Time To Step Down

[FREDDIESDOUBLE]

Ok ... man this is hard :aah:

Right so I've been pushing and driving this beautiful place now for well over 3 years , and now it's time I took a step back.

2007 was a year of pushing hard to get MFC recognised and I really have'nt stopped since,the role requires huge effort and I think I'm drained of it all and need to take a backwards step.

I do think MFC is a very different place to what it was in 2007/8,and I was suited to that area better in some ways.

In this role you can't really step away from it,its now a monster..a monster I'm very very proud of, but stlll .. sometimes you wish for something and get it!:aah:

So .. I've decided to step down from the admin position BUT as you see I'm still a huge part of the team and will be right behind Deb with my support whenever it is needed:thumb_yello:

I'm still me! , I'm still right behind MFC , I still LOVE Mika , won't leave and will be just as much on tour and part of this place.

Also,I've made some mistakes,mistakes which have caused some real friction in the team...and sometimes you have to take the feedback and do what is best for the MFC .. and me!:thumb_yello:

So life goes on,Deb has total control of it now,and she is the woman for the job believe me! , lets respect,trust and be right behind her to keep MFC so strong and respected and also for the future!

Thanks for all the support over this time,its meant the world to me .. I'm PROUD of MFC , I hope we stay united (more united) and go on respecting the man we all love.

xxxx

[cisserz]

Sad to hear the news, but I respect your decision and I'm glad you're still going to be here.

:original:

[Naectegale]

:jawdrop:

:jawdrop:

:jawdrop:

Freddie :huglove: You have worked so hard and everyone deserves a rest eventually. I hope you enjoy your retirement :flowers2:

Thank you for being such a great Admin guy :wub2:

[Nightbird]

1. I totally respect your decision and understand it, though it makes me sad to lose you as an admin here!
2. I'm sure Deb will continue doing the great job she does and i will do everything that's in my (small) power to help and support her.
3. I'm very very glad that you "only" stepped back from the admin job and won't leave this place...i got really frightened when i started reading your post, bad guy :sneaky2:
4. THANKS A MILLION for everything you've done as an admin for MFC. You were one of the people in here who helped me a lot from the beginning and made me feel very welcome and "at home" when i joined MFC.
5. Enjoy the regained leisure time of your admin retirement! You deserve it :wink2:
6. Don't think that this retirement releases you from your betting debts...you still have to pay for my coffee and panini at the Fringe :mf_rosetinted: :roftl:

A loue ye! :huglove:

[RAK1]

Very unhappy to hear this, and think that you are a great admin who along with Deb, are the backbone of this place.I don't think any one else could run it as well as the two of you.
I totally support Deb, and wish her the best in running the admin.
But incredibly sad that you have stepped back, I hope you might go back to it in the future, you're a good man, and have done many great things for MFC, and everybody makes mistakes, I don't see that it should stop you from being here in your admin role!
Will see you round on here and Twitter no doubt.

[Dutchy]

WHAT??? :shocked: Well I guess that is a hard one to start the day with...:aah:

But I'm sure we all understand your decision.

It's not like you are totally leaving the MFC, is it :naughty:

[petra_ale]

Oh, when I started reading the first sentences I got really frightened, as Nightbird said, but I'm glad you're staying here even if not as an admin! This is your decision and I respect it entirely, being an admin is hard work and I understand :original:

What I wanted to say is, thank you for everything you've done to keep MFC the wonderful place that it is, and see you around! You're still the Freddie that we all know and love, admin or not :huglove:

[robertina]

i bet you need a huge slice of my lasagne now :mf_rosetinted:

thanks for everything and for all you'll do for the MFC...you'll never part from us, i know that! :wub2:

:huglove:

[basicamenteyo]

is that serious??
i´m slow at understanding things :blink:

now i feel like i felt when i was watching the michael jackson´s funeral... i was crying but at the same time thinking "oh come on!! this must be the new album´s way of promotion... c´mon michael!! stand up!!"........

so,it seems the same... freddie goes... :tears:

well,it´s you decission and like others mfcers i respect that and i wish to you the best of luck in everything....

we will miss you mastah....

[STEP___]

I've only been here for around 6 months now, so I hadn't had the chance to see you in action all these years. But still, it's sad to hear this, though I'm glad you're not leaving this place ( I thought you were at first!).
In those 6months I've been here I've seen that you did so many great things and you made people feel welcome.
So thank you very much!!! :huglove:

[robertina]

he's not dead! he's not retired! he's not been fired!

hey people!
come on
be reasonable

the legendary FREDDIESDOUBLE will be with us FOREVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

:lmfao::lmfao:

[Nightbird]

he's not dead! he's not retired! he's not been fired!

hey people!
come on
be reasonable

the legendary FREDDIESDOUBLE will be with us FOREVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

:lmfao::lmfao:

Thank goodness! :lmfao:

Could we now all have a slice of your lasagne please? :mf_rosetinted:

[basicamenteyo]

he's not dead! he's not retired! he's not been fired!

hey people!
come on
be reasonable

the legendary FREDDIESDOUBLE will be with us FOREVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

:lmfao::lmfao:

oh my god!!! :lmao: my comparison has been too hard...:teehee:

i was just trying to explain the feeling... that i can´t believe it,and i was expecting a post like "you fools,that is a joke!!"

:lmfao:

i know da mastah is not dead!!!!!

[mirtle]

I'm just a tiny part in here, and I've been walking on this path too little to understand what you mean for the MFC, but I can feel it.
So... :huglove: thank you.
For everything.

you rock!

[giggels]

Hi.Hun sorry to hear the news
it's good to here your still be Around
ty for all the help and guidence Hun
juv you soo much
G

[kaatje066]

Freddie, boy, you scared the heck out of me with that thread title. :aah:
I'm happy it's "just" the Admin job.

Thanks for everything you've done for MFC, and I hope you will stay with us for a long long time. :huglove:

[funkycowgirl]

oh that's sad news....but I respect your decision and thanks for the great job you've done in the past! :thumb_yello:

[Cassiopée]

Freddie, boy, you scared the heck out of me with that thread title. :aah:
I'm happy it's "just" the Admin job.

Thanks for everything you've done for MFC, and I hope you will stay with us for a long long time. :huglove:

ditto :thumb_yello:

MFC wouldn't be the same without your implication from the start!

And Deb, you have my full support! You did great things for me in the past and I'm sure you'll do a fantastic job!

[Sabine64]

Dear Freddie,
I´m really sad to read your post :crybaby:. So I want to thank you for all your work you´ve done for the MFC :thumb_yello::thumb_yello::thumb_yello:. Will you be a mod?

[mari62]

Aw I'm sorry to hear that FD, but happy that you'll still be around :wink2:
I think I can understand you
A HUGE thank you for the awesome work you did so far and for everything you'll be doing from now on!! xxx
I'll do my best to keep on supporting Deb and the mods, I love Mika and MFC, they've been a part of my life for a long time now :wub2:

[macboll]

When I read the title of this thread I was like :shocked: :emot-sad:

After reading your message, I felt a little bit better, at least you're not leaving us Freddie. You're a nice and helpful guy :mf_rosetinted:, and a great mad hatter :wink2:

[Vedrana]

I'm happy it's "just" the Admin job.

my thoughts too...
thank you for all the effort you invested in this place, wishing you all the best...and see you around :original:

[willywonka]

Wrong title, Fredster, you scared the hell out of us...:no:

I'm so sorry you had to take that decision, but whatevah it's good for you is good for us...

You've been a freckin awsome Admin and helped us a lot these 2 past years, and i believe everyone is so thankful for what you have done all this time...

As long as you stay, i don't care if you're an Admin or a mod or just a MFCr...

We all should respect your decision and help Deb if she ever asks for help...

Just don't leave...this wouldn't be the same without you...

:huglove:

PS - Deb, let's give the lad some rest, count on us for help...

[Mary]

Ok ... man this is hard :aah:

Right so I've been pushing and driving this beautiful place now for well over 3 years , and now it's time I took a step back.

2007 was a year of pushing hard to get MFC recognised and I really have'nt stopped since,the role requires huge effort and I think I'm drained of it all and need to take a backwards step.

I do think MFC is a very different place to what it was in 2007/8,and I was suited to that area better in some ways.

In this role you can't really step away from it,its now a monster..a monster I'm very very proud of, but stlll .. sometimes you wish for something and get it!:aah:

So .. I've decided to step down from the admin position BUT as you see I'm still a huge part of the team and will be right behind Deb with my support whenever it is needed:thumb_yello:

I'm still me! , I'm still right behind MFC , I still LOVE Mika , won't leave and will be just as much on tour and part of this place.

Also,I've made some mistakes,mistakes which have caused some real friction in the team...and sometimes you have to take the feedback and do what is best for the MFC .. and me!:thumb_yello:

So life goes on,Deb has total control of it now,and she is the woman for the job believe me! , lets respect,trust and be right behind her to keep MFC so strong and respected and also for the future!

Thanks for all the support over this time,its meant the world to me .. I'm PROUD of MFC , I hope we stay united (more united) and go on respecting the man we all love.

xxxx


Aw FD...

Well, even though we didn't always get along very well, I still think you did a great job here, so... thank you for everything! :huglove:
And if you think you should do this, then we just have to respect it! MFC is an awesome place, but I imagine running it must be a bit overwhelming sometimes!

Glad to know you'll still be around (must confess...the title scared me! LOL)! :biggrin2:

[FREDDIESDOUBLE]

Thankyou for the VERY sweet comments :wub2:

The show must go on!:thumb_yello:

[basicamenteyo]

Thankyou for the VERY sweet comments :wub2:

The show must go on!:thumb_yello:

oh,a very appropriate expression:mf_rosetinted:

[cathouzouf]

I only been here a month so I don't have all the history behind the decision but I can understand it.

Sometimes, we have to let go of the things we created, so that they can grow on their own...

Take care!

[southeast]

As some people here already said, I too am a newbie on MFC, so I didn't have the chance to witness all you did for MFC in the past years. Nevertheless: THANK YOU for your work as admin! :thumb_yello:
Wish you a great time on MFC and take care!

[Jazzy]

Aaaaaaaah Freddie. *mega hugs*

Admin or not, I f*cking adore you, Mika adores you (big boy, you are beautiful!) and anyone in their right mind who's ever come into contact with you knows what a decent, kind bloke you are.

I know Deb will do a fantastic job of all of this, but I think it's safe to say that your part will be missed.

Now, you better start shining up your dancing shoes because Fringe is less than 6 weeks away!

[AnnaMariaPetra]

FD, glad to read you won't leave MFC! Phew!
Applause for everything you've done for the MFC:clap:
Because sometimes you must have been driven craze by stuff happening here: :loco:
Flowers to say thank you:flowers2:
Groupwave from all of us::groupwave:
And a big hug to complete it:huglove:
Now it's time to rest and drink a beer: :beer:


Thanks again, and: now you are retired you can come to chat at the Oldlings more often...:wink2:

[mari62]

Aw I'm sorry to hear that FD, but happy that you'll still be around :wink2:
I think I can understand you
A HUGE thank you for the awesome work you did so far and for everything you'll be doing from now on!! xxx
I'll do my best to keep on supporting Deb and the mods, I love Mika and MFC, they've been a part of my life for a long time now :wub2:oh and I'd like to add something to my previous post:
I appreciate you being so honest FD: we all make mistakes, but it's not easy to admit them, so kudos to you! :thumb_yello:

[DANI56]

thank you for everything, FD!

[eloise.shaw]

Thankyou. You have done a brilliant job. We owe you. Rock on dude :punk:

[Marilyn Mastin]

Ok ... man this is hard :aah:

Right so I've been pushing and driving this beautiful place now for well over 3 years , and now it's time I took a step back.

