kjoshi Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 And I hope if the mica fan cast comes with being official the casters can get 'press' type privileges and interviews with Meeks and such. It could end up being such a good outlet for him if we organize it well. Like your pod cast idea:wink2: Which by the way I think is fab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico_collard Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 With regards to the specific benefits of being "official" I actually like the way Hanson.net has handled it. I'm a Hanson fan, and as an official member we get presales, extra photos, behind the scenes into the recording studio, and on this last tour, Hanson actually posted info on their website that if you met up outside the venue at a certain time, they went on a one-mile walk with the fans. (They were promoting the charity work they're doing in Africa--"walk a mile in someone else's shoes" symbolism.) But yeah, those are nice perks, and I think advance ticket sales are the best perks of all. But still...for the last few tours, it's been general admission, so eventhough we purchase tix earlier, we still might end up in the back unless we're willing to wait in line for hours and hours. (Or overnight, which is common for Hanson fans.) That said, I think if Mika did seated tours from now on, MFC should get the front 5 rows or something--so even with advanced sales, we get the front. I would love a blog from Mika, too. And not Mika's people, or staff, or managers, or whatever. From MIKA. I love the musician Anna Nalick, and she posts really awesome blogs on her website to the fans, and for the fans. She posts pictures of her pets, and what she's doing, and it's really amazing. Makes you feel like you're actually a part of her life. My thoughts are scattered, bear with me... But I was also thinking about something else regarding "official-ness." If we are allowed priviledges like advance ticket sales and what not, how many MFCers would end up getting those priviledges? We have thousands of members now, and once we're official, we'll get thousands upon thousands more. Even if the front 5 rows at every venue were reserved for MFCers, not everyone would get the front. There's going to be too many of us. So then how to determine who gets what? Should the people who post more get more benefits than someone who's posted once, or never? I actually just signed up for hanson.net... if I could be bothered, I'd go for the official member bit... I just can't justify signing up for something when it's very likely they won't come here... Wait a minute ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwalk174 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I actually just signed up for hanson.net... if I could be bothered, I'd go for the official member bit... I just can't justify signing up for something when it's very likely they won't come here... Wait a minute ... Go back to the Aussie thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjoshi Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I actually just signed up for hanson.net... if I could be bothered, I'd go for the official member bit... I just can't justify signing up for something when it's very likely they won't come here... Wait a minute ... haha aw you poor aussies aussie aussie aussie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scut Monkey Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 With regards to the specific benefits of being "official" I actually like the way Hanson.net has handled it. I'm a Hanson fan, and as an official member we get presales, extra photos, behind the scenes into the recording studio, and on this last tour, Hanson actually posted info on their website that if you met up outside the venue at a certain time, they went on a one-mile walk with the fans. (They were promoting the charity work they're doing in Africa--"walk a mile in someone else's shoes" symbolism.) But yeah, those are nice perks, and I think advance ticket sales are the best perks of all. But still...for the last few tours, it's been general admission, so eventhough we purchase tix earlier, we still might end up in the back unless we're willing to wait in line for hours and hours. (Or overnight, which is common for Hanson fans.) That said, I think if Mika did seated tours from now on, MFC should get the front 5 rows or something--so even with advanced sales, we get the front. I would love a blog from Mika, too. And not Mika's people, or staff, or managers, or whatever. From MIKA. I love the musician Anna Nalick, and she posts really awesome blogs on her website to the fans, and for the fans. She posts pictures of her pets, and what she's doing, and it's really amazing. Makes you feel like you're actually a part of her life. My thoughts are scattered, bear with me... But I was also thinking about something else regarding "official-ness." If we are allowed priviledges like advance ticket sales and what not, how many MFCers would end up getting those priviledges? We have thousands of members now, and once we're official, we'll get thousands upon thousands more. Even if the front 5 rows at every venue were reserved for MFCers, not everyone would get the front. There's going to be too many of us. So then how to determine who gets what? Should the people who post more get more benefits than someone who's posted once, or never? Having a large number of MFCers at a gig would only happen in places like Europe or North America. The fairest solution is that they limit the number of tickets and allocate them on it a first come first served basis. Then again, Australia hasn't even had a single tour yet so ticket sales isn't a problem for us in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Having a large number of MFCers at a gig would only happen in places like Europe or North America. The fairest solution is that they limit the number of tickets and allocate them on it a first come first served basis. Then again, Australia hasn't even had a single tour yet so ticket sales isn't a problem for us in the first place. I'd love it then for Mika to go to Australia, because that's a better place for me to chase him. Reading all about the absurdity of