Doomseekers and Naysayers

[gateslacker]

Be warned...I am hormonal, I have a headache, and cliches abound!

But, I am sick to the teeth of Doomseekers and Naysayers. To whom do I refer, you ask? Well, I refer to those fandom people who are so quick to rant and rave about season nine long before we even get into season nine. Heck, the second half of season eight has yet to air! They are bringing me down!

With the news that Ben Browder is joining the cast of sg-1 and the news that Claudia Black is going to be back for a five episode arc, I have already encountered cries of gloom and doom. It's going to be "Farscape sg-1". Next they are going to "replace Thor with Rygel"(somebody or other). Blah, blather, blah. Oh for the love of pearl! Here in the states, we have yet to even see Claudia Black's character and up till a few minutes ago, I didn't have a clue where they were going with the Ben Browder character. I have never watched Farscape although I hear that the actors are pretty dang good and I was rather excited to hear the news. So, here we have characters we haven't met yet and stories that have yet to be written and *STILL* people find something to complain about. Somebody call a Waaaaaa-mbulance!

It's Absurd with a capital "A" Can we at least wait and see? Is that too much to ask???

I remember, long years ago, way back in season 5 when "gasp" MS decided to leave the show. I was totally floored and to say I was disappointed is an understatement. People said then,it is the end of the world. Armageddon has arrived. Blah, blather, blah. But, it wasn't! Yes, I sorely missed my beloved Daniel Jackson (sigh) and awaited each episode in which he was to guest star like a kid on Christmas Eve. Does that mean that all of the other stories were utter drivel? Had the show gone down the tubes? Jumped the shark?

Well, no...or we wouldn't be where we are today with SEASON NINE looming near.

The next foray into doomsville came with RDA's reduced scheduling. Well, that's it. We may as well throw in the towel, shut 'er down, the fat lady is singing. After all, none of the other characters are remotely interesting enough to be able to hold our interest. Blah, blather, blah.

Do what? You mean to tell me that you have watched a show for seven seasons and you aren't the teensy weensiest bit invested in any of the other players? Not a single one of them!? How can this be? Heck, poor ole Jonas was only here for one season and there were many, myself included, that was sad to see him go. Yes, I miss seeing Jack and yes, there was quite a bit of grasping at straws in the beginning trying to "explain" his absence but, with his promotion, I think it is now being handled quite well.

Let's face it, if you are only in it for one story arc or only in it for one particular character, then you are bound to be disappointed with the changes. If, in your perspective, the show is crap and has been crap for quite some time, the horse is dead...stop beating it! I was lucky. I got to learn way back in season six that this wasn't necessarily the case where I was concerned and, since then, I have felt free to sit back and enjoy the ride.

I just wish the Pessimism Police would stop trying to pull me over!

Comments

[dm-lunsford.livejournal.com]

Oh, preach it Sister, preach it! And thus the reason I tend to steer clear of "mainstream" fandom. It seems the Pessimism Police are always there, in some form or another. While I never want to take away someone else's "right" to complain about changes to a show they love (although sometimes I begin to wonder about the "love" part), I do refuse to allow them to drag me down with them. ; ) So, if it gets too bad for you, just come hang with those of us who are going to keep right on enjoying the show.

Sure, yeah, I'm a little curious to see how these changes will affect the overall product - and with change always comes a wee bit of apprehension. But I'm also excited, because with change there's also the potential of something really, really wonderful happening.

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

I have to say that felt wonderful!!!

>>>But I'm also excited, because with change there's also the potential of something really, really wonderful happening.<<<

Exactly.

I think there is a huge difference between debating the pros and cons of a particular episode or story arc and denigrating the entire show.

[ruralstar.livejournal.com]

Well more power to both you and Michelle. I will say that G that you were never Mz. Negative even when your favorite character was largely AWOL, unlike some of the nuts we have all learned to steer clear of.

You know my personal bitch so there's no reason to carry on with it here. I honestly don't think the show is as good now as it was in season six when MS was gone. I think they are working alot harder to give us good material and it's starting to show. Which is totally independent of my imminent depression regarding RDA's departure.