2007 was a year of pushing hard to get MFC recognised and I really have'nt stopped since,the role requires huge effort and I think I'm drained of it all and need to take a backwards step.

I do think MFC is a very different place to what it was in 2007/8,and I was suited to that area better in some ways.

In this role you can't really step away from it,its now a monster..a monster I'm very very proud of, but stlll .. sometimes you wish for something and get it!:aah:

So .. I've decided to step down from the admin position BUT as you see I'm still a huge part of the team and will be right behind Deb with my support whenever it is needed:thumb_yello:

I'm still me! , I'm still right behind MFC , I still LOVE Mika , won't leave and will be just as much on tour and part of this place.

Also,I've made some mistakes,mistakes which have caused some real friction in the team...and sometimes you have to take the feedback and do what is best for the MFC .. and me!:thumb_yello:

So life goes on,Deb has total control of it now,and she is the woman for the job believe me! , lets respect,trust and be right behind her to keep MFC so strong and respected and also for the future!

Thanks for all the support over this time,its meant the world to me .. I'm PROUD of MFC , I hope we stay united (more united) and go on respecting the man we all love.

xxxx
Thanks for all your hard work FD. It's great that you will still be here. I'm only sorry I can't do more for the MFC, but I'm not technologically gifted. Good luck to you and may God bless you.
Love from Marilyn

[toy_girl_mika96]

That title scared me.. :aah:

Sad to Hear this, I'm still "sort of" new here, but Thank You for all the Help in the MFC, :flowers2:

But, you are doing what's best for you and that's what matters

[sweet.pixie]

That title scared me.. :aah:

Sad to Hear this, I'm still "sort of" new here, but Thank You for all the Help in the MFC, :flowers2:

But, you are doing what's best for you and that's what matters
+1 to everythig she said :aah:

[LilStar]

Still kind of new here, but thank you for everything you did :huglove:


*hands you more pottery so you can enjoy your free time ;)*

[mine]

It's a sad news...
Thank you for all you did for MFC!!
:sad:

[Sephira]

Ok ... man this is hard :aah:

Right so I've been pushing and driving this beautiful place now for well over 3 years , and now it's time I took a step back.

2007 was a year of pushing hard to get MFC recognised and I really have'nt stopped since,the role requires huge effort and I think I'm drained of it all and need to take a backwards step.

I do think MFC is a very different place to what it was in 2007/8,and I was suited to that area better in some ways.

In this role you can't really step away from it,its now a monster..a monster I'm very very proud of, but stlll .. sometimes you wish for something and get it!:aah:

So .. I've decided to step down from the admin position BUT as you see I'm still a huge part of the team and will be right behind Deb with my support whenever it is needed:thumb_yello:

I'm still me! , I'm still right behind MFC , I still LOVE Mika , won't leave and will be just as much on tour and part of this place.

Also,I've made some mistakes,mistakes which have caused some real friction in the team...and sometimes you have to take the feedback and do what is best for the MFC .. and me!:thumb_yello:

So life goes on,Deb has total control of it now,and she is the woman for the job believe me! , lets respect,trust and be right behind her to keep MFC so strong and respected and also for the future!

Thanks for all the support over this time,its meant the world to me .. I'm PROUD of MFC , I hope we stay united (more united) and go on respecting the man we all love.

xxxx

:shocked: :sad:

[Sephira]

:flowers2: But thank you for all the things you did on MFC :huglove:

[Laurel]

Was surprised to read this ... but glad you're still staying around ... you would be far too missed otherwise ... Good luck to Deb in her new role ... not that she needs me saying that ... she will be amazing as she's always been .... looking forward to seeing you in Edinburgh .... will never forget the first time I met you ... dressed up as Santa Claus along with your Elf ... and all 3 of us completely confuzzled on how to get to the MFC hideout in some travelodge :teehee:

You take it easy big guy ... you deserve a well earned rest :thumb_yello:

:huglove:

[foalbaby14]

Awwww Freddie:sad: You did an amazing job:biggrin2::wub2:

Deb is a star and will rock it!:aah:

[purplegrape]

FREDDIE!
I know we've never really gotten to talk but I've been here since the beginning and I've seen the wonderful thngs you've done for MFC over the years. You kinda held us together and made us better. It's sad to see you step down but I understand and respect your decision :thumb_yello: I'm glad you'll still be a part of MFC.

[cisserz]

You'll go down in the MFC history books :naughty:

[foalbaby14]

You'll go down in the MFC history books :naughty:

Well said:biggrin2:!!

[IngeGOLDEN]

I couldn't really have said it better than the others in this thread :blush-anim-cl:
So I agree with everyone :thumb_yello: Thanks for everything :biggrin2:

[Leator]

:( *no words*

EDIT:
ok , i get it
you did it to have more time preparing our fifa10 sessions

[lillibet]

Oh dear, i was busy and today i have a little time to look at the threads.
i saw "stand down' and i must admit that i had forgotten the meaning of this expressio: nowi understand better;
well, it's your decision, Deb and the team will take care of the MFc like they did before, i wanted to tell you that i hope to see you at next gigs ( we missed Spain because of the cloud), it's always a pleasure to meet a gentleman...:mf_lustslow::wub2::thumb_yello:

[Sasje]

Freddie!!!:shocked:

Wow, haven't been here for a while and then this..:boxed:

But... you really did a wunderfull job over here..:huglove:

How far would MFC have been without you?? :wink2:

and you better stay over here..:sneaky2:

When I need you, I have to know where to find you..:naughty:



(Oh, btw... when you quit, do you have time to re-open our bar again?? :teehee:)

[cisserz]

:( *no words*

EDIT:
ok , i get it
you did it to have more time preparing our fifa10 sessions

:lmfao::roftl:


*I love fifa10 :mf_rosetinted:*

[kath]

It won't be the same without you Freddie but then as you say............it isn't the same now anyway.

Thank you SO much for everything you have done here. It has been an absolute pleasure to be involved in something that has grown and evolved into a huge entity. You have given SO much and I know that a lot of is has been far from fun.

Those early days were truely magical ...............we were all experiencing something totally new and fresh and we were a true community that all were all excited about the same thing. Some amazing friendships were formed and we had some brilliant experiences.

You are passing over a different place now.....but one that is still fundamentaly here for the same reason..............for people who love Mika to share experiences and find out what is going on in Mikaland.

I can't think of a better person than Deb to take over the reins.

I am relieved and glad that you will still be around.

Very best wishes to Deb :wub2:
:huglove:

[Mlx]

I am sad to learn that :sad:
I was going to say we'll miss you but you aren't going to leave us fortunately :blush-anim-cl::biggrin2:

Thank you for all what you made , for me your name will always be associated with MFC :thumb_yello:

[sparkly1]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
This is such a blow, so out of the blue, it's big of you to admit to those mistakes, there are enough on here who are too perfect to comtemplate their mistakes but thats life.

See you at Fringe, Ive had some of THE best Mikaing with you and I know there will be more to come.
I know I dont visit this place like I did in the good old days, but thats cos it's changed and I liked it better before, but that is ALSO life lol.

Deb is defo the best, wish there were more like her she's diamond and I wish her all the very best.

I agree with the comments below wholeheartedly.


Very unhappy to hear this, and think that you are a great admin who along with Deb, are the backbone of this place.I don't think any one else could run it as well as the two of you.
I totally support Deb, and wish her the best in running the admin.
But incredibly sad that you have stepped back, I hope you might go back to it in the future, you're a good man, and have done many great things for MFC, and everybody makes mistakes, I don't see that it should stop you from being here in your admin role!
Will see you round on here and Twitter no doubt.

Aaaaaaaah Freddie. *mega hugs*

Admin or not, I f*cking adore you, Mika adores you (big boy, you are beautiful!) and anyone in their right mind who's ever come into contact with you knows what a decent, kind bloke you are.

I know Deb will do a fantastic job of all of this, but I think it's safe to say that your part will be missed.

Now, you better start shining up your dancing shoes because Fringe is less than 6 weeks away!

It won't be the same without you Freddie but then as you say............it isn't the same now anyway.

Thank you SO much for everything you have done here. It has been an absolute pleasure to be involved in something that has grown and evolved into a huge entity. You have given SO much and I know that a lot of is has been far from fun.

Those early days were truely magical ...............we were all experiencing something totally new and fresh and we were a true community that all were all excited about the same thing. Some amazing friendships were formed and we had some brilliant experiences.

You are passing over a different place now.....but one that is still fundamentaly here for the same reason..............for people who love Mika to share experiences and find out what is going on in Mikaland.

I can't think of a better person than Deb to take over the reins.

I am relieved and glad that you will still be around.

Very best wishes to Deb :wub2:
:huglove:

[daisylou]

he's not dead! he's not retired! he's not been fired!

hey people!
come on
be reasonable

the legendary FREDDIESDOUBLE will be with us FOREVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

:lmfao::lmfao:


ROBI PLEASE!!!
You are a MOD..have some freaking sympathy. :dunno:
...Fred and some of us have been here from the start and know alot of the decisions were helped with Fred/David intervening. Now that won't happen...I have faith in Deb, I do, but personally think as a Team they worked better.

I too, have seen the difference in the members within the past year especially..it needs to have a strong backbone and make it a family..or basically will go tits up.

That is why comments like yours don't come across right imo.(maybe a language difference problem?) I know you don't mean ANY harm what so ever!.. but i feel like you are saying nobody has a right to comment about being shocked about this. I know i am, and NOBODY will stop me saying I am sorry to see Fred go and hope he will stay around, as tbh so many people say they will and don't.

Look at how many of the MODS even just Members are left from the beginning...something is obviously not working or people would stay.

Good Luck Debs!!

Now REALLY WISH i could go to Edinburgh....:crybaby:

[silver]

Daisy what are you talking about? :blink:

Robi's post seems perfectly OK to me :dunno:

[Mary]

Daisy what are you talking about? :blink:

Robi's post seems perfectly OK to me :dunno:


Agreed! :blink:

And I believe Robi said that just to cheer things up, there were references to MJ's funeral and all... :naughty:

Of course we're sad to see FD leaving the admin job, and the other admin/mods probably are too, so... :dunno:

And Daisy, many many people left not because of the MFC, but because they've lost interest in Mika's work... The ones that have left for MFC issues are a lot less than those who just don't like Mika anymore. :wink2:

As for us, the "resistant" peeps from the early days...we are young and strong and golden and all...but it was obvious that not everyone would stay forever! It's been 3 years, lots of things change! :wink2:

[vickylovesmika]

Respect you FD but very sorry to see you step down if you feel it is not wholeheartedly what you want.
I have been here for a fair time ..May of 2007 anyway as a reader and you have always been helpful, kind and very considerate.
I think taking a break though can sometimes be a good thing because it will give you time to chill out... relax a bit and enjoy being 'just a fan'
The admin job I'm sure is HUGE and i know you have been a pivotal person in the development of MFC and really care about it.
WELL DONE for all you have done:biggrin2:

Change always happens with any group and it evolves all the time ... i guess MFC is no different in that respect. You must be very proud of what you have achieved in the years you have been here and your name will always be associated with here .... and of course as we know by Mika himself.

Had some great times with you at gigs too and I'm so glad that will continue.

Thanks Santa:newyear: I'll always have my snow scene mushroom ...


First time i met you at Glasgow 07 you offered me a mint tic tac ... I've never forgotten :scot:


Rock on ...... respect .....:kachinga:

Good luck to Deb too of course :wink2:

[Ruth]

Well.

I didn't see that coming.

Thanks for all your hard work and I'm glad you'll still be around.

