lazycrockett said:

Wasn't Data the protype for Lore? Lore got more advanced circuitry because Data was the example. Data did have an emotion chip later on of course. I could be wrong about the order in which they were made.

The contraction thing seems simple to us, but to his programming, it's impossible.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Star-Trek-Next-1184/2008/12/Data-contractions.htm



Initially Data's creator, Dr. Noonien Soong, intentionally set out to make Data seem less human. Part of Data's lack of ability to use contractions was done on purpose by Soong so that Data would be differentiated from his brother Lore, an android their "father" created first, who could use contractions.

The colonists on the world where Lore and Data were built were uncomfortable around Lore because Dr. Soong had made him "too human." So, with Data he purposely made him unable to use the contractions humans use as part of everyday speech.

Now, for sure Data could create some type of program to 'fix' this problem, but he would consider doing that akin to unnecessary brain surgery to correct an accent that a humanoid had.

Data would prefer to learn things and gain those experiences, rather than just 'reprogram' his brain.

We know he can taste things so, why not just program in the taste of everything in the replicator database and save himself the time of having to taste different foods? The reason is because he wants to have those experiences of different tastes the way humans do, and use those experiences to fuel his own growth as a sentient being.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Star-Trek-Next-1184/2008/12/Data-contractions.htm



Initially Data's creator, Dr. Noonien Soong, intentionally set out to make Data seem less human. Part of Data's lack of ability to use contractions was done on purpose by Soong so that Data would be differentiated from his brother Lore, an android their "father" created first, who could use contractions.

The colonists on the world where Lore and Data were built were uncomfortable around Lore because Dr. Soong had made him "too human." So, with Data he purposely made him unable to use the contractions humans use as part of everyday speech.

Now, for sure Data could create some type of program to 'fix' this problem, but he would consider doing that akin to unnecessary brain surgery to correct an accent that a humanoid had.

Data would prefer to learn things and gain those experiences, rather than just 'reprogram' his brain.

We know he can taste things so, why not just program in the taste of everything in the replicator database and save himself the time of having to taste different foods? The reason is because he wants to have those experiences of different tastes the way humans do, and use those experiences to fuel his own growth as a sentient being.

Data is just wonderful. I love all the actors, the characters and the plots. I used to hate it for its image and what I thought it was about, but once a friend convinced me to watch it I immediately fell in love.


Who else loves Star Trek?


Am I weird for watching it regularly?

riker is so charming....

meow85 said:

Was it TOS or TNG that had an episode where they were complaining their lockers were getting shabby?

meow85 said:

Pointy sideburns, bad fitting outfits...the future is going to be amazing!

NDRU said:

I always found the Vulcan's haircuts and sideburns to be very indicative of their character. They're very black and white about things, very left-brained, very cut and dry. Their haircuts reflected that. Simple, harsh, drastic - emotionless, showing no character or personality at all, yet it showed exactly that in every Vulcan. They were low on personality, yet high on simplicity, harshness, low on emotions, and drastic in their straight forward approach to life. If anything, it teaches us to be ourselves. As logical as the Vulcans were, the simple idea of being an individual was somehow lost in their quest for personal perfection as a race.

Yes you are, and so is everyone else on this thread

ZombieKitten said:

ernestsewell said:

What about the sometimes elaborate hair of Vulcan women, like T'Pring or Saavik?





Also, why does Saavik have a man's name?

and actually the Vulcan haircut is pretty fashionable, it points towards The Beatles, Ross from friends, E.R. era Clooney, George Michael, Moe...

NDRU said:

Doesn't explain the illogically fancy Vulcan lady hair though.


And because this is how my brain works, I wonder: Are there Vulcans who are trans like there are people who are? What if Spock secretly longed for a kicky updo and silk gown?

peacenlovealways said:

Riker is a dirty, wanna-be cowboy from Alaska. He's the "cleaner" version of Captain Kirk of the old Enterprise.


I used to hate him, but the episode "Frame Of Mind" made me appreciate his acting. The scene from another episode in which he gives advice about women to Data made me appreciate his character as well. He's a cowboy.

Data is just wonderful. I love all the actors, the characters and the plots. I used to hate it for its image and what I thought it was about, but once a friend convinced me to watch it I immediately fell in love.


Who else loves Star Trek?


Am I weird for watching it regularly?

The ONLY reason I watched Star Trek TNG:

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Dave1992 said:

I never could stand Riker.

Except for TOS every other Star Trek had a characher I hated.

Riker from TNG

Odo from DS9

Janeway from Voyager

And the whole Enterprise series sucked.

How on earth can y'all talk about TNG and not mention Q? I loved Q.

ScarletScandal said:

That kid got way too much hate.

I enjoy Star Trek too....Picard is my favorite cpt. Over the years, would say I enjoy most Data, Seven and Wharf. Most irritating? Ferengie....WTF were they thinking introducing that irritating big headed thing.

I'm a HUGE fan of the original series! With the exception of Patrick Stewart and the actor who played Data(can't remember his name), "Next generation" was a waste. I really disliked #1(they should have called him #2) and Counselor Troy. She was beyond useless and just a tad too zaftic for those corny one piece outfits she was sporting.





.... although I did like this movie

lazycrockett said:

He's another character I used to dislike for quite a while. He just seemed to pseudo-arrogant and his way of expression and his moves were a bit too "I'm a teen-aged pilot, bitch!"-like, but I love how he chooses to live with a savage indian tribe.