Raquel Brown <Bobogurl2088@aol.com>
Freeport, Illinois - Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 10:08 PM

The actor who portrays Daniel Jackson has brought a lot of insight to this role. He is part of the team! If he is removed it would not be the same. The personality mixes, the insights of each team member would be affected. I feel that he should remain. Thank you for your valuable time.

Maria Elena Morgan <alienfriend7@yahoo.com>
Woodbridge, VA - Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 3:24 PM

Jane Seymour <Jane_Seymour@gmx.de>
Bonn, Germany - Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 1:59 PM

ROBERTA CODNER <bobbiec@springtimeplace.com>
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 12:54 PM

Pat Houser <patricia.houser@ingrambook.com>
LaVergne, TN - Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 12:48 PM

k.c

K.C <Kikkercupid@yahoo.com>
Austin, Texas/USA - Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 10:37 AM

zoe winters <zoesha_2000@hotmail.com>
syd, australia - Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 9:11 AM

zoe therese winters <zoesha_2000@hotmail.com>
syndey, australia - Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 9:04 AM

T.Lutz <dartal89@hotmail.com>
Medicine Hat, Alberta - Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 9:01 AM

Belldandy <EgyptianSakura@yahoo.com>
New Caney, Texas - Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 2:53 AM

I liked Daniel Jackson as a key element to the team. He and Teal'c had an interesting relationship. I'm sure you would not let the writers kill him off as he will surely be a central point in the next SG-1 film. So please re-consider bringing him back earlier than later.

Oh.. I also own over 500+ DVD's and am waiting for the rest of the seasons to be released on DVD so I may purchase them as well to fill in the gaps when I need a SG-1 fix.

Thank you from Kansas, Bob

Bob Schick <bob@schick.net>
Wakarusa, KS - Tuesday, August 13, 2002, 3:14 PM

This web site would be a very accurate source as to how many have watched Abyss and how many will be watching it when it comes to thier areas. The many e-mails and letters are another good source. They are not estimates or projections but actual names and addresses of viewers. And I'm sure I'm not the only one who could almost hear a sneering "I told you so" from the comments made on the Gateworld ratings page. The more I read the comments and see evidence of the bad attitudes by TPTB the more I realize that Michael Shanks made a smart move when he left.

I still want to see Daniel Jackson back (not as a cloud) and I will continue to watch any Stargate program with him in it.

MJFOSTER <MJFOSTER_53@yahoo.com>
Sturgeon Bay, WI - Tuesday, August 13, 2002, 1:13 PM

Clair Howells <theoriginalsaffy@hotmail.com>
Stourbridge, West Midlands - Tuesday, August 13, 2002, 8:41 AM

Fiona Wallace <Fiona.Wallace@jdfurn.com.au>
Brisbane, Australia - Tuesday, August 13, 2002, 2:44 AM

stephen mould <chiefucf@yahoo.com>
orlando, florida - Tuesday, August 13, 2002, 1:26 AM

Shelly <TheIcyPrincess@aol.com>
florida - Monday, August 12, 2002, 9:01 PM

Thanks for putting this site together.

John

John Jacobs <John@jacobs.us.com>
fort worth, texas - Monday, August 12, 2002, 8:13 PM

Jolie <Jolie@wn.com.au>
Perth, Australia - Monday, August 12, 2002, 6:00 PM

I have watched all the scifi programs since they came out in the fifties. The original Star trek was the first TV show that made me a fan of the series. Why did I become a fan? Because of the feel the show gave you when watching the three main actors connecting with each other with feelings, humor, love, caring, duty to the ship, duty to each other, duty to the prime directive. All of this is what made this show. After the show had been on for the first year or so.

Could we have watched it without Kirk or Bones or Spock, along with the supporting cast? The answer is No! When you break up a good thing you do not have the same thing you had before! No matter how you try to get by it is not the same. Take out Kirk or Spock or Bones and that series would not have made it to what it is today!

Look what happened to the X FILES, and any other shows, were the group was broken up in. It only lasted for a year or so or even less. The movies must have the main actors also. I understand that the X Files will have a second movie with the Main actors in it. When Spock died in the second movie everyone was very upset. They had to bring him back. They still need to bring Kirk back from the New Generations movie. Shatner even wrote a book on this to bring Kirk back!

Anyway, Daniel Jackson is a main actor in the Star Gate series! He was in the movie and in the series. It is not the same without him the balance the feel the humor the love, the caring for each other is missing now! The new guy is OK maybe he can be the fifth member of the team!

If you want this series to live on like Star Trek did you need all the main actors to finish out the series first! Then move into the movies with all the main actors together. This will make the series live on as did Star Trek.

Bring back Daniel Jackson before it is too late!

Dale Spuzzillo
Cleveland, Ohio - Monday, August 12, 2002, 5:57 PM

many are mort than dispointed....................

APOPHIS <thehammer49@hotmail.com>
STOCKHOLM, Monday, August 12, 2002, 5:15 PM

nanny <skgjsg@hotmail.com>
il - Monday, August 12, 2002, 4:12 PM

Glennis Stratemeyer <thespian14@hotmail.com>
Rockford, Illinois - Monday, August 12, 2002, 3:00 PM

As for your exhortation: 'Way to go, Corin'...well, that's very nice of you. I'm pleased for Mr Nemec.

However, given the present situation, I believe it would wise to add a cautionary note for him:

Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.

Mel
Monday, August 12, 2002, 2:50 PM

AmyONeill <tokrawiesel@gmx.de>
Walluf, Germany - Monday, August 12, 2002, 8:22 AM

The following are the reasons why I, and my family and friends, are not supporting season 6 and how we feel about individuals who feel that it is appropriate to give public advice on how others should feel and respond about this situation:

1. Why we became Stargate and Stargate SG-1 fans:

Stargate began with Daniel Jackson and Jack O'Neill.

