FORKNI-L
FORKNI-L Digest - 7 Apr 2002 to 8 Apr 2002 (#2002-105)
Mon, 8 Apr 2002
There are 34 messages totalling 877 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. So Far
2. Is there anybody out there?
3. Any fresh insights? (6)
4. Schanke on X-Files! (6)
5. FK and buffy
6. question about the list (3)
7. 'the past is the only dead thing that smells sweet'
8. How do I access the FTP site? (2)
9. need an e-mail addy
10. Why w'ere not going to Yahoo
11. DK does Nick know Alyce is alive?
12. Replacement for Janette, etc. (4)
13. Replacement for Janette Etc
14. New Forever Knight DVD Captures
15. Funny scenes
16. Fav Ep?
17. FK Loop
18. My two cents on Yahoo
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 14:23:17 -0700
From: Viv <viv11374@y.......>
Subject: Re: So Far
--- CD <clouddancer@c.......> wrote:
> > Of course, this then would ignore what libs told us about the
> actual time of the conquistador period and what "Screed"
> himself claimed.
>
> Didn't someone say on list that TPTB had messed up on the time
> line here? Canon tells that Vachon and the Inka were brought
> across in 1531, but I believe the timing was wrong for Pizarro
> to have been at Lake Titicaca.
>
> --
> CD
Well, Vachon *was* the scout, so he was probably supposed to get
there *before* everyone else.
It's also possible that it wasn't actually Lake Titicaca. He
could conceivably gotten lost.
=====
Viv
Don't annoy the crazy person
Life's a witch and then you fly
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 15:48:26 -0700
From: StormBorn <thestormborn@m.......>
Subject: Re: Is there anybody out there?
Sunny wrote:
>> You mean you don't know? We're all in Toronto playing War 12 in real
life. I'm surprised that no one told you.<<
Oh, all right, then! Just hide the evidence well, 'kay? <g>
Molly/StormBorn
thestormborn@m.......
"It's not fair!" "You say that so often. I wonder what your basis for
comparison is?" -Sarah and Jareth, Labyrinth
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 15:49:26 -0700
From: StormBorn <thestormborn@m.......>
Subject: Any fresh insights?
For those of you who have been re-watching FK on SciFi, I'm curious: has
seeing the eps again brought any fresh musings or insights?
Molly/StormBorn
thestormborn@m.......
"It's not fair!" "You say that so often. I wonder what your basis for
comparison is?" -Sarah and Jareth, Labyrinth
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 19:15:37 -0400
From: Brian <bwaichu@c.......>
Subject: Re: Any fresh insights?
A few things:
1) Schanke should never have been replaced by Vachon
2) Janette should never have been replaced by Tracey.
3) Better film stock should have been used in the first season
4) LaCroix should have been in more first season eps.
5) I never realized how sensual the show was now that I am re-watching.
Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: "StormBorn" <thestormborn@m.......>
To: <FORKNI-L@l.......>
Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 6:49 PM
Subject: Any fresh insights?
> For those of you who have been re-watching FK on SciFi, I'm curious: has
> seeing the eps again brought any fresh musings or insights?
>
> Molly/StormBorn
> thestormborn@m.......
> "It's not fair!" "You say that so often. I wonder what your basis for
> comparison is?" -Sarah and Jareth, Labyrinth
>
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 18:25:53 -0500
From: Kristin <kris1228@s.......>
Subject: Re: Any fresh insights?
Better film stock or better airing in general of season 1 should have
occured. I have really noticed a big difference between season 1 and 2,
quality-wise. My "The Fix" DVD image captures (will be available tonight)
are turning out much clearer than my "Dark Knight." I was some what
expecting that though, even with DVD recordings. From viewing a few daily
sets of the 1st season, it was not really so much the film stock. It just
seems that it always airs less clearly on Sci-fi anyway.
Kristin
http://knightvision.4ever.cc
"When you only have eyes for the Knight..."
> 3) Better film stock should have been used in the first season
> 4) LaCroix should have been in more first season eps.
> 5) I never realized how sensual the show was now that I am re-watching.
