Discussion [Poll]Begun the Fan Wars Have

I think if we didn't have the internet now, the two fanbases would likely be able to keep it respectable and have a heated rivalry since a lot of the bad blood would be confined to smaller groups but now, something that might have been a simple argument between two fans might explode into a battle between two groups that then gets hyped up to a greater audience. What's worse is that in this situation, both fanbases usually come off worse because if it makes it into the mainstream, there's always this whole "haha look at those freaks getting so upset over some movies" vibe underneath it.

I'm going to try to do my part by not taking part in these interfandom clashes although I have to admit that I probably will succumb to popcorn watching when the inevitable trainwreck and fan drama ensues.

 

Friendly, because I think both franchises will be going in positive directions and fans of both will be happy overall.

 

I must ignorant, because the idea of a rivalry between Star Trek fans and Star Wars fans seems ludicrous to me.

Really, I'm laughing right now.

 

Eh, Star Trek isn't even worthy to be in the same breath as Star Wars. As a Star Wars fan, I don't even feel threatened by Star Trek or its fans.

IMHO, ST is so far beneath SW than ST's own director left it for SW. Very telling.

 

I sense a major shift in the Force...

...and not for the better

 

I couldn't give a frogs fat ass about rivalries. If you want to have a frothing nerd-fit about which franchise is better, go your hardest.
I'll be standing over here with a bucket of popcorn watching you make an ass out of yourself.

 

classic. and I agree

 

I'd vote for "don't care". They're two very different franchises aimed at very different people.

 

I am a casual fan of Star Trek, seeing as I've seen about a dozen or so episodes. They're great and all, even the new movie.

I've never really witnessed this rivalry before. The only Trekkies I've seen in real life like Star Wars also. The only real "bash" (if you could call it that) that I've heard my Trekkie fan throw at Star Wars is this:

"You know that George Lucas was inspired by Star Trek when making it right?"

So yeah, I have no clue how the rivalry is gonna evolve since I have never really seen it.

 

It's always been friendly, only the media usually plays the two groups out as bitter rivals. They're both better than Twilight.

There are loads of trekkies on this forum, and you'd be hard press to find a Trek fan who doesn't love the original Star Wars movies.

 

Star Trek doesn't want a problem with Star Wars, an ant has no quarrel with a boot.

 

I don't see the current situation changing at all.

 

It's been heated and it will remain so. When I came back in Nov. I got into as bit of a scuff over Trek -- it's just not as beloved as SW is genaerally and that's not to slight it but there's no comparison really. Just the way it is. BUT there are alot of people devoted to Trek and I get it.

 

I like Star Wars and Star Trek for completely different reasons. They don't compete, in my opinion. Why anyone would get upset over Abrams manning the helm is beyond me.

 

As i've grown up, i've realised that the rivalry between Trek and Wars parallels that of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in that despite there being opposition, it stemmed more from the passion of the medium more than a hostility toward the fanbase or the artists that inspired them. I know HEAPS of people, including myself, that love Trek and Wars. Both have earned their place in science fiction and by having JJ at the helm of both franchises at least for one film, I think the fandoms will just grow to admire one another all the more.

The only trouble is, if the next Star Wars resembles the tone and pacing of Star Trek too much, there will obviously be some very sore Star Wars fans. Keeping in mind that JJ looked to Star Wars as an inspiration for his Star Trek films. So already the potential for comparison is there.

 

Abrams has GOT to know Star Wars fans are a loyal and finicky bunch. I seriously doubt he'll take too many chances with this movie. I'm betting he'll stay true to the OT, since it's a sequel. I'm sure hoping it looks nothing like the PT in design.

 

People really still have "Fan Wars" about this?


I'm glad I was never involved with this non-sense and can enjoy both for what they are. Much like an enjoyment for fine meats, cheeses, and beers.

Although, this is hilarious:

 

I like 'em both. I thought George Takei ended the rivalry by saying we can all agree that Twilight sucks.

 

He totally is!