SG-1 began with a team consisting of the same two characters and the addition of Sam Carter and Teal'c.

Both Stargate and Stargate SG-1 were about the relationship between individuals in a team (2 main individuals in the movie and 4 in the show).

Both Stargate and Stargate SG-1 were built on the premise of these individuals, as a team, caring for each other and using the "Stargate" to explore new worlds, beings and cultures.

2. Why we are not supporting Season 6:

For us, as with many true Stargate and Stargate SG-1 fans, the "Fresh New Perspective" that is Season 6 does not work. The current group is not our team, for many reasons Jonas does not seem to fit in right, the "Stargate" is used infrequently and the show is missing a foundation character from both the movie and the show, Daniel Jackson. For us, this new product is NOT Stargate or Stargate SG-1.

I, and my family and friends, have noticed the changes that have happened over the past 3 years. We don't like any of them. Losing Daniel was "THE LAST STRAW" in a haystack of unhappy changes on the show for us.

We miss Stargate SG-1! We miss the TEAM (and we do mean the original team)! We miss the emphasis on exploration of other worlds and cultures! We miss the caring and relationship between the team members! This is why we have only watched Abyss (Thank you Brad Wright, RDA and Michael Shanks!)from season 6, (and, in the future, we will only watch episodes that includes all of the original team members including Daniel/Michael Shanks. We may also watch Allegiance (Thanks PDL!) when it re-runs based on the positive reviews that we have read about the ep on this board and other groups from all types of SG-1 fans who have watched it).

We who feel the loss of what Stargate and Stargate SG-1 was to us before the changes have a right to grieve, a right to watch or not to watch as we see fit, and a right to express our concerns and feelings appropriately.

We are doing so here, where it is appropriate with many other true fans who have the same opinion of the situation. We have also written letters in an appropriate manner expressing our concerns and our reasons for not supporting season 6 and sent them to the pertinent individuals who may have the ability to make changes to return the show to the original premise and cast.

We (I, my family and my friends) do understand and acknowledge that for other true Stargate and Stargate SG-1 fans the changes are not a problem and season six is being enjoyed. I do not, and my family and friends do not post advice to these other true fans that they should not watch season six because we are unhappy with the way the show has gone.

To those who are posting here to tell us that what we are doing, and how we are reacting to the "new" show is wrong you are out of line to make these suggestions. We have no responsibility to give "season 6” or “the new guy” a chance. You are entitled to your opinion of the show, and you are entitled to express your opinion in an appropriate manner. That is all. It is NOT appropriate for anyone to tell anyone else how to feel or how to respond! Kindly keep your “advice” to yourself.

Sincerely, Sharyn, family and friends.

Sharon <sharyn@shadowmyst.com>
Centereach, NY, USA - Sunday, August 11, 2002, 11:27 PM

LINDA BELMONTE <BELLHOPE@AOL.COM>
SELDEN, NEW YORK - Sunday, August 11, 2002, 9:31 PM

d <rw754@aol.com>
Sunday, August 11, 2002, 9:09 PM

ANDREW GUARD <alguard@btinternet.com>
DARTFORD, KENT - Sunday, August 11, 2002, 7:24 PM

Greg
10 minutes from New York, USA - Sunday, August 11, 2002, 6:17 PM

Since the producers of the show made the aliens speak and understand English for most of the time, there wasn't really much to do for a linguist. So they turned Daniel into an anthropologist and the moral as well as ethical conscience of the team. That worked fine - even with the viewers. We've grown fond of the Jack/Daniel arguments over the time. That came very naturally, since Carter seems to be such a superwoman, she's almost surreal and difficult to accept as a normal person while Teal'c is the quiet alien, a good and trustworthy chap but not quite as likeable as our favourite egghead. Just for the record: there is nothing improper in the way the writers portray the different relationships of the main characters in the show, especially the Jack/Daniel friendship. I defy all those close-minded people who insinuate otherwise at every opportunity (e.g. at conventions in Europe earlier this year).

With the ever intensifying story arc that tells us about the struggle with the system lords, the character of Daniel Jackson became more and more obsolete for the writers. The producers bowed to polls indicating that young male viewers would favour more special effects scenes with plenty of warships etc (something we've seen happening before with StarTrek: Deep Space Nine and the war with the Dominon). And they were proven right. Viewing figures of that group have risen. However, they may have forgotten the other viewers. Overall viewing figures dropped, especially since Mr Shanks departure.

I'm sure that fact was a surprise to all concerned. Not least for MS himself. From todays point of view, he made the right decision. Leaving the show as the first permanent character triggered an enormous response from the fans and the media subsequently. Had the producers known the effects of his departure or better: the affection many people harbour for Daniel Jackson (and MS likewise), they would have given this character more significance and room to evolve.

By now, the producers want to make the best of the situation. They introduced a replacement for him. Another young man, good looking, a scholar, always nice and smiling and of course: a «quick study» as they keep him telling us repeatedly. However, season 6 is so far not quite as entertaining as we would have wished. The absence of Daniel Jackson is widely missed.

So they came up with the idea of giving the fans what they wanted most: Daniel Jackson revisited and arguing with Jack O'Neill! We love those scenes, don't we?; well, I do for starters. Never mind Daniel didn't enter as a shining knight rescuing his former team mates from a grave predicament... but stop: didn't he just save Jack from madness and turning into another person? A person with a truly mean personality the moment he woke up in that sarcophagus once to often (as explained in the episode «Need»). He offered Jack a way out - as an enlightened being worthy of ascending to another plain of existence (nice thought!). Jack refused and the ensuing argument was a watchable example of the trust and friendship between the two. I liked it! In the end, Daniel accepted Jack's refusal and thought of another solution. As I understand it, it was Daniel who helped thinking Carter, Teal'c and the others of a way to get Jack off Baal's hook.