And congratulations to deb :-)

[Ruth]

I've just realised the Freddie was the first MFCer I ever spoke to
(Leeds - the infamous one!) You were fun and friendly right from the start and I'm really looking forward to Edinburgh to see you again.

And, as others have said, good on you for admitting mistakes.

[daisylou]

It won't be the same without you Freddie but then as you say............it isn't the same now anyway.

Thank you SO much for everything you have done here. It has been an absolute pleasure to be involved in something that has grown and evolved into a huge entity. You have given SO much and I know that a lot of is has been far from fun.

Those early days were truely magical ...............we were all experiencing something totally new and fresh and we were a true community that all were all excited about the same thing. Some amazing friendships were formed and we had some brilliant experiences.

You are passing over a different place now.....but one that is still fundamentaly here for the same reason..............for people who love Mika to share experiences and find out what is going on in Mikaland.

I can't think of a better person than Deb to take over the reins.

I am relieved and glad that you will still be around.

Very best wishes to Deb :wub2:
:huglove:

Well said Kath!! :thumb_yello:
I remember when there wasn't anything on the inernet about Meeks and would wait ..for hours.. on here for a snippet of info as he was so new..now photos get photoshopped and there it is an information overload of MIKA on Inet. funny how things change not always for the better..but good for MIKA, he suceeded in being a star!

To Silver and Mary
I am just saying how I understood Robi's message. Maybe different people have a different opinion..suppose that is what makes us human?
I am not being nasty to Robi in any way!!! so no need to jump down my throat.
..just saying if members who are friends of Freds and/or he has helped them in a way they can't forget it.. might mean alot and they can/should be able to convey how they feel without the need of being told to calm down that's all.
You obviously talk to different people to me.. as I know quite a few that go to the gigs but won't come on here because it has changed for them...that is why i wrote this. Yes..They do still love MIKA.

[Gatagordinha]

Aww...:blink:

Freddie you've been fantastic here as Mod, Admin and general legend :naughty:. I've been here on and off almost since the start so I really do remember how much you've invested in MFC (especially in that first year) to get it off the ground, with your enthusiam and dedication.

You are right though,this place has evolved and changed and is very different to how it used to be, but it's been a huge success hasn't it, and a lot of that is down to you :wub2:

As others have said though, it's not like you are leaving or anything so that's good. And I know Deb will continue to do a fantastic job too :thumb_yello:

[suisuimeko]

I'm kinda new on MFC actually.
But I have to say it's the best fan club and forum I've been to!
It's well organised and a very stable platform to let me know new friends here.
I am always thankful to Mika bringing me bunch of best ppl in the world.
But frankly I don't think I can be connected to them without MFC!
And Freddie has been a very important one behind it, like Rak said, you are the backbone of it!

Although I am not so familiar to you, I am still happy to see you appearing in different threads :biggrin2:

and now I'm sure dcdeb can do the job well!
I am very proud of having you here as the mod! :thumb_yello:
Thank you so much Freddie! =D

[Mary]

To Silver and Mary
I am just saying how I understood Robi's message. Maybe different people have a different opinion..suppose that is what makes us human?
I am not being nasty to Robi in any way!!! so no need to jump down my throat.
..just saying if members who are friends of Freds and/or he has helped them in a way they can't forget it.. might mean alot and they can/should be able to convey how they feel without the need of being told to calm down that's all.
You obviously talk to different people to me.. as I know quite a few that go to the gigs but won't come on here because it has changed for them...that is why i wrote this. Yes..They do still love MIKA.


I wasn't jumping on your throat, I was just giving my opinion too. :wink2:

Of course MFC has changed... more people = more different personalities = more conflicts...etc etc. It's up to everyone to deal with these things. When I'm upset with something/someone here, I step away from MFC for a while, post a lot less,... But I know there are people who can't do it, and I know some too. The thing is, even if we still love Mika, there are other stuff besides him and the MFC, and it's normal that, from the early members, just a few remain here after 3 years. Sunny Monkey created this place, do you see him post everyday?

As for FD (sorry for the off-topic, btw), he'll still be here, he's not going away and certainly won't leave the friends he has made on MFC. :blink: It's really brave of him to admit his mistakes, and step away from the job if he feels it's necessary. It's probably harder for him than for anyone else... :huh:

And of course the ones who are closer to him (and everyone else) can AND should say how they're feeling...The thread is open for comments, so...

[vixenbbw]

Shock news indeed!

I don't have the same feeling for the MFC after being pushed out by a very strong willed group of newcomers (they're not new any more!!) and things never recovered for me.

However, at the worst of it all you stood up for me against the bullying that went on and I'll be ever grateful to you for it....I'll never forget it. Thank you. :thumb_yello:

I have been here since the start and although I can no longer be a proper part of things due to the nastiness that has grown over the past few years I still look in on here everyday to keep up with the latest Mika news.

You've always been the voice of reason and the dad figure and, as has been said, were the backbone of it all. (You and Deb are the two people I respect most on here and would always listen to what you had to say).

I have no idea what these "mistakes" are/were but I can't imagine them being THAT bad??! :boxed:

Anyways, stay around in whatever capacity you feel is best and I'll keep watching out for you when I pop online! :biggrin2:

[Christine]

I'm still me! , I'm still right behind MFC , I still LOVE Mika , won't leave and will be just as much on tour and part of this place.

I've told you before how I feel but I'll say again that I'm very glad you haven't let this decision drag you down and are as enthusiastic as ever about participating in MFC. I know how much you care about the fan club and the fans and it shows.

Look at how many of the MODS even just Members are left from the beginning...something is obviously not working or people would stay.

Things evolve Daisy. Along with Mika, the one thing we had in common in early 2007 was that we really didn't know each other. Friendships form, people's lives change, the forum has grown by thousands of members. We can't keep complaining that it's not February 2007 anymore. It's an insult to the newer members who came to MFC in later years and found a happy home here just like we did. Just because it doesn't work for some people to stay here for over 3 years, doesn't mean that MFC doesn't work at all.

[MikaMadLuke]

Sorry to hear David, Glad to hear you'll be hanging around and thanks for everything you have done for me (and everyone) as a Mod

[Sasje]

Just want to add a little thing..

Freddie, you are a good guy, always there to listen and to have fun with..:naughty: (gosh, remembering waking up in our car in Dammy and the first thing I see is a Mad Hatter..:shocked: :lmfao:)

I'm sorry to hear (read..) that things went the wrong direction..:boxed:

But yes, MFC has grown and a lot of "newbies" came to our "little" community and let it grow..:blink: and huge it became!!! :shocked: (I don't say that's a bad thing, it's a great deal to our Mikster..:thumb_yello:)

Just take your brake, let Deb lead the whole impossible-to-lead-bunch..(:naughty:) and all will blow over..:huglove:

Deb, a great task lays on your shoulders now..:blink: wow...:naughty:

And Freddie, don't let your head hang down.. I need it up when you're going to be my best man..:biggrin2:

[sariflor]

Well.

I didn't see that coming.

Thanks for all your hard work and I'm glad you'll still be around.

And congratulations to deb :-)


:blink: Congratulations to Deb for...? :roftl: She's been an admin, driving force and backbone of MFC for a looong time now, keep with the program, Ruth :lmfao:


Anyway FD, I've told you this directly, but I shall post it here too.

I belive that you're a good guy, and you love this place and Mika. You've invested a lot of time, love and effort into this place, and, together with the other admins, mods and longtime members, have had a big part in making it what it is today, which is no mean feat.

I'm sure that leaving your position is going to be a hard thing in some ways, but I truly think that, in others, it will probaly be a bit of a liberation. In any case, I'm sure that you're not going anywhere, so we'll still see plenty of you around here even if you're not super involved in the running of it from an admin perspective.

And, I'm sure that the other admins and the mods will carry on putting in all their hard work and love into this place so that it stays the site that Mika and all of us are proud of :wub2:.

I'm not even saying goodbye, because you're going nowhere so I'll say catch you later :naughty:

[Blue Sky]

Thanks for wearing the "admin hat" for such a long time FD, you have really invested so much time and effort into MIKA & MFC. :flowers2:

But you take off that admin hat, and there is still another hat underneath... you still wear your "mod hat" so I am sure there will be plenty of continuing work for you:wink2:

You aren't going anywhere off MFC....Mikaworld has you trapped.:aah:

[babspanky]

:blink: Congratulations to Deb for...? :roftl: She's been an admin, driving force and backbone of MFC for a looong time now, keep with the program, Ruth :lmfao:


Anyway FD, I've told you this directly, but I shall post it here too.

I belive that you're a good guy, and you love this place and Mika. You've invested a lot of time, love and effort into this place, and, together with the other admins, mods and longtime members, have had a big part in making it what it is today, which is no mean feat.

I'm sure that leaving your position is going to be a hard thing in some ways, but I truly think that, in others, it will probaly be a bit of a liberation. In any case, I'm sure that you're not going anywhere, so we'll still see plenty of you around here even if you're not super involved in the running of it from an admin perspective.

And, I'm sure that the other admins and the mods will carry on putting in all their hard work and love into this place so that it stays the site that Mika and all of us are proud of :wub2:.

I'm not even saying goodbye, because you're going nowhere so I'll say catch you later :naughty:
It's late. Sara is more clever than I so I just say I agree with this.

One thing though, let's not forget Deb and also Andrew our other Admin who have also been there for a long time and continue to plug away behind the scenes, although they don't make much fuss about it!
And all the sterling work the other mods do.
It's teamwork and that will continue.:thumb_yello:

[StandardToaster]

Freddie, you've had a good run and worked hard on the MFC, which has never gone unnoticed.

Remember that i'm an admin too, working behind the scenes with Team Mika and taking care of all the technical stuff. Between the mods, Deb and me, the MFC will be tip top.

[Dark Angel]

Sad news :sad: Im still kinda new (compared to you have been here since the very beginning/the big bang) all i can say right now is youve done a great job and glad you'll stay here :huglove:

[guylainem123]

Daisy what are you talking about? :blink:

Robi's post seems perfectly OK to me :dunno:

Agreed! :blink:

And I believe Robi said that just to cheer things up, there were references to MJ's funeral and all... :naughty:

Of course we're sad to see FD leaving the admin job, and the other admin/mods probably are too, so... :dunno:

And Daisy, many many people left not because of the MFC, but because they've lost interest in Mika's work... The ones that have left for MFC issues are a lot less than those who just don't like Mika anymore. :wink2:

As for us, the "resistant" peeps from the early days...we are young and strong and golden and all...but it was obvious that not everyone would stay forever! It's been 3 years, lots of things change! :wink2:

i totally agree, robie was just trying to cheer things up. by no means was she minimizing others feelings :blush-anim-cl:

Well said Kath!! :thumb_yello:
I remember when there wasn't anything on the inernet about Meeks and would wait ..for hours.. on here for a snippet of info as he was so new..now photos get photoshopped and there it is an information overload of MIKA on Inet. funny how things change not always for the better..but good for MIKA, he suceeded in being a star!

To Silver and Mary
I am just saying how I understood Robi's message. Maybe different people have a different opinion..suppose that is what makes us human?
I am not being nasty to Robi in any way!!! so no need to jump down my throat.
..just saying if members who are friends of Freds and/or he has helped them in a way they can't forget it.. might mean alot and they can/should be able to convey how they feel without the need of being told to calm down that's all.
You obviously talk to different people to me.. as I know quite a few that go to the gigs but won't come on here because it has changed for them...that is why i wrote this. Yes..They do still love MIKA.


they didn't jump down your throat anymore then you jumped on robie's throat. :boxed: she was just conveying her feelings, just like you were. :wink2:

[nico_collard]

Ok ... man this is hard :aah:

Right so I've been pushing and driving this beautiful place now for well over 3 years , and now it's time I took a step back.

