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universal translators work instantly even when a completely unknown species pops up and says hello. like, the first time the federation and their computers have ever encountered this language, and it works flawlessly from the first spoken word. it's very silly.
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it also translates in realtime even though variable syntax literally makes that impossible, it would be impossible to predict. it translates when someone is cut off. it translates ambiguities and innuendo. seriously just dont think about it.
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Nov 29, 2018 05:32
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The UT exists outside of Linear Spacetime.
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Nov 29, 2018 05:33
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every UTI has a miniature Hoshi shrunk down inside, multiplied by Tom Riker style transporter stuff. she is able to read the conversation more naturally than a computer would and provides the best translation available for the characters and viewers like you
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Nov 29, 2018 05:35
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leaving that typo in it makes it way better
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Nov 29, 2018 05:36
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I would think you would want to learn the prepositions first, then the nouns, then the verbs. I wonder if there’s people who could learn a completely unknown language in a short period of time. Probably.
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Nov 29, 2018 05:40
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The universal translator makes no sense. Instantaneous subspace communication makes no sense. But they are both way smarter than trying to run a work of dramatic fiction with half hour pauses between every line of dialogue.
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Nov 29, 2018 05:44
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Snow Cone Capone posted:If you're arguing about constant reimaginings across the franchise then I would argue that TNG-era Klingons are just as off-putting and jarring when compared to TOS Klingons as Disco vs. TNG-era. If you're being specific to the Tellarite design, then again, 8 episodes on what's widely considered the bastard child of the franchise (before Disco anyway) doesn't really make for a definitive version of a species. TNG Klingons are the result of TMP Klingons which was a result of Star Trek getting a poo poo-ton of money and a movie.   Also, yes, that is Mark Lenard playing a Klingon. He scored a hat-trick of popular aliens. As for Disco Tellarites and Klingons, this is what I'm talking about. They have the same hairline, forehead ridges, and tassels as the first Klingon redesign. It feels like they changed them just for the sake of changing them, and took away some of the weirdness that carried over from the first iteration. I dunno, I was a fan of what Enterprise did with their eyes sockets as a nod to the crappy TOS masks.  Apparently, I'm also not the only one who thinks that they look like TNG Klingons? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYIn-eAf5lo
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Nov 29, 2018 05:49
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https://twitter.com/Nikki_deboer/status/1067566617712705536?s=19
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Nov 29, 2018 06:22
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She's impossibly good-looking for her age, it is impressive as heck. Frankly, so is Siddig, it's nuts.
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Nov 29, 2018 06:24
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Also, if I seem down on Discovery it's because everything that I like is getting rebooted and ruined. Star Trek was and still is a big part of my life, and it breaks my heart every time I hear news of a new show or movie and then see it devolve into garbage. Discovery sounded cool because they had Star Trek veterans like Brian Fuller and Nicholas Meyer involved. However, what we got is Battlestar Galactica reskinned as Star Trek. Oh, and apparently we've got a Picard show because Les Moonves thought it would save his rear end. I can't wait to see that pick up right where Nemesis left off! I dunno what's sadder: Me having hope that it will be good, or Brent Spiner's dumpy waistline.
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Nov 29, 2018 06:27
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Pick posted:She's impossibly good-looking for her age, it is impressive as heck. Frankly, so is Siddig, it's nuts. 
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Bogus Adventure posted:Also, if I seem down on Discovery it's because everything that I like is getting rebooted and ruined. Star Trek was and still is a big part of my life, and it breaks my heart every time I hear news of a new show or movie and then see it devolve into garbage. Discovery sounded cool because they had Star Trek veterans like Brian Fuller and Nicholas Meyer involved. However, what we got is Battlestar Galactica reskinned as Star Trek. Oh, and apparently we've got a Picard show because Les Moonves thought it would save his rear end. I can't wait to see that pick up right where Nemesis left off! admire ppl for aging well, but dont be a bitch when they age normal!!
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Nov 29, 2018 06:31
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Pick posted:admire ppl for aging well, but dont be a bitch when they age normal!! I am very angry, and I will take it out on who I like!!!