Well, let us be thankful for every moment with Daniel Jackson. Personally, I wish Michael Shanks all the best of luck for his future career. I would be most thrilled seeing him as a leading character in another successful tv-series that makes it's way to European small screens. Sadly, his appearances in independent Canadian tv-films stand not much of a chance to be aired here. To be honest, seeing him in a feature film (Stargate or something completely different) isn't quite the same consolation as admiring him week after week in a new episode of an enchanting and entertaining tv-series.

Cheerio,

Alex Sarapis

Sarapis <a.sarapis@gmx.net>
Munster, Europe - Sunday, August 11, 2002, 1:06 PM

Nick Grutter <Jigglypuff32110@yahoo.com>
Frostproof, FL/USA - Sunday, August 11, 2002, 11:18 AM

Brink back Jackson!

David Perry <dpperry@hotmail.com>
Calgary, Canada - Sunday, August 11, 2002, 9:37 AM

Paul McCollum <plmcc@qwest.net>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Sunday, August 11, 2002, 3:45 AM

As far as I am concerned - this has always been an ensemble cast, where there is no particular star that all the character's are intergaly part of the show and each bring their own brand of flavour. Too bad there had to end up being sour grapes.

I fully appreciate Mr. Shank's decision. But I would implore MGM to reconsider and bring him back for the duration of the series (which looks like will end at the end of Season Six) and for the proposed movie. As far as I am concerned - this program will suffer greatly without Daniel Jackson as the heart and soul of the show.

Grace Hollands <ghollands@execulink.com>
London, Ontario - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 10:52 PM

Robert <fassade1@yahoo.com>
Oakdale, MN - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 10:14 PM

You are assuming all people who are deciding to not watch are doing so because Daniel has gone. I decided to stop watching because I feel the standard has been dropping for two and a half years and enough was enough. The show isn't about exploration and the universe any longer, it's about conspiracies and Earth politics and planets that look suspiciously like the interiors of soundstages. I hung on because of Daniel. Now he's gone one of the few things keeping me watching is gone. So don't make assumptions. And even if there are people who won't watch without Daniel, well that's up to them surely? Some people wouldn't watch without Jack. If you want to watch and you're happy with the stories then great, have a blast. But don't lecture others on being petty because they've made a decision not to watch and want to lodge a complaint.

CR

C.Renton
Saturday, August 10, 2002, 9:43 PM

Douglas G. Johnson <sirdoug26@shaw.ca>
Calgary, AB - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 9:37 PM

JoJo <jfreggens@prodigy.net>
Saturday, August 10, 2002, 8:54 PM

J. Williams
Sunnyvale, CA - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 6:42 PM

I know how you feel about Michael Shanks leaving but I say WAY TO GO CORIN. I have just watch some of the new episodes with Corin Nemec in then and I believe that the series still as it's charms, high profile and extraordinary acting. even though Michael is no longer in the series I believe that everyone should give Corin a chance. It would be great if Michael Shanks was still in the series but he isn't. Deal with it. You must think to yourselves what it would be like if you came into a series that has run as long as stargate has fitting in with all the fans of Stargate that have been watching from the beginning who are dedicated to the show. I am a fan of Michael Shanks as well as a fan of Corin Nemec but you know what I am not going to stop watching Stargate for petty reasons and that there is not just one person in a series and in fact the whole of the cast make the series. Just remember your sad and a little bitter about Michael leaving well he did so of his own choice. Corin hasn't replaced or taken over Michaels place no-one could ever do that. Corin is just trying to do what he obviously enjoys and wants to do. beside the series has the tension between Jonas and Jack plus not to be cruel there's more humour this series.

I believe in Corin and Series 6

Mackenzie

Mackenzie
United Kingdom - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 5:54 PM

Diana Carver <biglick@earthlink.net>
Roanoke, VA - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 5:14 PM

This letter is in reference to the abolishment of the character of Dr. Daniel Jackson of the SG-1 series. When I first saw the original movie Stargate it brought a change to the science fiction scene and gave us a completely new perspective of our own past history. Going back to the Star Trek series the basis of this series had no basic ground theory of our own history as the SG-1 series did.

As for the character of Jackson, he is to O'Neill (and the series) what Spock was to Kirk and Star Trek. Dr. Jackson was the one that had found the secrets to enter the Stargate in two weeks what his colleagues were unable to find in two years.

Since the beginning of the series Dr.Jackson as more than once shown his scientific abilities which have more than once saved his SG-1 team members.

You need to bring not only the character but the actor who played Dr. Jackson because he had that special nerd charisma that was a perfect foil to O'Neill lack of scientific knowledge.

Let's be serious, SG-1 without Jackson would have been like Star Trek without Spock.

Jean (John) Savard/cd

Jean (John) Savard <jasavard@uottawa.ca>
Gatineau, province of Quebec - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 4:09 PM

I enjoyed his guest appearance in season 6's Abyss, but I also have enjoyed every other episode in season 6 even though they do not include Daniel. I watch the show because it's damn good; it has excellent plots, themes, characters, and a wonderful dynamic that is ever-changing. I can't just stop watching because Daniel's not there. If the show was intended to stop because a certain character wasn't there, it wouldn't be called SG-1.

I for one support this great show and will continue to do so until it stops airing. The producers and writers actually listen to what the fans have to say, and I must admire that. Personally, I would rather praise them for a job well done than critize them for dealing with an actor's decision.

After all, no amount of appeals to MGM, SCI-FI, or any other PTB will bring Daniel Jackson back permanently. Why? Because it's not their decision - it's Micheal Shanks's own. Why not innundate HIS mailbox or voicemail or email with messges begging him to come back? He's the one capable of making the decision your cause is dedicated to.

