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Ok, I am back, just poking around here. I can say one thing; Sad is more intimidating to newbies than LEXX.com. It is more restrained and people express their views in a more political fashion as opposed to a more immediate and viseral way. Some may interpret this as elitism; however, to be fair, I would say that this is not the case.
I suppose the big, heavy, brass lined door; that one must open to enter at Sad is a way to prevent the teenagers from taking over. This is not necessarily a bad thing as the youthful free-for-all is not for everyone, nor particularily desirable if one is interested in a more deep philosophical discussion of a topic.
I will continue to look around this place and see if I can find any mendacity in the threads, and how the folks deal with such things…..
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Xenia is not looking for a man, at least that is how I see it. Would you really want to be married to Xenia? Think about it and read over what she said in the interview.
“Bob” may have a cancerous growth under the spot where he smokes his pipe; could be the tobacco, could be the pot…..
I am truly an old man. I forgot about Danger Man (but saw it on T.V.); I have seen everything mentioned in this thread and more. Has anyone read Stanislaw Lem or Kurt Vonnegut (forgive the spelling if wrong) I believe I have read almost all of their works. I am truly worried as it is years since I last thought of these things – like huge parts of your life lost, then remembered again….. Man, am I old, I can’t seem to communicate with the youth anymore….. BTW, LEXX and crew would win over the Prisoner folks any day….. Also, although I have been accused of not talking specifically about sci-fi on the boards; I am starting to realize that I probably know more about sci-fi than most of you (in the broad sense). For some reason I have denied this to myself (and find it embarrassing), but “38” years of sci-fi (I even collected Star Trek memorabilia – taken later by my sister) is a lot of sci-fi……
I find it funny that people find it hard to believe that one could simply give something away that they don’t need. Do we always need to get something similar back in exchange, do we have to make a buck in our LEXX pastime. I find Pet’s attitude refreshing…..now if I could only stop going to Ebay…..
Check out her shoulders. Women don’t have shoulders that much larger than their hips, they look like male dimensions. Female hips are larger than most men (for childbirth) and to have shoulders larger than the hips…..I smell a rat (photographic rat, that is…..). Opinions?
P.S. I am not knocking Xenia here; but rather, the unrealist concepts of beauty being portrayed in the media.
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Pet, this picture has been discussed before, but do your female eyes detect any “photographic enhancemant”? Flame says that one would need a larger photo to tell, well here it is (sort of…..). Was the photo stretched? Were any flaws removed? Her boobs look too good…..
Well, since this is a thread about LEXX.com, I should tell you the site is back up at 12:50 Toronto time. No explanation given as to the problems yet (I think the site is under attack). Hope it stays up this time….., and also: Hi Marty!
For anyone interested; the LEXX.COM problem was with their service provider and hopefully is now fixed.
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quote[quote]But while I’m mentioning it, if the Village were pitted against the Lexx, who do you think would win? What about 790 vs. Rover? Okay to be fair, 791 vs. Rover. And what about No. 2’s Butler vs. Kai?[/quote]
Yipes Logan…..not here! I get enough of that dribble “over there”. Good thing about Sadgeezer is that I am actually starting to pay more attention to how I write and having to correct mistakes for a more discerning/articulate crowd (I may actually have to be more discerning of my posts before I post…..). Next time LEXX.com comes back on line, someone please get an official explanation of what is going on there.
As for suggestions on improving this site; I personally am too new at this place to say anything that could possibly carry any authority, so this member will keep his mouth shut.
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Thank you for the information Micromary. Aleck, wow…..I never got answers like that at LEXX.com; you folks sure do take your hobby seriously here. Thank you for the extra information.
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Originally posted by elmey:
More [i]Prisoner [/i] fans!
I had also heard somewhere that McGoohan had written the last episode himself–the first time I saw it I wasn’t quite sure if he was on something or if I was (it must have been him [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]); what a great show! And one of the few that went out on its own terms.elmey
Not to get too off topic here, but since there is interest from a few of you and I watched Patrick live and tell his story, I will try to tell you as much as I can remember:
I believe that nobody producing the show knew how it was supposed to end (especially with regard to number one), not even Patrick. So with 48 hours left to go before his deadline, Patrick started to write the final episode; and this is when he came up with the idea of who was to be number one, etc. I think he said something to the effect that The Prisoner was being produced by an American network (or aired, correct me if I am wrong here) and the final episode was one of the most widely watched episodes in the history of television. Patrick’s idea of the show’s sureal ending and plot seemed to really rackle a lot of common viewers who had felt they were cheated; however I quite liked it. He also talked about the weather ballons being used as a last minute substitute (for a robot?) as the protectors of the village. The village itself is real and was made as a think tank community for the world’s elite minds. Patrick was a guest on the final episode of The Prisoner (T.V. Ontario I believe) aired with a disussion at the end of each episode. Patrick was indead surprised at all the metaphors and discussions that took place with regard to almost every episode produced (a common trait among sci-fi fans reading more into the scripts than the original writers). That is about all I can remember about this interview. Someone out there must have a copy…..
