andrew markworthy
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An open letter to hardline Star Trek fans (and I'm sure it applies to no-one here).
Did continuity bother Shakespeare when he was writing his plays (especially the history plays)? Nope.
So why should a should a show that won't be remembered in 50 years have to have more exacting standards? It's meant to be entertainment, guys. If you've got the energy to nitpick over matters that could only be understood by watching these programmes *way* too many times, try spending all that intellect and enthusiasm on something useful (e.g. start by going out into the sunlight or talking with people other than other Star Trek fans) instead of strengthening your Dweeb credentials.
Did continuity bother Shakespeare when he was writing his plays (especially the history plays)? Nope.
So why should a should a show that won't be remembered in 50 years have to have more exacting standards? It's meant to be entertainment, guys. If you've got the energy to nitpick over matters that could only be understood by watching these programmes *way* too many times, try spending all that intellect and enthusiasm on something useful (e.g. start by going out into the sunlight or talking with people other than other Star Trek fans) instead of strengthening your Dweeb credentials.