I grew up with Enterprise and Captain Kirk.
Of course I didn´t realize at this time - as a child - that there was a hidden message behind (Lt Uhura: a 1. afroamerican AND 2. woman doing a very important job! OMG!) and that this message was important.
As I advanced in age (still watching Star Trek) the messages came through which are: "We all are equal! Don´t be afraid to face the unknown, rather be interested and have an open mind!" And I recognized the importance.
Yes, I think that Star Trek has impacted me... but this wouldn´t have been possible if my open minded family wouldn´t have allowed me to watch it^^
My family (i was raised by my grandparents) never gave me the feeling that a girl is less valuable than a boy or told me that girls HAVE to play with dolls - hey, i got a model railway for christmas as I was 5 or 6! - but this sight of things was rare in the late 70th respectively early 80th, so I´m very grateful.
I still watch Star Trek over i-net, preferably Voyager (and I´m sure most of you have figured out by now that I´m a Voyager and Janeway fan, lol) and I´m still impressed. And that´s why I play Star Trek Online. I love it!^^
Ok, that´s my story.
Greetings! Live long and prosper!
A.M. aka K.E.
P.S.: Most of you know that English isn´t my first language. And I don´t use a translator. So all errors are my property, I have the copyright! xD