From: jreiss@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Joseph W Reiss)
Subject: <DS9> S.O.S.:  Emissary (1)
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 01:03:13 GMT


Hello!

For many of you, this is the first time you've seen me in an S.O.S. in
quite some time (I'm speaking of course to those who were disconnected
from Usenet over the break and weren't crazy enough to go through and
READ all that backlog! :-)  For all of you, this is the first time
you've seen me in a *DS9* S.O.S.

And for a first outing, it looks VERRRY promising.  _Emissary_ has
received a higher rating so far than any TNG episode this season,
except for you-know-which :-)  Seems I've been saying that a lot
lately.  Think ST might be improving?  Naaah!  :-)

Plus, since DS9 premiered here in Columbus Monday night, I've been
able to include my rating in the first post this time.  I watched with
a group of about 8 people, and EVERYONE liked or loved it.

Oh, and if seems like I've got a few extra smileys in the S.O.S.
today, forgive me.  Yesterday was my birthday and I've got a touch of
that insufferably happy feeling :-)

Okay, I'll shut up already.  Here's the numbers...

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  Brad Barton         7.5 / 10.0      7.5         * * * * * * * Y
  Rob Knauerhase      8.7 / 10.0      8.7         * * * * * * * * X
  Josh Laff           9.0 / 10.0      9.0         * * * * * * * * * 
  Anton Sanderfoot    9.0 / 10.0      9.0         * * * * * * * * * 
  Joe Reiss          10.0 / 10.0     10.0         * * * * * * * * * * 
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  Average                             8.8         * * * * * * * * X
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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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Unless you're new to the S.O.S., you can 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.

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

Joe
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