While, in a way, it must be flattering to see such dedication to a character and an actor, it also saddens me to see it so misplaced. If you are truly fans of Stargate SG-1, you would watch it regardless of whether Daniel is in it or not. Enjoy the show for what it is, not for who happens to be in it.

Thanks much, Jenn

Jenn <rithmah_the_mighty@yahoo.com>
Missouri, USA - Tuesday, August 6, 2002, 2:03 AM

I can fully appreciate that in your position, when an actor asks to leave a show, there is not much you can do about it, save chaining him/her to a chair, but I wonder in this instance whether you may have let Michael Shanks go too easily.

In business, you want to maximise your profits and sell the best product possible. You already had a kick ass formula and a show that is incredibly lucrative and highly successful. I cannot comprehend how or why you let a golden ingredient to the mix, out of your hands. We are all human beings, but boy oh boy, you guys are the cream of your field. You know how to get someone to do something that they don't want to do...

First - you listen to their gripe. OK, so Michael Shanks says he felt that he was not such an integral part of the show anymore...What should you do...

Maybe listen to one of its key stars and give a little. Its like any company losing one of its major players. You swallow a little pride and do something about it. Otherwise you have a lot of very unhappy customers to think about.

Of course, you may have done that. I am sure that Michael Shanks wanted to have a break and the lack of meaty scripts sent him into orbit. However, this is the part I can't seem to grasp - Why, did you not try to stop him? Anybody at your level has the manipulative powers and intelligence to offer a young actor enough, either in money terms of script terms to stay. It doesn't take a genius. Did you feel that he wasn't worth it and perhaps better to see the back of him, because that is sure what it looks like from where I am sitting in sunny old England.

Our fanbase in the UK is huge and we are really fed up that one of the best characters portrayed on TV is not going to be in the last season. Its like being part of something and loving it for five years and then at the last moment being kicked in the teeth (slightly dramatic but there you go).

Michael Shanks played Daniel Jackson beautifully. Like it or not, he is pure gold to Stargate. The chemistry between the RDA and MS is what makes this show tick. Its a show about discovery, enlightenment and the spirit of adventure. (Well, it was for the first 3 seasons). Brad Wright did a fantastic job, but I feel somewhat let down that he couldn't keep Michael till the end. I know that in the great world of TV this is just one young actor, but surely you can see by the enormous backlash that Michael Shanks is very dear to the hearts of Stargate fans because Daniel Jackson is one of the most well-written and intelligent characters seen on TV for a while.

I am looking forward to watching Abyss when it airs in the UK but until then I don't think I can bear to watch Jonas. I am sure he is a fine actor and a great guy but sorry, its like replacing a member of your family with a stranger.

Ultimately Mr Cohen and Mr Wright have given me a show that kept me in on a Wednesday night in the UK for many years! That takes some doing, I can assure you. So, I get my Wednesday's back. Do you know, its a shame, because I'd give anything to have an excuse to get out of that goddam aerobics class!

Finally, can I ask one thing. I may be a humble fan who has given immense loyalty to this show throughout. I have purchased numerous DVD's and videos. Maybe you could do one little old thing for me? Get Michael back for as many episodes as possible and tell the fans if he is going to do the movie. Don't mess around with half-statements of we think, or he may, or perhaps. Be fair to the fans that have supported your work and respected it. Respect us and listen to what we are saying. We don't know the whole story. We never will. But we do know that Michael Shanks is an extremely talented actor and we want him back in Stargate ASAP. Give us a break.

Thanks - I don't usually do this, but I have never felt so strongly about a show in my life. Which means a pat on the back to everyone who went into producing it and making it the most fun and exciting Science Fiction show ever produced.

Don't rest on your laurels. For once MGM - do something for the fans. My favourite fantasy episode at the moment is probably entitled Descent! or The Return or Goodbye Jonas/Hello Daniel.

Thanks for reading this. I am sure that by now you may have been bored into a coma but I just had to get this off my chest!

Bye for now - Elizabeth Wylie (London 2nd August 2002)

Elizabeth Wylie <wookie@ukgateway.net>
Highgate, London - Saturday, August 3, 2002, 6:23 AM

Stargate fans are concerned about the direction of the series and the omission of Daniel in the storyline. Daniel has gone from the central character to a figure taken for granted and not utilized fully. Please reconsider your slant and give the heart back to Stargate.

Betty Crenshaw <mandbcrenshaw@worldnet.att.net>
Fort Worth, Texas - Saturday, August 3, 2002, 12:46 AM

Daniel jackson is stargate he has an innocent vulnerability that really apppeals to women viewers his loss of character on the more recent episodes lost me as a viewer the sg1 team with daniel jackson was a team

now they are just a group of people

however bring back his shaggy haircut he looks much better with it sandy

sandra k swanson <swansnesttwo@hotmail.com>
auxvasse, mo - Friday, August 2, 2002, 11:55 PM

I refer to a statement dated 2nd August 02 from sdj steering team, in response to the allegation that hate-mail from people on this site will result in a low turnout of sg1 production staff at Gatecon 2002.

Thankyou Alison for once again showing that sdj people can write coherent arguments in concise sentences.

I am astounded that SG1 management feel the need to keep on throwing mud. I think I am still here and getting more and more involved because tptb keep on shooting themselves in the foot.

I came on to the internet in January to try to find out just what had happened to make an extremely talented actor like Michael Shanks leave SG1 with only 1 more season to go. I believed the 'party line' that he left to pursue other projects at first but then a few comments here and there from tptb ( not from MS ), just didnt ring true. ("Methinks they protest too much ", came to mind).

