Organise the revolution-NEW THREAD

POSTED BY: Anduine
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ANDUINE

Friday, May 11, 2007 5:48 PM

After much debate and pondering and some outside influence (you know who you are), I've started a new thread since the other is a bit too large for dial-up to download well.

Also....many of you should be pleased to note I have changed the title on the old thread to 'For All FF Fans' from it's previous and inflamatory (but did get a lot of response!!!) title 'For serious FF fans only', which of course we all are.

However. Do not let this lull some of you into a false sense of security. I refuse to change the title to 'Organize', just to keep those who do not spell proper english (Americans) happy. I do have my bounderies!

So keep the bleedin idea's flowing. Spectacular stuff!!!

for historic purposes here is the link to the old thread

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=20&t=28587

fondest regards to all,
Anduine (Sean)

TINADOLL

Friday, May 11, 2007 5:50 PM

Firsties..

Ew what a thread!

11THHOUR

Friday, May 11, 2007 6:58 PM

Guerilla marketing promotions always get an extra boost when they can be tied to something new happening in the 'verse.

Since we have our super shiny special edition of Serenity coming out this Summer, it's not too early to start brainstorming some ways to help make the most of this.

Naturally there will be a ton of Browncoats buying this set, and we'll be spreading the word to the folks we know, but let's start giving some thought to making the release even more of an event.

Just gettin' the ball rolling for y'all... I'll toss in some more ideas after I've had my thinking cap on for a spell.

Please feel free anyone to contribute any positive thoughts or suggestions.

11th

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PROTOTYPE7

Friday, May 11, 2007 8:28 PM

11th hour - I have had a few more ideas to tie in with the special edition release.
1) If someone with the tech savvy could create us some myspace layouts especially for the SE release that'd be shiny!
2) Also, these same afformentioned people could make us all some avatars/sigs/banners for the SE release... which brings up my next question. How many people here use their Serenity/FF banners on ALL of the sites they go to? Is that considered poor internet ettiquite? I myself am a member on about 10 boards and wouldn't mind using the FF banners on all of them. Might get some new people asking some questions.
3) Another thing to keep in mind with trying to convert people over to our fandom is that some people that might not want to watch the movie or the series, might not mind listening to the music! If you think someone might be a fan of the music style you might be able to draw them in that way!
4) Another cool option could be if someone could create a tshirt graphic for the SE release, people that have the resources could buy some of those inkjet iron-on transfers and make their own tshirts! I know I'd sport one!

What you thinks?

MYCROFT2

Friday, May 11, 2007 8:36 PM

Hey 11th,

There's also the Firefly / Serenity DVD's going up on the shuttle to the space station. Although I think the Special Edition release is probably the better event to plan a campaign around.

11THHOUR

Friday, May 11, 2007 10:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by prototype7:
11th hour - I have had a few more ideas to tie in with the special edition release.
1) If someone with the tech savvy could create us some myspace layouts especially for the SE release that'd be shiny!

Excellent idea! Ever since Nathan started his MySpace site, giganimous numbers of folks have signed up to be part of his friends list. Jewel has a MySpace site too with lots o' friends, so we have two wonderful crew members, with great word spreadin' potential, on MySpace. Perhaps they could be asked, politely, to give a shout-out on their sites to let folks know about the Serenity SE MySpace site, once it's created of course. A lot of traffic and interest could be generated that way.

I know there are free online custom templates for MySpace, perhaps one of those could be tweaked a bit for the Serenity SE DVD site. Or if there's some brave, as you say,"tech savvy" soul who would be willing to put one together, this could be a big boost for promoting the 'verse!

Quote:
2) Also, these same afformentioned people could make us all some avatars/sigs/banners for the SE release... which brings up my next question. How many people here use their Serenity/FF banners on ALL of the sites they go to? Is that considered poor internet ettiquite? I myself am a member on about 10 boards and wouldn't mind using the FF banners on all of them. Might get some new people asking some questions.

Folks on the boards are always up to the task of creating avatars and such for FF/S. I'm sure there would be some here who could create some cool promotional images.

As to posting on outside forums, I would like to mention that when the banners get too large they might begin to become a bit heavy handed on sites that aren't specifically related to the 'verse. Remember, often less is more.

For those who making avatars and banners is not their strong point, then we can have some ready made ones available for anyone to use. Perhaps I could contribute something myself...