2007 was a year of pushing hard to get MFC recognised and I really have'nt stopped since,the role requires huge effort and I think I'm drained of it all and need to take a backwards step.

I do think MFC is a very different place to what it was in 2007/8,and I was suited to that area better in some ways.

In this role you can't really step away from it,its now a monster..a monster I'm very very proud of, but stlll .. sometimes you wish for something and get it!:aah:

So .. I've decided to step down from the admin position BUT as you see I'm still a huge part of the team and will be right behind Deb with my support whenever it is needed:thumb_yello:

I'm still me! , I'm still right behind MFC , I still LOVE Mika , won't leave and will be just as much on tour and part of this place.

Also,I've made some mistakes,mistakes which have caused some real friction in the team...and sometimes you have to take the feedback and do what is best for the MFC .. and me!:thumb_yello:

So life goes on,Deb has total control of it now,and she is the woman for the job believe me! , lets respect,trust and be right behind her to keep MFC so strong and respected and also for the future!

Thanks for all the support over this time,its meant the world to me .. I'm PROUD of MFC , I hope we stay united (more united) and go on respecting the man we all love.

xxxx

FREDDIE!!! :crybaby:

It's not MFC without you in charge!!! :tears: I remember when I came here that you were head mod, and I figured that you'd be in charge forever!

And mistakes? Geez Fred, we all make them :wink2:....


Oh well, I hope you enjoy not being an admin... and maybe you can start visiting the Aussie thread again... we miss you!



And good luck to Deb and the rest of the mod team... I'm sure you'll do brilliantly without Fred at the helm...

(Oh, btw... when you quit, do you have time to re-open our bar again??)

Ooooh yes! :teehee: I remember that the bar was THE place to be on here!

But you take off that admin hat, and there is still another hat underneath... you still wear your "mod hat" so I am sure there will be plenty of continuing work for you:wink2:

Good to hear that he's staying as part of the team...

It's late. Sara is more clever than I so I just say I agree with this.

One thing though, let's not forget Deb and also Andrew our other Admin who have also been there for a long time and continue to plug away behind the scenes, although they don't make much fuss about it!
And all the sterling work the other mods do.
It's teamwork and that will continue.:thumb_yello:

Agreed...



I think we all need a group hug...

:group_hug:

[guylainem123]

freddie, freddie, freddie.... i will forever be grateful for everything you have done. mfc grew under your wings and i'm sure this place wouldn't have been the same without your involvement. and for that, i want to thank you from the bottom of my heart :huglove:

but it's not goodbye as i know we are still going to work together.

:group_hug:

p.s. we should have a :mods_hug: smilie :roftl:

[A. Clay]

Good luck with that, fella! :shocked:

[lollipop_monkey]

Aww, Freddie. Thank you for everything you've done for MFC over the past few years. :huglove:

Allow me a little sentimental moment... MFC is like a patchwork quilt which started with one patch designed by Sunny Monkey when he first created MFC, and has since grown with more and more patches from every admin, mod, and member. And as new patches get added it grows and changes, but that's simply evolution. I don't think we need to look at MFC's changes as a bad thing. 2007 was great, yes, and the vibe was different then for sure. But we know Mika's still got a lot more to offer, and MFC will keep growing and evolving. :wub2: And with dcdeb and StandardToaster as our admins, and a really strong mod team, I think MFC is going to keep getting better. :punk:

So thank you FD, for the patch you've added. I'm glad to hear you're not going to disappear entirely.

This one goes out to you, baby! :naughty:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zdHevEysFc

[Sasje]

okay, Lollipop Monkey, that YouTube-link is great..:lmfao:

[dcdeb]

Finally have a chance to put my 2p in here.

FD already knows how I feel about him :huglove:

We've worked side by side for 3 years now (I can't believe it's been
that long!), and I'd say that we've gotten
to know each other pretty well. He's a good guy with a big heart,
and he can be generous to a fault. He's made so many positive
contributions to the MFC that I've lost count. He's a
good friend, and has the best interests of the MFC
at heart. And I know, for many, he IS the face of the MFC.

But nothing stays the same forever, and I certainly understand
his need to scale things back a bit. Keeping up with everything
going on around here... well, it's a lot.

I appreciate all the votes of confidence from FD and all of you, and
I assure you that the rest of the mod/admin team and I
(believe me, I *don't* work here alone!) will continue
to do our best to keep this a fun place to hang out while waiting
to hear all the latest and greatest news about MIKA. Yes, the
place has grown beyond any of our wildest dreams, and it's different
than it was in 2007, but that doesn't mean it can't still be fantastic
-- "different" doesn't automatically have to equal "bad."

The MFC and its members are made of awesome, and will continue in
their awesomeness in the future! :thumb_yello:

So thank you FD for everything you've done SO FAR. :cheers:

I'm sure there's still lots more to come, and I'm looking forward
to seeing what comes next! :group_hug:

[mikalollipop_karla]

this is very surprising news, and difficult :shocked:
I'm quite surprised, but I mean Good Luck :thumb_yello:
and you're right Deb, the MFC also changed a lot and
hope everything is better here with respect for all :thumb_yello:


and again GOOD LUCK !!! :biggrin2:

[Louiza]

Thank you for everything you've done so far for this community FD:flowers2:
I'm really glad to hear that you're still going to be on MFC. Hopefully now without all the stress and responsibilities of being Admin you'll be able to enjoy being here a lot more.

Deb all the best of luck to you, I'm sure you'll do a great job!!!

[daisylou]

Last night i didn't realise (till read BlueSky's message) that Freddie is like MIKA playing Dr John he wears 2 hats. He has given up his ADMIN hat BUT will still be wearing a MOD hat. This is right?? I don't think alot of members realised this either from what they wrote. When Fred wrote he is still gonna be part of the Team... it didn't clarify he was staying as 'heirarchy':roftl:..i for one thought he meant all in this together type team.

NOW i understand why the MODS were subdued with their empathy....see without ALL the facts (they obviously knew he was still a MOD and gonna be here) it's hard to draw the full picture for us non MODS..we need full clarification as some of us are blonde you know :aah:

ps. i also didn't read about the MJ comparison altho dunno how i missed that :wink2:

pps. I have had a couple of members (newbies) say they wish they had been here in the beginning as they have heard it was like a family. As is not like that now and changing so fast and can't keep up and don't like it. (but too scared to posth how they REALLY FEEL) They have only been here for a few months!! (i haven't found the right time/place to post before)
As you can see from the posts it is not just me that thinks a certain way. I am not being controversial for the hell of it. If you feel better blaming me,that's fine I can take it ..I do however think you've overlooked other messages. When people say ..the place isn't how it was, or, isn't the same.. they are not saying they prefer the changes and as it is now at all. Maybe I am completely wrong here??
Obviously we have to move on and take rough with the smooth and hope all will turn out in the end. Yes, we are all in here for the same thing - MIKA. IMO,Also have to keep our feet on the ground and look to see if the changes that are happening are good for EVERYONE new and old.

[Mika Freaka =)]

FD, as Deb said to some you are the face of the MFC, and i am part of that some. I recall haveing various conversations with you in the forums after i joined!

But you do need to sit back and relax a bit! I am sure Deb has everything under control. Thank you for all your contributions :huglove:

I hope you will stay as active in the forums as ever:thumb_yello:

[Marilyn Mastin]

Freddie, you've had a good run and worked hard on the MFC, which has never gone unnoticed.

Remember that i'm an admin too, working behind the scenes with Team Mika and taking care of all the technical stuff. Between the mods, Deb and me, the MFC will be tip top.
I think all of the team here have done a great job. You're all a bit like the Ball Boys and Girls at Wimbledon. We don't always notice you because we're concentrating on the main action, then suddenly something happens and we do notice you, and realise how good at your jobs you all are. Without you all the machine that is MFC would not keep running smoothly.
Well done everybody who moderates and does the admin on the MFC.

[nico_collard]

Last night i didn't realise (till read BlueSky's message) that Freddie is like MIKA playing Dr John he wears 2 hats. He has given up his ADMIN hat BUT will still be wearing a MOD hat. This is right?? I don't think alot of members realised this either from what they wrote. When Fred wrote he is still gonna be part of the Team... it didn't clarify he was staying as 'heirarchy':roftl:..i for one thought he meant all in this together type team.

NOW i understand why the MODS were subdued with their empathy....see without ALL the facts (they obviously knew he was still a MOD and gonna be here) it's hard to draw the full picture for us non MODS..we need full clarification as some of us are blonde you know :aah:

ps. i also didn't read about the MJ comparison altho dunno how i missed that :wink2:

pps. I have had a couple of members (newbies) say they wish they had been here in the beginning as they have heard it was like a family. As is not like that now and changing so fast and can't keep up and don't like it. (but too scared to posth how they REALLY FEEL) They have only been here for a few months!! (i haven't found the right time/place to post before)
As you can see from the posts it is not just me that thinks a certain way. I am not being controversial for the hell of it. If you feel better blaming me,that's fine I can take it ..I do however think you've overlooked other messages. When people say ..the place isn't how it was, or, isn't the same.. they are not saying they prefer the changes and as it is now at all. Maybe I am completely wrong here??
Obviously we have to move on and take rough with the smooth and hope all will turn out in the end. Yes, we are all in here for the same thing - MIKA. IMO,Also have to keep our feet on the ground and look to see if the changes that are happening are good for EVERYONE new and old.


*pats* We all have our moments when we miss stuff :wink2:



I understand what you're saying and you're entitled to your opinion, but I'm not sure that this is exactly the right place to discuss what's in the second half of your post. I know that it was brought up here, but maybe we could move the conversation elsewhere? :dunno:

[southeast]

Hey, I was reading different threads today about pple not knowing things about MFC and I had an idea. I know this is not quite the right place to write about that, but I don't know where else to post is.

The idea is this: Perhaps some of the "old" MFCers could find some spare time and write something like a "Short Story of MFC" for all the newbies like me who are still asking questions. It could be just one page or so, with some names of the first admins and mods and how it all began and some important moments, like special gigs, meetings with the Mastah and jokes and stuff? And some pics? I know there are such things about this chicken joke, but this would be more complete and since MFC will last forevah :teehee:, perhaps it would be a good idea to start with this early and not forget the beginnings.

What do you think? :wink2: Freddie? Now you have soooo much spare time. :teehee:

[nico_collard]

Hey, I was reading different threads today about pple not knowing things about MFC and I had an idea. I know this is not quite the right place to write about that, but I don't know where else to post is.

The idea is this: Perhaps some of the "old" MFCers could find some spare time and write something like a "Short Story of MFC" for all the newbies like me who are still asking questions. It could be just one page or so, with some names of the first admins and mods and how it all began and some important moments, like special gigs, meetings with the Mastah and jokes and stuff? And some pics? I know there are such things about this chicken joke, but this would be more complete and since MFC will last forevah :teehee:, perhaps it would be a good idea to start with this early and not forget the beginnings.

What do you think? :wink2: Freddie? Now you have soooo much spare time. :teehee:

Ooooooh, good idea!

I definitely nominate Freddie... seeing as he's been here for so long :fisch:

[sharonkitten]

just to say a big :thumb_yello:thank you from me for everything you have done to make MFC the fab site it is today. Glad to hear youre staying on as a mod, and that you arent actually _leaving_ MFC just stepping back a bit,

And also wanted to say thanks to the other admins and mods who will continue to take the site forward

:biggrin2:

[Christine]

Ooooooh, good idea!

I definitely nominate Freddie... seeing as he's been here for so long :fisch:

Ha yeah, maybe we could start a project. Collaborate with older members and newbies...?