Since then, hardly a month has gone by but somebody 'in power' said something about 'Daniel fans' to make things worse.

Using derogatory words to describe sdj supporters is like a red rag to this Taurean bull. I am 54 years old, have been teaching for 30 years in UK, Swaziland, Botwana and Zimbabwe. I have been Head of Science 3 times, set up departments from nothing twice, and am now in the field of special education with an interest in autism. My oldest son is just younger than Michael Shanks and I am not lovesick. I know what I like and dont like. I dont watch TV ad nauseam and lead a busy and fulfilled life. SG1 was part of my relaxation.

I have not ever written a death threat to anybody , let alone an sg1 executive. I believe in freedom of speech,and have defended that right on this discussion board several times. Having lived and worked in several Third World countries, I know what it means to watch what is said in public and even in private places.

I wrote to you (Hank Cohen, Brad Wright and Bonnie Hammer) more than once over the last few months, posting a copy each time on the guestbook. I tried to be as polite and respectful as possible whilst at the same time expressing honestly how I feel.

Having read almost all of the posts on the sdj guestbook since January, I know that people express themselves passionately but with very very few exceptions, there is absolutely nothing that could be construed as offensive - critical yes, but not offensive.

I have not attended a Gatecon and have no plans to go to the next one. If I did, I imagine the people I would love to talk to would be Peter De Luise, Brad Wright, Amanda and Chris Judge. Peter writes and directs so well, I'd love to just tell him so. Amanda and Chris - more compliments but I'd also ask how things really are without Michael. I would want to congratulate Brad Wright on writing Abyss, and tell him how much I appreciate him giving me something of season 6 to treasure. I would have to tell him that for me Daniel is the heart and soul and I cant watch it without him; that Jonas is the wrong character, introduced in the wrong episode in the wrong way.He might not like hearing this again. I would also have to say that much as I would LOVE to enjoy season 6, without Michael Shanks' Daniel, it lacks something fundamental and it shows.

I dont know if the production crew are expected to go but it seems some dont want to face the fans. If Corin Nemec were there, and I'm afraid I dont know what I would say to him- nothing I suspect because I couldnt lie to him. Sooner or later I'd have to tell him that taking over Daniel's office, mannerisms, cup , notebook and fish was a BAD move. I would have to avoid anything that compared him to Michael Shanks so would probably avoid him completely so I didnt have to lie.

I expect it would come up in conversation somewhere that I am one of the hated sdj supporters. They might even find that I am quite nice really, in spite of what they have been led to believe all sdj people are like.

Its a pity I wont be going because we could perhaps mend some bridges. I am sure some of sdj will do that for me and do it far better than I could. Sincerely, Carole

carole campbell <carolecampbell1@hotmail.com>
Leicester, UK - Friday, August 2, 2002, 7:28 PM

I found the original team the best and hope D.Jackson will appear more !! I really miss his superb character and nobody will ever replace him.

NOW GET DANIEL BACK

Tim
Friday, August 2, 2002, 6:41 PM

First, I'me sorry to tell you my comments in French, but my English is not very well !!

Bonjour,

Comme beaucoup de monde, je suis un fan inconditionnel de Stargate SG-1 (qui par ailleurs est très bien traduite en français). Je dois dire que la "disparition" de Daniel est une calamité pour l'intérêt de la série.

En effet, il s'agit d'une part d'un personnage historique, sans qui rien n'aurait été possible. D'autre part, un des grands moteurs du succès de la série repose sur la capacité de Daniel à trouver des solutions non-militaires à de potentiels conflits !

En résumé, il est regrettable qu'il ait été décidé de sortir Daniel de SG-1.

Je respecte parfaitement la décision de Michalel Shanks, pour autant qu'il s'agisse réellement de son choix. Mon impression est qu'une septième saison ne pourra se faire en l'absence de Daniel Jackson !

J'espère que vous entendrez l'appel de tous les fans. Meilleurs messages

Christophe Besson <chandler.r@caramail.com>
Lausanne, Switzerland - Friday, August 2, 2002, 11:13 AM

Quality does not limit itself to one demographic. It shines and reaches across all. That was what you had in the character of Daniel Jackson, that was what you had in the original Stargate SG1 and that is what you had in Michael Shanks - talent and quality.

Instead you throw this away in the vague hope of some ellusive demographic *may* start watching the "new improved" version? Why would they? There are other shows out there that do it better and with more panache. Oh, and this demographic you are chasing? They are fickle. Remember power rangers, remember beanie babies, remember Tiffany? They lasted about 10 seconds on centre stage. That's what you want for Stargate SG1 or this spin off you hope to launch?

I think you guys need to take a good look at yourself. Take a leaf out of Jack Welsh (remember him, most successful CEO in history) and go for sustainabilty, not quick hits and near enough is good enough copies. Cull the rubbish and bring back the quality.

Bring Daniel and the original spirit of Stargate SG1 back - bring back quality.

Jill

Jill
Sydney, Australia - Friday, August 2, 2002, 10:36 AM

Being in the UK I've only seen this in 'squinty vision' but it was a fantastic return to form. To date this will be the only S6 episode I will be watching on TV.

The episode lived up to its much hyped reputation - fantastic dialogue between Jack and Daniel combined with a good storyline. It reminded me why I feel in love with this series and these characters the first time around.

This was vintage Stargate: SG-1. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of what we once had. You have shown that the chemistry and magic is still there. Please give us more of the same, otherwise you are doing yourselves and the fans a great injustice.

C

C <incomingtraveller@btinternet.com>
Warks, UK - Friday, August 2, 2002, 10:35 AM

Claire <personal>
U.K - Friday, August 2, 2002, 10:11 AM

I always enjoyed how his character took the time to analyze the situation and to react thoughtfully rather than impulsively (again... in contrast to the all-military all-the-time mentality of the rest of the characters.)

