From: jreiss@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Joseph W Reiss)
Subject: <DSN> S.O.S.: A Man Alone (1)
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 04:57:14 GMT


Hello, and welcome!  It's time for everybody's FAVORITE review... the
S.O.S. :-)

Now, after all the crazy talk about splits and r.a.st.review, isn't it
nice to know that a few things in this world are still constant?  Like
this friendly service.  (Okay, I've been late.  But I haven't missed
one yet!)

Actually, though, I'm in favor of ".reviews".  Most of the reviews in
this newsgroup are long enough that I don't have time to read them,
and they come along before I get to see the show anyway.  But my
question is, considering how much discussion some of the reviews
start, where are all the followups gonna go if ".reviews" is
moderated?  Just something to chew on if anybody reads this openner.

Does anybody read this anyway?  Hmm.  Oh, well.  Here's the stuff.

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  Paul Michals        4.0 / 10.0      4.0         * * * * 
  Mark Ruzon          5.9 / 10.0      5.9         * * * * * *
  Jeff Rupley         7.0 / 10.0      7.0         * * * * * * * 
  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
  Rob Knauerhase      8.5 / 10.0      8.5         * * * * * * * * Y
  Anton Sanderfoot    8.5 / 10.0      8.5         * * * * * * * * Y
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  Average                             7.1         * * * * * * * ,
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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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If you're new to the S.O.S., hit space and keep reading.  If you're
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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