Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot

Artist at large. Dabbler in other things.

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

So...why should I pay for Prime, again? It's as if my money isn't good enough for Amazon or something. Well, if they really don't want it, I'll go give it to someone appreciative.

[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

Sadly, it's true. Amazon has elected not to move forward with the new Stargate series.

There's not much I can add beyond confirming what's happened. But I will say this...

Creator Martin Gero developed a new Stargate series over two years, ultimately crafting a show that offered a fresh jumping-on point for new viewers while deeply respecting existing canon. It was a series that avoided the pitfalls of several modern remakes and reboots by fully embracing the core of its predecessors: action, adventure, exploration, wonder, heart, humor, and found family. And based on that creative vision, the new Stargate series was greenlit in November of 2025.

As of today, officially, that original vision is no more. We'll never get the opportunity to introduce you to that world and those characters - or reintroduce you to, and check in with, some familiar faces from the past.

My heart breaks. For the incredibly talented writers who worked tirelessly to bring this show to life. For Martin who maintained an unwavering positive outlook throughout despite the challenges, and who always strove to make a show that would honor the fans while welcoming a new audiences. And for the long-suffering Stargate fandom who waited so long and came so close to getting a show they truly would have loved.

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

A takedown for the ages.

[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

Well this is a hastily cobbled together shit-take of conjecture and misdirection.

The author starts by misreading a grassroots marketing launch as a statement of exclusive intent. Come on.  Announcing a series TO a fandom alongside its community leaders is standard PR; it's not proof that the show was designed exclusively FOR fandom. In fact, it was made clear from the start that, first and foremost, the series would function as an accessible entry point for new viewers...while still respecting canon.  And, by the way, “Respecting canon” does not mean “requiring new viewers to be familiar with 350+ hours of existing Stargate programming” as this article implies.

The author proceeds to support their point by launching into fan fiction: "No plot details were revealed about the scrapped show, but I can easily imagine…”  And they certainly do.  What follows is a parade of clichés, a generic legacy-sequel checklist that the author has conjured up from nothing and pinned to the new show as predictive evidence.

Then comes the claim that Starfleet: Academy failed because the showrunners: "focused too much on paying tribute to the series' past.”  Uh, wut?  Yes, Starfleet: Academy did receive a fair amount of criticism, but strict adherence to canon wasn't on the list of grievances.  This reads like a comment from someone who likely never even watched the show, much less perused the fan response.

They state: "Rebooting the cannon also would let the new Stargate showrunner bring back the Goa'uld, the franchise's most iconic villains…”  No, it wouldn’t.  Know why?   Because the goa’uld... ARE CANON!!!!

The article concludes with a disconnected meditation on an old Stargate storyline with no relation to either the new show or the author’s own argument.

I want to say it was written by A.I., but surely A.I. would display more logical consistency than this.

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

NEVERMIND. Following the WineHQ instructions installed CSP perfectly and tablet works even on Wayland. Krita was still wobbly until I managed to duplicate my Windows settings so it's fine now. Just ArtRage tablet running like azz but I haven't used it in years anyway.

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

If Linux distros are serious about luring artists in, they need to stop insisting on Wayland. Yes, X11 is old, but it works with tablets. Wayland is new and pretty but apparently too pretty for those lowly graphic tablets.

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

Yes, I know there's Debian etc but Nobara had everything I needed to practically plug and play...*except* for tablet support. There isn't any since it's a gaming distro. (I think it was more a decision from Fedora's end)

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

I laughed harder than I should have.

[Karo♦ @Hjemdg]

Storytime with peepaw hunhow 🦀 #warframefanart

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

@davidmdraiman @TheEconomist I never knew Disturbed was so based.

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

@MahyarTousi Been flying my real Iranian flag since this morning. JAVID SHAH. GOD BLESS IRAN.

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

Bless Iran. Bless you all. -student of the DLI Persian Farsi class of 1995

[Joel Berry @JoelWBerry]

Iranian Christians praising Jesus ❤️

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

@DubbyEnergy I make Vtuber models, does that count?

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

Had to make a sudden stop this morning because some turkey went wandering out into the street.

Only remembered he had wings after he moved to the hillside. VA problems

[Tiffany Savage 🇺🇸 @patriot_savvy]

Rest In Peace Scott Adams.

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

I would like to thank Digital Extremes for my new French practice partner. I'd wanted to know how to say "Thank you again" when I have the opportunity to go back to Switzerland and France. (Alsace is crazy accommodating let me tell you)

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

Adis out here be giving me cavities *and* diabetes. #Warframe #TheOldPeace

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

@JesusIsMyKingX Amen.

[slimyKris @slimyKris]

Hello.

Retweets are super appreciated, Thank you.

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[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

@Imbriaarts Take care of yourself first.

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

FFXIV players furiously downloading Warframe 'cause now we'll have Emet Selch will never not be hilarious to me.

[Permanently Downed Mecha Pilot @waaaark]

Wow. Talk about lowering "tone deaf" to new lows. I'm just glad I found a game from developers who appear to respect my time. (and don't even demand my money) *cough* @PlayWarframe*cough*

FFXIV's Rising this year is beyond sad.

[Soulframe @PlaySoulframe]

Growing so in such spoilt soil,
Sproutfolk fall to Mendicant foil.