tsbr...@gmail.com wrote on 21/10/23 12:40 pm:
> S12 E06 On Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 6:01:46 AM UTC-8, Mike M
> wrote:
>> <stephen.w...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Daniel typed:
>>>>> Which Chibnall in there , most of the canon is going to pot.
>>>>>
>>>> WHAT??
>>>
>>> He doesn't actually understand what "canon" means.
>>>
>>> In fiction, canon is the material accepted as officially part of
>>> the story in the fictional universe of that story. It is often
>>> contrasted with, or used as the basis for, works of fan fiction.
>>> ... Alternatively, the term "headcanon" is used to describe a
>>> fan's own interpretation of a fictional universe.
>>>
>>> Doctor Who has never had an officially defined canon. Generally
>>> though it's agreed to be the stories that have been broadcast on
>>> BBC 1.
>>>
>> Canon is the official body of work - whatever appears on screen. If
>> it seems to contradict the past, the newest version takes
>> precedence (this is known as a retcon - short for “retroactive
>> continuity [change]” and is a long established staple in long
>> running series particularly in comics, sci fi and fantasy).
>>
>> Some people seem to be confused about this, and insist that canon
>> sticks to their preconceived preferences, so rather than
>> recognising the facts - that the canon has evolved - they claim
>> that canon is being destroyed or broken, which is in fact
>> impossible by definition.
>>
>> It’s perfectly OK to dislike the canon. But only the show runners
>> get to decide what the canon is.
>
> Yads wants to change the canon to erase JodieDoc/The Timeless Child!
>
But does Canada's "toughest" ISP have the power to effect that, Tim??
--
Daniel

In article <uh03k1$1lpgs$2@dont-email.me>,
Daniel65 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
>tsbr...@gmail.com wrote on 21/10/23 12:40 pm:
>> S12 E06 On Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 6:01:46 AM UTC-8, Mike M
>> wrote:
>>> <stephen.w...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Daniel typed:
>>>>>> Which Chibnall in there , most of the canon is going to pot.
>>>>>>
>>>>> WHAT??
>>>>
>>>> He doesn't actually understand what "canon" means.
>>>>
>>>> In fiction, canon is the material accepted as officially part of
>>>> the story in the fictional universe of that story. It is often
>>>> contrasted with, or used as the basis for, works of fan fiction.
>>>> ... Alternatively, the term "headcanon" is used to describe a
>>>> fan's own interpretation of a fictional universe.
>>>>
>>>> Doctor Who has never had an officially defined canon. Generally
>>>> though it's agreed to be the stories that have been broadcast on
>>>> BBC 1.
>>>>
>>> Canon is the official body of work - whatever appears on screen. If
>>> it seems to contradict the past, the newest version takes
>>> precedence (this is known as a retcon - short for “retroactive
>>> continuity [change]” and is a long established staple in long
>>> running series particularly in comics, sci fi and fantasy).
>>>
>>> Some people seem to be confused about this, and insist that canon
>>> sticks to their preconceived preferences, so rather than
>>> recognising the facts - that the canon has evolved - they claim
>>> that canon is being destroyed or broken, which is in fact
>>> impossible by definition.
>>>
>>> It’s perfectly OK to dislike the canon. But only the show runners
>>> get to decide what the canon is.
>>
>> Yads wants to change the canon to erase JodieDoc/The Timeless Child!
>>
>But does Canada's "toughest" ISP have the power to effect that, Tim??

RTD beckons!

>--
>Daniel

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On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 6:03:03 AM UTC-7, The Doctor wrote:
> In article <uh03k1$1lpgs$2...@dont-email.me>,
> Daniel65 <dani...@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
> >tsbr...@gmail.com wrote on 21/10/23 12:40 pm:
> >> S12 E06 On Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 6:01:46 AM UTC-8, Mike M
> >> wrote:
> >>> <stephen.w...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>> Daniel typed:
> >>>>>> Which Chibnall in there , most of the canon is going to pot.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>> WHAT??
> >>>>
> >>>> He doesn't actually understand what "canon" means.
> >>>>
> >>>> In fiction, canon is the material accepted as officially part of
> >>>> the story in the fictional universe of that story. It is often
> >>>> contrasted with, or used as the basis for, works of fan fiction.
> >>>> ... Alternatively, the term "headcanon" is used to describe a
> >>>> fan's own interpretation of a fictional universe.
> >>>>
> >>>> Doctor Who has never had an officially defined canon. Generally
> >>>> though it's agreed to be the stories that have been broadcast on
> >>>> BBC 1.
> >>>>
> >>> Canon is the official body of work - whatever appears on screen. If
> >>> it seems to contradict the past, the newest version takes
> >>> precedence (this is known as a retcon - short for “retroactive
> >>> continuity [change]” and is a long established staple in long
> >>> running series particularly in comics, sci fi and fantasy).
> >>>
> >>> Some people seem to be confused about this, and insist that canon
> >>> sticks to their preconceived preferences, so rather than
> >>> recognising the facts - that the canon has evolved - they claim
> >>> that canon is being destroyed or broken, which is in fact
> >>> impossible by definition.
> >>>
> >>> It’s perfectly OK to dislike the canon. But only the show runners
> >>> get to decide what the canon is.
> >>
> >> Yads wants to change the canon to erase JodieDoc/The Timeless Child!
> >>
> >But does Canada's "toughest" ISP have the power to effect that, Tim??
> RTD beckons!

Is he telling you "Come here"? Is he flexing his fingers?