for Under Alien Skies 4, Book of Knowledge9/11/2012 c4 cyndi griffith
I've been following this story from the beginning, and while I do enjoy your writing style, I feel that the guy's reaction to Turghan's 'threat' is a tad exaggerated. I think the threat of what was About to be done to Sam is not nearly as traumatic or as devastating as the rape itself. I think they would be more level-headed about it and focus on Sam's healing of what had Actually been done to her. The rape surely overpowers the threat of something that never happened.
I'm not 'flaming you', I will continue to read this story with much enthusiasm. Great characterization and teamwork among them. I wish Jack had more of a roll in Sam's recovery.
I've been following this story from the beginning, and while I do enjoy your writing style, I feel that the guy's reaction to Turghan's 'threat' is a tad exaggerated. I think the threat of what was About to be done to Sam is not nearly as traumatic or as devastating as the rape itself. I think they would be more level-headed about it and focus on Sam's healing of what had Actually been done to her. The rape surely overpowers the threat of something that never happened.
I'm not 'flaming you', I will continue to read this story with much enthusiasm. Great characterization and teamwork among them. I wish Jack had more of a roll in Sam's recovery.
7/19/2008 c9 
3dreameralways
First, let me say that I like this story, and thank you for bring attention to something that most people don't know about, but in this segment I think that Hammond and Jack's reactions were a bit extreme.
A few years ago I had the honor (note the sarcasm) of briefing a bunch of military guys on "female circumcision." While they were pretty much all grossed out by it, it was already almost forgotten by the time they left the room. Most of the reactions I got can be summed up as "well, atleast she can still have sex afterward" (and yes that is an actual statement someone made to me). Besides, you'd already had Daniel mention to General Hammond that castration was a risk for the guys, and trust me, to most military men, that is a far worse ideal than anything that can happen to a women. Now with Hammond and Jack being more concerned for Sam's welfare, I can understand more reaction than the average, but I seriously doubt it would trump the rape in their minds.
Anyway, I still love the story. Thank you for writing.
3dreameralwaysFirst, let me say that I like this story, and thank you for bring attention to something that most people don't know about, but in this segment I think that Hammond and Jack's reactions were a bit extreme.
A few years ago I had the honor (note the sarcasm) of briefing a bunch of military guys on "female circumcision." While they were pretty much all grossed out by it, it was already almost forgotten by the time they left the room. Most of the reactions I got can be summed up as "well, atleast she can still have sex afterward" (and yes that is an actual statement someone made to me). Besides, you'd already had Daniel mention to General Hammond that castration was a risk for the guys, and trust me, to most military men, that is a far worse ideal than anything that can happen to a women. Now with Hammond and Jack being more concerned for Sam's welfare, I can understand more reaction than the average, but I seriously doubt it would trump the rape in their minds.
Anyway, I still love the story. Thank you for writing.
4/18/2006 c9 megmeyer
Oh man! You're gonna make me wait 2 weeks! I guess I can live with it. I can't wait to listen in on her conversation with Teal'c! Great story. Thanks for writing it (them, whatever!).
Oh man! You're gonna make me wait 2 weeks! I guess I can live with it. I can't wait to listen in on her conversation with Teal'c! Great story. Thanks for writing it (them, whatever!).
4/17/2006 c9 68macisgate
Yeah! A loophole! I can hardly wait for the next in this series! Great writing as usual.
68macisgateYeah! A loophole! I can hardly wait for the next in this series! Great writing as usual.
4/7/2006 c8 macisgate
Hey Alec!
Another great chapter! Sorry I haven't reviewed every one, but I have read them all. I look forward to more! You're carrying this story along so well, and I love how you write their emotions and reactions. Awesome job!
Christine
Hey Alec!
Another great chapter! Sorry I haven't reviewed every one, but I have read them all. I look forward to more! You're carrying this story along so well, and I love how you write their emotions and reactions. Awesome job!
Christine
4/7/2006 c8 megmeyer
You know, it's a shame Sam has to deal with this, but it isn't funny that people (some, not all) tend to think that if you don't react theatrically (breakdown, cry, scream, anger, etc) that you are not dealing with something? (Pyschiatrists especially tend to think that way).
Another great chapter! Write more soon!
You know, it's a shame Sam has to deal with this, but it isn't funny that people (some, not all) tend to think that if you don't react theatrically (breakdown, cry, scream, anger, etc) that you are not dealing with something? (Pyschiatrists especially tend to think that way).
Another great chapter! Write more soon!
