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Don't know where else to say this ... but I'm enjoying the new shows on my own. (lemmy.ca)
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[–] Stamets@startrek.website 25 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

Man, I'm sorry for some people Everytime someone says that they're enjoying Discovery you have some arrogant piece of shit who has to waltz in and say "YEAH BUT IT SUCKS AND THEY FUCKED UP THE SEASONS AND IT'S NOT ENJOYABLE".

Just let other people like what they like, fuck. Is that so hard?

I'm so tired of this constant negativity from people who claim to be Trek fans while being utterly blind to the lessons therein.

Keep enjoying the show buddy. I'm glad you're having a fun time and I'm sorry that so many douchebags can't let other people have their own fun. Fuck 'em.

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Which is why I just watch it on my own now. I've given up trying to share experiences or convince people to appreciate things I like.

I like things I like and I share them with others who are willing to share that experience with me .... I'm not going to try to convince anyone.

When it comes to entertainment I won't bother disagreeing much any more .... but when it comes to real life experience, especially war and death, I'll argue and fight.

But when it comes to Star Trek, I'm starting to realize that there is no shortage of friends out there like you who I can enjoy all this with.

My only complaint with you is that you are freaking making me so excited to see more .... you've infected me! What have you done!!!!

[–] limelight79@lemm.ee 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I stayed out of the Star Trek fandoms for years because of this. I've always liked Enterprise, and I like the new shows, some more than others, but I've enjoyed all of them at least to some extent. I don't need some jackass telling me why I'm wrong for liking something. (Edit correction - I just couldn't get into Prodigy. I'm sure it's great, but it just didn't work for me.)

I joined a Star Trek Wholesomeposting group on Facebook where belittling the shows or the people that like them is explicitly not allowed. It's great.

[–] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

A fine time to use one. Just one I don't think I would have come up with myself.

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago

Like a blind man at an orgy .... I was going to have to feel my way through

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago

You know which Star Trek show is the best one?

The one you like the most.

[–] Pickle_Jr@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I binged like the last quarter of the 2nd season really stoned the first time around. 10/10 experience. Honestly it was awesome. Would do again.

[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The second half of season 2 is the only part of Disco that I actually enjoyed. Well, aside from anytime Tig was on screen.

[–] EmpathicVagrant@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

My favorite part of discovery was learning who Tig was, and now it’s a whole can of worms like when I first fell in love with Sarah Silverman.

[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Dude, she’s amazing. I will watch or listen to anything she’s so much as attached to. Her podcast is insightful and funny. One Mississippi was hilarious and dark. Her episode of Birbiglia’s podcast is one of my favorite podcast episodes ever. She made Army of the Dead for me. Just an absolute sardonic delight.

[–] eva_sieve@startrek.website 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You might want to see a doctor about that. But have fun!

[–] MaggiWuerze@feddit.de -4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

If only ~~they didn't fuck up~~ season 3 ~~so badly.~~ wasn't such a disappointment for me.

[–] Corgana@startrek.website 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (4 children)

For real. Everytime someone says "I like Discovery!" You've always got to have someone with this type of arrogance go "But it sucks though" and pretend like their opinion is fact.

Two comments I've seen from this person on two posts within an hour and both having the same negative energy. I'm just going to go ahead and hit the block button because it doesn't look like they're going to provide anything other than negative energy and i'm tired of it.

[–] Corgana@startrek.website 8 points 11 months ago

It's partly why /r/StarTrek started it's "be nice" rule in ~2018. It's ok to disagree, but to just pee all over something someone liked for no reason other than the fact that they brought up that they liked it is exhausting.

[–] TwoCubed@feddit.de 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I don't know, I kinda like the discussions. It's rarely really toxic, just people having strong opinions. And a lot of it is legit. I kinda like Enterprise, but there's also a whole bunch of things that are wrong with it. A lot of these discussions end up explaining things about the lore or end up being memes.

[–] MaggiWuerze@feddit.de 3 points 11 months ago

I didn't really want to be toxic and I didn't think expressing my disappointment about the show would be viewed that way. Thanks for not simply blocking me.

[–] MaggiWuerze@feddit.de 0 points 11 months ago

It was two comments about the same show. I'm sorry I don't like your favorite tree (looking at your username) but I don't think that makes me toxic. I actually went back and checked my comments on this community and they basically all light heartedly banter or admiration for the respective memes.

[–] gnuplusmatt@startrek.website -2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I'm not defending negative nellies - but its is possible to enjoy something and still criticise it. You've attacked me in the past for having a minor criticism. I'm not going to block you over it, I just think twice about whether I want the hassle, but maybe that's just me

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Take it easy guys ... I've watched Star Trek for so many years now ... I really don't care what they get right or wrong any more ... I just love the series for what it is, it's been so much part of my life now that it's like looking at a family member who is decent, has their flaws but I still love none the less.

[–] MaggiWuerze@feddit.de 4 points 11 months ago (2 children)

No, I think I really could have worded that more diplomatically. This topic is important for people and I should try to word my criticism in a constructive manner