From: jreiss@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Joseph W Reiss)
Subject: <DSN> S.O.S.: A Man Alone (2)
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 00:17:09 GMT


Hello, everybody!

Well, I got a surprise this weekend.  Logged in tonight and instead of
finding half-a-dozen S.O.S. ratings, I had one.  Of course, that might
be partly due to the fact that I logged in Friday and got a few of
them then, but I was surprised that so few reviews came in during the
weekend proper.  No matter.  We still have a good turnout.

Unfortunately, it appears "A Man Alone" wasn't quite as good.  Though
no one really hated it, it didn't do as well as the first two
episodes.  Maybe we can chalk it up to growing pains or the
following-in-the-footsteps-of-giants syndrome.  Either way, here's
hoping for a continued strong showing by future episode of DSN.

And since I've gotten little indication that anybody reads these
opening comments :-), here's the reason we're all here.

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+ Paul Michals        4.0 / 10.0      4.0         * * * * 
+ Mark Ruzon          5.9 / 10.0      5.9         * * * * * *
  Tim Lynch           6.0 / 10.0      6.0         * * * * * * 
+ Jeff Rupley         7.0 / 10.0      7.0         * * * * * * * 
  Michael Rawdon    0.730 / 1.000     7.3         * * * * * * * >
+ Mike Heffner        7.5 / 10.0      7.5         * * * * * * * Y
+ Josh Laff           7.5 / 10.0      7.5         * * * * * * * Y
+ Toby Elliott        7.6 / 10.0      7.6         * * * * * * * Y
  Joe Reiss           8.2 / 10.0      8.2         * * * * * * * * ,
  Ken Papai           8.4 / 10.0      8.4         * * * * * * * * >
+ Rob Knauerhase      8.5 / 10.0      8.5         * * * * * * * * Y
+ Anton Sanderfoot    8.5 / 10.0      8.5         * * * * * * * * Y
  Joel Anderson       9.0 / 10.0      9.0         * * * * * * * * * 
  Steven Manfred      9.0 / 10.0      9.0         * * * * * * * * * 
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  Average                             7.5         * * * * * * * Y
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  [+]  Ratings included in the first S.O.S. posting for this week
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Partial point key:
  [,] 0.1-0.2   [>] 0.3-0.4   [Y] 0.5-0.6   [X] 0.7-0.8   [*] 0.9-1.0 
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familiar with the system, hit `n' now



WHAT IS IT?
  The S.O.S. (Spoiler-Free Opinion Summary) is a twice-weekly posting
  made by yours truly.  The first posting is made Thursday and is
  intended to give those people who don't see the episode until later
  in the week a hint as to the quality of episode to expect.  The
  second posting is made Sunday and gives the final ratings for the
  entire week as a summary of the opinions of the entire viewing
  constituency (or at least those who participate :-)

HOW DO I JOIN IN?
  Becoming a part of the S.O.S. is simple.  After you've seen the
  episode, send me email at `jreiss@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu'.
  Include a simple rating on a numeric scale (no letter grades --
  too much controversy).  Please do NOT include any spoiler
  information.  I usually don't get to see the episodes until 11am
  Sunday, and I like to go in fresh.

TWICE THE FUN FOR YOUR MONEY!
  With the recent premiere of Deep Space Nine, the S.O.S. has been
  expanded.  I now make postings covering both series, TNG and DS9.
  When you submit, please clearly specify which series your review is
  for.  I'll usually be able to tell just from the title, but the
  extra help makes my life a little bit easier.

This concludes this installment of the S.O.S.  Join us next posting
for more exciting adventures...

Joe
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