Browncoat Army: Serenity Day, June 23rd
POSTED BY: Kaele
UPDATED: Thursday, April 27, 2006 05:25
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I need a domain name so I can work on some stuff for June 23rd with an appropriate web address
Kuang Zhe De 
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On the argument of a slogan --
It's not as if we're taking out a TV spot for the superbowl here. I think we can afford to have multiple slogans, just as the 'verse is associated with "Can't Take The Sky From Me" as well as "Can't Stop The Signal" and "The Future is Worth Fighting For". In the spirit of independence I think anyone who wants to start up a website for this, is more than welcome, and however they'd like to refer to it, well that's their business as well. I don't think we need a central alliance here, we're Browncoats. Ultimately, it's the date that matters, and we're all shooting for the same day with the same basic mission. How each individual browncoat wants to go about it should be welcomed. Just my thoughts.
All that said, my volunteering for the "offical" website seems silly. :P
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Just my 2-cents on the slogan/signiture: I somewhat agree that the army analogy and use of the term Browncoats have limited use outside of the fandom. Perhaps something along these lines?
One day.
One show.
Thousands of fans.
Just a thought.
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FWIW, Seba, I really like the "thousands of fans" variant. Any of the Big Damn Leaders listening?
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In interest of getting back to my chemistry studing and not reading over a 100 posts where it doesn't seem much as been agreed on...
What has been decided again? There are so many different ideas here.
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the woods are lovely, dark, and deep
but I have promises to keep
and miles to go before I sleep
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Quote:
Originally posted by Seba:
Just my 2-cents on the slogan/signiture: I somewhat agree that the army analogy and use of the term Browncoats have limited use outside of the fandom. Perhaps something along these lines?
One day.
One show.
Thousands of fans.
Just a thought.
I would support using "One day. One movie. Thousands of fans." when addressing the general public in press releases, letters to the editor, non-FF websites, etc. "On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave" should be included as well, IMO.
These initial stages will focus on rallying Browncoats, though, and I think that using FF-specific phrases will be more effective for that purpose.
BTW, I changed "show" to "movie" because the plan is for everyone to buy Serenity DVDs. People who are unfamiliar with the 'verse might get confused if the slogan does not convey the action that is being taken.
Also, there is a new thread about the June 23rd project: http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=19910
One day.
One plan.
One crew of Browncoats.
On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.
(official website link to be added soon)
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Quote:
Originally posted by Seba:
One day.
One show.
Thousands of fans.
The last line loses the "one" alliteration, and may detract from the call to action, which is to band together and buy the DVD or to hold charity screenings around the globe.
How about:
One day.
One plan.
One mission.
On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.
"Wanna?" – Mal to Kaylee, Out of Gas
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okay, well i'd liek to think of myself as part of the "creative thinking" process and i saw nothing wrong with the following slogan:
One day.
One plan.
One army of Browncoats.
On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.
if one would knwo what a browncoat is, they'd have a good idea that it has to do with our 'verse and would make their decision there if they would want to get further information.
If one doesn't knwo what a browncoat is, this statements makes no sense to them other that there is a plan to do somthing on one particular day, which creates curiosity.
That's my rationale why I think this would be the correct phrase. While the word "fan" and "browncoat" isn't much of a change in the statement, "browncoat" is more distinctive and doesn't lead to any obvious conclusions, while "fan" certainly does, just not to what kind of fan.
we can break this appart but my question is, how much of an impact do you suppose will changing the slogan change? It doesn't seem like much. ANd to be honest, we're targeting browncoats here, not non-browncoats. We want people to know that it's for the firefly series, not have to wonder what the bloody hell the person is refering to.
just my .02
and as far as multiple "visuals" well, we're going to have to be more specific than that. We already designated that detailed flash banners are too much to load for people on dialup connections so we're keeping it plain, simple and direct.
i'm glad people are steping up though, we have 2 months and we can't waste time on ideas that the majority don't like.
Just a side note: my friend is home from indiana for the week and I have off work for the next three days. I should be checking in but just in case, i may be M.I.A. untill friday.
-Ian
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The slogan needs to remain the same. I think too many people have gone forward with this idea and to begin to get creative in that regard could cause more problems then not.
I like one army of browncoats...it sums up what everybody is. Thousands? This does not indicate a large base for me..it could be any number. Coming together as fans is what this day is going to be about. So One Army of Browncoats seems most appropriate.
Kuang Zhe De
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Argh, now I posted my 2 cents on the new "Crew" thread. I'm with KuangZheDe, though.
One day.
One plan.
One army of Browncoats.
On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.
www.straightfromthehorsesmouth.co.uk/firefly
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