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3) Another thing to keep in mind with trying to convert people over to our fandom is that some people that might not want to watch the movie or the series, might not mind listening to the music! If you think someone might be a fan of the music style you might be able to draw them in that way!

Another great suggestion. The soundtracks of the show and the movie are very enjoyable to listen to. I wonder if folks who work in some business, or somewhere at school, that plays music in the background could be allowed to pop in a Firefly or Serenity CD? Then new folks could hear it, hopefully really like it and get curious and ask about the music... then spread the word!

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4) Another cool option could be if someone could create a tshirt graphic for the SE release, people that have the resources could buy some of those inkjet iron-on transfers and make their own tshirts! I know I'd sport one!

Wow, you're on a roll!

T-shirt graphics are a very cool way to promote the SE... fans can be walking (and talking) billboards. As we get closer to the release date, I'll be updating several of my guerilla marketing posters to promote the DVD. As always, everyone is welcome and encouraged to download the art and use it to spread the word.

I've also been working on a new project that could allow an expanded avenue for fans to do promotional work. But it's still in the planning stages, so more info later...

Quote:
What you thinks?

I thinks you have a very interestin' brain there...

11th

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Firefly/Serenity Guerilla Marketing Posters ~ http://the11thhour.home.att.net
Cafe Press Shop ~ http://www.cafepress.com/11thhourart

Spread the word today ~ Give the gift of Firefly[

11THHOUR

Friday, May 11, 2007 10:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mycroft2:
Hey 11th,

There's also the Firefly / Serenity DVD's going up on the shuttle to the space station. Although I think the Special Edition release is probably the better event to plan a campaign around.

Hey, the more events to promote the DVDs the merrier!

The shuttle/space station event is so ultra cool... makes me tingly all over. This is definitely something to celebrate and shout about, just like the upcoming SE release.

As has been pointed out on the other thread, there are most likely fans already who have been making plans for certain promotional activities. So instead of inadvertently duplicating efforts, or worse yet, accidently conflicting, we should first find out about any promotional activities which are already in motion. So much more can be accomplished by joining forces.

Sounds like a good first step is to organize the website which brings together all the current FF/S promotional and fan activities. Then people can be informed, stay current, and pool their resources.

I haven't been able to keep up with everything myself, but I'm thinking that the shuttle/space station event probably has people who are working on something for it. So it would be good for interested folks to look into this and help give it a boost.

The release of the Serenity SE DVD can have several different promotional activities tied to it. The more varied the promotion, the better it will reach out to new people. It's always good to keep in mind on how to reach people who don't frequent all the regular places that we do. There's plenty of "offline" folks who would love Firefly and Serenity if they knew about it.

One of the most surprising things I discovered early on happened at Dragon*Con 2004. There were several Firefly fans who participated in a costume contest. They did a great job! Very authentic recreations of the crew. I took a lot of photos and then started talking to them. I was amazed to find out that they NEVER participated in message boards! Here were obviously big fans of Firefly who had no knowledge of this message board life we know.

So if those big fans were out of the news loop, can you imagine how many others are unaware of what's going on with the fanbase?

They're out there. Current out-of-the-loop fans, and fans yet-to-be. Gotta find 'em. Gotta get the word out.

11th Hour

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"Because teenage pranks are fun when you're about to die!" - Hoban Washburne

Firefly/Serenity Guerilla Marketing Posters ~ http://the11thhour.home.att.net
Cafe Press Shop ~ http://www.cafepress.com/11thhourart

Spread the word today ~ Give the gift of Firefly: http://www.apple.com/itunes

PROTOTYPE7

Friday, May 11, 2007 11:13 PM

Hey 11th Hour - Any chance you have those photos of the Con-crew online anywhere? I'd love to see that!

Also, has anyone ever cooked up bumper stickers? I'd sport one!

11THHOUR

Friday, May 11, 2007 11:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by prototype7:
Hey 11th Hour - Any chance you have those photos of the Con-crew online anywhere? I'd love to see that!

Here's one ~

Also, there are a few more pics of this great group in my Dragon*Con 2004 photo album... along with lots of other fun pics from that legendary convention.

(Note: The good lookin' guy on the far left in the above photo is Matty... Jewel's hubby!)

Here's the link to the album, just click on the "Photos" tab. Watching it in slide show mode displays the pics larger, along with my droll captions... heh...

http://s.tomb.home.att.net/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html

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Also, has anyone ever cooked up bumper stickers? I'd sport one!