>
> Brian
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 22:53:03 -0400
From: Amanda Berendt <debrabant@h.......>
Subject: Re: Schanke on X-Files!
X-files was great. JK was acting a lot like he did in C&C. It was the
yearly quirky ep of the X files. Burt Reynolds was in it and in one scene,
Scully and Reyes come across him in a parking garage in a .... sea foam
green classic convertable (looked like a caddy, too!) They even popped the
trunk!
I was watching it with this huge grin on my face! I love it!!!
-Amanda
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 23:05:33 -0400
From: janette 1228 <janette1228@h.......>
Subject: Re: FK and buffy
I'm behind on my reading so this topic may be abandoned by now but i wanted
to say that i also don't enjoy Buffy as much as i did when they were in high
school. Willow being gay i don't have a problem with that but wouldn't bi be
a better identity for her? The show just isn't as good and Angel isn't all
that grand anymore either. But there is really no comparsion to these shows
and FK b/c FK was directed to an adult audience and buffy wasn't/isn't.
LaCroix and Janette both said a few times that once you're brought across
you lose your soul but on Buffy they become half demons or something.
Someone mentioned fan fic -- I love fan fiction that is a cross-over with
buffy b/c its interesting her going after vampires that are so different. If
anyone has any suggests i might like please e-mail me offlist.
thanks!
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 20:27:58 -0700
From: StormBorn <thestormborn@m.......>
Subject: Re: Any fresh insights?
Brian wrote:
> 1) Schanke should never have been replaced by Vachon
> 2) Janette should never have been replaced by Tracey.
Hmmn... I see it as their trying to replace Schanke with Tracy and Screed,
and Janette with Vachon and Urs. Guess it never occurred to them that it
would be cheaper just to keep the original actors.
> 5) I never realized how sensual the show was now that I am re-watching.
Ooooh, yeahhhhh...a veritable feast of tingling nerve ends. <veg>
Molly/StormBorn
thestormborn@m.......
"It's not fair!" "You say that so often. I wonder what your basis for
comparison is?" -Sarah and Jareth, Labyrinth
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 22:19:45 -0700
From: Klytaimnestra <klytaimnestra@s.......>
Subject: question about the list
Is there any way that FORKNI-L and FKFIC-L could become Yahoo groups? I'm
on a couple of yahoo groups, and I find the web-only option very appealing.
And then there's the instant archiving and search capability for all posts,
which is useful also.
K
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 22:46:11 -0700
From: Alice <ali@s.......>
Subject: Re: question about the list
At 10:19 PM 4/7/2002, you wrote:
>Is there any way that FORKNI-L and FKFIC-L could become Yahoo groups? I'm
>on a couple of yahoo groups, and I find the web-only option very appealing.
>And then there's the instant archiving and search capability for all posts,
>which is useful also.
>
>K
K,
I wouldn't want the lists to become Yahoo!Groups. I just moved two of my
lists *off* Yahoo! because:
1) I'm sick of ads in the footers of my mail
2) I don't want Yahoo! assuming I want more spam [which, if you don't go
through your preferences under your Yahoo! ID, is now automatically assumed]
3) I don't want Yahoo! tracking any more of my life with its Web Beacons
(basically smart cookies)
and I'm also concerned that:
4) there's a petition circulating the 'net saying that Yahoo!Groups is
considering not allowing "adult" themed groups (groups that would contain
*any* language possibly offensive to children [whether there's real truth
behind that, I'm not sure, but given how things have become so politically
correct, I don't want to risk it]
and
5) that Yahoo! is starting to increase the number of services it wants
people to pay for rather than be free.
So that's my argument.... :-)
Ali
http://stormy-night.org
Courage isn't about being brave. It's about being scared to death and still
doing what needs to be done. - AMT
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 13:57:26 +0800
From: Elliza Rahim <relliza@h.......>
Subject: Re: Schanke on X-Files!
Amanda wrote:
>Scully and Reyes come across him in a parking garage in a .... sea foam
>green classic convertable (looked like a caddy, too!) They even popped the
>trunk!
Woo-hoo! Somebody please tell me they have that scene captured somewhere
accessible on the Net...
