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Post by Prometheus59650 on Jan 23, 2023 3:10:50 GMT
I remember he tried to Single handedly hold Trekweb together when the owners just let it go. At least Virogen gave the OS an official end and just didn't let it die of neglect. Pretty much. He posted news and did the best he could do and the place just stopped loading threads half the time until Archangel just turned out thr lights. It was a sad way for the place to go. |
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Post by Sehlat Vie on Jan 23, 2023 4:09:20 GMT
Kind of disheartening, right? Everything vanished into the void... People used to say that on the internet nothing really disappear, I wonder if that is true. Can someone with technical knowhow be able to retrieve that Omega archive? How the saying goes from Blade Runner "all those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain." It is possible. My first Star Trek forum was called STV.com (StarTrekVoyager.com). It went the same route as OS but many years later someone was able to archive it. No one can post on it (obviously) but it is possible to essentially turn it into a "read-only" website so you can go back and have a nostalgia-fest re-reading old posts. Now if someone will do that with OS is a whole other question. It is sad but it's nice that Prom was nice enough to build this new place for us that we can build out new memories on. As G'Kar says "I believe that when we leave a place, part of it goes with us and part of us remains." We can build new memories here and continue our nerdy obsessions and philosophical pinings here too.  Prometheus has done this:  |
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Post by Yorick on Feb 2, 2023 8:57:16 GMT
I still don't understand why TheOmegaSector has been closed. Admins of Trekcore could do transfer the entire forum and user base to another hosting. This forum is like a continuation of a group of regular posters from Omega Sector. I think people were missing the small town atmosphere and therefore not enjoying the TrekBBS experience. Omega had to close because the person who was looking after the hardware and setup couldn’t do it any more. It’s complex to run a full server based BBS, as I understand it. This is probably the most like that experience that could be set up, so I’m happy to be here. I appreciate that it’s here. 👍🖖🏻 |
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Post by Sehlat Vie on Feb 2, 2023 12:01:49 GMT
I still don't understand why TheOmegaSector has been closed. Admins of Trekcore could do transfer the entire forum and user base to another hosting. This forum is like a continuation of a group of regular posters from Omega Sector. I think people were missing the small town atmosphere and therefore not enjoying the TrekBBS experience. Omega had to close because the person who was looking after the hardware and setup couldn’t do it any more. It’s complex to run a full server based BBS, as I understand it. This is probably the most like that experience that could be set up, so I’m happy to be here. I appreciate that it’s here. 👍🖖🏻 To me, this place feels like Omega Sector never closed. Prometheus has done a helluva job. |
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Post by nombrecomun on Feb 2, 2023 18:08:44 GMT
This forum is like a continuation of a group of regular posters from Omega Sector. I think people were missing the small town atmosphere and therefore not enjoying the TrekBBS experience. Omega had to close because the person who was looking after the hardware and setup couldn’t do it any more. It’s complex to run a full server based BBS, as I understand it. This is probably the most like that experience that could be set up, so I’m happy to be here. I appreciate that it’s here. 👍🖖🏻 To me, this place feels like Omega Sector never closed. Prometheus has done a helluva job. Agreed. Practically seamless transition. |
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Post by RobinBland on Feb 6, 2023 17:57:56 GMT
It must’ve been tough for Gus. I did miss him when he’d gone. He could be pretty funny. But requesting to be banned? I guess he didn’t trust himself enough not to come back and weep blood and urine on those of us attempting to find good in Kurtzman-Trek.