Oh I'm sure there are all kinds of FF/S themed bumper stickers around. Many of them were on Cafe Press, but they might have been pulled since the big Universal legal crack down.

There might be some officially licensed bumper stickers, but I'm not positive about that. It would be good to create some though to promote the upcoming SE Serenity DVD. If there aren't any official bumper stickers available, folks may have to create homemade ones (not Cafe Press) in order to avoid getting jumped on by Universal's legal department. I am looking into ways for fans to create items in an official way. I'll post more info on this as it becomes available.

Keep the ideas coming!

11th Hour

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"Because teenage pranks are fun when you're about to die!" - Hoban Washburne

Firefly/Serenity Guerilla Marketing Posters ~ http://the11thhour.home.att.net
Cafe Press Shop ~ http://www.cafepress.com/11thhourart

Spread the word today ~ Give the gift of Firefly: http://www.apple.com/itunes

XARDOZ

Saturday, May 12, 2007 12:10 AM

Some Fruity Oaty Bar avatars I threw together last night:

Some lolcat macros for use on forums:

And my favorite:

TDBROWN

Saturday, May 12, 2007 12:24 AM

It has already been mentioned on the previous thread that a new project concentrating on the BD Collector's Edition will be underway soon, originating from the Slighty Irregular Browncoats over on serenity movie.org . It's going to be called Operation Signal Boost.If y'all will be a tad patient, you might want to see if that project is one you might want to participate in. If not, no harm done. We're all wanting to do what's best for the 'verse, so more power to anyone who has another approach

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

MURKYMERC

Saturday, May 12, 2007 2:11 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Anduine:

However. Do not let this lull some of you into a false sense of security. I refuse to change the title to 'Organize', just to keep those who do not spell proper english (Americans) happy. I do have my bounderies! So now...stop your pissin and moanin.

fondest regards to all,
Anduine (Sean)

I hate to step off subject, but as an American I take offense. Firefly was an American show so not only should you adopt American English spellings, you should start wearing white tube socks, chewing lots of gum, eating lots of hamburgers, and talk loud in public locations.

SIGMANUNKI

Saturday, May 12, 2007 5:55 AM

@Anduine:

You're also going to have to ditch the metric system.

*vigorously shakes fist at metric system*

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"We don't fear the reaper"

XARDOZ

Saturday, May 12, 2007 12:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Murkymerc:
. . . you should start wearing white tube socks, chewing lots of gum, eating lots of hamburgers, and talk loud in public locations.

I'm guessing you're from New York?

ANDUINE

Saturday, May 12, 2007 10:44 PM

Ok. Went out and bought some tube socks and chewing gum and practising sayin y'all.
So havent been through here the last couple.

But here's an update. Looks like the top 2 projects (meaning most discussed) aside from ongoing efforts that we can throw ourselves behind are:

(1) Newsletter-either electronic or hardcopy or both

(2) Blog-site or Website that can enhance the other sites out there.

(3) Efforts that are ongoing to aid.

A core group of sorts has been initially formed (and I mean initially) and I've responded to those who have expressed solid enthusiasm and the offer to help. IF I'VE MISSED ANYONE PLEASE PM ME!!

In other words if I haven't sent you a PM with my email and/or you havent responded back, please let me know so I can include you on the list.

We will be having an 'official' chat discussion within the next week. A temporary leader will be picked for each of the 3 groups or sub-groups listed above.
These groups will be able to discuss between themselves off-line to begin to develop a workable plan and strategy.
Veterans will be enlisted to act either in an advisory or working capacity (so we're not going after something already being done and help us to understand existing politics).

Once a workable and reviewed plan is complete...we'll take it to the next steps.

Really good idea's and discussion from all this. Now let's 'start doin'.

ANDUINE

Saturday, May 12, 2007 10:57 PM

Wanted to do this seperate for better exposure.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING
AND HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED
PLEASE PM ME AND I WILL TOSS OVER AN EMAIL

Also keep the ideas and discussion going!

SIGMANUNKI

Sunday, May 13, 2007 12:05 AM

Ok, I can't take credit for this one. One of my old boss's and I did it as cheap local advertising a couple years ago (he suggested it).

He got a bucket of side-walk chalk and we went around in the wee hours of the morning creating a little bit of art adverting our stuff. We targeted side-walks around the local universities and bus stops.