queuing in London and I am totally turned off. There are already about 45 people in the Brixton queue right now and it's only 10 am. I am scrapping any idea of going to Paris this summer for a Mika gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolene Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I can't wait to find out what being official will mean - and if it involves a fee - i'm happy with that too. I agree- a fee would discourage any "fairweather" fans I'd love it then for Mika to go to Australia, because that's a better place for me to chase him. Reading all about the absurdity of queuing in London and I am totally turned off. There are already about 45 people in the Brixton queue right now and it's only 10 am. I am scrapping any idea of going to Paris this summer for a Mika gig. Well, we would love to have you down here! You can crash at random MFCers houses! Wow- that is starting to become insane. At least down here WHEN we get a tour it won't be overrun with a squillion fans!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Suzy I will buy you a NUMBERED ticket for Tokyo and we can get squished together. Like this. Oh, wait that's the swimming pool, not a gig. Quit complaining you lot. I live like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Suzy I will buy you a NUMBERED ticket for Tokyo and we can get squished together. Like this. Oh, wait that's the swimming pool, not a gig. Quit complaining you lot. I live like this. I'm glad I read somewhere that East Asians have the fewest number of sweat glands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elanorelle Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Australia? I will be there! count me in! Love to meet all of you! I still think I was very lucky at the Canadian show to have such a beautiful experience! and I would love to meet all the beautiful people in Australia inclulding my two cousins and Aunt and Uncle in Brisbane! ( mY cousin NIcole and Aunt and Uncle there are former KIWIS! but Stephen ( my male cousin!) is a true Aussie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadee Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I agree- a fee would discourage any "fairweather" fans Well, we would love to have you down here! You can crash at random MFCers houses! Wow- that is starting to become insane. At least down here WHEN we get a tour it won't be overrun with a squillion fans!! We hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadee Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Suzy I will buy you a NUMBERED ticket for Tokyo and we can get squished together. Like this. Oh, wait that's the swimming pool, not a gig. Quit complaining you lot. I live like this. Now THAT is insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadee Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Australia? I will be there! count me in! Love to meet all of you! I still think I was very lucky at the Canadian show to have such a beautiful experience! and I would love to meet all the beautiful people in Australia inclulding my two cousins and Aunt and Uncle in Brisbane! ( mY cousin NIcole and Aunt and Uncle there are former KIWIS! but Stephen ( my male cousin!) is a true Aussie! By all means Suzanne come! You too Suzy! We'd love to have you and I'm sure we can find beds for you. i doubt Mika will actually come to Canberra, but if he does you can stay with me. I don't know where i'd put you (we're about to move on Saturday to a much smaller house:thumbdown: ) but i'm sure we could work something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Have we heard anything yet!? SOMEONE NEEDS TO TEXT ME AS SOON AS WE DO. PLEASE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Just checking for any word on this....it's Thursdaayyyyyyyyyyy.... *Puppy dog eyes* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Lollipop Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Just checking for any word on this....it's Thursdaayyyyyyyyyyy.... *Puppy dog eyes* Oh yes! I forgot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessicamadq Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Too right, you both are. I would be quite alright though I do worry about the younger MFCers whose parents might refuse to pay for a website membership. I would hate to lose the under-18 crowd because of that. Yeah... Parents are awkward XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_loves_mika Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Yeah... Parents are awkward XD I don't think my parents would pay. And i don't have a job right now i suppose when i go to college and i get £30 a week i can use some of that? By the way, there's not going to be a fee is there?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 So...no news? I just got back from work hoping to find something here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 So...no news? I just got back from work hoping to find something here. We find out monday when everyone is back from London...... We'll have to be patient together I know how you feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipopgirl83 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Argh...it seems like all I'm doing is waiting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoJenic Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 There was supposed to be news today? I just remember reading that if all goes well there will be an official post on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Last I heard it was Thursday. Boo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoJenic Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Last I heard it was Thursday. Boo. Ah. Here's the last that I've read: http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1202740&postcount=1207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonjourMika1990 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Ah. Here's the last that I've read: http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1202740&postcount=1207 Ooooo I can't wait until Monday! I came home and went straight here, I thought it was today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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