Kudos to you all

[Sage]

I've been having a whale of a time in 'fanficrants'# enjoying the dry saracastic humor of people bitching about the faults of the other idiots in their fandom.
It's also given me a profound appreciation of my own.

* The stories here are of consistently high quality.
* The betas are tireless, tactful and through.
* As are the reviewers
* Everyone is open minded enough to allow diverse and conflicting views and 'ships to thrive. (even the slash, though not archived here is at least tolerated)
* Notable lack of flaming, forum dramas, and other assorted madness.
* There is just such a wonderful sense of community and friendship.

Am sure there are many other things too.

So thank you, everyone, for playing your part in something so glorious.

#A livejournal community

[Carrie]

Well, these are some very nice comments, Sage.
I have to admit, I only belong to this one forum, and that's for the very reasons you state...and I have to agree with you whole-heartedly...
It IS the best!! And I think we know who we all have to thank for that...

Take a bow..Colonel Chris!

[Marion]

Yes, indeed - I second all said, by both of you.
Chris has kept the forum and the website a friendly place, and she works hard to improve it and keep it up to date with all the news.
We all owe her a lot for the enjoyment we've had here - and a big
THANK YOU...


OoPs, who told Captain Blue he could sing 'For she's a jolly good fellow?'
Scarlet, quick, DO something!

[Elentari]

Not only is the forum a very friendly place, the best thing I've seen is how the various aspects, anomolies, puzzles etc seen in the original episodes are examined and discussed, without getting hidebound about 'what's correct and what's not'.

There have been some interesting theories about Scarlet, the Mysterons and Spectrum - and each one has been considered and discussed on its merits.

It's a very dynamic forum and website - where Captain Scarlet is very much here and now. This is very clear by the fanfic which has kept pace with today's living - but without compromising the original characters and feel of the series.

[Marion]

I think that's a very good point, Elentari.
We have picked holes and poked fun at the original show for several years, but 'only in the best possible taste' (as they say) and without ever meaning to denigrate it.
No one should be surprised if we do the same with the new show too - or automatically assume that we mean it any 'harm' - by examining it under the same spotlight as it's big brother.
The work and effort that went into making both shows is obvious and deserves to be rewarded with success.

[Mary]

Not only is the forum a very friendly place, the best thing I've seen is how the various aspects, anomolies, puzzles etc seen in the original episodes are examined and discussed, without getting hidebound about 'what's correct and what's not'.

Ain't that the truth. One of the first things I noticed about Fanderson the group (AND some of the members) was the unfailing devotion to any and all things Gerry, no matter how obscure or esoteric the reference. Heaven forbid if a newcomer suggested anything different to some of these people, such as a John Williams-esque orchestral soundtrack (for the then-future Thunderbirds movie) instead of the ORIGINAL Barry Gray -- or for that matter even a Gray-esque ADAPTATION. If it wasn't original, to some of them it had no significance on the planet.

I am SO glad that doesn't happen here...

[Doc Denim]

Cannot agree more whole-heartedly with all of the above! Like Carrie, this is the only website I visit on any kind of regular (oh, all right- addictive) basis and it's just the Very Best on the Planet for any and all Captain Scarlet fans.

Long may it last! And be retrometabolised after that!

a huge Merci Beaucoup to Colonel Chris!

Doc Denim