Elizabeth Weir/John Sheppard Appreciation/Ship/Discussion Thread

[Sparky She-Demon]

Finally read the interview. Maybe I can con my uncle into giving me the Chi-con tickets for my birthday!

[Aang]

Changing topics now, but I have... well, I don't want to call it a "confession," but I feel that there is something that I need to tell members of this thread. Please read.

Spoiler:

Several months ago, I made the decision to join this thread, one of the reasons being that this was a place that was pro-Sparky. Moreover, though, I also appreciated how this was also a place where I could talk about and learn more about the show, the characters, and the actors and not have to worry about sounding too pedantic. My family and I all enjoy watching Atlantis, but it's sometimes difficult for me to talk to them about the reasons that I love the show and the characters, because for the most part, they just watch it for entertainment and aren't interested in making a lecture over a TV show. I appreciate how on this thread, there are people who understand me and value what I have to say.

However, ever since I joined this thread, I've felt like I've been hiding behind a curtain. There have been many times when I've wanted to contribute to a discussion, whether or whether not it was Atlantis or Sparky-related, then decided against it out of fear of revealing too much about who l am. I initially thought that protecting my personal identity would make me feel more secure, but for some strange reason, I've been feeling kind of uneasy doing so. This thread is such a thought-provoking, accepting, and at times, hilarious place to be in, and I feel guilty feeling that I need to hide who I am, especially when I consider myself to be a relatively active member of this thread.

I understand that this thread, and perhaps this forum as a whole, is mainly comprised of adults, and I don't know if this is the general assumption that many members make about other members. I think that it can sometimes be difficult to judge how old a person is just based on their writing, because a person's writing voice can sometimes be misleading. I know that I generally use a formal tone of voice when I write, and I have a feeling that it might be a bit difficult to tell how old I am based on that. Please understand that I've never intended to mislead anyone, and I hope that I don't surprise anyone too badly when I say that I am actually a high school student.

I felt the need to write all this mainly to make it clear that I am perhaps one of the youngest members of this thread, and I am truly sorry if I have deceived anyone. I only hope that you can all understand why I chose to hide my identity in the first place and don't judge me for it, and I hope that you are all still willing to accept me as a member of this thread.

I know I'm not active on this thread particularly but I feel the need to reply to this.
I have to tell you...you give me hope for the current generation of high school students. I think of my last year of high school and realize I'd lost faith in my own generation because I was the only one in my high school English class who could speak or write proper English worth two craps. So seeing a high school student who can write the way you do...it does give me hope that all is not lost for the current generation of high schoolers.

[Sparky She-Demon]

I agree with Aang. Many highschoolers seems to talk in acronyms and bad English.

[Falcon Horus]

Random information brought to you by Heightmeyer's Lemming:

I bought a goldfish today. It's white with red spots and I named it Kate. *grin*

I can't tell wether the fish is male or female so tough luck if it's a he.

How's that for personal information?

[poundpuppy29]

[drewandian]

sparks i'm with the others...keeping some info to yourself is good (i tend to fail at that lol). and i've never been on to put much emphasis on a person's age...i'm more interested in what they have to say and how they say it.

i always want to add my 2 cents and tend to shy away for fear that i'll sound stupid...something i'm working on.

and omg the last few days have been BUSY! and Saturday is gonna be crazy...BUT I *should* be able to join the postathon on Sunday as I'll be in my new apartment with my DVDs

[Sequoia Hope]

I know I'm not active on this thread particularly but I feel the need to reply to this.
I have to tell you...you give me hope for the current generation of high school students. I think of my last year of high school and realize I'd lost faith in my own generation because I was the only one in my high school English class who could speak or write proper English worth two craps. So seeing a high school student who can write the way you do...it does give me hope that all is not lost for the current generation of high schoolers.

Aww, Aang, really? Thank you; it really means a lot to me to hear you say that. I hope that my generation has a prosperous future ahead of them, one that is filled with big plans and dreams that make a notable difference in our world.

And thank you to everyone. I feel so much more relaxed and at ease now, and I look forward to continuing to be a part of this amazing thread.

[Aang]

Aww, Aang, really? Thank you; it really means a lot to me to hear you say that. I hope that my generation has a prosperous future ahead of them, one that is filled with big plans and dreams that make a notable difference in our world.

And thank you to everyone. I feel so much more relaxed and at ease now, and I look forward to continuing to be a part of this amazing thread.

Yep, really I'm glad it means a lot to you 'cause it meant a lot for me to say it

[Pearl of Atlantis76]

It seems that Torri's new interview gave origin to this new thread on SGA General discussion - "Why not finish Weir's storyline?".

[Sparky She-Demon]

Already found that thread and have joined it!

[Scary Kitty]

Good morning, Sparkies! Happy Pretty Friday!

And may I add that you have to get older, but you can always be immature? That's the motto I live by.

Peter Pan for the win!

I know I'm not active on this thread particularly but I feel the need to reply to this.
I have to tell you...you give me hope for the current generation of high school students. I think of my last year of high school and realize I'd lost faith in my own generation because I was the only one in my high school English class who could speak or write proper English worth two craps. So seeing a high school student who can write the way you do...it does give me hope that all is not lost for the current generation of high schoolers.

Indeed. The proliferation of texting and chat speak makes me want to scream. Very glad to see that some are bucking the trend.

Random information brought to you by Heightmeyer's Lemming:

I bought a goldfish today. It's white with red spots and I named it Kate. *grin*

I can't tell wether the fish is male or female so tough luck if it's a he.

How's that for personal information?

Awww, how sweet!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/poundpuppy29/Sparky/Sparky3.jpg

Love this scene SO MUCH. Always brings a smile to my face.

sparks i'm with the others...keeping some info to yourself is good (i tend to fail at that lol). and i've never been on to put much emphasis on a person's age...i'm more interested in what they have to say and how they say it.

i always want to add my 2 cents and tend to shy away for fear that i'll sound stupid...something i'm working on.

and omg the last few days have been BUSY! and Saturday is gonna be crazy...BUT I *should* be able to join the postathon on Sunday as I'll be in my new apartment with my DVDs

YAY! Congratulations on the apartment, and we'll be looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

It seems that Torri's new interview gave origin to this new thread on SGA General discussion - "Why not finish Weir's storyline?".

Odd thing is, it seems like that poster keeps starting a new thread asking about the Weir/Replicator storyline every few months.

[JT-2]

Odd thing is, it seems like that poster keeps starting a new thread asking about the Weir/Replicator storyline every few months.

Yeah, he has a penchant for introducing threads where there might be a lot of arguing. He does it all over the forum. I'll avoid.

[Sparky She-Demon]

Yeah, he has a penchant for introducing threads where there might be a lot of arguing. He does it all over the forum. I'll avoid.

I didn't know that. I'll get away from it! I may still read it.

[gateraid]

I have a confession too.

Spoiler:

Reading my posts, some of you may have reason to think that in real life I am outgoing, witty, and popular. Clearly I have fooled you completely

Yeah, he has a penchant for introducing threads where there might be a lot of arguing. He does it all over the forum. I'll avoid.

He's the forum's Bane

[Sparky She-Demon]

What is it about this guy?