Just a thought for those that have an extra $5 and some (or more) artistic talent. That and not an early morning or insomnia

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I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

OUT2THEBLACK

Sunday, May 13, 2007 12:20 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 11thHour:
Quote:
Originally posted by Mycroft2:
Hey 11th,

There's also the Firefly / Serenity DVD's going up on the shuttle to the space station. Although I think the Special Edition release is probably the better event to plan a campaign around.

Hey, the more events to promote the DVDs the merrier!

The shuttle/space station event is so ultra cool... makes me tingly all over. This is definitely something to celebrate and shout about, just like the upcoming SE release.

As has been pointed out on the other thread, there are most likely fans already who have been making plans for certain promotional activities. So instead of inadvertently duplicating efforts, or worse yet, accidently conflicting, we should first find out about any promotional activities which are already in motion. So much more can be accomplished by joining forces...

I haven't been able to keep up with everything myself, but I'm thinking that the shuttle/space station event probably has people who are working on something for it. So it would be good for interested folks to look into this and help give it a boost.

The release of the Serenity SE DVD can have several different promotional activities tied to it. The more varied the promotion, the better it will reach out to new people. It's always good to keep in mind on how to reach people who don't frequent all the regular places that we do. There's plenty of "offline" folks who would love Firefly and Serenity if they knew about it.

11th Hour

>>>}———————————————)))======<[]>======(((———————————————{<<<

"Because teenage pranks are fun when you're about to die!" - Hoban Washburne

Firefly/Serenity Guerilla Marketing Posters ~ http://the11thhour.home.att.net
Cafe Press Shop ~ http://www.cafepress.com/11thhourart

Spread the word today ~ Give the gift of Firefly: http://www.apple.com/itunes

Yup , 11th , there are some really good folk working to commemorate the Shuttle ascent and ISS DVD's...

A stealthy Browncoat Astronaut is on our side...

The INDEPENDENT SPACEBORNE FORCES have enlisted Film / Video Game Composer Austin Wintory to create New Browncoat Music especially to commemorate the Shuttle /ISS event , plus we have a flight "to the Edge" scheduled for June 2nd to kick off 2007's 'Summer of SERENITY' !

We are tentatively scheduling a flight trial of a particular airship design for the window of September 20th-30th , 2007 !

...Browncoat payloads will also be aboard this experimental flight in what is also a mature program !

We intend to raise the profile of Browncoats to new heights ALL SUMMER LONG in our endeavor , which we have titled ,
" Browncoats Rising !"

11th , we want an art piece from you to ride along June 2nd !, and on the subsequent flights , also . No pressure , though , just has to be fun !

Small is fine , as weight is a big consideration on these missions...

< http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/SPACEBORNEFORCES/>

We would be so gorramn proud if you'd join us for this !

Also , Bless His Soul , B!X is working on a website , called 'Breaking Atmo' , Opening Soon !

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" When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return."

--Leonardo da Vinci

XARDOZ

Sunday, May 13, 2007 12:50 AM

A sig idea:

ANDUINE

Sunday, May 13, 2007 1:37 AM

Another great way to promote the DVD release if you've a local pub or bar you and friends attend.

Here in Chicago I've what we call a local and friends and I generally gather there a few times a week for a few pints an general discussion. Over time since we're regulars we've gotten to know staff and owners quite a bit.

Last year we asked the owner to show Serenity on the regular pub 'movie night' on Thursday. Which he did gladly for us. Quite a few of the regulars really enjoyed it and I got to join a lot of side conversations and direct them to the FF series.

This year I've already talked to him about doing it again, and I'll get some table tents and what not (I'm a printer by trade) to inform those watching about different websites, etc., they can go to for more info on the movie, series, what not.

I'll post the event on a few web threads when we pick the date.

So if youre like myself and go out with a few friends for a social now and then and have a local, or establish a local, get to know the owner (theyre generally glad of your patronage if you frequent the place), and ask for a movie night and or to pop it on their DVD player for one. Usually if there's no sports or other they'll oblige.

You can then promote the event within the bar (posters, simple flyers...), get the local browncoats to attend and support. It usually makes a big hit with the owners if they get the patronage.

The biggest benefit is that people who have never seen or heard of Serenity or FF will get some interest and may join ranks. Plus it's just good fun.

Just a good idea that's been tried and tested.

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Sunday, May 13, 2007 2:39 AM

That sounds like a nifty idea! If I had friends I would surely do it.

---- plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

Bestower of Titles, Designer of Tshirts, Maker of Mottos, Keeper of the Pyre, Owner of a too big Turnippy smelling coat with MR scratched in the neck (thanks FollowMal!)