She who is awaiting the latest season of X-files,
Ell
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 02:03:32 EDT
From: KnghtWtch@a.......
Subject: Re: Any fresh insights?
In a message dated 4/7/2002 7:16:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
bwaichu@c....... writes:
<< 2) Janette should never have been replaced by Tracey. >>
I agree with your insight, however I feel Tracy should have been added to the
line up and Janette given a more extensive role in the show. Along with
Vachon being added with Schanke still as his partner.
KnightWitch;-]=
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 02:05:58 EDT
From: KnghtWtch@a.......
Subject: Re: Schanke on X-Files!
In a message dated 4/7/2002 10:53:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
debrabant@h....... writes:
<< sea foam
green classic convertable (looked like a caddy, too!) They even popped the
trunk! >>
I noticed that also about the Caddy. They used a 59 in the same color as our
62'. The movie producers must have something with this color. As Nicholas
Grey and Jon Casser said at LCA2, the color photographed better on film.
KnightWitch ;-]=
CaddyWhacker [first and foremost], Die Hard, Ravenette with Enforcement
tendencies.
A Unique line of Forever Knight apparel is now available at:
http://hometown.aol.com/knghtwtch/index.html
"It's the little things in life you treasure" Fred Kwan, Galaxy Quest
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 23:31:04 -0700
From: Sunny LaCountess <countessa2000@y.......>
Subject: Re: Schanke on X-Files!
Agent Doggett: "I believe there is a numerical pattern in
the murders that has something to do with the letter six,
Det. Schanke."
Det. Schenke: "Don't try to teach me about supernatural,
agent Doggett. I've been partners with a vampire for over
three years and I just came back from death, so you ain't
got any lectures for me."
Cheers
PS. I'm glad someone else noticed the Caddy too. It
hasn't aged that much, only gotten a darker color job for
the convertible roof.
=====
Countess -- Twilight Knightie,IB,DT,UF,Cotk
"Trudging through enternity, hauling my homemade horrors, do you think THAT was
my dream when I was young and evil?"
-Mommy Fortuna, The last Unicorn
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 23:51:19 -0700
From: Sunny LaCountess <countessa2000@y.......>
Subject: Re: Any fresh insights?
FK is one of those things that never should have existed.
It completely ruined the rest of the TV land for me. I
mean, before FK, there was nothing to compare anything
with, right? I was happy with the crap they dished out on
TV. But now that I've seen FK, nothing seems good enough
anymore. The other shows just don't cut it :(
Sunny--who wants to go back to ignoranceville
=====
Countess -- Twilight Knightie,IB,DT,UF,Cotk
"Trudging through enternity, hauling my homemade horrors, do you think THAT was
my dream when I was young and evil?"
-Mommy Fortuna, The last Unicorn
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 00:52:51 -0700
From: chris thatcher <mb_the_spy@y.......>
Subject: 'the past is the only dead thing that smells sweet'
while we're sharing reminiscences: my memory is of my
sister rose showing me pictures in a fanfic book and
trying to explain all the characters and their
respective relationships; and of me asking, "now wait,
is this one a vampire or a mortal?" I was cautious at
first, being leery of dark fantasy, but was not long
in being won over. (I have since developed a taste for
such as a result.) I remember being amazed to find
that while smaller, the fanbase is so much more
devoted than, say, trek-fans. *!!* even still, being
also leery of "Fandom", it was a while of listening to
Megan and Rose talk about what was going on on the
list before I succumbed. and here i am, for better or
for worse. though I'll keep trying, I don't believe
i've truly won over anyone myself, but i think it's
funny: the zeal with which fk fandom tries to
"convert" others is comparable to that of some
religions! ;) as for the marathon, I didn't see all of
it, and I've never really liked "sons of belial", but
what a treat! I'd never seen it on TV, only on tape,
and I'd never seen "C&C" on either media. yayy!
...ooh! there goes my vision! 'night, all.
chris ;?
=====
I'm not a fatalist, but even if I were, what could I do about it?
~Emo Phillips
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 18:18:56 +0800
From: Elliza Rahim <relliza@h.......>
Subject: How do I access the FTP site?
