JMS on Usenet
January 2002
J. Michael Straczynski posts regularly on Usenet. This page provides quick links to his posts from January 2002, with a brief description of each. Unless otherwise stated, all messages are from rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
28 January 2002
Re: JMS: Reaction to reactions?
JMS explains the mixed ratings received by Legend of the Rangers.
26 January 2002
Re: ATTN JMS: A question about Minbari beds.
JMS explains why Dulann was lying in a horizontal position in Legend of the Rangers.
23 January 2002
Delicate Creatures Out
JMS confirms that Delicate Creatures is finally out.
21 January 2002
Re: B5:LotR TLaDiS - Some Observations, Questions, etc. (SPOILERS
JMS says that all CGI work from Babylon 5 was turned over to Warner Bros. at the end of each season.Re: LOTR and ships
The blame for the Valen's name can apparently be traced to the fact that the worker caste now dominates the Grey Council.Re: LOTR and ships
JMS reveals why the Grey Council chose to name the hybrid ship the Valen.Re: B5:LotR TLaDiS - Some Observations, Questions, etc. (SPOILERS
JMS calls the black frames after a commercial "True Black".Re: B5:LotR TLaDiS - Some Observations, Questions, etc. (SPOILERS
JMS reveals that most of the LightWave 3D models from Babylon 5 have been lost.Re: B5:LotR TLaDiS - Some Observations, Questions, etc. (SPOILERS
JMS reveals the origin of Minister Kafta's name.Re: Review of Liandra's Weapon System
JMS is pleased to receive a positive review of the Liandra's weapon pod as a realistic and viable targeting system.Re: More LOTR
JMS addresses the question of the relatively young Captain Martell receiving command of a ship.Re: B5:LotR TLaDiS - Some Observations, Questions, etc. (SPOILERS
JMS answers several questions about Legend of the Rangers.Re: Attn Jms: Thank you very much
JMS responds to thanks for his work.Re: LOTR and ships
JMS explains where the Whitestars were in Legend of the Rangers.Re: Nuke's humble opinion on B5:LOTR:TLADIS
JMS discusses the Liandra and the Valen.
16 January 2002
Re: Commom Characters...
JMS doesn't want to discuss his reasons for often writing characters with survivor's guilt.
15 January 2002
Re: Jeremiah premiers March 3rd
JMS comments on a doubly inappropriate newsgroup post.
14 January 2002
Re: ASM #38-- A Nuff Said Issue?
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Issue 39 of Amazing Spider-Man will be the silent issue.Re: attn jms: Who watches the watchmen?
JMS is caught spelling a Minbari word wrong.Re: Thanks, Joe! WAS Re: Late comics
Delicate Creatures will be out on Wednesday, 16 January 2002.
13 January 2002
Re: attn jms: Who watches the watchmen?
JMS explains the leadership of the Rangers in Legend of the Rangers.Re: ATTN JMS: Crusade - Eilerson's name
JMS confirms the origin of Max Eilerson's name.
11 January 2002
Re: Thanks, Joe! WAS Re: Late comics
JMS blows off steam about people who complain about his late comic books.
09 January 2002
Re: What is the big thing in March?!!!
JMS has several undiscovered or unused pen names.
07 January 2002
Re: Was Delicate Creatures released?
JMS says that Delicate Creatures will be out on 16 January 2002.
06 January 2002
Re: JMS' lateness (was Re: My Pull List for Marvel)
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JMS responds to a grossly exaggerated criticism about delays in the Amazing Spider-Man schedule. Contrary to his previous claims, JMS handles the math in this post quite well.Re: LOL at JMS' comments on ASM #36
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JMS responds to criticisms of Amazing Spider-Man 36.Re: Apology Re: LOL at JMS' comments on ASM #36
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JMS jokes with a person who apologized for quoting him out of context.Re: LOL at JMS' comments on ASM #36
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JMS tries to turn the tables in an argument.Re: LOL at JMS' comments on ASM #36
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JMS provides a dictionary lesson.Re: LOL at JMS' comments on ASM #36
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The argument in JMS' previous post continues.Re: LOL at JMS' comments on ASM #36
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JMS provides a lengthy discussion of his comments in a Newsarama interview.