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Re: DS9 S6: Time's Orphan
Introducing: "DS9: Hard Time" but, y'know, for KIDS! If a grown adult at the end of Hard Time had to be talked down from a phaser-based life-ending activity, how much more horrid would this be for someone who went through this at age 8 in complete solitary confinement and without any mature reference for the scope and impact of post-traumatic stress disorder?
The Writers: "Ooh! KEWL! Dibs!"
Introducing: "DS9: Hard Time" but, y'know, for KIDS! If a grown adult at the end of Hard Time had to be talked down from a phaser-based life-ending activity, how much more horrid would this be for someone who went through this at age 8 in complete solitary confinement and without any mature reference for the scope and impact of post-traumatic stress disorder?
The Writers: "Ooh! KEWL! Dibs!"
Re: DS9 S6: Profit and Lace
I guess this is one episode I haven't commented on - my goal is to eventually have a comment on each of the episodes Jammer has reviewed...
I'll just say that I can see the possibilities when I consider that they could have kept so much of this episode's OVERALL plot intact if they just brought Pel back (and would have made for a most incredible circle back for Quark to deal with an Allura/Pel situation... I think Pel could have been hardened to living in a male-dominated culture long enough that she needed help reconnecting to her feminine side, which would give Quark something to work against in the episode (given his initial statements to Allura) and give Pel something to arc on from beginning to end.
Not that this was what we got, but if you HAVE to rewatch this ep, this may be a good thought experiment.
I guess this is one episode I haven't commented on - my goal is to eventually have a comment on each of the episodes Jammer has reviewed...
I'll just say that I can see the possibilities when I consider that they could have kept so much of this episode's OVERALL plot intact if they just brought Pel back (and would have made for a most incredible circle back for Quark to deal with an Allura/Pel situation... I think Pel could have been hardened to living in a male-dominated culture long enough that she needed help reconnecting to her feminine side, which would give Quark something to work against in the episode (given his initial statements to Allura) and give Pel something to arc on from beginning to end.
Not that this was what we got, but if you HAVE to rewatch this ep, this may be a good thought experiment.
Re: DS9 S7: It's Only a Paper Moon
@Jay, CaptainTripps, Scott:
I've always wondered at the differences between a holodeck and a holosuite (besides size) but its completely possible that holosuites are meant to be more indulgent/luxury/lavish and so contain real working facilities/replicators for longer-term and/or biologically-oriented scenarios.
I believe such a supposition would be supported by the difference in reaction between when someone is said to be on a holodeck long-term (Barclay) vs when holosuites are mentioned (e.g. Kira's reaction to the concept)
@Jay, CaptainTripps, Scott:
I've always wondered at the differences between a holodeck and a holosuite (besides size) but its completely possible that holosuites are meant to be more indulgent/luxury/lavish and so contain real working facilities/replicators for longer-term and/or biologically-oriented scenarios.
I believe such a supposition would be supported by the difference in reaction between when someone is said to be on a holodeck long-term (Barclay) vs when holosuites are mentioned (e.g. Kira's reaction to the concept)
Re: DS9 S4: Rules of Engagement
To many people's point about O'Brien taking command, there is a possibility that O'Brien's years since we've seen him on the Enterprise have been as a senior non-com, which may be often classified under enlisted service. O'Brien has been fond of his discussion of being enlisted since his discussion with Worf's father... Given that he's addressed as "Chief", he likely has reached the advancement of "Chief Petty Officer" or its senior or master designations, which, in Naval tradition, provides for his technical job specialization as well as his command experience despite his lack of officer's status.
To many people's point about O'Brien taking command, there is a possibility that O'Brien's years since we've seen him on the Enterprise have been as a senior non-com, which may be often classified under enlisted service. O'Brien has been fond of his discussion of being enlisted since his discussion with Worf's father... Given that he's addressed as "Chief", he likely has reached the advancement of "Chief Petty Officer" or its senior or master designations, which, in Naval tradition, provides for his technical job specialization as well as his command experience despite his lack of officer's status.
Re: DS9 S4: Paradise Lost
Another odd thing within this episode is Leyton's suggesting that if Ben needs anything (quoted above as "food, something to read") that he may ask Security at the desk and they will get it for him.
One of two things is happening: 1) Starfleet no longer requires officers who will be guarding changelings to read up on them (the most imminent threat to the security of the planet), or 2) changelings have started eating real food...
Another odd thing within this episode is Leyton's suggesting that if Ben needs anything (quoted above as "food, something to read") that he may ask Security at the desk and they will get it for him.
One of two things is happening: 1) Starfleet no longer requires officers who will be guarding changelings to read up on them (the most imminent threat to the security of the planet), or 2) changelings have started eating real food...
Re: TNG S5: Cause and Effect
I'd love to see an episode where the crew ends up in one of these for about 80 or 90 years... then the show is forced to continue in the "future" after the ship fails to return to "their" time.
I'd love to see an episode where the crew ends up in one of these for about 80 or 90 years... then the show is forced to continue in the "future" after the ship fails to return to "their" time.
Re: TNG S5: Cause and Effect
It's interesting: as many times as I watch this episode, I still notice things I've never seen before: Beverly's pink hairpiece while she's sitting in Picard's ready room (when you see it, you will... well... never miss seeing it again), Ensign Ro's shorter haircut, Data's hat, and Geordi's lack of beard (from the previous episode).
It's interesting: as many times as I watch this episode, I still notice things I've never seen before: Beverly's pink hairpiece while she's sitting in Picard's ready room (when you see it, you will... well... never miss seeing it again), Ensign Ro's shorter haircut, Data's hat, and Geordi's lack of beard (from the previous episode).
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