As A Heads Up, There is a CW: For Ethnic violence for this week’s thread Here is this week’s forum for long-form political discussion. Today’s Main Topic is Ethnic Cleansing In China and Turkey attacking the Kurds after … Continue reading Longform Political Discussion: Syria and China
What do The Beatles and Daleks have in common (besides both popping up in the serial The Chase?) In the 60s they both had massive waves of popularity given the -mania suffix. The Daleks created by Terry Nation were originally … Continue reading Weekly Who #13 is suffering from Dalekmania
Here is this weeks forum for long-form political discussion. Today’s Main Topic is Workplace Discrimination. Here is a piece by Anna North on Vox about how the supreme court case about whether sexual discrimiation laws apply to trans people will … Continue reading Longform Political Discussion: This Week’s Topic, Workplace Discrimination
If you or someone you know is interested in getting into the long-running and massive franchise known as Doctor Who it can be a little daunting. Have no fear though as your intrepid guide (me!) is creating a handy list … Continue reading Weekly Who #12 is For Beginners
I have been noticing a lack of participation in the Longform Political Discussion space for the last several weeks. So I want to know how this space can better serve the fine users of the Avocado. Here are some questions … Continue reading The Longform Discussion Thread Needs Your Feedback Please!
It is the first day of Halloween! To celebrate I want to run down a list of my favorite underrated monsters and foes from Doctor Who’s 50+ year history! This list is unranked. Ice Warriors: Probably the least underrated on … Continue reading Weekly Who #11 is Monstrous
Here is this weeks forum for long-form political discussion. GROUND RULES: Embeds are fine but make sure they can facilitate discussion deeper than “Oh that’s neat.” or “Oh that’s bad” TLDR Policy: While everyone is heavily encouraged to read the … Continue reading Into The Weeds: Longform Political Discussion
During the wild era for Doctor Who known as The Wilderness Years The BBC and other rights holders were looking for a way to bring the show back and bring it back in a way that would appeal to Canadian … Continue reading Weekly Who Number 10 Is Brought To You By Nelvana
Here is this weeks forum for long-form political discussion. GROUND RULES: Embeds are fine but make sure they can facilitate discussion deeper than “Oh that’s neat.” or “Oh that’s bad” TLDR Policy: While everyone is heavily encouraged to read the … Continue reading Into The Weeds: Longform Political Discussion
Shipping or Relastionshipping is the fandom act of wishing two (or more!) Characters are in a (usually) romantic relationship with each other. The practice was invented depending on the source either by Sherlock Holmes fans wishing to see Watson just … Continue reading Weekly Who #9 Ships Anywhere and Anywhen
Here is this weeks forum for long-form political discussion. GROUND RULES: Embeds are fine but make sure they can facilitate discussion deeper than “Oh that’s neat.” or “Oh that’s bad” TLDR Policy: While everyone is heavily encouraged to read the … Continue reading Into The Weeds: Debate Day Special
Series 12 is coming to the airwaves next year and filming is underway. So in honor of that (and because your intrepid guide couldn’t think of a topic.) I will provide some speculation (baselessness will vary) as to the contents … Continue reading Weekly Who #8 Is Speculative
Here is this weeks forum for long-form political discussion. GROUND RULES: Embeds are fine but make sure they can facilitate discussion deeper than “Oh that’s neat.” or “Oh that’s bad” TLDR Policy: While everyone is heavily encouraged to read the … Continue reading Into The Weeds: Longform Political Discussion
Before we get started this thread is dedicated to the memory of Terrence Dicks who died yesterday (September First, 2019) at age 84. He was a great writer and script editor and he will be missed. The Master. The Doctor’s … Continue reading Weekly Who #7 Ranks The Masters
Idea Courtesy of Pliny The 20something. This Post is an index of shows you don’t regret quitting, shows you do regret quitting, and shows you regret sticking through to the end. I’ll start with my lists Shows I Don’t Regret … Continue reading Tv Show Quits and Regrets
Here is this weeks forum for long-form political discussion. This week I am trying something a little different by including some optional topics. GROUND RULES: Embeds are fine but make sure they can facilitate discussion deeper than “Oh that’s neat.” … Continue reading Into The Weeds: Longform Political Discussion
This week it’s time for a ranked list. I am going to go over every Sonic Screwdriver that we’ve seen The Doctor used in the franchise and rank them from worst to best The First and Second Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver: … Continue reading Weekly Who #6 Is A Little Screwy
Welcome to the second week of space on this site devoted to more detailed analysis and slower-paced discussion of the many events happening today in the world. Got any white papers you want people to mull over? How about a … Continue reading Into The Weeds: Longform Political Discussion
Today is Sylvester McCoy’s birthday. To celebrate this week’s thread is all about The Seventh Doctor. Premiering in the serial Time And The Rani and departing in The Tv Movie. The Seventh Doctor is a Time Lord of two faces. … Continue reading Weekly Who #5 Celebrates The 7th Doctor
Welcome to what is hopefully going to be one of many spaces on this site devoted to more detailed analysis and slower-paced discussion of the many events happening today in the world. Got any white papers you want people to … Continue reading Into The Weeds: Longform Political Discussion
Sorry readers my deep dive of the three big Doctor Who licensed RPGs has to wait a bit while I acquire the FASA gamebooks. So instead please enjoy this rundown of the UNIT dating controversy. AKA one of the nerdiest … Continue reading Weekly Who #4 Has A Dating Conundrum
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