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Quislet said: << I am anxiously awaiting the continuation of my origin >>
Sorry to keep you waiting, dude.
Here's an excerpt from last nights live Legion chat. We did touch on the subject.
<< Lightles: Tellus and Quislet were my attempt to create truly alien Legionnaires Lightles: Lots of people resisted the idea of non humanoids Lightles: They believed that readers wouldn't be capable of relating Mxy2001: the comic book biz should adopt theatre logic ... never underestimate the intelligence your audience!. BungleHex: Well... its not so wrong, in general sci-fi fans are conditioned to dislike non humanoids Lightles: One thing that bothered me was that after I left the book ... Lightles: they did a story revealing Quislet to be an energy being Lightles: That was never my intention when I created him Mxy2001: what was he Steve? Mxy2001: was he a little bitty teen in a sentient ship? Lightles: He was a boneless jellyfish like alien Lightles: ugly as hell Lightles: with organs visible through his skin BungleHex: Quislet was a TV executive? Lightles: I was never really certain that Tellus was male Lightles: He/she may have been more of an it KWinDC: that would have been interesting Mxy2001: asexual reproduction? KWinDC: oh was Tellus going to be more...i dont know bent as it were Lightles: So unlike us that sexual identity needn't apply Lightles: I lost all interest in Quislet when they told that bogus origin KWinDC: why didnt they go w/ your idea? Lightles: it made no sense to have him a sentient spark Lightles: it was redundant ... they already had Wildfire Lightles: And it just wasn't logical that an energy being would build a technological ship Lightles: with a visual symbol on it Lightles: Sparks don't have eyes. >>
There's a little bit more on the subject over on that thread. I did neglect to mention that Quislet's physical form also included prominent sensory organs (such as eyes)and reproductive organs. His society was very hedonistic by nature. Everything revolved around the physical senses. You can sort of see why he wasn't seen outside his ship/life support vessel. But, dang it, it's not Quislet's fault that he doesn't appeal to the human ladies! : )
quote:Originally posted by Shadowplay in Candlelight: ^^^ I don't think it was 'just' jealousy.
When a woman uses those tactics when she doesn't have to, she cheapens women's abilities to make a difference on their own merits, without a man's covering of power.
The only time a woman should legitmately use her sexuality for manipulation is when the 'rules' of society don't allow her any other choice but impotence. IMO.
As has been stated by Steve, already, Nura was brilliant and a good fighter. Her sexual manipulations and her mental self-involvement were insults to women, and to beautiful women, especially.
Shady
When did Nura actually manipulate anyone, using her sexaul prowess? I claim that all she really did was flirt with the boys. She wasn't trying to get anything out of it. She was just having fun. Even when she first met the Legion, she didn't do anything particularly sexual to get the guys to vote her in. All she did was look good. The girls voted her out just because she looked good. Granted, the writing for the girls back in the 60s was abominable, especially by today's standards, but I say Dreamy was innocent. She didn't promise any of the boys any favors or anything like that. Also, I don't think Nura was ever rude to any of the other girl Legionnaires. Even the catty Phantom Girl and Shadow Lass. Maybe all this belongs on the new Nura thread, but I really would like someone to point out exactly what Nura did to earn this reputation.
quote:Originally posted by Steve Lightle: But, dang it, it's not Quislet's fault that he doesn't appeal to the human ladies! : )
Too bad we'll never know now -- it's not like he ever had a chance. For all we know, the enlightened ladies of the 30th century might've been able to see beyond his squishy form (and if not, I'm sure there were inflatable boy-toys he could've inhabited )
quote:Originally posted by Steve Lightle: Hmmm, I'm beginning to understand Shady's objection to a particular version of Nura. It sounds like the current Nura has a lot to offer.
Steve
Hey, Shady....let's not let it go without comment that STEVE LIGHTLE called you "Shady"! I'm so jealous!
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^^^ Yes, I had to reread that comment a couple of times before I figured out what he was saying. I kept associating Tasmia with his 'Shady' and couldn't make the sentence make any sense.
Then, I blushed and beamed!
Shady
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[sigh] Maybe someday Steve'll call me "Lardy"...
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Sorry but did Steve decide on a name for "Tiger girl" yet?
------------------ Jenny:"Okay, so this Master guy tried to open the Hellmouth, but he got stuck in it. And now all the signs are reading that he's going to get out, which opens the Hellmouth, which ends the world."
Giles:"Yes. That about sums it up, yes."
Jenny:"The part that gets me, though, is where Buffy is the Vampire Slayer. She's so little."
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 1, "Prophecy Girl"
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