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Nov 29, 2018 06:38
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well; sir, as you know, in our travels together i eventually tested and installed an emotion chip in order to become more human. in my more recent attempts to further my understanding of the human condition i have come into possession of a chocolate chip
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Ghostlight posted:well; sir, as you know, in our travels together i eventually tested and installed an emotion chip in order to become more human. in my more recent attempts to further my understanding of the human condition i have come into possession of a chocolate chip This made me laugh out loud, lol Thank you, I needed that
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Ghostlight posted:well; sir, as you know, in our travels together i eventually tested and installed an emotion chip in order to become more human. in my more recent attempts to further my understanding of the human condition i have come into possession of a chocolate chip omg
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Nov 29, 2018 06:51
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Bogus Adventure posted:Brent Spiner's dumpy waistline. Excuse me that's called Big Data
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Nov 29, 2018 06:55
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Have you heard of Bigger Data Theory
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Nov 29, 2018 12:39
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Powered Descent posted:Excuse me that's called Big Data
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Nov 29, 2018 13:24
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I like the Star Control take on universal translators, where they're an incredibly sophisticated technology that's still prone to the occasional catastrophic fuckup. And it still has no goddamn idea what to make of the Orz.
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Nov 29, 2018 13:36
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Bogus Adventure posted:I am very angry, and I will take it out on who I like!!! 
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Nov 29, 2018 21:11
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oh no,
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Nov 29, 2018 22:06
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Powered Descent posted:Excuse me that's called Big Data I am LUUKING for big data
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Nov 29, 2018 22:12
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Bobby Deluxe posted:oh no, Poor Ken Marshall. He had such glorious hair and lost it over time.  
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Nov 29, 2018 22:13
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all hair will be lost in time, like tears in the rain. time to shave
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Nov 29, 2018 22:29
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Ghostlight posted:all hair will be lost in time, like tears in the rain. Sir, you are on fire 
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Bogus Adventure posted:Poor Ken Marshall. He had such glorious hair and lost it over time. This breaks my heart.
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Nov 30, 2018 02:47
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mycomancy posted:This breaks my heart. Time comes for us all.
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Nov 30, 2018 02:48
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I think you mean...Facebook Aunt posted:Time is the fire in which we burn.
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Nov 30, 2018 02:50
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Bogus Adventure posted:Poor Ken Marshall. He had such glorious hair and lost it over time. My brain is forcibly rejecting this sudden knowledge that Eddington is the guy from Krull, holy gently caress holy gently caress
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Nov 30, 2018 02:54
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Ben Nerevarine posted:My brain is forcibly rejecting this sudden knowledge that Eddington is the guy from Krull, holy gently caress holy gently caress 
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Nov 30, 2018 02:59
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weyoun looks familiar, he very much looks like someone else not brunt, i checked imdb. he reminds me of another actor on another show
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Nov 30, 2018 03:05
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Ben Nerevarine posted:My brain is forcibly rejecting this sudden knowledge that Eddington is the guy from Krull, holy gently caress holy gently caress That's how I felt when I found out about Kai Winn and Nurse Ratched.
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Nov 30, 2018 03:10
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Pick posted:She's impossibly good-looking for her age, it is impressive as heck. Frankly, so is Siddig, it's nuts. Terry Farrell aged like a fine wine as well (55).  Jennifer Lien on the other hand (44) aged like prison toilet wine.  Then again, mental illness is a hell of a drug. . . and I guess actual drugs are a hell of a drug.
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Nov 30, 2018 03:11
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No matter how many times I see that picture, I still can’t parse that it’s the same person.
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Nov 30, 2018 03:34
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Blistex posted:Then again, mental illness is a hell of a drug. . . and I guess actual drugs are a hell of a drug. god seriously don't be such a loving dick unless you're gonna post your fuckin picture
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Ben Nerevarine posted:My brain is forcibly rejecting this sudden knowledge that Eddington is the guy from Krull, holy gently caress holy gently caress Krull is such a wonderful movie. It's horrible, but somehow wonderful at the same time. Also, Colwyn loving rules.
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Nov 30, 2018 04:28
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Michael Dorn. Hottest Trek dude. Hands down.
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Ben Nerevarine posted:My brain is forcibly rejecting this sudden knowledge that Eddington is the guy from Krull, holy gently caress holy gently caress Wait, what?! 
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