Interesting article; worthy of more thought and comment than I have time for right now.

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3 responses to “Interesting article; worthy of more thought and comment than I have time for right now.”

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   Randi Cohen

   December 23, 2014

   interesting indeed. perhaps this aspect of the series becomes more evident later. i do note several episodes in which Wesley is not believed and spends the episode trying to convince people.

   also i would like to see the characters earning some of the respect that is so freely given to them.

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   Kevin Black

   December 24, 2014

   It does put a new complexion on Gene Rodenberry’s edict that the main characters are not to have conflicts with each other. This is usually cited as a sign that GR had slipped into his dotage, and was sabotaging the show by placing unreasonable, undramatic restrictions on the stories. But it does give the show a certain flavor (modeling a tranquil, respectful workplace/family environment that might be outside the everyday experience of some viewers/fans) which may be more meaningful that I have previously considered.

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   Randi Cohen

   December 24, 2014

   If no conflicts means the bones/spock dynamic would not have been allowed, or even the way bones calls kirk on things, i don’t think it was a good call. conflict is necessary for growth and health of a relationship, although it is important for it to occur in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

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