To each their own. Even if I stop watching after this year I'm really thankful for the friends I've made. (((((((((Glenda)))))))))

Ruralstar

[mal119119.livejournal.com]

I dont know were S9 will go. I dont think any of us fans really know.

i totally agree with you Glenda. But i also see why RURAL feels how she does.

Did I want a S9? Not really. I've very mixed feelings on it. I dont want the SG1 to finish... But I dont want it spoiled.

I've decided to watch it untill the end though. Mainly because of what the series has given me. In other words: you guys. So i'll see it through.

[soniag.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm one of the ones who's been critical of certain eps in seasons 7 & 8, and I kinda wanted things to end with this season (so that they could switch over to TV MOVIE EVENTS!), but I don't think I'm a total naysayer. I totally understand what you're saying. I hate it when people only get online to complain about the show.

This Ben Browder thing has me intrigued. I'm excited that they're planning to "reinvent" some aspects of the show. Of course, I would be ecstatic if Sam and Jack could finally get together, but I'm determined to keep watching even if that doesn't happen.

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

>>>Even if I stop watching after this year I'm really thankful for the friends I've made.<<<


Aint that the truth!

I am sure there are many who feel as you do (about season six) just as I am sure that there are many who feel seasons five and six weren't quite up to snuff as I feel..even though some of my favorite episodes/story arcs aired during those seasons. It was more a question of number of great eps that I would actually rewatch several times. But, that is the cool thing about different perspectives. We aren't all going to agree all the time. BUT. (with a capital "B") At least those eps have aired and we all have every right to weigh the pros and cons of those episodes since we have ACTUALLY seen them.

If someone is certain from the get go that they are going to dislike season nine then I am sure that they will. Self fulfilling prophecy and all that.

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

I guess I am an optimist till the very end. I don't see that it will be spoiled cause there are still a great many stories to tell.

But, only time will tell. I remember how they totally ruined Sliders in the final two seasons. But, I still think it was a great series up till that point and I would watch the DVD's should I find them in my Christmas stocking. But, even knowing how it ended doesn't tarnish the whole thing for me. It wouldn't ruin my enjoyment of "the good years". LOL!

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

I guess I haven't wanted it to end because I am still enjoying it and because I have this fear that there won't really be any TV Movie events. I guess I felt they would end it and, since they have Atlantis, would never revisit SG-1 again.

I have to say I am totally intrigued by the Ben Browder thing. Which is amazing since I have never even watched Farscape. I guess it is knowing how people loved that show so much. So, I am still excited.

Season 9

[scarym1.livejournal.com]

I must admit that I wasn't initially thrilled with the idea of Ben Browder coming to Stargate. I was just so surprised by it. I did vent a little but I have now decided not to worry about. Cause Worrying never solved anything? : ) I really have been enjoying the show. I am just going to concentrate on that. I haven't been disappointed so far.

Whatever happens to the show, it the great friends that it brought into my life that matters. : )

Re: Season 9

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

>>>I really have been enjoying the show. I am just going to concentrate on that. I haven't been disappointed so far. <<<

And that is it. After eight years, this show is still my favorite. Heck, it is practically the only thing I watch on TV. (besides HGTV..LOL)

On another note, I have been meaning to check out your new vid but haven't really had the time as of yet. I hope to DL it tonight. I actually just worked a 22 hour shift! We had a bit of a weather situation and no one could make it in except the people who were already there. It had a slumber party feel....except that it was work. LOL!!

[starsperse.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear someones optimistic - I guess I just see the show as tired and want it to go out while its still good - this season so far I've enjoyed about 3 eps . . . and as to BB and CB having seen CB all she did (or was allowed to do) was recycle Aeryn - even the scenes she did were from a Farscape ep. As much as I adore both of them I just dont know how they will lose that. But BB is gorgeous and if he brings some fun and humour back to the show . . .

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

>>>But BB is gorgeous and if he brings some fun and humour back to the show . . .<<<<

And we shall hope that he does not have any man boobies...for your sake ;-)

[starsperse.livejournal.com]

*giggles* wicked woman!! He never would have, he's far too perfect for that ;-)