Posted 1st January 1970
No WAY will they axe Firefly
One of the biggest problems with fandom is elitism. Especially science-fiction fandom, as everyone seems to have their own idea what constitutes real science fiction. About the only two bits of “science fiction” to be commercially successful in the mainstream are Star Wars and Star Trek, in their various incarnations. Firefly can’t do any more harm than that.
It was an enjoyable show, far far better than most of the stuff on the air, in my opinion. Originality and “real science fiction” are poor arguments.
Oh, and if you’re going to bash a show, at least get the creator’s name right. Joss Whedon. Wheaton was the guy who played Wesley on ST:TNG.
[ 16-12-2002: Message edited by: stormsweeper ]