Hi everybody,
For some reason, my bookmark to the FTP site doesn't work anymore. Has the
addy changed? Could somebody point me in the right direction?
Ell
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 06:43:47 -0400
From: Stephanie Kellerman <stephke@i.......>
Subject: Re: How do I access the FTP site?
the ftp site is:
ftp://ftp.win.net/winnet/fkvoyage/fkfanfic/
I am going to have to call tech support, though. I keep getting this:
FTP Error
Could not login to FTP server
Sorry, maximum number of allowed clients (30) already connected.
I have no idea what is going on. When it happened earlier I thought it would
go away, if it meant what it really said, but it hasn't and even if that is the
case I never knew there was a limit on connections.
--
Steph
stephke@i.......
http://www.fkvoyage.com
http://www.richardbasehart.com
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 04:51:29 -0700
From: Gwenn Musicante <gwennmusic@y.......>
Subject: Re: Schanke on X-Files!
Amanda Berendt wrote:
> X-files was great. JK was acting a lot like he did
> in C&C.
I'm really glad that someone else noticed that too.
Schanke really likes to get that chance to be in
charge : ) John Kapelos seems to have not aged a bit
since he played Nick's superior in "Curiouser and
Curiouser," maybe he's the real vampire. : ) It really
was wonderful to see him again and a bonus to see a
nice classic Caddy too.
Gwenn Musicante
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Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 00:00:37 +1200
From: Tracey Rayner <trayner@p.......>
Subject: need an e-mail addy
I'm trying to contact Cloudrider, the email address I have is bouncing. Can
anyone help?
_________________________
"I am what I am, and I don't think Betty Ford takes Forever Knight addicts"
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/trayner/FKsite2.html
trayner@p.......
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 09:14:49 -0400
From: Lisa McDavid <mclisa@m.......>
Subject: Why w'ere not going to Yahoo
Don finds it much easier to manage the lists from PSU. For those who don't know,
it takes a lot of effort backstage, dealing with bounces, review of posts, and
so on. Arrangements are underway for better access to Don's page with the
instructions and we do have our volunteer archivists.
McLisa
mclisa@m.......
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 10:10:52 -0400
From: Portia Eins <portia1@m.......>
Subject: Re: question about the list
The main thing I prefer about yahoogroups is the archiving of msgs, but they
have so many problems, and there is a rumor that they are going to a pay service
and will want to reduce the services offered to those who wouldn't join their
"premium" service. I think we are a lot safer where we are....
Portia
On Sun, 7 Apr 2002 22:19:45 -0700 Klytaimnestra <klytaimnestra@s.......> wrote:
Is there any way that FORKNI-L and FKFIC-L could become Yahoo groups?
K
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 11:17:42 -0500
From: Tim Phillips <Timp@d.......>
Subject: Re: DK does Nick know Alyce is alive?
> Later, when
> he looks up toward the window where Alyce is, it is not clear that he
> sees her. He may see
> *something* or sense *something*, but not actually know that it is
I've wondered if it isn't just that Nick had a flash of a feeling
that he was being watched. It isn't clear to me that he felt Alyce, it is
more that he felt something... and after looking about, he decided it
was just his nerves and walked away.
Tim Tim Phillips
timp@d.......
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 12:34:00 -0400
From: Lisa McDavid <mclisa@m.......>
Subject: Replacement for Janette, etc.
Actually Tracy was supposed to replace Schanke, while Urs was supposed to
replace Janette, sort of. They appear to have planned to replace the Nick --
Janette -- Nat triangle with Vachon -- Tracy --Urs. Originally USA wanted to
drop Natalie in favor of the neck of the week. Ger put a stop to that by saying
that if they did, he'd leave too. LaCroix would have been seen only at CERK,
doing his monologues.
USA thought all the actors/characters over 30 were too old to interest or
attract their viewers. Why in blazing Hades (this _is_ a family list <g>) they
bought FK with its established characters and audience and then did their best
to lose said audience with no guarantee of gaining the men 18-35 which are USA's
target demographic, I don't know.
McLisa
mclisa@m.......
