Talk:The Road Not Taken (Stargate SG-1)

Stargate SG-1 Episode Style Sheet

Episode Style Sheet Following the plot summary, several (optional) sections may follow. These include:

   * "Quotes" section
   * "Trivia" section
         o Significance, discussing the episode's overall contribution to the Stargate mythology (character developments, shifts of power)
         o Trivia, adding some interesting facts about the episode that would not be appropriate for the introduction or summary
         o Controversy, if the episode is particularly divisive among fans or introduces an element that has met with a harsh fan reaction or that violates continuity (this could apply to Sam's boyfriend Pete Shanahan, for example).
         o This would also be a good place to mention if fans generally loved or hated the episode (use GEOS or Gateworld for this, don't decide yourself!) and why.

This policy applies to other tv shows as well, so please stop deleting trivia or note sections. And if you personally believe information to be trivial, unverifiable, or indiscriminate information then say so and ask the information be removed or integrated into the article if possible. Mwhope 03:49, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

That means nothing as a) It's not policy or guideline, b) Nor does it apply to other shows. thanks/Fenton, Matthew Lexic Dark 52278 Alpha 771 08:11, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

its applies to other shows in as much as some other shows have such guides, and these guides are based upon the tv show episode guide page. There is concensus that this guide is to be followed. I seriously hope general concensus means nothing to you. Mwhope 17:44, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

Trivia

Given what's been going on(and also to make sure I've got my facts straight), I figured I'd put this here first: During the party, the Stargate theme was being played on the piano. To my knowledge, this is the second time it's been slipped into an episode in this manner(the previous time being when Carter hummed it in the elevator). Sehvekah 03:13, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

According to the page for 200, the wedding theme in one scene is a mix of the traditional "here comes the bride" music and the Stargate theme. Since it's a modified version of the song it might be dismissed, but I thought I'd mention it.

Additionally, what follows is the news clips that Sam scrolls through after her aborted interview. I like such little details, so if anybody feels like they should be added to the article please feel free to do so. I'd do it myself, but I'm torn on whether or not they're relevant - so hopefully somebody with a better sense of such things can offer an opinion. Likewise, there may be some sort of hidden joke in here that I've missed.

Inside Access With Julia Donovan

Julia Donovan interviews the countries(sic) most interesting personalities 3 nights a week

Major Samantha Carter Visits With President Landry

Major Carter discusses fashion and art with President Landry. President Landry confesses to loving Carter's stylish haircut.

Joe Carter Gets Access Inside the New York Library System

Famed author, Joe Carter, gets exclusive access to rare tomes and archives from the New York Library System's secret catalogue.

Inside Access Fan Site

Fan site dedicated to the talk show, Inside Access, hosted by Julia Donovan. Site created by fan club president, Mary Carter.

Julia Donovan - Interview Transcripts

Transcripts from Inside Access, hosted by Julia Donovan. Includes her compelling interview with author, Joe Carter.

Inside The New York Library System - The New Book By Joe Carter

In this gripping tale of tomes and card catalogues, controvercial(sic) author, Joe Carter, takes us deep into the underbelly of the New York Library System

Annabelle Carter - A Memorial

Annabelle Carter passed suddenly on the evening of July 9th. She will be missed by her husband of 40 years - the only man to gain access inside her heart.

Major Samantha Carter Falls Ill

Major Carter falls ill and cuts short an appearance on Inside Access with (the rest is cut off) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by The Mink Ermine Fox (talk • contribs) 23:22, 27 January 2007 (UTC).

Whoops, that was me up there. The Mink Ermine Fox 23:27, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

IMDB is considered a reliable source Mwhope 00:48, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

No it is not. thanks/Fenton, Matthew Lexic Dark 52278 Alpha 771 00:51, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

please show me the discussion where imdb was stated as unreliable.

WP:RS. Look, it's rather simple: IMDb IS authoritative on credits for Hollywood productions, because they get those from official sources. Everything else, foreign credits, trivia, goofs, etc. is user-submitted - i.e. not reliable source. --129.241.210.38 01:48, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

wikipedia is also user submitted, so (according to your strict interpretation) by its own guideline then it is not reliable. Obviously some discretion should be used. Mwhope 19:46, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

I should be saying "Hallelujah! You get it!" around now, unfortunately I'm still trying to teach you the basics. Also, Wikipedia:General disclaimer "WIKIPEDIA MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY", you, (naturally) didn't read this. IMDb is not a reliable source on anything, the fact it accepts information at all nullifies it as a valid. I point you to Wikipedia:Reliable sources: "Any material that is challenged or likely to be challenged needs a source, and the responsibility for finding a source lies with the person who adds or restores the material. Unsourced or poorly sourced edits may be challenged and removed at any time. Sometimes it is better to have no information at all than to have information without a source." - at best IMDb is a tertiary source for its film credits, the rest is all original research. Wikipedia:Reliable sources#Types of source material: "Summarized material drawn from secondary sources, as in general encyclopaedias. These sources generally lack adequate coverage of the topic to be considered comprehensive where arguments are subtle and nuanced. They generally do not discuss and evaluate alternative interpretations. Tertiary sources can be used for names, spellings, locations, dates and dimensions. Some tertiary sources are more reliable than others, and within any given tertiary source, some articles may be more reliable than others. [...]" thanks/Fenton, Matthew Lexic Dark 52278 Alpha 771 19:57, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Plot expansion

There is a temporary version of the article here: Talk:The Road Not Taken (Stargate SG-1)/Temp

Please provide a short summary. See WP:NOT#INDISCRIMINATE WP:FICTION WP:WAF and Wikipedia:Fair use. Proposed length: The summary in Pilot (House episode), balanced with at least as much-out-of-universe information. --GunnarRene 21:31, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

While i agree this article needed work, particularly in the non-synopsis areas, the episode itself aired for the first time less than a month ago. Editors must have time for sources to become available. Please take this into consideration.

Mwhope 05:53, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

I've already told him he's wrong (didn't appear to listen) and thus he decided to make a point. thanks/Fenton, Matthew Lexic Dark 52278 Alpha 771 05:56, 20 February 2007 (UTC)