JMS on Usenet
August 2004
J. Michael Straczynski posts regularly on Usenet. This page provides quick links to his posts from August 2004, with a brief description of each. Unless otherwise stated, all messages are from rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
30 August 2004
Re: - Why is the "J" initial so freaking popular?
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JMS explains why he chose the published format of his name.Re: Message to JMS about ASM #511
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JMS closes out his participation in the criticism debate.
29 August 2004
Re: Message to JMS about ASM #511
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JMS points out a misstatement of something he said earlier in the criticsm discussion.Re: Message to JMS about ASM #511
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JMS continues the criticism discussion and explains the distribution of writing chores on Strange.Re: Message to JMS about ASM #511
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JMS backs up the reasons he questions the credentials of the operator of a comic book review site.Re: Message to JMS about ASM #511
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The discussion about JMS' right to counter criticism continues.
28 August 2004
Re: Message to JMS about ASM #511
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JMS continues to defend his right to counter unfair criticisms about himself.Re: Message to JMS about ASM #511
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JMS defends his right to ask a reasonable question.Re: Message to JMS about ASM #511
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JMS defends his striking back in the arguments about Amazing Spider-Man.Re: ATTN: JMS Comics Questions
JMS links to a preview of Strange Issue 1.Re: JMS's DR STRANGE
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JMS links to a preview of Strange Issue 1.Re: Message to JMS about ASM #511
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JMS sarcastically suggests an opening for the next Amazing Spider-Man arc.Re: Message to JMS about ASM #511
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JMS learns that Mike Deodato has been dropping spoilers about Amazing Spider-Man.Re: from jms 8/23/04
As far as JMS knows, the Othersyde reprint is still on schedule.
24 August 2004
from jms 8/23/04
JMS provides updates on several projects.Re: ATTN JMS: Iacovelli's Mystery Object?
JMS explains some of the references on the commentary track accompanying "The Gathering" on DVD.Re: No JMS in 'Superhoes' Guide to New York'?
JMS responds to questions on the comics documentary thread.Re: Seeking cat advice
JMS provides some advice on cat ownership.Re: No JMS in 'Superhoes' Guide to New York'?
JMS explains why he didn't participate in the Superheros Guide to New York documentary.Re: ATTN: JMS Comics Questions
JMS answers several questions about his comic books.Re: ATTN JMS: r.a.c.m.u participation?
JMS explains why he participates in the Marvel Comics Usenet newsgroup.
21 August 2004
Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION
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JMS certainly doesn't want to write about the odd question posed in the previous post.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS recommends the book HOw to Think Like a Scientist to someone who poses a very odd question.
20 August 2004
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An online preview of Amazing Spider-Man 511 demonstrates that Peter does begin analyzing his situation as JMS promised.
16 August 2004
Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS points out that scientists investigate "weird" things even in the real world.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS repeats yet again that Peter Parker will investigate all possibilities in the current story line.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS responds to one joke with another.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS points out that all will be revealed in Issue 511 of The Amazing Spider-Man.
15 August 2004
Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS clarifies the facts in the Amazing Spider-Man debate.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS repeats that Peter Parker will investigate the facts before coming to a conclusion.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS clearly states his requirement that conversations must be intellectually honest.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS promises again that Peter will perform as a good scientist.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS promises that Peter Parker will approach his current dilemma as a good scientist.
08 August 2004
Re: Richard's Replacement
JMS says that Dr. Stephen Franklin will not be recast.
06 August 2004
Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS continues the discussion about Internet etiquette.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS questions the credentials of a Usenet poster because of the name of his web site.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS continues a sarcastic exchange prompted by his earlier joking response to a criticism.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS discusses Internet etiquette.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS wants readers to let the "Sins Past" story line to complete before deciding on their opinions about it.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS points out that the Marvel Universe could offer many explanations for the perceived inconsistencies in the "Sins Past" story line.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS indicates that a the artist made a reported continuity mistake in The Amazing-Spider Man.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS jokes at a criticism.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS addresses misstatements and challenges about his work on The Amazing Spider-Man.
05 August 2004
Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS explains how consistency is vital to not cheating the audience.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS maintains that he hasn't been sloppy on The Amazing Spider-Man.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS says that he is personally very concerned about maintaining Spider-Man continuity.Re: Amazing Spider-Man #510 (SPOILER SPACE--BIG REVELATION)
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JMS promises that the "Sins Past" storyline in The Amazing Spider-Man will not "cheat" readers.
04 August 2004
Re: TO: JMS, WHEREVER YOU MAY BE....
JMS says that he is making changes to B5:TMos because of Richard Biggs' death.
03 August 2004
Re: City of Dreams
JMS verifies that the City of Dreams audio links on the SciFi.com web site still work.