Season One of SFA comes to a close, wrapping up the cliffhanger from last week.
Category Archives: Star Trek
The Monetization of Geek Hate
Note: This Editorial is just Brian’s opinion. Not those of B42 at large (though they can speak up for themselves).
So, this showed up in r/StarTrek (and was yanked by the mods). The “news” site Giant Freaking Robot is hiring a staff writer where hating Starfleet Academy is a requirement. Look, I get it if you don’t like “NuTrek”. There are legit concerns about the writing, but this feels like we’re actively trying to destroy the stuff that brings us joy. It’s already well-established that social media is built around promoting hate. Getting people angry makes them comment and click.
Better, smarter people than I can probably comment on it. Heck, I should see if my buddy with a PhD in Sociology wants to dive into this.
This feels beyond “criticism” and moves into “angry manipulation”.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Discussion – 1×09 “300th Night”
As the year comes to an end, Caleb must choose between the life he thought he wanted and the life he’s built for himself at Starfleet Academy. Meanwhile, Nahla breaks protocol in one final gambit to keep a promise to Caleb.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Discussion – 1×08 “The Life of the Stars”
A visiting instructor forces the cadets to face the emotional realities of serving in Starfleet.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Discussion 1×07 “Ko’Zeine”
During a school holiday, cadets return home and must choose between family expectations and dreams.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Discussion – 1×06 “Come, Let’s Away”
Academy Cadets and War College Cadets have a joint exercise to practice a rescue mission. Things, not surprisingly, go awry.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Discussion – 1×05 “Series Acclamation Mil”
Sam sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Discussion – 1×04 “Vox in Excelso”
In which the cadets of the newly reformed Starfleet Academy do battle with their words. Jay-Den Kraag must deal with his past while confronting the future of the Klingon people.
Pronunciation tip for podcasters and youtubers: “Ex-chel-so” not “Ex-sel-so”. “CE” is a “CHE” sound in Latin. Source: Ex-Catholic that had to sing a lot of Latin.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Discussion – Vitus Reflux (S1E3)
While our cadets compete to join an elite team at the Academy, a battle of escalating pranks breaks out between Starfleet Academy and a rival school. Tensions rise fast, threatening their newly-emerging bonds and a blossoming romance.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Discussion – Kids These Days & Beta Test
The series, already much maligned online from the trailers, drops its first two episodes on Paramount+. Episode 1 is also available on YouTube. Critics who saw it beforehand seemed to like it. Will fans though?