[nico_collard]

Ha yeah, maybe we could start a project. Collaborate with older members and newbies...?

That could work... cause we don't want Freddie to wear himself out or anything :teehee:


Seriously though, we could put a list of all concerts, festivals, tv appearances etc in date order... that would be kinda cool...

[RAK1]

Ooooooh, good idea!

I definitely nominate Freddie... seeing as he's been here for so long :fisch:

Oh lord, please don't make me tell the ruddy penguin story again!:roftl::roftl::roftl:

[southeast]

Oh lord, please don't make me tell the ruddy penguin story again!:roftl::roftl::roftl:

What story???? :teehee:

But you see, that's the point: you'll have to tell it just one more time and then never again!

[Sabine64]

I also would love to read the " old " stories about the MFC even I missed the first year. Please do it :wink2:

[nico_collard]

Oh lord, please don't make me tell the ruddy penguin story again!:roftl::roftl::roftl:

:lmfao:

Maybe we'll just cut and paste it from your report, shall we? :naughty:

I also would love to read the " old " stories about the MFC even I missed the first year. Please do it :wink2:

I'd love to read the old stories just for the memories!

[robertina]

cannot ppl simply read the archives? :lmfao:

sorry peeps, i hope FD has better things to do :teehee:

and we have some 'MFC history' in the FAQ, 'inside jokes' and such :biggrin2:

[southeast]

cannot ppl simply read the archives? :lmfao:

sorry peeps, i hope FD has better things to do :teehee:

and we have some 'MFC history' in the FAQ, 'inside jokes' and such :biggrin2:

Yes, but there are only 4 answers about the jokes and the information about MFC is mostly administrative stuff: how to send a PM and so on.

I meant something about the "soul" of MFC if I can use that expression. It could just be a story about MFC, the first members, when the first meeting took place, who came up with the idea for MFC at the first place, Mika's invitation in this bar last year (just a few sentences and prhps 1 or 2 pics and a link to someone's report about the event). It doesn't have to be written all at once, it can just grow and people can contribute stuff only if they want to and only if they have the time. At first, only some kind of structure would be enough ("2007/2008/2009/2010" or "People behind MFC/special moments/inside jokes/Reports/")

[FREDDIESDOUBLE]

Thankyou for all your kind comments , I put my heart and soul into MFC AND still will.

This is fine , really .. I've had two weeks of the worst pain .. and now I'm ok :thumb_yello:

Too much random stuff to even comment on :aah:

[sariflor]

Yes, but there are only 4 answers about the jokes and the information about MFC is mostly administrative stuff: how to send a PM and so on.

I meant something about the "soul" of MFC if I can use that expression. It could just be a story about MFC, the first members, when the first meeting took place, who came up with the idea for MFC at the first place, Mika's invitation in this bar last year (just a few sentences and prhps 1 or 2 pics and a link to someone's report about the event). It doesn't have to be written all at once, it can just grow and people can contribute stuff only if they want to and only if they have the time. At first, only some kind of structure would be enough ("2007/2008/2009/2010" or "People behind MFC/special moments/inside jokes/Reports/")


Here is info on the bar thingie:

http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19595&highlight=ground+floor


http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19614&page=10&highlight=ground+floor



http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19614



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[dcdeb]

I meant something about the "soul" of MFC if I can use that expression. It could just be a story about MFC, the first members, when the first meeting took place, who came up with the idea for MFC at the first place, Mika's invitation in this bar last year (just a few sentences and prhps 1 or 2 pics and a link to someone's report about the event). It doesn't have to be written all at once, it can just grow and people can contribute stuff only if they want to and only if they have the time. At first, only some kind of structure would be enough ("2007/2008/2009/2010" or "People behind MFC/special moments/inside jokes/Reports/")

FD and I each wrote something like this for Mika's birthday
present last year. I'm sure I still have what I wrote and I can post it --
I think we can probably dig up what FD wrote as well. I'll look around
for it and will get it online here ASAP. :thumb_yello:

[FREDDIESDOUBLE]

FD and I each wrote something like this for the yearbook last year
that went to MIKA. I'm sure I still have what I wrote and I can post it --
I think we can probably dig up what FD wrote as well. I'll look around
for it and will get it online here ASAP. :thumb_yello:

"reach out to me" :thumb_yello:

[Yuna]

:shocked::shocked:
sorry to hear that ....:sad:
but you've been a greaaaat admin for us!!! thank you so much so far :wub2:

[FREDDIESDOUBLE]

:shocked::shocked:
sorry to hear that ....:sad:
but you've been a greaaaat admin for us!!! thank you so much so far :wub2:

Thankyou .. and still here for the Koreans! dont you worry :biggrin2:

[dcdeb]

"reach out to me" :thumb_yello:

Well, I figured you would see this, since this is your thread :naughty:

I've found my bit, do you still have yours around somewhere? :blink:

[FREDDIESDOUBLE]

Well, I figured you would see this, since this is your thread :naughty:

I've found my bit, do you still have yours around somewhere? :blink:

I dont think I doooo .. I need to regress nearly 4 years and think .. (could be harder than you first think:aah:)

Joking aside Ill write something down:thumb_yello:

[Nanou]

oh Freddie, I'm sorry to hear that... I've been here only for a year or so and never got the chance to meet you at a gig but I want to thank you for your amazing job on MFC :thumb_yello:

I'm sur deb will do a great Job :wink2:

but I can't help feeling a bit as if our little "village" had lost his "Papa Smurf" :naughty:

[shoni]

Aw FD sorry to hear that your standing down, you've done a great job!!! But at least you'll still be here. (even if it's just to serve us drinks at the bar):naughty: :scot:

[Nightbird]

Well, I figured you would see this, since this is your thread :naughty:

I've found my bit, do you still have yours around somewhere? :blink:

I dont think I doooo .. I need to regress nearly 4 years and think .. (could be harder than you first think:aah:)

Joking aside Ill write something down:thumb_yello:

Just a thought, but didn't you say you wrote it all down for the yearbook 2009? Maybe someone has a copy of the yearbook or (as far as i remember) it's available for download? Instead of writing everything down again, you could just copy it from the book 2009 then?

Correct me if i understood that wrong :blush-anim-cl:

[dcdeb]

Just a thought, but didn't you say you wrote it all down for the yearbook 2009? Maybe someone has a copy of the yearbook or (as far as i remember) it's available for download? Instead of writing everything down again, you could just copy it from the book 2009 then?

Correct me if i understood that wrong :blush-anim-cl:

Yeah, I first thought it was the yearbook, but then I remembered it was
actually last year's birthday project -- If FD doesn't have what he wrote,
I'll need to contact avoca and see if she still has it somewhere. The photos
she took of the birthday book are too small for me to read the text on the
page... and not just because I'm so old :wheelchair:

[mellody]

http://www.mikafanclub.de/forum/Smileys/MeineSmileys/cry.gif http://www.mikafanclub.de/forum/Smileys/MeineSmileys/cry.gif http://www.mikafanclub.de/forum/Smileys/MeineSmileys/cry.gif so sad to hear this... i'll miss you as an admin freddie! :huglove: but glad that you're still staying on the mod team. :wub2: and of course deb has my full support as well! :thumb_yello:
so with all that time you have now, surely you can make it to cattolica? :biggrin2: :naughty:

[FREDDIESDOUBLE]

http://www.mikafanclub.de/forum/Smileys/MeineSmileys/cry.gif http://www.mikafanclub.de/forum/Smileys/MeineSmileys/cry.gif http://www.mikafanclub.de/forum/Smileys/MeineSmileys/cry.gif so sad to hear this... i'll miss you as an admin freddie! :huglove: but glad that you're still staying on the mod team. :wub2: and of course deb has my full support as well! :thumb_yello:
so with all that time you have now, surely you can make it to cattolica? :biggrin2: :naughty:

Awwwww how sweet :wub2:

Not sure! tweet me some times! lol

Yes Deb has my support too :thumb_yello:

[superstar]

Well, I don't really have anything to say that hasn't already been said ... but I'll put in my well-wishes also. :naughty:

Freds, you've been so great --- and obviously you're not leaving forever, but I am feeling sentimental so I'll share some memories from Freddie's admin days ...

YEARS ago, my sister and I ate at Freddy's Frozen Custard restaurant and took a picture of the sign for the "Freddy's Double" burger. We sent it to Freddie and, being noobies, were TOTALLY thrilled when he set that as his avatar. Ahhhh :wub2:

Freddie has always been there to answer any questions for me as I've grown as an MFC member ... he always answers PMs or stupid wall messages. He has been exactly what an admin is supposed to be: helpful, patient, and kind. :naughty:

And, of course, I must mention Freddie/Ingie's X-Factor competition. Freds, even though his real life was jam-packed, still managed to send me the most AMAZING assortment of Mika goodies. It totally made my entire summer.

I guess Freddie has always been there for me as the omniscient admin, someone who you can always count on to be there, to help you out with a little cheekiness.

Thank you for all your hard work, Freds! You're the reason MFC is the way it is, and I can't imagine it without you. :huglove:

[qwurtie]

:'( byebye :bye: xxxxxx

[FREDDIESDOUBLE]

Well, I don't really have anything to say that hasn't already been said ... but I'll put in my well-wishes also. :naughty:

Freds, you've been so great --- and obviously you're not leaving forever, but I am feeling sentimental so I'll share some memories from Freddie's admin days ...

YEARS ago, my sister and I ate at Freddy's Frozen Custard restaurant and took a picture of the sign for the "Freddy's Double" burger. We sent it to Freddie and, being noobies, were TOTALLY thrilled when he set that as his avatar. Ahhhh :wub2:

Freddie has always been there to answer any questions for me as I've grown as an MFC member ... he always answers PMs or stupid wall messages. He has been exactly what an admin is supposed to be: helpful, patient, and kind. :naughty:

And, of course, I must mention Freddie/Ingie's X-Factor competition. Freds, even though his real life was jam-packed, still managed to send me the most AMAZING assortment of Mika goodies. It totally made my entire summer.

I guess Freddie has always been there for me as the omniscient admin, someone who you can always count on to be there, to help you out with a little cheekiness.

Thank you for all your hard work, Freds! You're the reason MFC is the way it is, and I can't imagine it without you. :huglove:

:tears::tears::tears:

That's so so sweet

Who know's what the future will bring but I have met some amazing people .. and I'm so lucky to still be part of it

Sweet words .. and I did send in the end:biggrin2:

[Hippieibbie]

Sad.... sorry but there is a thing i can't stop thinking about.... *he just have to make a guess a number competition in the future?* :glasses2::teehee:

[Nielo]

Thanks for all you did Freddie! :bow: :huglove:
Glad to hear you're staying on as a mod!

[ce_mika]

aww Freddie! I respect your decision, and I'm sure that you made it for a good reason!!!! :flowers2:
We will miss you as a Admin but I'm sure you won't leave us too much time to miss you cause you'll be here anyway to enjoy this great place as we did so far!!! :naughty:

Anyway, I wanted to say you that you've done an amazing job as a Admin, we haven't talked to much, but I've seen you always here, and I know you're a wonderful person!!! Specially, you were the one who gave me the amazing surprise of sending me the signed Mika's cd, and I'll never forget the note you sent me with it!!!! :wub2:

Hasta la vista Fred!!!! :huglove:

[nikjass]

I'm :shocked:!! Never thought that this would ever happen. I'm so out of the loop, I haven't got a clue about what led to this decision. Anyway, I shall respect your decision even though if it's up to me I'd like you to administer MFC FOREVER!!:aah: but that's the selfish side of me speaking..

