should be added as a character(or exposed from an existing character) to this story to attract millions of viewers that would be able to identify with the FEELINGS this new minority might have to the uncertain life that this new program is very likely to have to deal with, I have read a few articles that indicate survival will be the primary challenge of the characters in the beginning of the series.

I do realize that my comment about Capt. Jack isn’t exactly true. He’s pretty much as over-the-top as one can get but that’s him. A better example might be in Doctor Who. In many episodes there have been subtle hints, nothing overdone, about different side character’s secual preferences which is great since we live in a world where homosexuality has become a part of society. It’s perfectly alright to disagree with the life-style but to close oneself off and become completely intolerant seems backward.

Oh, I see if you don’t like gays/lesbians they edit the hell out of your response! I will keep posting replies especially they keep chopping my remarks. Hating the idea of gays/lesbians is a point of view on SGU because it is common point of view in the real world too! Not eveyone thinks being that is cool. Being that way is just someone reaching out for attention… “Hay look at me I’m Gay! well I say who cares! Bah-bug! I suppose this reply will get chopped too. SO I hope SGU gets the same!

This news saddens me immensely. My father and I are avid SGA fans and when I heard about SGU I was very excited. But now to hear this, I’m upset and disappointed. I know several different people who will be extremely saddened by this news as well and it will cause myself and them not to watch the show. The reason why I loved Stargate (particularly Atlantis) was because it was a exciting and thrilling show but also clean and safe. There was no relationship and love mumbo jumbo like every other show on TV today. But I’m afraid that’s come to an end. I also agree with you, bentdog, I think your post was very well stated. I will always love and support SG1 and SGA but I’m afraid I won’t be able to watch SGU because of this.

I just love that its perfectly fine to cover up pictures of Jesus so you homosexuals who aren’t religious aren’t offended, but when those of us who might be offended by seeing gays/lesbians on TV decide not to watch a show that’s apparently not fine.

I think SG:U is going to be good, and personally I’m really looking forward to it. I loved SG1, I loved SGA – so far the writers and producers have proven that they are capable of making fun, entertaining shows and I think this format has a lot of potential.

SG:U has some great writers contributing, some really talented actors/actresses involved (including Ming-Na!), and what looks to be great special effects. I’m really dismayed that so many people here are apparently willing to overlook all of that because of one aspect of one minor character, or because they have jumped to conclusions about the format.

What do you really have to lose by just giving it a chance?

Redlotus, when a tv series/franchise you love and have supported suddenly supports a cause that you are avidly against and that goes against your core values, then you’ll understand why we’re not going to watch the show.

Its not about not giving SGU a chance, I was perfectly willing to give SGU a chance until this, its about standing up for what you believe and telling Hollywood enough is enough, we’re no longer going to support this.