What you said makes a lot of sense, Steph. I guess I was just throwing the suggestion of a 'cut' out there as a possibility because as I started writing up commentary for
Aliens in a Spaceship, I realized I simply couldn't shorten my thoughts -- there are too many good things within that episode for me to abbreviate myself and indeed it's becoming a tiny bit of an 'essay' in style -- and as a result I feared that if I posted such a lengthy commentary here, I would be insensitive to the others who visit and enjoy the forum as a quick browsing bit of fun. I didn't want anyone to catch a glimpse and be all, "Oh man, there's that wordy Sinkwriter again... somebody shut her up, please."
I acknowledge that (in general) I cannot write a 'brief' post, but at the same time I don't want to step on toes or be rude by seemingly taking over a thread. That is absolutely not my intent.
If there is a general consensus that people are okay with me posting my thoughts re: this episode (and in the future, possibly other episodes), I'll be more than happy to post them here (and of course, by 'here' I mean the specific episode threads, LOL). And see others do the same, of course, if they have things they want to say, as I'd love to read everyone else's opinions, too. To me, that is what generates a good discussion -- people unafraid to express themselves and what they think, and willing to listen to others in return.
I look forward to hearing what everyone has to say on this matter.