I hope you'll consider brining his character back into the main storyline more often, rather than marginalizing it as has been done in recent episodes.

Regards, Allen Walden

Allen Walden <nwfb-vlpu@xemaps.com>
Columbia, MD / USA - Thursday, August 1, 2002, 11:37 AM

I am not going to write a novel about it, but i was so sad when i watched the episode in which Daniel dies... It made me cry, first because Daniel was one of the major character of this really interesting and original serie. And because he really brought a certain balance in the team. He made me dream about the ancient civilizations, thanks to his passion and knowledge. He was always ready to fight or give his life (that's what he did...) for the people he loved and what he thought was right and fair. I will go on watching Stargate SG-1, but i will always regret Daniel Jackson, his intelligence, humanity, sens of humour and simply, his vision of life: fair, right and hopeful...He was like the soul of the team, inside this military system, he brought his kindness and love of others. I really hope one day the writers will find a way to get him back in the show, because i am sure Daniel Jackson hasn't finished his quest yet, and i also know, i am not the only one to regret him... He almost became a member of my family. Thank you very much for reading this mail and taking my point of view into account BYE

CAROLINE <caroline_freez@yahoo.fr>
montbeliard, Thursday, August 1, 2002, 9:15 AM

carole <carolecampbell1@hotmail.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, August 1, 2002, 8:07 AM

Kat <mirielquendi@hotmail.com>
Sydney, Australia - Thursday, August 1, 2002, 7:47 AM

Linda Draper <lindadraper@attbi.com>
Milton, WA - Tuesday, August 6, 2002, 1:35 AM

Taryn Cherry <Spikeysp2@aol.com>
Huntingdon Valley , PA - Monday, August 5, 2002, 11:45 PM

Catherine <wcatherine@excite.com>
Glasgow, Kentucky - Monday, August 5, 2002, 11:36 PM

In today's world of mass media, pop television, and franchising frenzee the opinion of a single woman may not amount to "a hill of beans" (as we say in Texas). So maybe I am writing this letter in vain. That being the case let be swift and to the point. I have not watched Stargate since Michael Shanks left the series. I will not watch it in the future, on television or anywhere else. It pains me to say this, I loved the show. I loved the other cast members. But this is a team concept, which should not have been messed with. To tell the absolute truth, I must admit, I am an archaeologist, so I acknowledge that this has tained my viewpoint. Well, thats about it. Thank you for your time,

Nancy Phaup

Nancy Phaup <Digginsc@yahoo.com>
Houston, Tx. - Monday, August 5, 2002, 10:45 PM

Glennis Stratemeyer <thespian14@hotmail.com>
Rockford, Illinois - Monday, August 5, 2002, 5:53 PM

It seems only logical to keep the character of Daniel. He was the brainy one in a way that Carter could not be. He was a student/teacher of behavior while Carter is more physics/science. Given the tasks of the unit, his skills are needed.O'Neill is the muscles and Teal'c the inter-planetary minority of the group. C'mon, don't you see the logic? You needed this character of Daniel. Getting rid of him was a betrayal of good story and character relationships.

Erin Salomon <esalomone@juno.com>
Chicago, IL - Monday, August 5, 2002, 4:52 PM

I really like Abyss and i would like to see more ep with Michael Shanks. I was very happy to see him in the ep and i would like to see him more ep.

Sincerely, Candy Collingham

Candy Collingham <cc90#@hotmail.com>
Charleston, South Carolina - Monday, August 5, 2002, 12:45 PM

Beth Wheeler <firedrak@inav.net>
North Liberty, Iowa - Monday, August 5, 2002, 11:53 AM

josh hood <optimus_prime27@yahoo.com>
Kuna, ID - Monday, August 5, 2002, 4:59 AM

Pol Figuerola <dragonballz@terra.es>
Sabadell, Spain - Monday, August 5, 2002, 4:54 AM

Dottie Russo <actdot@tds.net>
St.Marys, GA - Monday, August 5, 2002, 2:03 AM

I am or should I say was an SG-1 fan. I loved my Fridays nights because of Stargate but now there is a big empty hole because of Michael Shanks not being a part of the team. He was one of my absolute favorites along with Richard Dean Anderson, who I've followed his whole career. I miss the two of them together. Their humor was the greatest and it really made the show. The "new guy" does not have what it takes! Ever since Michael has been written off, even though he has appered a few times, I just can't seem to get into this show anymore. I know Michael has his reasons for leaving the show, but why did no one care he was leaving? This is the last season, why couldn't everyone just end the show together and happily? They were all family, even to me, and now there is a BIG empty hole where Daniel use to be. I have read the letters and comments that fans have made on the bboard and that has to mean something to all of you that people out here miss him and can't believe he is gone. We all can not believe you would write off one of the main stars, why Daniel? I am sure all of you have your reasons but what about the rest of us? We want, I want him back!! Please bring back Daniel Jackson!!!!! I would love to see him back on the SG-1 team, where he belongs!!! Make my Fridays something to look forward to again.

I hope these letters and comments mean something to you- about how much this show and its characters mean to all of us!

We are fighting for you Daniel Jackson, we want you back!!! I miss you, greatly!!!!

A concerned fan: Michele Clark

Michele Dreske-Clark <moshel71@attbi.com>
LaPorte, IN. - Monday, August 5, 2002, 1:16 AM

Daniel is the person that gave the heart to the SG1 team. Daniel's insights cannot be replaced by another actor or character. There cannot be another character to replace Daniel. Daniel is SEXY, WONDERFUL, SEXY, INTELLIGENT, SEXY, what else can I say.

The team is not complete without Daniel Jackson. The person that is now the 4th team member is certainly NOT a replacement!!!

