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Been reading about the new Trek movie, including an interview with the actor who will play the young Scotty. He seems to be taking the role seriously, but not *too* seriously. Since humor was an important part of the original series I find this promising. As is the actor's attitude about the role.

Ever notice, in the original series, that Spock rarely spoke down to Scotty? Oh, he'd criticize and correct, but in a polite way with no snideness. I think he respected that, as an engineer, Scotty knew how to work from data and use logical reasoning.

During _That Which Survives_ Scotty calls Spock and tells him the ship "Feels wrong." He then says "I know; it's an emotional statement. I don't expect you to understand it." Spock responds with something like "Just because I do not understand it does not mean I dismiss it. Please keep me appraised."

What I've read about the next movie seems encouraging. Let's hope...