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 12:46:23 EDT
From: Torrey Bruley <TorreyRN@a.......>
Subject: Re: Replacement for Janette Etc
>Lisa
>USA thought all the actors/characters over 30 were too old to interest or
>attract their viewers. Why in blazing Hades (this _is_ a family list <g>)
>they bought FK with its established characters and audience and then did
>their best to lose said audience with no guarantee of gaining the men 18-35
>which are USA's target demographic, I >don't know.
USA had *NO* understanding of the show or the fan base. The show lost
most of it's shine when it went to USA. Although I have been know to be a
fairly strong supporter of Vachon, I still prefer the first two seasons.
Nick, Janette,Schanke, and LaCroix we pure magic to watch. The third season
seemed to loose that magic.
All that said I still have a warm spot for Vachon. I would have been
satisfied just to have him walking around *blinking* and looking cute <g>.
Torrey
The Lost Vaquera
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 12:47:12 -0500
From: Tim Phillips <Timp@d.......>
Subject: Re: Replacement for Janette, etc.
> of gaining the men 18-35 which are USA's target demographic,
<Tongue firmly planted in cheek>
Explain, please, where Screed fits into this concept?
Rolemodel for USA's target demographic?
Network Weasel to USA CEO: "Sir, we feel that our viewers want to see
more people like themselves in Forever Knight - bald rat-eaters who live in a
sewer and are incomprehensible."
Could explain a lot about USA.
Tim
P.S. Warning to the RatPack, I have DE-CON that has been blessed by a priest
and I'm not afraid to use it!!!
Tim Phillips
timp@d.......
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 13:41:05 -0400
From: Libratsie@a.......
Subject: Re: Replacement for Janette, etc.
In a message dated Mon, 8 Apr 2002 12:48:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Tim
Phillips <Timp@d.......> writes:
> Network Weasel to USA CEO: "Sir, we feel that our viewers want to see
>more people like themselves in Forever Knight - bald rat-eaters who live in a
>sewer and are incomprehensible.">>
'EY! H'it 'ooked moi line n' sinker n' h'all tha', eh?
H'okay, Oi h'ain't bald, but Oi do 'ave a white 'alf h'eaten lab ratsie wot
looks h'awfully familiar...<wRPg>
>
> Could explain a lot about USA.>>
We're the lowest form o' the demo-graphics, tha's fer shure.
>P.S. Warning to the RatPack, I have DE-CON that has been blessed by a priest
>and I'm not afraid to use it!!!
Cooooo!!!! Shiney pretty can! H'use h'it n' let h'us 'ave the h'empty!
(Or h'is this a case o' Ratpack Opresshun?)
Libs
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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 18:42:03 EDT
From: TRAPPERG2@a.......
Subject: Re: New Forever Knight DVD Captures
Great FK pix, Kristin!! And so lovely and clear!
Trapper
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Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2002 11:36:24 -0700
From: Helena Handbag <momra1@l.......>
Subject: Re: Funny scenes
I have to agree! The scene with Janette and Emily Weiss in 'Stranger than
Fiction' is quite funny.
I also loved the bit in 'For I Have Sinned' where Nick hears Schanke's
confession, and gives him 20 Hail Marys.
Oh, that accent of his!<snort>
Mom-Ra
<waves to Sunny>
See Dave Matthews Band live or win a signed guitar
http://r.lycos.com/r/bmgfly_mail_dmb/http://win.ipromotions.com/lycos_020201/splash.asp
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Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2002 12:05:18 -0700
From: Helena Handbag <momra1@l.......>
Subject: Re: Fav Ep?
Like La Countess, I have so many fave eps. My favorite flash back would have
to be in 'Killer Instinct' - the bit where LaCroix tells our knight to let go
his mortal bonds. It's just too much!
Mom-Ra
feeling terribly UFfish right now.
See Dave Matthews Band live or win a signed guitar
http://r.lycos.com/r/bmgfly_mail_dmb/http://win.ipromotions.com/lycos_020201/splash.asp
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 14:14:39 -0400
From: Mickey <wench@o.......>
Subject: FK Loop
Just a reminder for those who have trouble keeping up with this list, the
FK Loop is still going strong. The Loop was created way back when, as a
companion to this list during the campaign to return FK to the airwaves
(the 2nd time) - that would be SOS-FK.