You know how I feel about you Freds, even from the beginning, before we met in RL, I've experienced your friendliness & kindness. Your biggest contribution to the MFC imo is your hard work, persistence & patience in getting 'US' official. I'm sure the others have contributed to it one way or another, but you were the driver of that entire episode. You know when you asked me for Jerry's contact for that purpose, I only gave it to you cause it was 'YOU' who asked for it, I don't think I would have given it to anyone else at the time, seemingly I got his contact in a personal way. It wouldn't be right, but I knew you were reasonable and trustworthy & won't do anything stupid with it. :blush-anim-cl:

Once again thank you for everything you have done for me on a personal level and for the greater good of the MFC. WE ALL play a part in this Monster that is the MFC, we all deserve a pat on the back for many different reasons...but Freds' your contribution is just too BIG to be forgotten. I'll always remember it :huglove:

Glad you're still Mod and will stick around here. :blush-anim-cl:


DEB and the rest, I'm sure you guys will continue to do a great job as always. MFC may be different now, but it is still the best place to come for all things related to Mika & Mika fans.






(Oh, btw... when you quit, do you have time to re-open our bar again??

What a FABULOUS idea!! I might hang around more if you do! :thumb_yello:


It won't be the same without you Freddie but then as you say............it isn't the same now anyway.

Thank you SO much for everything you have done here. It has been an absolute pleasure to be involved in something that has grown and evolved into a huge entity. You have given SO much and I know that a lot of is has been far from fun.

Those early days were truely magical ...............we were all experiencing something totally new and fresh and we were a true community that all were all excited about the same thing. Some amazing friendships were formed and we had some brilliant experiences.

You are passing over a different place now.....but one that is still fundamentaly here for the same reason..............for people who love Mika to share experiences and find out what is going on in Mikaland.

I can't think of a better person than Deb to take over the reins.

I am relieved and glad that you will still be around.

Very best wishes to Deb
:huglove:

Well said Kath :thumb_yello: My sentiments exactly!



We can't keep complaining that it's not February 2007 anymore. It's an insult to the newer members who came to MFC in later years and found a happy home here just like we did. Just because it doesn't work for some people to stay here for over 3 years, doesn't mean that MFC doesn't work at all.

AGREED!!!:thumb_yello:

Hey, I was reading different threads today about pple not knowing things about MFC and I had an idea. I know this is not quite the right place to write about that, but I don't know where else to post is.

The idea is this: Perhaps some of the "old" MFCers could find some spare time and write something like a "Short Story of MFC" for all the newbies like me who are still asking questions. It could be just one page or so, with some names of the first admins and mods and how it all began and some important moments, like special gigs, meetings with the Mastah and jokes and stuff? And some pics? I know there are such things about this chicken joke, but this would be more complete and since MFC will last forevah :teehee:, perhaps it would be a good idea to start with this early and not forget the beginnings.

What do you think? :wink2: Freddie? Now you have soooo much spare time.


FAB IDEA!!!

Ha yeah, maybe we could start a project. Collaborate with older members and newbies...?

Great suggestion! Every member has a story to tell I'm sure..:thumb_yello:

[guineverer]

aww freddie! you really did a good job for three awesome years though! but i'm glad to hear that you'll still be stickin' around ;D

[robertina]

hey FD...what a thread! :wub2:

you must be proud, so much love expressed here! :wub2:

[Soaring Simpson]

It's just so difficult to imagine you not being an admin!

But I can't thank you enough for all you've done for MFC, and hope you enjoy being an irresponsible member of the forum

[CazGirl]

Good luck to Deb AND Andrew for dealing with this place as a duet rather than a trio (I know he doesn't show his face often, but he IS our techie around here :thumb_yello:)
Fred...think of all the free time you'll have now! And I know you'll never leave, so I personally don't think the MFC will necessarily feel different. We're all here supporting Mika and that's what it's about, right? :original:
Leaving the admin position must be hard, but at least you can say that you were largely responsible for catapulting our tiny fanclub to a worldwide fan base! :thumb_yello: So kudos to you for that, and to all the other admins/mods who have worked so hard for this place.

So sit back and relax Fredster, have a glass of wine and let your hair down! ...Well, if you had any :teehee:

No but seriously, all good things come to an end. Our mods and admins have changed before. It's true that you have invested a lot of time in the MFC Fred, I could never take that away from you.

2007 MFC was more like a family because there were so little of us. When more members join it's hard to involve everyone and talk to everyone. That's just the way it goes. You form friends throughout the years and you just...stick with them, because they're your friends and you get on with them and you have history with them.
Think of all the friendships you had in your lifetime - have you kept them all? Chances are you said goodbye to a lot of them because that's how life just pans out sometimes, and the MFC is included in life experiences as well. But just because people have their own little groups it doesn't mean to say that everyone else is hated :naughty: as far as I'm aware we still all say hello on the MFC and in real life too.

So yes, there has been a change between 2007-2010 but it's a natural part of evolution. I don't think there's anything sad about it - it just happens and will continue to do so in every aspect of our lives. The key word is "acceptance" here - if you keep looking at the past and wishing you were there you're going to end up bitter. If you accept the changes and just move on then there doesn't need to be bitterness at all :thumb_yello:

As for me, I'm living in 2010, know it's 2010 and rather happy where I am! :wub2: I'm still proud of the MFC and what it's achieved. So who cares what's changed? We're all here for one person and that person is MIKA.

[IngievV]

Why is it everytime someone mentions evolution I have to think about Pokemon?:roftl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaVwhG5ygss

I really cried during that episode..about 10 years ago...though in my memory a man sang it...:mf_rosetinted:

[Nielo]

Why is it everytime someone mentions evolution I have to think about Pokemon?:roftl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaVwhG5ygss

I really cried during that episode..about 10 years ago...though in my memory a man sang it...:mf_rosetinted:

Is it bad that I knew exactly which episode you meant before even opening the link? :aah:

I cried too. Or actually, I didn't, cause my mom was there and I didn't want her to know this made me cry. :roftl: :teehee:

[IngievV]

Is it bad that I knew exactly which episode you meant before even opening the link? :aah:

I cried too. Or actually, I didn't, cause my mom was there and I didn't want her to know this made me cry. :roftl: :teehee:

It was extremely emotional! I mean Pikachu was his very first Pokemon! They had such a rocky start and look at them now:wub2:

[Nielo]

It was extremely emotional! I mean Pikachu was his very first Pokemon! They had such a rocky start and look at them now:wub2:

I know! :wub2:

Man, it's been a looooong time since I thought about Pokémon. (Except for playing the videogames. :mf_rosetinted:)




Oh, and Fred, sorry for spamming your thread. :teehee:

[IngievV]

I know! :wub2:

Man, it's been a looooong time since I thought about Pokémon. (Except for playing the videogames. :mf_rosetinted:)




Oh, and Fred, sorry for spamming your thread. :teehee:

Yeah I recently played Pokemon Blue Resque team...it was awesome:mf_rosetinted:

It's the MFC...for how long can we actually stay on topic?:roftl:

[Nielo]

Yeah I recently played Pokemon Blue Resque team...it was awesome:mf_rosetinted:

It's the MFC...for how long can we actually stay on topic?:roftl:

Cool! I've got Pokémon Red on the gameboy colour. Oh, and two Pokémon stadium games on the Nintendo 64. :biggrin2:
Still fun to play. And who says that when you're 21 you're too old for Pokémon games? :mf_rosetinted:


Very good point. We're adhering to the MFC spirit. :naughty:

[IngievV]

I've got Pokémon Red on the gameboy colour. Oh, and two Pokémon stadium games on the Nintendo 64. :biggrin2:
Still fun to play. And who says that when you're 21 you're too old for Pokémon games? :mf_rosetinted:


Very good point. We're adhering to the MFC spirit. :naughty:

Oh very old school!

Pokemon games taught me English and are awesome for training strategic skills:naughty:

[CazGirl]

Why is it everytime someone mentions evolution I have to think about Pokemon?:roftl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaVwhG5ygss

I really cried during that episode..about 10 years ago...though in my memory a man sang it...:mf_rosetinted:

PIKACHU'S GOODBYE?! WTF HAPPENED TO PIKACHU?!?!?!?!?!?! :shocked:

[Nielo]

Oh very old school!

Pokemon games taught me English and are awesome for training strategic skills:naughty:

I love old school. :biggrin2:
And also, when I bought the gameboy, it was the newest version. And the Nintendo 64 was still pretty cool by then. :mf_rosetinted: (Unfortunately, about 2 years later all games for the Nintendo 64 were basically taken from all stores. :roftl:)

Definitely!
Although I credit my English skills to Harry Potter. :teehee:

[IngievV]

PIKACHU'S GOODBYE?! WTF HAPPENED TO PIKACHU?!?!?!?!?!?! :shocked:

Well, in that episode they met a group of Pikachu in the forest and Ash's Pikachu saved them from Team Rocket and his Pika was all happy with all the other chu's and then Ash said oooh ooh you should stay with them and protect them and then he ran away and Pikachu was like WTF? and ran after them and they continued their journey together for another 234 seasons:wub2:

[IngievV]

Definitely!

Although I credit my English skills to Harry Potter. :teehee:

I didn't even know Harry Potter back then:mf_rosetinted:

[CazGirl]

Well, in that episode they met a group of Pikachu in the forest and Ash's Pikachu saved them from Team Rocket and his Pika was all happy with all the other chu's and then Ash said oooh ooh you should stay with them and protect them and then he ran away and Pikachu was like WTF? and ran after them and they continued their journey together for another 234 seasons:wub2:

ohhh, a really early episode where all the other Pikachu's were being used for their electricity? (f*ck, I think i've only seen that episode once and I think I was about 10.)

I thought Pikachu, like, friggin died or something. I nearly died of heart failure.

[Nielo]

I didn't even know Harry Potter back then:mf_rosetinted:

I was into Harry Potter right from the start. :glasses2:
It's almost as cool as Pokemon. :naughty:

[IngievV]

ohhh, a really early episode where all the other Pikachu's were being used for their electricity? (f*ck, I think i've only seen that episode once and I think I was about 10.)

I thought Pikachu, like, friggin died or something. I nearly died of heart failure.

Nooo that was the second episode you're talking about. Where Misty goes all crazy because Ash ruined her bike and they go to a pokemon center and there is no electricity and then Joy uses the Pikachu for their electricity but that is totally cool.

I'm talking about episode 39 (I looked it up...I sincerely swear I didn't know that by heart:naughty:)

http://www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide/indigo/039.shtml

Pikachu can't die...that would make no sense. Did you ever see a Pokemon die? I mean if some thunderbolt hit me I would be pretty dead but even Ash survives XD

[Nielo]

Nooo that was the second episode you're talking about. Where Misty goes all crazy because Ash ruined her bike and they go to a pokemon center and there is no electricity and then Joy uses the Pikachu for their electricity but that is totally cool.

I'm talking about episode 39 (I looked it up...I sincerely swear I didn't know that by heart:naughty:)

http://www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide/indigo/039.shtml

Pikachu can't die...that would make no sense. Did you ever see a Pokemon die? I mean if some thunderbolt hit me I would be pretty dead but even Ash survives XD

I think everything about the Pokemon franchise basically's got eternal life. It's still going strong! Incredible. Only now there are probably hundreds of Pokemons, whereas there were only 150 back when I watched it. :naughty:

[IngievV]

I think everything about the Pokemon franchise basically's got eternal life. It's still going strong! Incredible. Only now there are probably hundreds of Pokemons, whereas there were only 150 back when I watched it. :naughty:

There are over 500 now...and they get uglier every time:roftl:


And still I have to resist buy a Nintendo DS:naughty:

[CazGirl]

Nooo that was the second episode you're talking about. Where Misty goes all crazy because Ash ruined her bike and they go to a pokemon center and there is no electricity and then Joy uses the Pikachu for their electricity but that is totally cool.

