That last line is what hits me the most. Probably because if we did the last line first then the others would fall into place. One can understand quite a lot by simply listening.

You worded it more eloquently than I was going to. We'll get our fully automated gay space communism one of these days.

I love this answer. I somehow didn't realize that everyone in JP was a nerd except for Muldoon who was neutralized almost immediately.

And thanks to him, we had Uhura through all 3 seasons and all 6 movies. Obviously nowhere near his greatest achievement, but I am grateful for it.

That made me real sad in a way. It's a beautiful story, but I wish Nichelle Nichols could've gone into theatre like she wanted. There was a quote from a black feminist group that I can't find now that said something about how it isn't really a choice to become a fighter to resist oppression, because if they could choose, they'd choose something else, that they want to do, rather than what they are compelled to do. The reason to be a fighter is to try to make it so that the black little girls of the future can be free to self-realise.

It was an impactful quote because I felt like it acknowledged the respect that is due to people who fight for a better world, while also not excluding the grief and sorrow that comes from recognising that to commit to a cause is a sacrifice that wouldn't have needed to be made in a just world.

I know that Nichelle Nichols' work and activism extends far beyond Star Trek, but underlying it all is a deep sense of duty that I find at once beautiful and sad.

That story made my eyes leak for some odd reason.

Bless you and thank you all Dr. King, Mr. Roddenberry and Mrs. Nichols.

I don't like her either, but that particular quote of hers is wonderful and casting her as Guinan because of it was inspired.

And she did a good job as Guinan whatever I think of her personally.

I mean Shatner is a total dick but I still love Kirk.

Feels like her original commentary was more born out of ignorance. And while I'm not condoning her actions, I understand them. And she's since recanted and is apparently trying to educate herself on the matter, which is definitely better than some.

Then there's the power element. When you're in a position like hers, the word "no" will be repeated less and less, and that will definitely skew how you approach the world. Her getting backlash and a suspension could be the "no" she's needed for years.

Let's hope she grows from this.

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To your first point, that's fair but Trek and Wars are just different things and the same thing at the same time. The only time Star Wars tried to add hard science to it, it was mocked relentlessly (midichlorians) because that sort of hard science fiction didn't make sense or fit in the world of Star Wars. Star Wars is science fantasy, not fiction, and introducing explanations start stripping the world of its mystery and awe. It also just didn't jive with the vibe already established. It was basically someone just saying "Um actually, it's not mystical. It's just science." Star Trek on the other hand actively tries to explain everything all the time anyway.

A modern version of Bridge Commander that was voice-activated would be cool. I know there have been one or two similar games, but I'd like a Star Trek-themed one.

And an asshole. She's not a pleasant woman but she did an enormous amount for black women across media in general, nevermind science fiction.

Avery Brooks also fits that bill quite well, unfortunately. He just isn't as public with his insanity