Margaret Ann Smith <purple.1@juno.com>
Audubon, PA - Sunday, August 4, 2002, 7:20 PM

There's somebody over there who needs a little talking to, because someone seems to want SG-1 to go down. I hope you all come to your sences!! You wouldn't get this much of a reaction for something people will disregard easily! I hope you get this and do a little research. Go online, you'll find the poles, they'll say Daniel Jackson was the most loved, thats right, most loved character on the team. And you let him walk away. Favorite Stargate Actor Number of Votes: Micheal Shanks 37.8% Richard Dean Anderson 35.7% Amanda Tapping 17.9% Chris Judge 4.3% To verify this go to: http://www.freevote.com/booth/sgc_actor But, apparently the audience and the fans aren't who you are going to listen to, or try and please. If you wanted good things to come from your tv show or your movie, you should listen... All we want is Daniel!

Tiara Wright (an unsatisfied fan)

Tiara Wright <adwright@telusplanet.net>
Champion, Canada - Sunday, August 4, 2002, 2:54 AM

As an avid fan of the Stargate series (original movie and SG-1 TV series) since its inception, I would like to strongly recommend that you include the Daniel Jackson character in the upcoming feature film. Further, as the television series has firmly established the new flavor of the Stargate universe, its characters and missions, I encourage you to cast Michael Shanks in the Daniel Jackson role for the next movie.

I realize that Michael has certain constraints that he would probably require prior to accepting the role, in terms of character development. Listen to him. Work with him. In my opinion, the movie will be much stronger with this character (even if it means the movie sequels deviate from the continuing timeline of the television series). Daniel Jackson is a key part of the Stargate mythology. I, nay we, the collective fans, would be much happier if that mythology were intact for the big screen.

Warm Regards,

Graham Rhodes die-hard Stargate-SG1 fan

Graham Rhodes <grhodes@nc.rr.com>
Raleigh, North Carolina - Saturday, August 3, 2002, 11:26 PM

John Blumer <blumerj@knology.net>
Huntsville, ALabama - Saturday, August 3, 2002, 9:53 PM

Allison Hardman <allykittie24@yahoo.com>
Lindon, Utat - Saturday, August 3, 2002, 8:16 PM

You can't make stargate without Daniel Jackson. O'Neill is the star, but Daniel is the heart and he is the character I fell in love with. If he's not in, I can't watch because something is missing and I couldn't handle that.

I'm a sci-fi/fantasy writer here in sweden and I write pretty dark stuff, that's why a warm, sweet character is important to me. I have to get someething positive in my mind after spending hours with my own dark thoughts...and he is perfect for that...

Don't get rid of a character that we love...

Linn attefors <mephistra@hotmail.com>
gothenburg, sweden - Saturday, August 3, 2002, 4:25 PM

Elaine

Elaine Alford <tshooter4747@yahoo.com>
Rathdrum, ID - Saturday, August 3, 2002, 11:41 AM

Dear Producers of Stargate SG-1,

I am writing concerning the removal of Daniel Jackson, played by Michael Shanks from your program, I am well aware that Michael Shanks chose to leave however his reasons for leaving were largely because the relationships set out in the pilot episode were very much different from those which later emerged in the series, and as Michael Shanks put it, he was becoming merely a part of the wallpaper, which, as one of the four key members of the series was not something anybody, be it himself or the fans could put up with.

In several interviews that Michael Shanks has given he has stated his desire to return as Daniel Jackson. I personally support this along with others and personally wish him to return; however to be more than just part of the scenery, as it were.

All we are asking is that Daniel Jackson be reinstated as a full and functioning member of the SGC.

Yours sincerely, Georgia Morley Hewitt

Georgia Morley Hewitt <georgia-m-hewitt@blueyonder.co.uk>
Bristol, N/A - Saturday, August 3, 2002, 9:06 AM

KathyONeill <girl061@lycos.de>
Frankfurt, Germany - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 11:43 AM

Clare <fox_thexfiles@hotmail.com>
Cwrtnewydd, Wales(UK) - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 10:42 AM

Paul Williams <p.e.williams@cableinet.co.uk>
Stourbridge, West Midlands - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 10:11 AM

Mel <personal>
Boston, Saturday, August 10, 2002, 9:02 AM

Jaye Bird <bird_jaye>
Melbourne, Victoria - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 12:56 AM

Steve Baker <sbaker@choice.net>
Cincinnati, OH - Saturday, August 10, 2002, 12:40 AM

nancy <rulizh.com@aol>
ny, ny - Friday, August 9, 2002, 10:40 PM

gordon harris <harris01@sympatico.ca>
hamilton,ontario, Friday, August 9, 2002, 6:44 PM

Nancy Berry <nberry1@satx.rr.com>
San Antonio, Texas - Friday, August 9, 2002, 6:31 PM

I am very dissapointed and sad about the character Dr.Daniel Jackson leaving the show. I have read the interviews with him and absolutely understand why he has left, but I am not one bi angry at him for leaving, I'm angry at the script writers. And the rest of the staff for not giving him more part in the series. He is the main person in the show, the absolute MAIN! How could you give him less and less to do, you probably knew that this is what it would lead to. Why Micheal Shanks? He is everyones favorite!!! I love him som much, I'm crazy about him, how could you take someone like Micheal Shanks away from the show?

I promise you, I will NOT watch one single episode more without Dr. Daniel Jackson in it! Not ONE! I want him back in the show, for good, and not as a goast or some machine. I want him back as he was. As a human! He is the head of the show, you can't just replace that with something else!

I LOVE MICHEAL SHANKS 4 EVER!

