https://www.vox.com//culture/2017/9/29/16369692/star-trek-history-fan-campaign-original-series-discovery

The original series was nowhere near an instant hit; early Trekkies saved it from obscurity to jumpstart the beloved franchise we know today.

They didnt realise back then how beautiful things were BECAUSE THEY WERE LIVING IN GOOD TIMES.....Once the 80s hit and stuff started to get worse,THESE BEAUTIFUL THINGS STARTED TO SHINE!!

I'm a trekkie and proud.

I signed a petition that a high school classmate was passing around.