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Yeah, I’m constantly surprised how long ago this whole thing started. It doesn’t FEEL that long.
Yeah, I realize you posted this 8 months ago and probably won’t see it. :D
Holy mackerel! I do know you! Welcome!Never apologize for being true to yourself. Start a website about it instead. That’s what I’ve done.I REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE MERC! Also, good. Now you can commend on our shenanigans :3You’ll be surprised to find that I haven’t actually watched the last five episodes of Doctor Who season 8, so I won’t be able to comment on the finale. I’m hoping to see some of those in the very near future. However, I can comment on what I thought of season 7 and the first half of 8.As far as the first half of season 7, I was pretty meh on most of it. There were a lot of interesting ideas, but I don’t think there was much good writing to be found. Amy and Rory were always very interesting characters, but either they overstayed their welcome or the writers were just sick of coming up with new ideas for them. Their exit was pretty lame as well, and I don’t think the writers did right by them.
The second half of season 7 was substantially more interesting. There were some episodes with weird plot holes, but for the most part the writing was solid. Not only that, but there were some really interesting new ideas that I enjoyed seeing. Nightmare in Silver was one in particular I enjoyed, even though I assumed I’d hate it because I’m sick of the Cybermen.
The specials were also pretty interesting. A lot of people didn’t like them because they’re not very bright people, so don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The specials were a fun romp that, while depressing at times, were well worth being Matt Smith’s final story arc.
So with Matt Smith’s Doctor dead, now we move on to Peter Capaldi. I have to say, I’ve really enjoyed him as a Doctor. He’s the kind of Doctor we haven’t seen since the 1960’s and 70’s, and to me that’s outstanding. From what I’ve seen so far, he’s slowly been less gruff as the season has progressed, and I think it’ll be fun to see how the finale plays in.
I’ll probably make some sort of follow up once I’ve finished season 8, but feel free to comment on what I’ve said so far. There have been a lot of highs and lows in the last two seasons, but generally I’d say it’s stayed a quality program.
I think you’ve highlighted a number of good point about the situation. If anything, this has once again proven that only the loudest and most radical voices are heard in any argument. And this is especially problematic if you don’t have some sort of central organization that can say, “Sure, these people are using our tags, but they’re not actually affiliated with us.”It doesn’t matter if you voluntarily ally yourself with anyone. If you don’t have a central organization that can denounce zealots, anyone can chime in. This proves that social media activism is a somewhat flawed idea. Beyond the fact that sitting and tweeting about a problem is a lousy way to accomplish anything, anyone can use any tag just to get attention or to make someone look bad.
To answer your final question, not really. Sadly, we live in a culture where controversy, slander, and downright lies are the best way to get media attention. I don’t give a single crap about Kim Kardashian, but thanks to the sea of people who do, I have to put up with her every day. She’s far from newsworthy, but because she’s outrageous she’s the center of attention.
So is there a way around giving zealots the mic? Not anymore, no. With the advent of cable news and the internet, anyone with the faculty for speech and a half formed idea can give their opinion (look at me, for example). Until we as a culture can start valuing facts a little more and treating each other with actual respect, I don’t see this problem changing anytime soon.
Requoting Quotes is not for everyone. Consult your Evil Doctor before use. Side effects are generally mild and include your friends growing to hate you.
Requoting Quotes: Guaranteed 24 Hour Relief(TM).November 13, 2014 at 10:32 pm in reply to: Act 63: Chris Thorndyke & X-Tornade’s Globe-Trotting Mystery Adventure #531You mean this one? =D
https://twitter.com/KenPenders/status/524836651915554816Oh, there are plans in the works. Secret plans. The evilest of plans. >:)Rainbow rainbow little star,
How I wonder where the crap I’m going with this.
Up above the world so high,
Like a big, colorful arc in the sky.
Rainbow rainbow little star,
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