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Post by Prometheus59650 on Feb 6, 2023 18:56:08 GMT
It must’ve been tough for Gus. I did miss him when he’d gone. He could be pretty funny. But requesting to be banned? I guess he didn’t trust himself enough not to come back and weep blood and urine on those of us attempting to find good in Kurtzman-Trek. Basically it. He just couldn't move beyond the Berman era. Trek was dead to him, he liked Marvel more, and he'd inevitably backslide to trashing NuTrek even when you, I, and others tried to call him out, albeit as gently as possible. |
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Post by RobinBland on Feb 6, 2023 20:18:35 GMT
It must’ve been tough for Gus. I did miss him when he’d gone. He could be pretty funny. But requesting to be banned? I guess he didn’t trust himself enough not to come back and weep blood and urine on those of us attempting to find good in Kurtzman-Trek. Basically it. He just couldn't move beyond the Berman era. Trek was dead to him, he liked Marvel more, and he'd inevitably backslide to trashing NuTrek even when you, I, and others tried to call him out, albeit as gently as possible. Rose-tinted specs, and all that. But you could never convince him - he was wedded to the idea that everything was better back in the good ol' days, as if those 26 episodes-long seasons didn't throw up the odd stinker. Or in some cases, whole seasons that were comprised more of boring stinkers than worthwhile episodes, like TNG S7. |
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Post by SherlockHolmes on Feb 6, 2023 22:18:22 GMT
It must’ve been tough for Gus. I did miss him when he’d gone. He could be pretty funny. But requesting to be banned? I guess he didn’t trust himself enough not to come back and weep blood and urine on those of us attempting to find good in Kurtzman-Trek. ...never stopped me.... ....ok ok....I never wept blood or urine. But I did spew my drink a few times. Some of you have a great sense of humor. |
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Post by Prometheus59650 on Feb 6, 2023 23:41:03 GMT
It must’ve been tough for Gus. I did miss him when he’d gone. He could be pretty funny. But requesting to be banned? I guess he didn’t trust himself enough not to come back and weep blood and urine on those of us attempting to find good in Kurtzman-Trek. ...never stopped me.... ....ok ok....I never wept blood or urine. But I did spew my drink a few times. Some of you have a great sense of humor. I could buy almost any POV he held, except for Pike. Hunter was Pike and Mount was just awful. I just couldn't find any rational basis for that at all. Mount has been wonderful. Even Hunter's son went to a con just to meet Mount and tell him his father would be proud of the portrayal. |
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Post by SherlockHolmes on Feb 7, 2023 17:05:00 GMT
...never stopped me.... ....ok ok....I never wept blood or urine. But I did spew my drink a few times. Some of you have a great sense of humor. I could buy almost any POV he held, except for Pike. Hunter was Pike and Mount was just awful. I just couldn't find any rational basis for that at all. Mount has been wonderful. Even Hunter's son went to a con just to meet Mount and tell him his father would be proud of the portrayal. Uh, no. I would have to really disagree with him there. In fact, it was Mount who broke my absolute Cynicism toward NuTrek to begin with. I love Anson Mount's Pike. He IS Pike. -So yeah even I cannot be THAT absolute. |
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Post by RobinBland on Feb 7, 2023 21:31:32 GMT
I could buy almost any POV he held, except for Pike. Hunter was Pike and Mount was just awful. I just couldn't find any rational basis for that at all. Mount has been wonderful. Even Hunter's son went to a con just to meet Mount and tell him his father would be proud of the portrayal. Uh, no. I would have to really disagree with him there. In fact, it was Mount who broke my absolute Cynicism toward NuTrek to begin with. I love Anson Mount's Pike. He IS Pike. -So yeah even I cannot be THAT absolute. Mount was S2 of Disco's absolute saving grace, time and time again. While a slight improvement over S1, S2 was also pretty awful, a charge I lay at the door of the writing and all the behind-the-scenes upset, not any other factor. For me, Mount was 100% convincing as Pike immediately. He took even the dodgiest of those S2 scripts and made them work just by being so damn watchable and convincing. True star power, I'd say, and very much with the kind of leading man charisma Gus used to say he loved about Hunter. What's not to like? Gus was a good guy, and his love for Trek was deep. I get that. If I'm honest, a lot of Kurtzman-era Trek does little for me, but I feel that a wholesale rejection of all of it is misguided, if not edging towards the extreme. If I'd stopped watching in observance of some strange ritual of loyalty to past iterations of the show, I'd have missed both SNW and Prodigy, both of which are well written, fun, high quality shows which genuinely take the franchise forward. Isn't that want we want, as fans? Hell, ignore what you don't like and enjoy what you do. |
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Post by MrPicard on Apr 25, 2023 17:15:53 GMT
Hi, everyone! Just having a quick look around, nice to see all the old familiar Omega Sector faces here. *waves*
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Post by scenario on Apr 25, 2023 17:58:24 GMT
Welcome Mr. Picard. You are very welcome here.We missed you.