3/31/2006 c7 megmeyer
Another good chapter. They have so much to think about. How do you remember all that? I had already forgotten how Jack would probably blame himself for the whole thing. (For not turning back at the beginning) Now, he sort of has to deal with that all over again. I think they should just have the shouting/throw things/get it all out in the open, and be done with it! Write more soon!
Another good chapter. They have so much to think about. How do you remember all that? I had already forgotten how Jack would probably blame himself for the whole thing. (For not turning back at the beginning) Now, he sort of has to deal with that all over again. I think they should just have the shouting/throw things/get it all out in the open, and be done with it! Write more soon!
3/24/2006 c6 megmeyer
Ok. Good chapter. I have to admit, I sort of felt like I missed the good part. Hoping it is coming later? The conversation definitely does not feel completed. And I can't believe I'm the only one still reading this, and if by some miracle that is true, PLEASE don't stop writing!
Thanks!
Ok. Good chapter. I have to admit, I sort of felt like I missed the good part. Hoping it is coming later? The conversation definitely does not feel completed. And I can't believe I'm the only one still reading this, and if by some miracle that is true, PLEASE don't stop writing!
Thanks!
3/17/2006 c5 megmeyer
You realize you can't write fast enough to keep me happy, right? Great chapter, and I can't wait until Sam tells Teal'c! (You do plan on giving us that, right?) I loved how Daniel thought he might have distracted Sam. He really should have known better, though! Thanks!
You realize you can't write fast enough to keep me happy, right? Great chapter, and I can't wait until Sam tells Teal'c! (You do plan on giving us that, right?) I loved how Daniel thought he might have distracted Sam. He really should have known better, though! Thanks!
3/10/2006 c4 137 League Boots
Another well done chapter. Daniel holding his own with Jack and still being diplomatic is classic and on point. Jack, of course, alpha-leader, sees in 360 degrees and is rendered so realistically here. Both arguments complement and the tension and eventual meeting of minds at the end is a delight to read. Kudos to your maintaining the logical and personal aspects of the daunting problem they're trying to handle. Ready for more.
137 League BootsAnother well done chapter. Daniel holding his own with Jack and still being diplomatic is classic and on point. Jack, of course, alpha-leader, sees in 360 degrees and is rendered so realistically here. Both arguments complement and the tension and eventual meeting of minds at the end is a delight to read. Kudos to your maintaining the logical and personal aspects of the daunting problem they're trying to handle. Ready for more.
3/10/2006 c4 39ReganX
This was a wonderful chapter.
You had both Jack and Daniel's characterizations spot on and you did a great job portraying both sides of their argument.
While Daniel is right that Sam should be the one to decide whether or not she remains on SG-1 and continues travelling through the 'gate, Jack also makes excellent points about the fact that as Sam is a member of his team, he has a responsibility to her and also that he needs to be able to trust that Daniel is not keeping things from him.
I look forward to reading more.
39ReganXThis was a wonderful chapter.
You had both Jack and Daniel's characterizations spot on and you did a great job portraying both sides of their argument.
While Daniel is right that Sam should be the one to decide whether or not she remains on SG-1 and continues travelling through the 'gate, Jack also makes excellent points about the fact that as Sam is a member of his team, he has a responsibility to her and also that he needs to be able to trust that Daniel is not keeping things from him.
I look forward to reading more.
3/10/2006 c4 KatieMichelleBelle
You had some great arguments in this chapter! Can't wait for more.
Happy writing,
Katie
You had some great arguments in this chapter! Can't wait for more.
Happy writing,
Katie
3/10/2006 c4 2Nighshae
I like Daniel's parting shot, good going there!
Good work with this, but it seems like no one is very happy about how this is all turning out...
2NighshaeI like Daniel's parting shot, good going there!
Good work with this, but it seems like no one is very happy about how this is all turning out...
3/8/2006 c3 39ReganX
Janet is absolutely right about women having the right to decide whether or not they want to be on an SG team.
The guidelines Sam and Daniel have put together give them the information they need on the risks they face, but the decision whether or not to take them should be theirs.
Great chapter.
39ReganXJanet is absolutely right about women having the right to decide whether or not they want to be on an SG team.
The guidelines Sam and Daniel have put together give them the information they need on the risks they face, but the decision whether or not to take them should be theirs.
Great chapter.
3/4/2006 c3 137 League Boots
This is a brave and well done story. A very difficult topic handled logically, emotionally and true to a military mindset (i.e., "protecting" female soldiers"). I look forward to reading how you handle the rest of the tale.
137 League BootsThis is a brave and well done story. A very difficult topic handled logically, emotionally and true to a military mindset (i.e., "protecting" female soldiers"). I look forward to reading how you handle the rest of the tale.