I'm talking about episode 39 (I looked it up...I sincerely swear I didn't know that by heart:naughty:)

http://www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide/indigo/039.shtml

Pikachu can't die...that would make no sense. Did you ever see a Pokemon die? I mean if some thunderbolt hit me I would be pretty dead but even Ash survives XD

Oh.

As for dead Pokémon...what about the games? Where you have the Pokémon Cemetery in Lavendar Town? :roftl:

[IngievV]

Oh.

As for dead Pokémon...what about the games? Where you have the Pokémon Cemetery in Lavendar Town? :roftl:

I know but then they turn into a ghost to scare the crap out of you and they can still battle you. I was really scared of the blob attacking me all the time:roftl:

[CazGirl]

I know but then they turn into a ghost to scare the crap out of you and they can still battle you. I was really scared of the blob attacking me all the time:roftl:

OH YEAH :lmfao::lmfao:

At first I thought you mean Ghastly, Haunter and Gengar :roftl: but then I remembered those stereotypical ghosts we had to battle...I think...hahaha. I feel 10 again.

[Nielo]

There are over 500 now...and they get uglier every time:roftl:


And still I have to resist buy a Nintendo DS:naughty:

:roftl:

Oooh, my mom has a Nintendo DS. Maybe I should look into getting some Pokemon games again. For old times sake. :naughty:

OH YEAH :lmfao::lmfao:

At first I thought you mean Ghastly, Haunter and Gengar :roftl: but then I remembered those stereotypical ghosts we had to battle...I think...hahaha. I feel 10 again.

Being 10 was awesome. :wub2:

[IngievV]

OH YEAH :lmfao::lmfao:

At first I thought you mean Ghastly, Haunter and Gengar :roftl: but then I remembered those stereotypical ghosts we had to battle...I think...hahaha. I feel 10 again.

It was the ghost of Cubone's mother and I kept doing all my attacks and it was like wooooooo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayclSEFzRws

Somehow, with that awful tune and bad graphics it seemed even scarier:roftl:

[CazGirl]

It was the ghost of Cubone's mother and I kept doing all my attacks and it was like wooooooo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayclSEFzRws

Somehow, with that awful tune and bad graphics it seemed even scarier:roftl:

LMFAO!!!


That "delederdelederdeleder" tune when a battle is about to happen is enough to give a 10 year old heart failure :lmfao: I remember always being nervous when I was gonna battle a boss...:roftl::roftl:

[Nielo]

LMFAO!!!


That "delederdelederdeleder" tune when a battle is about to happen is enough to give a 10 year old heart failure :lmfao: I remember always being nervous when I was gonna battle a boss...:roftl::roftl:

Ooh yeah, that was scary!

[Ruth]

:blink: Congratulations to Deb for...? :roftl: She's been an admin, driving force and backbone of MFC for a looong time now, keep with the program, Ruth :lmfao:



I didn't know she was already doing it single handed.

[laymay kang]

when i read this thread my feeling was sad... by the way Pikachu?!!

oh~ :roftl::roftl: music was good~:thumb_yello::thumb_yello:


hey~FD.
you're amazing to me. always funny, and kindness.
As you said, you always on our side.
thank you so much..:huglove::flowers2:

[Droopsy]

Freddie, I know we haven't been working together for long, but I do too remember all the great things you've done for MFC since the beginning.
You have fought so hard for us to get noticed and become official. Really, who would have ever thought we could have gotten this far, back in early 2007?
And yes, there have been changes, that's life. People change, Mika changed, people moved on, it's a normal process. But you're still here, and I'm sure you'll continue to do a great job as a mod.

So I wanted to say thank you, freddie, for what you've done in the past and will still do for this place and its members in the future. :flowers2:

[CazGirl]

I didn't know she was already doing it single handed.

she isn't and never has done, Andrew (StandardToaster) is still admin and has been for a very long time.

[Mika Freaka =)]

You know what... I remember how much i love the MFC after reading this thread. First allthe love to FD, then the Pokemon talk... :roftl:

FD, i think this thread itself, shows you and everyone howmuch you really mean to this club:thumb_yello:

As for the Pokemon talk, i too knew what scene that was without even opening the link!! I might have cried when i was like 10

[suzie]

Fred, I wasn’t sure what to write on this thread as you are not leaving MFC and are still a moderator, so it should definitely not sound like a farewell note.

I realise that many MFCers took this as an opportunity to thank you for your involvement in turning what originally started as a ’message board’ into such an awesome international fanclub that Mika is so proud of. I’d also like to express my appreciation about your work in that.

On a personal note, let me thank you for all the attention you gave me as a newbie back in early 2007 when I basically only existed as virtual character behind a cartoon avatar who nobody knew in person. You listened and made sure I had a great time despite not knowing me in person at all. It did mean a lot to me and I’ll never forget that. :flowers2:

I really hope that you will continue this type of involvement with new members in the future, as anyone can feel that it is a genuine interest and care from your side and is part of the reason why most fans stay around (..around around ):teehee:.

[sparkly1]

Fred, I wasn’t sure what to write on this thread as you are not leaving MFC and are still a moderator, so it should definitely not sound like a farewell note.

I realise that many MFCers took this as an opportunity to thank you for your involvement in turning what originally started as a ’message board’ into such an awesome international fanclub that Mika is so proud of. I’d also like to express my appreciation about your work in that.

On a personal note, let me thank you for all the attention you gave me as a newbie back in early 2007 when I basically only existed as virtual character behind a cartoon avatar who nobody knew in person. You listened and made sure I had a great time despite not knowing me in person at all. It did mean a lot to me and I’ll never forget that. :flowers2:

I really hope that you will continue this type of involvement with new members in the future, as anyone can feel that it is a genuine interest and care from your side and is part of the reason why most fans stay around (..around around ):teehee:.

I agree, cos Fred just wants this place to be one big happy family, he always tries to build up the fun and experiences of ALL the gigs (esp the ones HE goes to), hence how the FREAK T's started, he basically wants to have a really good time and he wants the same for each and every fan....equally. (we know thats not really possible, but its nice that Fred strives for this), basically FRED is in this for all of us, he's VERY unselfish like that and that is why I think he IS/was the best rep for MFC. :wub2: (Deb I love you too lol, just Fred..well he's a LEGend)

[babspanky]

I agree, cos Fred just wants this place to be one big happy family, he always tries to build up the fun and experiences of ALL the gigs (esp the ones HE goes to), hence how the FREAK T's started, he basically wants to have a really good time and he wants the same for each and every fan....equally. (we know thats not really possible, but its nice that Fred strives for this), basically FRED is in this for all of us, he's VERY unselfish like that and that is why I think he IS/was the best rep for MFC. :wub2: (Deb I love you too lol, just Fred..well he's a LEGend)

It is possible of course, but different people have a really good time in different ways.
But I do love the spirit of altruism!:thumb_yello:

[dcdeb]

I didn't know she was already doing it single handed.

she isn't and never has done, Andrew (StandardToaster) is still admin and has been for a very long time.

Umm, gee, thanks? :blink: I never claimed to be doing anything single-handedly
(see my earlier post in this thread).

And Andrew is great -- if it weren't
for his technical expertise, the MFC wouldn't be here, for sure. I'm
medium geek, but he's UBER Geek! :wink2: But Andrew doesn't get
involved too much in the day-to-day operations of the MFC -- you have
the rest of the mod team to thank for that. It takes a village to
make a fan club, and we have a great global village, for sure! :wub2:

I agree, cos Fred just wants this place to be one big happy family, he always tries to build up the fun and experiences of ALL the gigs (esp the ones HE goes to), hence how the FREAK T's started, he basically wants to have a really good time and he wants the same for each and every fan....equally. (we know thats not really possible, but its nice that Fred strives for this), basically FRED is in this for all of us, he's VERY unselfish like that and that is why I think he IS/was the best rep for MFC. :wub2: (Deb I love you too lol, just Fred..well he's a LEGend)

No worries, Viv. FD IS a legend, for sure! We all have different strengths,
and I can't do what he does -- he's all over the place here! :naughty:

But the main thing we have in common is our love of the MFC and peeps
here -- we may have a different approach, but our desired outcome
is the same, to keep the MFC THE best place for all Mika fans everywhere! :biggrin2:

[sparkly1]

Umm, gee, thanks? :blink: I never claimed to be doing anything single-handedly
(see my earlier post in this thread).

And Andrew is great -- if it weren't
for his technical expertise, the MFC wouldn't be here, for sure. I'm
medium geek, but he's UBER Geek! :wink2: But Andrew doesn't get
involved too much in the day-to-day operations of the MFC -- you have
the rest of the mod team to thank for that. It takes a village to
make a fan club, and we have a great global village, for sure! :wub2:



No worries, Viv. FD IS a legend, for sure! We all have different strengths,
and I can't do what he does -- he's all over the place here! :naughty:

But the main thing we have in common is our love of the MFC and peeps
here -- we may have a different approach, but our desired outcome
is the same, to keep the MFC THE best place for all Mika fans everywhere! :biggrin2:
lol I feel :group_hug: coming on :biggrin2:

[Nightbird]

And Andrew is great -- if it weren't
for his technical expertise, the MFC wouldn't be here, for sure. I'm
medium geek, but he's UBER Geek! :wink2: But Andrew doesn't get
involved too much in the day-to-day operations of the MFC -- you have
the rest of the mod team to thank for that. It takes a village to
make a fan club, and we have a great global village, for sure! :wub2:



No worries, Viv. FD IS a legend, for sure! We all have different strengths,
and I can't do what he does -- he's all over the place here! :naughty:

But the main thing we have in common is our love of the MFC and peeps
here -- we may have a different approach, but our desired outcome
is the same, to keep the MFC THE best place for all Mika fans everywhere! :biggrin2:

To me, it definitely IS the best place for us Mika fans :wub2:
Big thanks to all of you!!! :thumb_yello:

lol I feel :group_hug: coming on :biggrin2:

*joins the group hug and gets a little sentimental* :group_hug:

MFC, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL... *RANDOM ALERT* :teehee:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5_F0FFBL7g :groovy:

:roftl:

[hunnyangel]

i had no idea :tears:
what a bum. but hey, you have been the most helpful, kind, loving guy around here (not to mention patient toward this dizzy blonde!!) thanks for everything you did/ done here and hope you enjoy it here with the other super mods and admins around here.
i completely believe that they are all fantastic and good at their jobs, deb will be good too. i repect your decision if not cofuddled... but i love you and i love the rest of the 'higher powers' that be!!
:huglove: you all know where to find me if you want someone to talk to...
i'll be in the bar thread!!!!
xxx

[sienna]

Aw Freddie!:huglove: You deserve a break after all these years!

But you'll still be around to help me with my English, right?:wink2:

[Ruth]

Umm, gee, thanks? :blink: I never claimed to be doing anything single-handedly
(see my earlier post in this thread).

And Andrew is great -- if it weren't
for his technical expertise, the MFC wouldn't be here, for sure. I'm
medium geek, but he's UBER Geek! :wink2: But Andrew doesn't get
involved too much in the day-to-day operations of the MFC -- you have
the rest of the mod team to thank for that. It takes a village to
make a fan club, and we have a great global village, for sure! :wub2:

No worries, Viv. FD IS a legend, for sure! We all have different strengths,
and I can't do what he does -- he's all over the place here! :naughty:

But the main thing we have in common is our love of the MFC and peeps
here -- we may have a different approach, but our desired outcome
is the same, to keep the MFC THE best place for all Mika fans everywhere! :biggrin2:

I've obviously so got the wrong end of the stick :boxed:

But I love the global village!

