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Subject: Re: AI/LLM Reviews of STNG - Half a Life
From: anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
Organization: Easynews - www.easynews.com
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 13:09:36 -0700
The True Melissa <thetruemelissa@gmail.com> wrote:
> Verily, in article <1099nei$1pdt$1@gallifrey.nk.ca>, did
> doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca deliver unto us this message:
>> Their romance is cut short when Timicin reveals a devastating truth: he
>> is 60 years old and must soon return to his home world for "The
>> Resolution"â�a ritual in which he will voluntarily end his life. This
>> is a deeply ingrained custom on his planet, meant to ensure that the
>> elderly do not become a burden on the younger generations.
>>
>>
>
> I don't even remember this episode, but it sounds interesting. It might
> have some implications for death with dignity (aka MAID).
>
S04E22
Itâs a rare episode that holds up just because guest star David Ogden
Stiers is so good. Unfortunately, mama Troi is probably the second most
annoying regular character.
> I wish you added your own thoughts on these episodes instead of just
> posting Gemini's output. Human discussion is always more interesting. Up
> to you, of course. :-)
>
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The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.