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"stbenge" <stb### [at] hotmail com> wrote in message
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> A quick Google search found a site from which one can view sci-fi
> stories for free. Here's the link:
>
> http://www.freesfonline.de/
Oooh. Thanks. I've been craving good sci-fi for a while.
Any recommendations?
> Have fun :)
>
> search string: free online "science fiction"
>
> Sam
>
> Poll: What do you like more?
> a) hard science fiction
> b) fantastical sci-fi
> c) space operas
a with a bit of c. Too much c gets old, fast, but I am a sucker for star
wars.
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"stbenge" <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote in message
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> nemesis wrote:
>> thanks!
>
> Hey, I just want to see people happy! (I'm beginning to think some people
> don't believe in happiness [or they don't believe the present quality of
> reality warrants the elicitation of said emotion <sheepish grin>])
>
>> It's certainly a nice change of pace. Now let's bash ourselves to
>> death over who's the best SF author out there or if Frank Herbert really
>> wanted
>> to start a religion with Dune... :P
>
> Well, the first Dune was great. You know, the one with Sting. Only kidding
> :) While I did enjoy that 80s theatrical masterpiece, I feel it took too
> many liberties and expanded the idea of the Kwisatz Haderach beyond it's
> original intention. In the book, you find out his powers were more about
> near-perfect predictive abilities and genetic memory (one of those things
> which may or may not exist), and less about magical superpowers. Also, the
> movie said nothing about the Steersmen's abilities to predict a safe
> passage through space. Either that or I completely missed the reference.
> Oh well, there's only so much plot you can squeeze into an already long
> movie.
I think Herbert exposed organized religion for what it partly is. A
manipulation of superstition for someone else's benefit.
I happened to see the various theatrical incarnations of Dune before reading
it. Thankfully, I think, I don't recall the details of them, except perhaps
the Weirding Way was transformed into a wrist-wearable device in the 80's
version? I remember a scene with a boulder...
If I ever have a daughter, I might have to name her Alia.
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Ross wrote:
> I think Herbert exposed organized religion for what it partly is. A
> manipulation of superstition for someone else's benefit.
No doubt. I'm not the biggest fan of religion myself. I see a
distinction between organized religion and *spirituality*. One tends to
lead toward inquisitions and holy wars; the other tends to lead towards
self-betterment.
> I happened to see the various theatrical incarnations of Dune before reading
> it. Thankfully, I think, I don't recall the details of them, except perhaps
> the Weirding Way was transformed into a wrist-wearable device in the 80's
> version? I remember a scene with a boulder...
Yeah, that scene was rather memorable.
> If I ever have a daughter, I might have to name her Alia.
It is a beautiful name, but you better keep her away from the kitchen
knifes ;) (not to mention the spice cabinet)
Sam
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Gail Shaw wrote:
> "stbenge" <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote in message
> news:475e25e6@news.povray.org...
>
>> A quick Google search found a site from which one can view sci-fi
>> stories for free. Here's the link:
>>
>> http://www.freesfonline.de/
>
> Oooh. Thanks. I've been craving good sci-fi for a while.
No prob :)
> Any recommendations?
Not yet. It was already late when I found the link, and I just woke up
two hours ago..... and no, I'm not an alcoholic /:|
I wish ePaper would flood the markets soon so I can read downloaded
texts without consuming great amounts of electricity.
>> Poll: What do you like more?
>> a) hard science fiction
>> b) fantastical sci-fi
>> c) space operas
>
> a with a bit of c. Too much c gets old, fast, but I am a sucker for star
> wars.
Me too. I remember watching them when I was a mere three years of age. I
even remember what we were eating for dinner....
Sam
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Bill Pragnell wrote:
> stbenge wrote:
>>>> Poll: What do you like more?
>>>> a) hard science fiction
>>>> b) fantastical sci-fi
>>>> c) space operas
>>>
>>> a) for me with a bit of b) or else it doesn't really taste good. c)
>>> only really
>>> for Star Wars... :)
>
> I like a good c) created via a). Touches all major themes with epic feel
> but keeps the geekery going for those that like to spot it. :-)
Such as traveling between star systems in minutes, not hundreds of
years. That's a major point of contention for a) fans.
Sam
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stbenge wrote:
> Poll: What do you like more?
> a) hard science fiction
> b) fantastical sci-fi
> c) space operas
Good stories.
--
If a mute swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap?
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>>>>>>mue### [at] nawazorg<<<<<<
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Mueen Nawaz wrote:
> stbenge wrote:
>> Poll: What do you like more?
>> a) hard science fiction
>> b) fantastical sci-fi
>> c) space operas
>
> Good stories.
Lol. Indeed.
Sam
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On Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:53:42 -0800, stbenge wrote:
> Poll: What do you like more?
> a) hard science fiction
> b) fantastical sci-fi
> c) space operas
Depends on my mood - some days, I like Asimov, some days, Heinlein, some
days Aliens.
I'm preferential to well-written works over all others. I read a little
bit of L. Ron Hubbard's "Mission Earth" series, and absolutely hated it.
After the second book, it seemed like I was reading the same story over
and over. I gave up after about book 4 IIRC (it's been 25 years).
Jim
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stbenge wrote:
> Bill Pragnell wrote:
>> stbenge wrote:
>>>>> Poll: What do you like more?
>>>>> a) hard science fiction
>>>>> b) fantastical sci-fi
>>>>> c) space operas
>>>>
>>>> a) for me with a bit of b) or else it doesn't really taste good. c)
>>>> only really
>>>> for Star Wars... :)
>>
>> I like a good c) created via a). Touches all major themes with epic
>> feel but keeps the geekery going for those that like to spot it. :-)
>
> Such as traveling between star systems in minutes, not hundreds of
> years. That's a major point of contention for a) fans.
You can definitely have FTL travel in the a) category. Anyway, there are
some great c)s that don't have it - Alistair Reynolds' work is a
stunning example.
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stbenge wrote:
> Ross wrote:
>> If I ever have a daughter, I might have to name her Alia.
>
> It is a beautiful name, but you better keep her away from the kitchen
> knifes ;) (not to mention the spice cabinet)
And don't be surprised if she starts talking back to you minutes after
birth!
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