Tina

Tina <tinaae@hotmail.com>
Stockholm, Sweden - Friday, August 9, 2002, 5:29 PM

zootek <personal>
Friday, August 9, 2002, 4:31 PM

Eva Au <pcsstation@yahoo.com>
Honesdale, PA - Friday, August 9, 2002, 4:02 PM

Its all - think about it. Jiri Fryda

jïri fryda <jiri.fryda@czi.cz>
roudnice nad labem, czech republic - Friday, August 9, 2002, 2:51 PM

Claire <private>
Friday, August 9, 2002, 2:40 PM

Matt Pappin <matt.pappin@ntlworld.com>
Ashford, UK - Friday, August 9, 2002, 2:27 PM

Claudia Tellez <tellez@telesat.com.co>
Armenia, Quindío - Thursday, August 8, 2002, 10:22 PM

I am a 52 year old woman and my husband and I love watching Stargate, even the reruns, but we will not enjoy it as much if you take away one of the stargate family. Please leave well enough alone and leave him in the show!!!

If I were you, I would get rid of the person who wanted to eliminate Daniel from from the series. Very bad idea!!

Mary Ann Olson <marigold27@execulink.com>
Tillsonburg, Ontario - Thursday, August 8, 2002, 8:17 PM

Brittney

Brittney Lee Szabo <LeeJones@aol.com>
Hemlock, MI - Thursday, August 8, 2002, 4:14 PM

Carole Campbell <carolecampbell1@hotmail.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, August 8, 2002, 3:13 PM

S. Baru
Thursday, August 8, 2002, 10:59 AM

Keep DJ, and you will keep your fans...

Coolwave <n_lapierre@ifrance.com>
Paris, France - Thursday, August 8, 2002, 9:54 AM

Candy Howard <markcandy@hotmail.com>
Sydney, New South Wales - Thursday, August 8, 2002, 8:26 AM

Cheers,

Marcus Webb

Marcus Webb <m_webb7@hotmail.com>
Sydney, Australia - Thursday, August 8, 2002, 6:44 AM

A concerned fan

Marcus Webb

Marcus Webb <m_webb7@hotmail.com>
Sydney, Australia - Thursday, August 8, 2002, 6:37 AM

Mohammed Iqbal <raja21@bolt.com>
-, - - Thursday, August 8, 2002, 5:59 AM

Sincerely, Saddened viewer

PMcleroy <pmcleroy@houston.rr.com>
Houston, Texas - Thursday, August 8, 2002, 12:48 AM

Yours faithfully Amanda Marshall.

marshoff1941@yahoo.com.au

Amanda Louise Marshall <marshoff1941@yahoo.com.au>
Valentine, New South Wales - Wednesday, August 7, 2002, 8:27 AM

Jose E Hernandez <edy6401@hotmail.com>
Detroit, MI - Wednesday, August 7, 2002, 1:34 AM

sandi-jo <sjwheeler12@hotmail.com>
kitchener, ont - Tuesday, August 6, 2002, 8:11 PM

Jenn please read the information on this site as to just WHY Michael Shanks left and just how little a change of direction ( back to the original premise of stargate ) it would have taken to have kept him.

Yes he left of his own accord, but they could have made MUCH more effort to keep him. I am glad you are enjoying season6 but many of us are not. I have downloaded 2 episodes that I canot bear to watch again and Abyss that i will treasure.

The truth is that MGM didnt listen and didnt care. They let him walk because somebody close to the top didnt know anything about what got many many people hooked on stargate qand didnt bother to find out. Its called MARKET research. When MGM had a problem they chose to see their best asset on the show as expendable. No I dont owe them anything. I have all the eps on video and most on DVD. I liked it as it was thankyou ,when it was about exploration, ancient cultures, ancient languages and 4 members of a team who had more chemistry together than we have seen in YEARS. Season 6 hasnt got it, its not about exploration any more , or ancient cultures, and the king pin of the team is gone. Michael Shanks said he would come back if they treated the character properly. He did come back for Abyss and we had the old magic back. Corin Nemec is trying really hard but he hasnt got the same talent, the same feel for words, language, emotions and the little nuances that make the difference between acting that grips you and acting that is wooden. Please dont try to say that we have to give s6 a chance or we are not real fnas - we've been round this argument many many times. We are consumers, we know what we like and what we dont like. carole

carole campbell <carolecampbell1>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, August 6, 2002, 1:50 PM

I have been a fan of Stargate SG-1 since it first aired. I was shocked when it was announced that Michael Shanks, who portrayed the sensitive and brilliant Daniel Jackson for five years, was leaving the show for good. For me I felt as though Daniel was the whole basis for the show. He was the voice of reason, the voice of compassion and I think that only Michael Shanks could bring that to the character Daniel Jackson.

Sharon Blackwell <divinesynder@ezcybersearch.com>
Gainesville, GA - Tuesday, August 6, 2002, 12:10 PM

Angelic Noble <Caitlinnicnubill@cs.com>
Fort Collins , CO, USA - Tuesday, August 6, 2002, 10:58 AM

I love my Wednesday nights because of Stargate, but ow it is a big empty hole because of Michael Shanks not being a part of the team. The team is not complete without Daniel Jackson. It was the best team, like a family. I´m very sad and I´m fighting for Daniel Jackson. We want he back because we miss him greatly. Please let him come back.

Warm regards, Josie and some Stargate-fans from Vienna.

Josie <josie@nextra.at>
Vienna, Austria - Tuesday, August 6, 2002, 9:02 AM

PORFAVOR NO QUITEN A MICHAEL SHANCK DE LA SERIE STARGATE, TIENE QUE ESTAR PARA FASTIDIAR A O'NEILL, HAGAN CASO A LOS FANS!!

BYE AND THANK YOU

Zaira Jovells Arribas <Lady_magdalia@hotmail.com>
Lleida, Spain - Friday, August 9, 2002, 1:41 PM

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