Comments on: Farragut Fest

By: BlueThunder

BlueThunder — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Considering what what was revealed about the incident that ‘supposedly’ happened in November of last year(2011)and their association with Vic Mignogna, there are fans who have their suspicions.

By: Polaris01313-1

Polaris01313-1 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:51:00 +0000

“It’s the only fan film project that I’ve ever been moved to involve myself in, in anything like a major way – I’ve helped out at the edges, so to speak, on shows I enjoy like Intrepid and Farragut – and I’m enormously proud of Exeter and the folks who put it together.”
- Dennis Bailey

He happens to enjoy a show whose reputation(like its own production company)has been ruined by a business partner and his very controversial/questionable background?

Well, now we really know where Dennis Bailey’s priorities and ethics really lie.

For shame!

http://www.trekbbs.com/showthread.php?t=76831&page=127

By: BlueThunder

BlueThunder — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:13:00 +0000

Considering the reputation they have developed and the association they made with their new business partner(despite his controversial background), I can’t say that I blame you. God knows I’d be protecting the contents in my wallet and my personal information.

By: Polaris01313-1

Polaris01313-1 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:16:00 +0000

The theme from Hell In The Pacific has been used so many times in science fiction – Space:1999, Battlestar Galactica, Enemy Mine, and TNG – that it is not even funny. Then again, what do you expect from a Star Trek fan film company who foolishly allied and associated themselves with the likes of someone with a controversial background and an axe to grand with another Star Trek fan film company. The staff at Farragut Films must be really desperate for new storyline ideas.

For shame!

By: Kang the Unbalanced

Kang the Unbalanced — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:38:00 +0000

Just watched the trailer. Oh look, it’s a high school production of a near-complete ripoff of TNG’s “The Enemy”. Color me unimpressed as well as unbalanced.
[[Trollbaiting]]
But where do they get all those lovely sets, props and costumes?
[[/trollbaiting]]

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Restating your whole diatribe rather than addressing the actual point I made… nice try. Care to actually respond to my point? Otherwise, spit in the wind all you want.

By: Kang the Unbalanced

Kang the Unbalanced — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:26:00 +0000

You’re only hurting your own position by beating this dead horse so far into the ground. Look at the responses. You’re driving off people who would otherwise agree with you. Take a deep breath. Throttle back a bit. Make your point, then on to the next target.

By: Polaris01313-1

Polaris01313-1 — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:05:00 +0000

Well, I think the same could be said for those who have made derogatory posts against Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Roberto Orci, and Alex Kurtzman. I also think that some people in general, are threatened by honesty. I also think that the reasons why both Star Trek fandom and the franchise have problems is because of Trekkies or Trekkers not practicing what they preach, despite the common interest they have. Nevertheless, I think you get the point.

To quote posters #116 and #272 from this link –
http://trekmovie.com/2012/03/26/new-star-trek-fan-film-to-feature-chris-doohan-as-scotty-and-mythbusters-imahara-as-sulu/#comment-4656857

“Simple facts are that(the business partner’s name)has possession of footage that is NOT his property and refuses to return it to Phase 2. And Farragut is supporting(the business partner’s name)in this illegal act. Make your own conclusions about the ethics of these people.”

“The simple fact is that this team(Farragut Films)has made a very questionable decision in working with a known thief. And it IS theft to keep footage that does not belong to you. Period. Full stop. Everybody else involved in this new endeavor may be great guys, but they’re in bed with a skunk, and the stink will stick to them.”

As I stated before, Starship Farragut started out as something cool and promising. But after all of that nonsense from last year and earlier this year, including and up to associating with someone who committed unethical acts and had a twisted personal agenda against another Star Trek fan film, for reasons that I and other people I have spoken with still find despicable…..well that to me is derogatory in every sense of the word. A sentiment shared by quite a few fans.

If that isn’t considered derogatory, then I don’t know what is.

By: Michael Bednar

Michael Bednar — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:41:00 +0000

Pay no attention to this guy. He makes these posts anywhere he thinks he can get an audience.

What would really be nice is if the admin of TrekToday would delete his derogatory posts and ban him for life.

What do you all think?

By: Polaris01313-1

Polaris01313-1 — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:42:00 +0000

Or to be more short and precise concerning the latter description, Thank goodness that Abrams did what he did to bring new life to a franchise that was seriously mishandled. And when fans complain what Abrams has done to the name of Star Trek(which is nothing compared to what the other side has done), many should respond in kind complaining about how a Star Trek fan film company could partner up with someone who has a controversial background and committed acts that would tarnish the name of Star Trek. Morally and ethically.

If fans think that Abrams has done something as bad as the latter, it is no wonder that the Star Trek franchise and fandom has its share of serious problems.