PETITION for SEASON 7

[gategeek]

Originally posted by Hatshepsut


I notice he doesn't actually state that any of those comments, except the last one, originates from the SDJ site.

He first refers to SDJ then poses a question and follows it with some offensive comments for which he, strangely, gives no attribution. The close association of the comments with the mention of SDJ leads the reader to believe that they must have come from SDJ.



This suggests that they do not actually derive from the SDJ site, except for the last one to which he gives full attribution, including the comment that it is not 'hate mail'.


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i find it somewhat bizarre that you would think that jm fabricated these statements with some nefarious purpose.
re the letter from sdj to bw - it was the author of the letter who claimed it was not hate mail, not jm. the entire quote cited was made by the author of the letter -
"I don't know what sort of petty, ego-feeding issues you are catering to, but get over them (…) I think you are a clueless, lazy SOB & I hope this mess will dog your footsteps for the rest of your unimaginative and mundane career. By the way – this isn't hate mail. This is `I pity your pathetic abilities' mail."

 

[Hatshepsut]

Erm, I'm not sure why you think I think that JM fabricated the unattributed statements. There was no suggestion that he made them up himself. I do not question their authenticity, merely their provenance.

By naming the Guestbook at SDJ in the third sentence of the post, and concluding with a fully attributed message from Susan Glasgow of the SDJ Steering Group, the implication is that all the intervening messages quoted derive from the same source, yet, despite the fact that name and e-mail address are required to post in the Guestbook, JM does not name them.

I can't help wondering why he does not 'name and shame' them?

Nor does he state categorically either that they did come from the Guestbook at SDJ or that they did not. We are left to guess.

Edited from my previous post:
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"I will have to make do with the odd incoherent rambling death threat passed along to me from the SDJ site." - Joseph Mallozzi, April 13, 2002
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SDJ: As of today, Joe Mallozzi has still *NOT* contacted us offering *any* proof, nor has he offered any apology for these unwarranted allegations."
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It thus appears to me that JM has already set a precedent for impugning the good name of the SDJ group. Therefore, I think I may be forgiven for wondering if those unattributed messages do not also constitute a slur *if* he is implying that messages which came from an individual or individuals unconnected to SDJ do come from that source, i.e. SDJ. IYSWIM?

With regard to the post quoted from Susan Glasgow, it is abrasive, yes. Rude? Very. But by putting her name to it, she clearly stands by what she says. She also says, "this isn't hate mail." I have no reason to doubt that she is any less sincere in that statement than in the rest of her post, which, by the way, I disapprove of exceedingly. But perhaps that part of her message covered by the ellipsis was a little more conciliating?

Bizarre to question JM's motives? Well, I also write detective fiction, so I don't always accept things at face value. Usually. Not always. Every now and then, I come across something that rings like a cracked bell. Then I begin to consider what may lie beneath the surface - to probe a little deeper - to set the analytical brain to work and see what possibilities turn up. Nothing more.

Does JM have a 'nefarious purpose'? I do not know. That is why I am asking questions. Maybe someone will shed a little light on the matter, one way or the other...? Either way, I don't mind. I just want to know.

Best wishes,
Hatshepsut - in the dark here. :wave:

P.S. Here's another interesting quote from the SDJ Guestbook:
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Hello-Kaixo. Bazeneki ze pozgarria izango litzatekeeen berriro Dniel Jackso doktorea ikustea? Would you know how great it could be watchinhg Dr Daniel Jackson again?

First line is basque, one of the oldest pre-latin languages in Europe. I think without Daniel SG-1 may fall in the same mistakes the original movie fell into. In my opinion one of the most attractive aspects was the fact with dealing with more complex conflicts than a pure sici-fi-shoot-them-up-show so Daniel was the balance, the other way to solve troubles. There were many excuses to involve him in the new arcs of the show. Future societies are societies too and they may be studied. Its terribly sad and unfair for the actor himself.

alicia a <earroab@latinmail.com>

pamplona, spain - Thursday, August 22, 2002, 6:12:30 AM
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[webmouse]

(I could have sworn I wrote something in reply to this thread last night, but it doesn't seem to be here -- so, I'll give it another go and hope you will forgive me if it appears redundant to something that I may (or may not) have posted somewhere else.)

If Mr. Melozzi is receiving "hate mail" or anything less than mature, constructive criticism from the fanbase, then it is damaging and counter-productive to our interests, which is to have the best hour a week of any TV program.

I have read some wonderful well-considered comments from several writers here (sadly, not all, of course) and it is a pity that TPTB do not also get to hear these voices. Perhaps some letters, which we could pass amongst ourselves via PM first to test reaction and reasonability, then mailed to Melozzi and co. would help TPTB see some different ways to handle audience sensitivities to radical plot shifts and cast changes.

Such letters should not focus on what should have happened a season ago or on unrealistic desires -- yes, I want Daniel back, too, but it has to be handled from what is now. Accepting what's done as done, we could suggest ways to strengthen the currently fragile view of JQ's character and perhaps subtle ways to re-instate DJ without violating the "glow collective's Prime Directive" (pardon the rhyme )

At rock bottom, I think JM and TPTB need to hear from the portion of the audience who cannot be discounted as "hormone-crazed females deprived of eye-candy" or as radical shippers with unrealized fantasies that violate every known U.S. military code or as disgruntled "Jonass" haters.

If a 7th season is being contemplated, but not as yet written, our speaking out now could have an impact.

 

[Hatshepsut]

Don't know if you've seen Leah Rosenthal's latest cartoon - 'Send Me An Angel' - which is brilliant - naturally

If not, do so now...

http://cartoons.ashtonpress.net/startoons.htm


Now there's a certain plot (in Buffy TVS) which I wouldn't mind if T.P.T.B. 'borrowed' by way of returning Daniel to S.G.C. in the flesh - as it were... <chortle>

Best wishes,
Hatshepsut :wave:
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[Texane]

Re: S7?

Originally posted by Rowan
I think that is it, gategeek. I know Farscape has already been funded for S4 & S5 and they did the same 'season fianle' thing on them.

Rowan

Farscape has always had that format - most of the season, a break during the fall, and then a four-part "season finale" in January, with the next season beginning in March.