Tl;dr again... sorry, lol ;)t_eylaJanuary 15 2008, 19:37:15 UTC
thanks, t-eyla, for putting all this a) eloquently and b) without the venom I had been nervously anticipating I don't believe in spouting vitriol when I don't agree with someone. Well-founded arguments work so much better to convince other people of your opinion ;).
this is a personal flaw of my own characterI don't consider it a flaw. It's simply a matter of preference. Me, I could never get into the whole idea of watching/reading something only so I could find out how it relates to the real world. Actually, I have a deep aversion to doing so. As I said, matter of preference
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Re: Tl;dr again... sorry, lol ;)maddoggirlJanuary 15 2008, 19:59:42 UTC
Erm ... yes, basically. By production, by the way, I meant general slickness of appearance rather than literal producers. But anyway, yeah. I see what you mean about everything.
I've never watched the X Files (bit before my time). I think I'd like it. Mulder and Scully seem sassy in a way that appeals to me. And I like the mystery element. Anyhoo, thanks for taking the time to politely explain why I'm not approaching the show in the right way, because you're right. It'll help me be more understanding next time I clash with my friend Mark over Dr Who (he HAS the sonic screwdriver. And a sonic bottle-opener, but I'm guessing that doesn't feature in the show ;D)
Re: Tl;dr again... sorry, lol ;)t_eylaJanuary 15 2008, 20:19:12 UTC
Oh, the X Files are awesome. It might be a way for you to find your way into the horror/sci-fi genre, if you're interested. X Files isn't quite as hard core as DW xD.
Yay for having convinced you, lol xD. Btw, I wasn't trying to tell you you have to love DW. If you want to, you should go right on hating the show, because there's never going to be a show everybody loves. I just couldn't keep my mouth shut, since I got the feeling that you were missing out on the exact factor that I think makes DW as awesome as I think it is.
I was thinking about buying the sonic screwdriver on ebay, to go with my cosplay Doctor costume. But the December budget didn't cover it D:.
Re: Tl;dr again... sorry, lol ;)wihlutaJanuary 15 2008, 20:36:38 UTC
I have to say that for me, the thing I like most about Torchwood is how they always seem to fail at everything they're attempting. But they never give up. They lick the wounds and get right on it again. And that's something I admire.
I have to say, though, that appart from John Barrowmann and the actress that plays Gwen, I find the actors rather dull and wooden. But that's maybe just me, and because I like a 'crazy' actor like DT. :-)
Re: Tl;dr again... sorry, lol ;)maddoggirlJanuary 15 2008, 20:43:49 UTC
I think, to be honest, that a lot of minor actors in British shows are worse than their US counterparts. That doesn't count for period dramas, though - whether or not they're actually fun and interesting, they usually have excellent casts.
Like I say, I've never really watched it properly. But I know what I like and I like John Barrowman :D
Re: Tl;dr again... sorry, lol ;)maddoggirlJanuary 16 2008, 17:40:29 UTC
Perhaps they could replace Torchwood with half an hour of shirtless John Barrowman? Just him around the house, playing the piano, reading a book, all shirtless. That would be killer viewing.
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I don't believe in spouting vitriol when I don't agree with someone. Well-founded arguments work so much better to convince other people of your opinion ;).
this is a personal flaw of my own characterI don't consider it a flaw. It's simply a matter of preference. Me, I could never get into the whole idea of watching/reading something only so I could find out how it relates to the real world. Actually, I have a deep aversion to doing so. As I said, matter of preference ( ... )
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I've never watched the X Files (bit before my time). I think I'd like it. Mulder and Scully seem sassy in a way that appeals to me. And I like the mystery element. Anyhoo, thanks for taking the time to politely explain why I'm not approaching the show in the right way, because you're right. It'll help me be more understanding next time I clash with my friend Mark over Dr Who (he HAS the sonic screwdriver. And a sonic bottle-opener, but I'm guessing that doesn't feature in the show ;D)
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Yay for having convinced you, lol xD. Btw, I wasn't trying to tell you you have to love DW. If you want to, you should go right on hating the show, because there's never going to be a show everybody loves. I just couldn't keep my mouth shut, since I got the feeling that you were missing out on the exact factor that I think makes DW as awesome as I think it is.
I was thinking about buying the sonic screwdriver on ebay, to go with my cosplay Doctor costume. But the December budget didn't cover it D:.
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I have to say, though, that appart from John Barrowmann and the actress that plays Gwen, I find the actors rather dull and wooden. But that's maybe just me, and because I like a 'crazy' actor like DT. :-)
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I love love love the Gwen/Rhys dynamics. I think it's my second favorite thing about the show, after John Barrowman and his Gay of Awesome.
OMG TORCHWOOD ON THURSDAY!!!!111!!11
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AND YAYAYAY ONLY TWO MORE DAYS!
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Like I say, I've never really watched it properly. But I know what I like and I like John Barrowman :D
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here, look at that:
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and it's good to know that we can always find at least one topic on which we agree. Hot men. LOL
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Ah well. It's not like I mind or anything.
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