[LadyJaneJJ]

I just noticed this thread..oh freddie...so sorry to hear you step down :tears:
I'd like to HUGE thanks to you...you had done amazing job for past years you are proud of MFC :thumb_yello:
also you still around here as mod so glad to that :wub2:
Thanks for your efforts all admins, mods ! :huglove:such an amazing place here we are :wub2:

[racinghorse83]

Awe, thats a shame Freddie, but its understandable. I wasn't on here in '07, but I preffered MFC way more in '08 as well.. and youre right about it being a monster :aah: its so big i can never be bothered coming on here to catch up.. :lol3:

[DaMango]

I'm sad to hear it, but I support you, Freddie! You'd better not disappear! You'll always be the Alpha Male. :wink2:

[IngievV]

LMFAO!!!


That "delederdelederdeleder" tune when a battle is about to happen is enough to give a 10 year old heart failure :lmfao: I remember always being nervous when I was gonna battle a boss...:roftl::roftl:

Yeah me too...especially the last battle with your rival:roftl:

[FREDDIESDOUBLE]

:roftl:

Firstly thanks so much for the comments

Secondly .. Im the sort of person who knows their limitations .. thats why I said .. I was better suited to 2007/8 .. comments of Deb is the backbonneeeee .. I kinda know already :teehee:

Im happy with what I contributed and still will , I now have more time now to go back (a little) to the much saner place of Real Life :thumb_yello:

All is good , Im happy , MFC is in a place Im happy with .. all is good:biggrin2:

[IngievV]

:roftl:

Firstly thanks so much for the comments

Secondly .. Im the sort of person who knows their limitations .. thats why I said .. I was better suited to 2007/8 .. comments of Deb is the backbonneeeee .. I kinda know already :teehee:

Im happy with what I contributed and still will , I now have more time now to go back (a little) to the much saner place of Real Life :thumb_yello:

All is good , Im happy , MFC is in a place Im happy with .. all is good:biggrin2:

So, what do you think is the best starter? Charmander, Bulbasaur or Squirtle?:blink:

[BexxY]

Tis a sad sad day

* takes off hat and bows head for a moment of silence*
:wink2:

[violet_sky]

Oh, I'm much more out of the loop than I thought. Too bad there's a real life and my days don't have more than 24 hours.

[xxmika-maddo-joxx]

Ow Fredster :emot-sad: I'm so sad to hear this!
You should be extremely proud of this place and I hope you know how much we all appreciate the work you've put into this community over the past few years.
Chill out now, you deserve the peace and quiet :biggrin2:

[iadoremika]

Freddie, not to sound creepy but, you don't know me but I know you. :naughty: I appreciate all that you've done for the MFC. You're one of, I think, the nicest people on here. I'm not going to write a goodbye because a) you're not dead and b) you're not leaving. Deb and Andrew (and the mods) will continue doing a superb job of holding down the (metaphorical) fort. :punk:

[Kasia_xxx]

Thanks for all the great job, Fred - I remember you were the first person who welcomed me to MFC almost 2 years ago now. Hope to still see you here often!

[keti]

Very sorry to hear these news:emot-sad: I think Freddie was the most amazing as an admin here, but I'm happy that he's staying a mod:biggrin2:
Thank you for all you've done for this place which wouldn't have been the same without you!:flowers2:

[lindahf1]

hello hope you can rlax and have more fun now thanks for your hard work :thumb_yello:

[Miro]

Oh that's sad news.. But it's great you'll still be part of the team as a mod :biggrin2:

Thank you for all your hard work these past years! :biggrin2:

[Sweetieval]

Hello Freddy !

Thank you for what you have done here with the other MFCers, you can be proud of MFC :thumb_yello:
Have a good rest and hope to read you soon :wink2:

[Shine]

is that serious??
i´m slow at understanding things :blink:

now i feel like i felt when i was watching the michael jackson´s funeral... i was crying but at the same time thinking "oh come on!! this must be the new album´s way of promotion... c´mon michael!! stand up!!"........

so,it seems the same... freddie goes... :tears:

well,it´s you decission and like others mfcers i respect that and i wish to you the best of luck in everything....

we will miss you mastah....


Awww, Freddie doesn't go anywhere thanks God.:wink2:
He stays here with us as a mod, still loves Mika, still cares about MFC.:biggrin2:
What's up with you people?:aah:

I can't see anything wrong in his decision, on the contrary.:thumb_yello:

[Lee-Ann]

Freddie, I'll miss the bold letters in your name...:shocked:

[dcdeb]

Freddie, I'll miss the bold letters in your name...:shocked:

Fear not, the letters will still be BOLD! FD is still continuing as a moderator,
just not as an administrator! He's not leaving us! :thumb_yello:

[Haley & Megan Meyer]

Ok ... man this is hard :aah:

Right so I've been pushing and driving this beautiful place now for well over 3 years , and now it's time I took a step back.

2007 was a year of pushing hard to get MFC recognised and I really have'nt stopped since,the role requires huge effort and I think I'm drained of it all and need to take a backwards step.

I do think MFC is a very different place to what it was in 2007/8,and I was suited to that area better in some ways.

In this role you can't really step away from it,its now a monster..a monster I'm very very proud of, but stlll .. sometimes you wish for something and get it!:aah:

So .. I've decided to step down from the admin position BUT as you see I'm still a huge part of the team and will be right behind Deb with my support whenever it is needed:thumb_yello:

I'm still me! , I'm still right behind MFC , I still LOVE Mika , won't leave and will be just as much on tour and part of this place.

Also,I've made some mistakes,mistakes which have caused some real friction in the team...and sometimes you have to take the feedback and do what is best for the MFC .. and me!:thumb_yello:

So life goes on,Deb has total control of it now,and she is the woman for the job believe me! , lets respect,trust and be right behind her to keep MFC so strong and respected and also for the future!

Thanks for all the support over this time,its meant the world to me .. I'm PROUD of MFC , I hope we stay united (more united) and go on respecting the man we all love.

xxxx

You were and still are a legend of the MFC.

As for what we 'bolded' we know we will stay united! Like a big happy family.

[miek]

Just got back from holiday and haven't read thid before, but this is huge!

You have been an awesome administrator Freddie. I'm glad you're still staying on as a mod. You've done a lot for the MFC. :thumb_yello:

Thanks so much :huglove:

[xlindee]

You've been an awesome mod Fredz!

[Kata]

Maybe you'll have time for that BBQ or a cup of tea sometime then :mf_rosetinted:

[Lee-Ann]

Fear not, the letters will still be BOLD! FD is still continuing as a moderator,
just not as an administrator! He's not leaving us! :thumb_yello:

That's good "news"!

[sienna]

Maybe you'll have time for that BBQ or a cup of tea sometime then :mf_rosetinted:

Just want to say hello :bye: long time no seen!

[Lolliepop_girl]

Aaaw Freddie! :tears:
I'm glad I didn't miss this. I know you're not going anywhere and you're just moving away from the job but you've been here since before I got here in March 07 and before I found out about the MFC in February 07 and OMG it's so teary! :huglove:

Welcome to the team Deb! Don't forget to put me in your top 5 watch list, Freddie says I'm one to watch :roftl: and hey, I don't even know why, I'm so innocent! :angel_not:

Aaw well I look foward to seeing you around here as a fan and as your usual self.
Much love
Kx

[crazyaboutmika]

Thanks for being always so helpful and sweet with an absolute beginner from the start! As a few others you held my hand for my very first MFC steps! Keep on sharing Mika love with us and being a wonderful member of our family! As long as you're here, that's all that matters really! :huglove:

[BonjourMika1990]

Freddie, you've always rocked it out :tears:

I'm on here once in a blue moon these days and now I'm a bit overwhelmed at the changes and the fact that I don't recognize most of these threads. It's become so foreign to me:shocked:

Weird. I get you completely and taking a break from this forum doesn't compromise anyone's love for Mika. He's so darn lovable. :swoon:

[dcdeb]

Welcome to the team Deb! Don't forget to put me in your top 5 watch list, Freddie says I'm one to watch :roftl: and hey, I don't even know why, I'm so innocent! :angel_not:

Welcome to the team? :shocked: I've been a moderator since July '07
and an admin for a couple years now...

I guess I need to do better Public Relations! :naughty:

Yes, I'll definitely be keeping my eye on YOU! :roftl:

[crazyaboutmika]

Welcome to the team? :shocked: I've been a moderator since July '07
and an admin for a couple years now...

I guess I need to do better Public Relations! :naughty:

Yes, I'll definitely be keeping my eye on YOU! :roftl:

:lmfao:

[demonkissangel69]

Ok ... man this is hard :aah:

Right so I've been pushing and driving this beautiful place now for well over 3 years , and now it's time I took a step back.

2007 was a year of pushing hard to get MFC recognised and I really have'nt stopped since,the role requires huge effort and I think I'm drained of it all and need to take a backwards step.

I do think MFC is a very different place to what it was in 2007/8,and I was suited to that area better in some ways.

In this role you can't really step away from it,its now a monster..a monster I'm very very proud of, but stlll .. sometimes you wish for something and get it!:aah:

So .. I've decided to step down from the admin position BUT as you see I'm still a huge part of the team and will be right behind Deb with my support whenever it is needed:thumb_yello:

I'm still me! , I'm still right behind MFC , I still LOVE Mika , won't leave and will be just as much on tour and part of this place.

Also,I've made some mistakes,mistakes which have caused some real friction in the team...and sometimes you have to take the feedback and do what is best for the MFC .. and me!:thumb_yello:

So life goes on,Deb has total control of it now,and she is the woman for the job believe me! , lets respect,trust and be right behind her to keep MFC so strong and respected and also for the future!

Thanks for all the support over this time,its meant the world to me .. I'm PROUD of MFC , I hope we stay united (more united) and go on respecting the man we all love.

xxxx

Just heard the news ... thanks heaps for all you've done and will hopefully see you round here xoxo

[Sunny Monkey]

Was a pleasure the day you dropped by and jumped onto this ship... glad to see you are still sailing with us but now going to enjoy the passing views instead of manning the rigging ;)

[sariflor]

Aaaw Freddie! :tears:
I'm glad I didn't miss this. I know you're not going anywhere and you're just moving away from the job but you've been here since before I got here in March 07 and before I found out about the MFC in February 07 and OMG it's so teary! :huglove:

Welcome to the team Deb! Don't forget to put me in your top 5 watch list, Freddie says I'm one to watch :roftl: and hey, I don't even know why, I'm so innocent! :angel_not:

Aaw well I look foward to seeing you around here as a fan and as your usual self.
Much love
Kx

Welcome to the team? :shocked: I've been a moderator since July '07
and an admin for a couple years now...

I guess I need to do better Public Relations! :naughty:

Yes, I'll definitely be keeping my eye on YOU! :roftl:



:boxed::roftl: I guess that this shows how skewed some people's perceptions of reality can be! Due to intentional or unintentional self promotion and/or lack of.

Food for thought perhaps?

[FREDDIESDOUBLE]

Thanks for all your kind comments , Im very proud of this place and all the friends I have got through it! the adventure has not stopped yet :wub2:

I think we can close this soon enough , thanks all

xx

[IngievV]

Was a pleasure the day you dropped by and jumped onto this ship... glad to see you are still sailing with us but now going to enjoy the passing views instead of manning the rigging ;)

That was very deep:naughty:

[daydreambeliever]

Thanks for all your hard work, Fred. I know it mush have taken a LOT of patience and dedication. We appreciate it. Glad to hear we'll still be seeing you around the forums, though. :biggrin2: