Soldiers, regroup!!!
POSTED BY: deepgirl187
UPDATED: Friday, April 28, 2006 13:29
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Folks!
A long time ago in a previous century, I was a member of a Star Trek fan club here in the UK.
Fandom was a happy family with numerous groups contributing towards the common goal of promoting and enjoying our fave show.
Over time as Trek became trendy again, more and more folks attended the Conventions, which are largely organised by the fans for the fans. These newcomers would bring nothing but their money and insist on professional level entertainment. Not only did they want a scheduled itinerary, they wanted us to organise their toilet breaks for them too! (OK I exaggerate somewhat).
They became the "Everything for Nothing" brigade, and DESTROYED the British Star Trek convention. All the hard-working voluteers who worked hard to help make these events work got PISSED (US Context) and grudgingly withdrew their unappreciated efforts.
Folks, let's not follow this example! I refuse to let the same fate befall my Beloved Firefly!
Heed my sorry tale!
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Originally posted by Succatash:
I haven't posted much here lately, but this situation is really bothering me. I'm reading about people who are growing afraid, scared, frightened.
WTF? How old are you people? This is just a message board. We're not sheep, we all don't have to agree and act like robots.
Older fans should not crush the spirit of the new fans. It's okay to have more than one activity on Joss's birthday. For crying out loud, what's the matter with everyone?
BRAVO!
Well said 'Tash! I completely agree w/ you.
Listen up people. So there's been a "disagreement" of sorts around here lately. So what? We're a family, right? What family doesn't have it's arguements from time to time.
What we need to focus on is moving forward w/ our plans. Last time I looked no law had been passed saying only one fan driven event could be staged on Joss' birthday. So, let's get on w/ the planning & forgot all the other B.S.
You're browncoats! We do the impossible every day. So get the ball rolling. Let's get this Serenity Summer Campaign machine moving & sell some DVDs!
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Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:
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Well, there's a difference between impossible and impossible. We've already lost a lot of time through this whole thing, and time was short, anyways. Even if it weren't for the other events on June 23rd, Sept 30th is the only option, imo.
So this whole spite issue is old news.
Apart from that, I agree, but it doesn't really matter anymore.
Serenity Summer Campaign for teh win!1!!
BROWNCOATS UNITE!
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