MST3K Code (Neylon) 0.9

Ok, this is a prelimiary version of this MST3K code... if you feel that

I need to add anything, or if you have any suggestions, please let

me know.

The MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 CODE v0.9

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Michael K. Neylon

mneylon@engin.umich.edu

February 8, 1997

What is the MST3K code?

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Are you a MiSTy? Do you want to show the world that you're a MiSTy? Then this is the code for you! Simply by assembling this code and putting in in your signature, on your business cards, burning into your palm, or by various other means, you can convey your opinions and other important facts to MiSTies around the world.

Format of the code

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The code begins with the letters 'MST' to represent, obviously, this code. This is then followed by the current version of the code, in this case, 'MN09' (representing Michael Neylon, v0.9). These elements are necessary, and must appear at the beginning of the code.

After this, you may use any of the following codes or combinations, in any order. You need not include them all, just what you want to let others know.

Each bit of code may or may not be separated by whitespace. Codes need not be presented in the order listed below.

Each code is case sensitive, but as of the time of this writing, you can use lower case without confusion. Be aware that future versions of this code may require case sensitivity.

For any rating, you may use the following additional characters, after the code, to indicate various feelings:

~ - You feel indifferent towards this topic. For example, "MN~"

? - You are confused by this topic. "MN?"

/ - You have two different feelings towards this topic. "MN-/++"

{} - You wish to obtain this rating in the future. "MN-{++}'

[] - You used to have this raing towards this topic. "MN++[-]"

In codes where intensity is indicated by a number of "+"s or "-"s, you can extend the scale beyond what is noted if you really feel that much, but please keep the number of extra symbols down: a row of 10 "+"s will reduce the credibility of your code.

And with that, here are the codes:

Characters/Actors

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Use the following scale to rate how you feel towards each character and/or actor.

--- I throw sharp heavy objects at the screen when this character is

on.

-- I flip the channel when this character is on-screen.

- I could care less for this character.

0 I don't have any feelings towards this character.

+ I like this character.

++ I *really* like this character.

+++ I have a shrine to this character, and/or I've written love notes

to this character.

Expand this scale as necessary in either direction.

Note that these roles are separate: Mike Nelson, the character, is different from Mike Nelson, the actor and writer.

Two special code apply to characters. If you wish to show preference to a character from a particular season, or a specific version of the characters, use "s#", where # is the season number, or "m#", where # is the revision number, after the character name code, but before the amount of feelings. For example, "I like the original Crow" would be "CRm1+" or "CRs1+".

JR - Joel Robinson

MN - Mike Nelson

TS - Tom Servo

CR - Crow T Robot

GY - Gypsy

CB - Cambot

DF - Dr. Clayton Forrester

LE - Dr. Larry Erhardt

TF - TV's Frank

PF - Mrs. Pearl Forrester

GS - Gerry and Sylvia

TO - Torgo

MB - Ms. B Natural

NU - Nuveena

JP - Jack Perkins

NN - Nanites

JH - Joel Hodgson

MI - Mike Nelson

TB - Trace Beaulieu

JW - Josh Weinstein

FC - Frank Conniff

MJ - Mary Jo Pehl

PC - Paul Chaplin

JM - Jim Mallon

KM - Kevin Murphy

Viewing Habits

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Use the letters "V" followed by the appropriate code from the following:

0 I don't want MST3K (Then what are you doing reading this?!)

+ I watch MST3K once in a while

++ I watch MST3K on a regular basis

+++ I watch MST3K at least once a day

++++ I'll be first in line to sign up for a MST3K cable channel.

Taping Habits

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Use the letters "T" followed by the appropriate code from the list below:

0 I don't tape MST3K

+ I have a few episodes on tape.

++ I have a good collection of episodes on tape.

+++ I have EVERY episode on tape. Neeer!

You may also additionally add 'K' and '1'-'8' to indicate that you have a complete set of tapes from that season ('K' being the KMTA season, the numbers for their respective network seasons).

"MST3K:TM" (aka The Movie!)

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Use the letters "M" followed by the appropriate code from below:

0 I haven't seen MST3K:TM

+ I have seen MST3K:TM in the theater.

++ I have seen MST3K:TM in the theater several times

+++ I began a VIP at my local theater because of the number of times

I saw MST3K:TM

Fan Habits

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Use the letter "F" followed by any number of the following characters to indicate how much of a fan you actually are:

b I have built one or more robots of my own.