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Originally posted by Micromary:
Fatguy, you didn’t mention The Prisoner. [img]images/smiles/icon_sad.gif[/img]
You DID watch The Prisoner, didn’t you??? [img]images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]
(Micro’s having her own little Prisoner marathon with the DVD collection)
Yes you are right. Another Sci-fi show never mentioned on LEXX.com (even in off topic threads) because of the young audience. I am a loner, so I loved that series (I also know off camera stuff like Patrick M. writing the last episode and people wanting to beat him up on the street because of that ending…..). “I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered…..my life is my own.” (P.S. Thought I had a 20 minute interview with Patrick on tape somewhere, gone now…..sorry).
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quote[quote]Refeshing? …. Well I don’t post in the pub very often, but I would say that that if there was a proper place for such refreshing conversation that would most likely be it.[/quote]
Do not worry Frey; I will abide by all formal and accepted codes of conduct at this board (P.S. Logan – check your mail).
Just a note; it is 10:15AM here in Toronto and LEXX.com has been off the net for a few minutes, can anyone confirm is the site is still up? Checked again…..still down.
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LOL, over on lexx.com you talk like your an OLD guy. I’m a few years older than you and I don’t consider myself old at all, sometimes not even middle-aged! [img]images/smiles/icon_razz.gif[/img]
Welcome
Well, I feel like an old man at LEXX.com. I feel old when I flirt with the university students; BTW, these gals frequently tell me that they find it refreshing to hear a man express his feelings (what happened to the youthful sex drive of our kids (a fear of “sexual harassment?)).
The general scope of knowledge is limited due to their age and it limits my responses. Look at the threads over there: no philosophy, politics, science or sexuality as it relates to science fiction. If I make a mature philosophical post or a political one, it will invariably be answered by an older member, very disappointing, and they (the kids) are the people currently in university…..
Happy Birthday!: If you blew out the candles, I hope all your wishes come true.
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Hello everybody! It was actually Sadgeezer himself who got me to sign up at his site (i.e. his post in this thread). Many of you know me from the LEXX.com board, and know that I started a thread defending the antics at that board that sent many of you here. You can relax, as I actually see this venue as a more adult, and science fiction specific board; therefore, I will not intrude on the atmosphere cultivated by the present members. I am really only here to defend the actions of myself and others at the other board.
With the exception of a few of you; I was probably into science fiction before most of you were born. I am a middle aged man of 42 that looks much younger than he should. I was one of the first Trekies and saw all of the sci-fi movies of those times. But age has tempered my view of science fiction. I see the obsessive escapism into science fiction as a cry of loneliness for most (but not all) cult members. Therefore, the congregation of these people to venues such as this is basically a good thing.
With this theory of why these venues exist, I submit that my pranks, skirt chasing, off-topic threads and the like; are nothing more than a normal part of “community” that makes these venues a joy to join and participate. Many here deride the constant influx of new members (and common questions) to LEXX.com and the extreme youth of most; but remember that this is how a community normally works (and without new members all these venues would slowly die).
Having said all this, I will admit that many times I have been tempted to join this board for the reasons others have already expressed. I find it interesting that this topic was the one that finally made me do it.
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Thank you for your warm welcome, it is nice to feel welcome.
Yes Trini T, I watched Lost In Space and had the usual crush on Angela C. I also watched U.F.O., Dr Who, Space 1999, Land OF The Giants, The Time Tunnel, etc..
I feel today’s kids have been cheated with regard to science fiction as us old guard not only saw the fiction – but also the reality of space exploration (how you could forget landing on the moon, or the Appolo accident). I still have books on space exploration, I used to make models of Saturn five rockets. I did it all.
Today, everything is being turned inward. We should have landed on Mars by now, what happened? Probably what happened is the same as what happened on LEXX in season 4, lack of cash. But there is also a lack of desire to explore, you can see it in our youth. Sedentary, introverted, hooked into the computer where their imagination can go anywhere within that program’s programmer’s imagination. I think this is a retrograde step in the evolution of Mankind.
Science fiction is similar to the yearning of boys hundreds of years ago who would dream of traveling the seas visiting far off places and exotic women (something not lost in science fiction, though improbable in reality). Cyber-space will not open minds to new things or ways of living; it has it’s place, but human beings should reach to the stars and set Mankind’s mark on new environments (to the betterment or detriment).
With regard to LEXX.com; I joined that board with the specific intention to boost membership (I had been lurking for a while and felt sorry for the regular posters worried that the site may be shut down). I and several other big number posters created an environment that was fun and controversial – the prime ingredients for new membership. In this regard my attendance has helped that board (membership is almost double what it was in June when I joined)- I am not ashamed of any of my posts.
I hope these statements help you understand where my attitudes lie with regard to science fiction and any future discussions about LEXX. Thank you for your time.
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