JMS CIS Digest: 13-Mar-96 22:57:24 through 14-Mar-96 00:09:41 (9 msgs)
John Hardin
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Rumor: B-5 canceled?
Jumpgate dimensions
Other Arc Series
The "whys"
AT on JAG?
Thought from jms
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Date: 13-Mar-96 22:57:24
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: Rumor: B-5 canceled?
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.469727 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.469204 at compuserve.com>
Yes, as I recall, last May we were told that year four would
almost certainly be the last for Kung Fu. Which is no secret; all
parties pretty much knew that going into the renewal period.
jms
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Date: 13-Mar-96 14:18:29
From: Arwel Parry <100336.623 at compuserve.com>
To: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Jumpgate dimensions
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.469509 at compuserve.com>
I was wondering how large and far apart the pylons of a typical
jumpgate are supposed to be - they don't give me the impression of
being enormous structures, but in the past we've seen e.g. the
Cortez or the Vorlon fleet in the Gathering arrive through the
gate without scratching their paintwork!
Just a thought! <g>
Arwel
Arwel Parry
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Date: 14-Mar-96 00:09:30
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: Arwel Parry <100336.623 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Jumpgate dimensions
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.469735 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.469509 at compuserve.com>
They're pretty big...but because they're not anchored, they can
(and do) move apart to accommodate larger ships when necessary.
jms
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Date: 14-Mar-96 00:09:32
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: Other Arc Series
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.469736 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.469512 at compuserve.com>
If B5 goes its full five years, I think I'd probably prefer to
get out of TV and go back to writing novels and plays.
jms
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Date: 13-Mar-96 14:27:28
From: Philip Hornsey <74053.2101 at compuserve.com>
To: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
Subject: The "whys"
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.469517 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.469486 at compuserve.com>
> It needs to be told because I think it has some ideas we need
> to hear, and because it's time somebody did a saga like this to
> help reinterpret some myths at a time when we very badly need
> our myths.
I don't think it could be said any better. You and I just had a
discussion about McCarthyism etc. and what we were both dancing
around is that no one really *believes* in America anymore. I
scream "it couldn't happen here" at the top of my lungs because,
while I am *totally* dedicated to objective reality in *every
other* aspect of my life, I simply can't *bear* to look down the
road 30 years at what our *intense* cynicism is creating.
It is one thing to be a realist, it is another to simply be so
wound up and angry that you *hate* the thought of anyone being
motivated by an instinct toward cooperation.
I mean, that's what myths *are*. Stories about people who *could*
be better off in the immediate term, by doing ill, but, because
they are mythic figures, Do The Right Thing, and are seen in a
good light (be it comic or tragic) at the end of the story.
Like perhaps the one about the wealthiest man in North America,
who risked life and fortune to defend a nation, turning down a
crown, and walking the path of Cinncinatus. A man who could leave
us no sons to carry on his name and whose only legacy is the
liberty of *260 Million* people.
Sounds like it would make a good story...
Phil^^^^ FREE MARS!
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Date: 14-Mar-96 00:09:33
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: Philip Hornsey <74053.2101 at compuserve.com>
Subject: The "whys"
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.469737 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.469517 at compuserve.com>
Of course, there are many who don't see such people in a Good
Light; even Washington had people out smearing his name every day
(which, among more altruistic reasons, was why he didn't want to stay
in charge forever). We are never so greatly appreciated as when we're
safely and conveniently deceased.
jms
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Date: 14-Mar-96 00:09:40
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: (blocked)
Subject: AT on JAG?
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.469739 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.469668 at compuserve.com>
I have no idea what Andrea's going to be doing, or how much.
jms
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Date: 13-Mar-96 21:15:09
From: Blaine Jack <103333.304 at compuserve.com>
To: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Thought from jms
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.469702 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.467206 at compuserve.com>
JMS,
The only problem w/this saga is, I'm going to be bald
from pulling my hair out! The tension of waiting as it all
unfolds!
Still, if I have to wait on something, it should be a
good something. And (not to be repetitive, but...) B5 is one of
the best "somethings" I've ran across in a long time.
My best regards to you and the whole cast/crew.
--Blaine
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Date: 14-Mar-96 00:09:41
From: J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644 at compuserve.com>
To: Blaine Jack <103333.304 at compuserve.com>
Subject: Thought from jms
Message-ID: <forum.sfmediaone.469740 at compuserve.com>
References: <forum.sfmediaone.469702 at compuserve.com>
Thanks....
jms
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