Topic: Iconic, timeless genius (Read 3207 times)

hackhelios · « **on:** August 24, 2009, 06:11:18 PM »

Heya, internets. I'm Josh, and I joined this forum for one reason. One reason only.

Geeks are pretty badass, this is true. You may expect badass and geek to be exclusive and separate entities, but no. Badassery is inherent in properly executed geekitude.

This is not why I have come.

Technology fascinates me, software impresses me in ways that people consistently fail to match, and I cannot wait to begin installing cybernetic upgrades.

But that's not what brought me here.

So Weird Tingly Feeling, sir? Why am I here? It's simple, if you look at it from my immediate perspective. I've tried a few forums, but as soon as I saw this, my reason for joining up was clear.

My joie de vivre, my reason for being.

Looking forward to being equally odd/random/amused with all of you, forum denizens.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2009, 06:22:57 PM »

Just wait until you see your choices after you've posted 1000 times.

hackhelios · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2009, 06:24:20 PM »

Haha...that good, huh? Guess I better get started.

sociald1077 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2009, 11:14:54 PM »

The question is" Kirk or Picard?

hackhelios · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2009, 08:57:46 AM »

Adama. But if you held a gun to my head, Kirk--despite the fact that I grew up with next Generation, I'm well aware that Tiberius would whoop his ass in a

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Demosthenes · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2009, 01:43:13 PM »

Lorne Greene or Edward James Olmos?

hackhelios · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2009, 01:50:36 PM »

I know only the latter, both in his capacity as a Supreme Court Justice under the Bartlet administration and as a struggling parent in a crazy, bloodspattered, sins-of-our-fathers world.

I suppose this is the place to ask--is the original series worth watching, given how much I enjoyed the reimagining?

Demosthenes · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2009, 02:09:38 PM »

You won't like it.

hackhelios · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2009, 02:13:30 PM »

Fair enough--though some of the plot points I've heard about caught my attention. Lucifer as a passenger on board Galactica and ship-stealing angels...fascinating.

Did you watch the original series?

Demosthenes · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2009, 02:21:27 PM »

Yep. It, along with the original Star Trek, Buck Rogers, and CHiPs, was a staple of my misspent youth.

hackhelios · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2009, 02:33:55 PM »

Ayup, I missed some of the greats there. I had a small sampling of Star Trek reruns on SciFi (I refuse to acknowledge the channel's revamped spelling), as well as Dr. Who and Dark Shadows, thanks to Mom.

Speaking of which, I should clarify my response to sociald. I would bet on Kirk in a fight, but I'd choose to serve under Picard. While Kirk sweeps the badass and charm prerequisites, Picard's intellectual curiosity, political savvy, and Klingon-commanding backbone puts him closer to the leadership ideal for me. Of course, serving on the 1701-D certainly has its advantages, and while I loved Scotty, Bones, Spock, Chekov, and Sulu (sorry Uhura), there's really no competing with Data, LaForge, Worf, Guinan, Crusher (both of them) and Riker as shipmates (sorry Troi).

Demosthenes · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2009, 02:42:50 PM »

Quote from: hackhelios on August 25, 2009, 02:33:55 PM

Ayup, I missed some of the greats there. I had a small sampling of Star Trek reruns on SciFi (I refuse to acknowledge the channel's revamped spelling), as well as Dr. Who and Dark Shadows, thanks to Mom.

Which Dr. Who?

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Speaking of which, I should clarify my response to sociald. I would bet on Kirk in a fight, but I'd choose to serve under Picard. While Kirk sweeps the badass and charm prerequisites, Picard's intellectual curiosity, political savvy, and Klingon-commanding backbone puts him closer to the leadership ideal for me. Of course, serving on the 1701-D certainly has its advantages, and while I loved Scotty, Bones, Spock, Chekov, and Sulu (sorry Uhura), there's really no competing with Data, LaForge, Worf, Guinan, Crusher (both of them) and Riker as shipmates (sorry Troi).

Agreed!

hackhelios · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2009, 02:55:54 PM »

Tom Baker--and I must note, this topic's subject is remarkably well suited for his character.

I keep convincing myself that the each new Dr. Who is going to suck, but they've impressed me so far (Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant both). The episode "Blink" scared the hell outta me.

Torchwood has been mildly entertaining but nothing to write home about.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2009, 03:14:42 PM »

I too was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the newer Dr. Who series'. And "Blink" scared the bejesus out of me as well.

*shudder*

hackhelios · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2009, 11:57:36 AM »

By the by...is there a GF n00b guide anywhere? I seem to be lacking in "new topic" privileges outside New Geeks.

I'm also steadfastly resisting the overwhelming urge to scream out interrogatives regarding certain point systems, because I get the feeling that's what I'm expected to do. (Granted, in my mind, even saying that much breaks the seal.)

EDIT: As you were--the lock is only on the Hardware/Software section, and given the H/S sticky post "F Your Tech Support Requests, Madam," I can understand why the children aren't allowed to play there.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2009, 01:14:51 PM »

Yep. Necessary precautions, I'm afraid. You understand.

hackhelios · « **Reply #16 on:** August 26, 2009, 01:15:49 PM »

Of course. Wish I could put child locks on some of the stuff I manage at work...

Demosthenes · « **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2009, 01:17:01 PM »

Heh. I like you.

I think I'll kill you last.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2009, 01:37:02 PM »

concur

hackhelios · « **Reply #19 on:** August 26, 2009, 01:39:04 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd1kzNBt4f4#noexternalembed

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