There are still over 400 members on the loop which is an *announcement
only* loop to keep people updated on what's going on with the
actors,producers, directors etc and the new FK campaign KtK. All the
auction information was posted there as is the information on Nancy's
terrific FK fanfic awards! As are Cheryl's wonderful VCR alerts.
It is hosted on yahoogroups and web and archive access are available. So,
if you're too busy right now to discuss or keep up with the discussions,
but you want to still get the news, please feel free to sign up:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FKLoop/join
So, who's left that remembers SOS-FK??
Annmarie aka Mickey
LCAMickey@c....... ~ Join us for Lights, Camera, Auction 5!
http://mpica.org
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 11:27:54 -0700
From: StormBorn <thestormborn@m.......>
Subject: My two cents on Yahoo
On the plus side, I like the archives and the files section. On the
negative side, their servers choke under a heavy load (or just seemingly at
random), they bombard you with ads if you try to read the messages on the
group's homepage, and they get wery wery confused if you attempt to change
addresses.
I have access to a free Majordomo listserver and I'd certainly move a list
or two of mine there from Yahoo, but I'm limited to 1G of traffic and I'm
afraid I'd encounter problems with that.
Yahoo? No thanks.
Molly/StormBorn
thestormborn@m.......
"It's not fair!" "You say that so often. I wonder what your basis for
comparison is?" -Sarah and Jareth, Labyrinth
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 14:39:21 -0400
From: Janine Fozzard <jfozzard@h.......>
Subject: Re: Schanke on X-Files!
Gwenn Musicante wrote
>>>John Kapelos seems to have not aged a bit
since he played Nick's superior in "Curiouser and
Curiouser," maybe he's the real vampire. : ) It really
was wonderful to see him again and a bonus to see a
nice classic Caddy too.
I have to say, John Kapelos is a wonderful actor! I don't think I've ever
seen him and thought, "That was just not believable." I've even been creeped
out (when he played the abusive step-father in "The Craft") but knowing he's
as good as he is, I knew not to hold it against him :-D and I definitely go
out of my way to watch TV episodes or movies if I know he's in them (or any
of the other cast members.)
I'm more bent towards the darker side of FK, with only a smattering of the
Light (what happened to the Light Cousins??) but Schanke as a vampire would
be an interesting thread to explore. Hmm gives me an idea for FKFIC.
As ever,
Cousin Janine
DK, LC, DT
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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 11:46:06 -0700
From: Sunny LaCountess <countessa2000@y.......>
Subject: Re: Replacement for Janette, etc.
--- Lisa McDavid <mclisa@m.......> wrote:
> Why in blazing Hades (this _is_ a family list <g>) they
> bought FK with its established characters and audience
> and then did their best to lose said audience with no
> guarantee of gaining the men 18-35 which are USA's target
> demographic, I don't know.
>
If FK had started in its 3rd season form I probably
wouldn't have become a fan. I, too, agree that there is a
certain charm to the first two seasons that is missing in
the third. The concept and atmosphere of those seasons
are different from the ordinary run-of-the mill TV dramas
we get everyday, and for a change, we see women (Janette
and Nat) that have more complexity and character than
just being blond, sexy and a victim. Unfortunately it
seems like USA didn't want anything out of the ordinary
or it would be too difficult for the viewer to absorb.
For them, TV is like KFC: all chicken. I have nothing
against Tracy, Vachon or Urs. But I have read fanfiction
that had given them more developed characters than what
they gave them in the show. I guess the real question is,
did USA think FK, in its unique, complex and curiously
inventive format was too much for its audience? Did they
think the viewer's brains would shut down if they gave
them a thicker, more involving plot and characters that
were different from the rest of the shows?
Sunny
=====
Countess -- Twilight Knightie,IB,DT,UF,Cotk
"Trudging through enternity, hauling my homemade horrors, do you think THAT was
my dream when I was young and evil?"
-Mommy Fortuna, The last Unicorn
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