1 I attended the Convento-Con-Expo-Rama

2 I attended the Convento-Con-Expo-Rama II

g I am a member of a local MST3K group

t I have taken a tour of Best Brains, Inc.

On-line Habits

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Use the letter "O" followed by any number of the following characters to indicate how much stuff you do on-line:

n I post to "rec.arts.tv.mst3k.misc" or other MST3K posts

m I have written MiSTings

f I run an FTP site dedicated to MST3K

w I run a web site dedicated to MST3K

i I participate in an IRC/chatroom dedicated to MST3K

l I run a mailing list dedicated to MST3K

q I maintain a FAQ or similar document for MST3K

Purchasing Habits

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Use the symbol '$' along with the appropriate following rating:

0 I haven't spent any money towards MST3K merchandise.

+ I have spent $1-$10 on MST3K stuff

++ I have spent $10-$100 on MST3K stuff

+++ I have spent $100-$1000 on MST3K stuff

++++ I have spent a HECK of a lot on MST3K stuff!!

Then, use any of the following symbols to indicate specific merchandise:

v I have one or more of the Rhino videos

p I have the Poopie tape.

s I have the Scrapbook tape.

c I have a MST3K-related piece of clothing

b I have "The MST3K Amazing Colossal Episode Guide"

m I have MST3K:TM on VHS/Laserdisc.

MST3K Fan Club Membership

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If you belong to the MST3K Club, use "#" followed by your member number to indicate this.

Favorite Episode

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If you have a favorite episode, use "E" followed by the episode number to indicate this. You may use several episodes here, using the "/" to indicated multiple favorites.

Favorite Short

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If you have a favorite short, use "S" followed by the episode number that the short appeared in, and, if necessary, "a", "b", etc, to indicate which short of that episode.

Personalities/Autographs

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If you have met any of the crew in person, use "P", followed by any of the following codes:

j - Joel Hodgson

m - Mike Nelson

t - Trace Beaulieu

w - Josh Weinstein

f - Frank Conniff

p - Mary Jo Pehl

c - Paul Chaplin

i - Jim Mallon

k - Kevin Murphy

followed by one "+" for every meeting and autograph that you have.

EXAMPLE

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Here is an example code, and how to interprete it. Yes, this is MY code, but that makes it easiest to understand :-).

MST MN09 JR++ MN+ TS++ CR+++ DF+ TF++ FC++ V++ T++5678{1234} M++ Onmwilq $++cbm #75321 E512 S319

Bit by bit, this translates as:

MST The MST3K code

MN09 Version 0.9 by Michael Neylon

JR++ I *really* like Joel Robinson

MN+ I like Mike Nelson

TS++ I *really* like Tom Servo

CR+++ I'm crazy about Crow T. Robot

DF+ I like Dr. Forrestor

TF++ I really like TV's Frank

FC++ I really like Frank Conniff

V++ I watch MST3K on a regular basis

T++5678{1234} I have a good collection of MST3K on tape, including all

of seasons 5, 6, 7, and 8, and wish to complete seasons

1, 2, 3, and 4.

M++ I have seen MST3K:TM several times.

Onmwilq I do the following online activities:

-post to RATMM

-written MiSTings

-run a web site

-participate in an IRC discussion

-run a MST3K mailing list

-maintain a FAQ

$++cmb I have spent between $10 and $100 on MST3K merchandise,

including an item of clothing, the movie, and the book.

#75321 My Fan Club Member number is 75321

E512 My favorite episode is 512 - "Mitchell"

S319 My favorite short is from 319 - "Mr. B. Natural"

Credits

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Several ideas for this code came from the Animaniacs Code, maintained by Bryan Chaney.

This document is Copyright (C) 1997, Michael K. Neylon. All Rights Reserved. It may be distributed freely as long as is it remains unmodified.

Mystery Science Theater 3000, abbreviations, and characters names are Copyrighted and Trademarked by Best Brains, Inc. They are used without consent in the above document, but only for editorial purposes only. No infringement upon this copyright is intended.

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Michael K. Neylon, UM ChE Grad | "Look! Every time I move my arm, it

mneylon@engin.umich.edu | costs the Cartoon Network $42!...

A!, PatB, F!, MST, ST, DW | Look!...$42...$84..." - SGC2C

http://www-personal.engin.umich.edu/~mneylon