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Post by Garak Nephew on Apr 25, 2023 23:46:26 GMT
Welcome Mr. Picard! Make yourself at home.
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Post by MrPicard on Apr 27, 2023 8:18:45 GMT
Thanks y'all! It's good to see everybody.
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Post by RobinBland on Apr 28, 2023 2:36:36 GMT
Hi, everyone! Just having a quick look around, nice to see all the old familiar Omega Sector faces here. *waves* It’s great to see you here, Mr. Picard! |
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Post by MrPicard on Apr 28, 2023 8:07:47 GMT
Thanks Robin!
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Post by Sehlat Vie on May 9, 2023 12:36:38 GMT
Hi, everyone! Just having a quick look around, nice to see all the old familiar Omega Sector faces here. *waves* I know it's late, but...  |
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Post by MrPicard on May 9, 2023 17:20:00 GMT
Aww, thanks Sehlat!
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Post by Sehlat Vie on May 11, 2023 12:25:13 GMT
I was hoping you'd join us, and your insights on PIC S3 are brilliant (as always). |
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Post by MrPicard on May 12, 2023 10:14:33 GMT
I may have moved on from Star Trek (and frankly, also from Jean-Luc Picard now, with PIC they managed to thoroughly destroy everything I ever held dear) but sometimes it's good to talk to my old fandom friends!
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Post by Sehlat Vie on May 20, 2023 0:30:43 GMT
I may have moved on from Star Trek (and frankly, also from Jean-Luc Picard now, with PIC they managed to thoroughly destroy everything I ever held dear) but sometimes it's good to talk to my old fandom friends! You're always welcome here, whether you're into Trek or not. |
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Post by John on Sept 23, 2023 12:32:10 GMT
So the good old forum is no more?
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Post by scenario on Sept 23, 2023 14:37:27 GMT
The old forum was closed a while ago. It was too much work for the moderator. Welcome to our new forum. Please post often. Its a friendly place here.
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Post by Garak Nephew on Sept 24, 2023 15:06:13 GMT
Welcome, John! Healthy, respectful environment here. My wildest ideas and theories are frowned upon but never bullied.  Post often and prosper. |
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Post by Prometheus59650 on Sept 27, 2023 20:36:50 GMT
So the good old forum is no more? Welcome, grab a Tranya, and sit a spell. |
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Post by nombrecomun on Oct 10, 2023 18:00:32 GMT
Not sure where to post this but I'm kinda curious/concerned about the lack of posting on this forum lately. It seems like some regulars have disappeared. I understand there isn't a main Star Trek show going on but typically on other forums there usually is ample discussion on other topics non-ST related.
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Post by RobinBland on Oct 12, 2023 20:08:04 GMT
Not sure where to post this but I'm kinda curious/concerned about the lack of posting on this forum lately. It seems like some regulars have disappeared. I understand there isn't a main Star Trek show going on but typically on other forums there usually is ample discussion on other topics non-ST related. I'm still here! Just been really busy with a big move, so, less time to post. |
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Post by Garak Nephew on Oct 14, 2023 0:59:23 GMT
Not sure where to post this but I'm kinda curious/concerned about the lack of posting on this forum lately. It seems like some regulars have disappeared. I understand there isn't a main Star Trek show going on but typically on other forums there usually is ample discussion on other topics non-ST related. I am still here too! Life have been hectic and I haven't found time to post as often. I must admit also that I am mostly moved by Star Trek only. I see a lot of activity here about Star Wars and superhero franchises but the truth is that those subjects said nothing to me. Star Wars is a poorly implemented Hero's Journey riff (which can only be -Star Wars- a good canvas to explore political ideas, and that's about it) and I drop from the whole thing the moment Jar Jar Bing pop his big head to the screen. And superheros... I don't know. I only enjoyed Batman and Sandman comics back in the day. I care nothing for the whole Marvel universe thing.
Otherwise, I like it here. I like the discussions and the respectful honesty. It is a small forum, and maybe is better like that. |
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