I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FORSAKEN original

ANDUINE

Sunday, May 13, 2007 2:43 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by FutureMrsFIllion:
That sounds like a nifty idea! If I had friends I would surely do it.

Well. In your case you could always go to the local milkshake bar. I've heard rumour all the lads are there waiting.

WOLFSKINBETA

Sunday, May 13, 2007 10:21 PM

Like i have said.. I am waiting for someone to tell me what to do.. I am anxious and going on vacation soon without anything to do.

"Fall in love with life and drink it from a fountain that is pouring like an avalanche coming down the mountian"

SIGMANUNKI

Monday, May 14, 2007 1:53 AM

What are your skills? Programmer (languages, etc?), writer, etc?

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I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

MYCROFT2

Monday, May 14, 2007 3:11 AM

Hey xardoz,

Love the Firefly / Serenity lolcats!

If you ever find a kitty with brown fur,
you should make a "I iz a Browncoat!" image :)

MYCROFT2

Monday, May 14, 2007 3:23 AM

At one point there was a mention of publishing an e-zine something like "Still Flying".

Is there any interest in such a thing?

An e-zine has the benefit of coming out monthly or quarterly so it packs alot of information all at once.

WOLFSKINBETA

Monday, May 14, 2007 4:18 AM

well.. lets say that I am more into the graphic design of the place and the writing... Officially i don't qualify for anything programing related. I KILL at the "look and feel" of stuff. As You also may or may not know. I am photographer with a bfa in it and I have run 5 blogs... I am also ready and willing to learn anything or do anything you need me for. Seriously.

"Fall in love with life and drink it from a fountain that is pouring like an avalanche coming down the mountian"

SIGMANUNKI

Monday, May 14, 2007 6:32 AM

Cool. As Anduine put it, the main things we are looking at doing are:

"""
(1) Newsletter-either electronic or hardcopy or both

(2) Blog-site or Website that can enhance the other sites out there.

(3) Efforts that are ongoing to aid.
"""

I probably should have just directed you to him to begin with as he's coordinating things (let's chalk that up to a neural misfire ). For connivence, here's his profile where he can be PM'd at:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/showprofile.asp?u=26456

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I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

XARDOZ

Monday, May 14, 2007 2:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mycroft2:
Hey xardoz,

Love the Firefly / Serenity lolcats!

If you ever find a kitty with brown fur,
you should make a "I iz a Browncoat!" image :)

Ask and ye shall receive . . .

PROTOTYPE7

Monday, May 14, 2007 9:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SigmaNunki:

He got a bucket of side-walk chalk and we went around in the wee hours of the morning creating a little bit of art adverting our stuff. We targeted side-walks around the local universities and bus stops.

I digg the idea but I think it could stand to get some folk in trouble. I guess it would depend on the laws in your area but that could be looked upon as vandalism, washable or not.

But you did give me a great idea... might be a little far-fetched but it's worth throwing out there. I came across this guy on the net a while back, he does some AMAZING forced persepctive chalk drawings, usually on city streats! These drawings are simply incredible! I think he's even done something for a Chrysler commercial recently.

Checkout this page for more of his stuff http://users.skynet.be/J.Beever/pave.htm

His name is Julian Beever. He's an English artist that has traveled around the world making these drawings.
Anyway, it makes me wonder if this guy is a Serenity fan... or if he can be converted! How cool would that be to see Serenity flying around downtown! I wonder with all our resources in thsi community if someone knows how to find this person?

SIGMANUNKI

Monday, May 14, 2007 9:37 PM

That guy's good! But, getting him to do something would probably be prohibitively expense

Regarding the legal aspects, don't know. Definitely something to check out.

But, perhaps if it was a class project. Art classes regularly let there students do there own thing. I remember getting out of doing a couple "required" things when I was in high-school b/c the teacher liked what I was doing/suggested. And I wasn't the only one that got this privilege.

This would also get ride of the stealth night thing on top of getting credit for it! If a cop did happen on students and it was illegal in-front of the school I doubt anything would happen. More likely the teacher would get a taking to. That is if chalk was used. Paint would most likely cause a ruckus

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"We don't fear the reaper"

PROTOTYPE7

Monday, May 14, 2007 10:27 PM

I guess it's different living in different places. I just don't want anyone to get in trouble and Blame the Firefly crowd for it! If students were to do it at their school it would be fine as long as they had school permission.
Again, I just gotta say, if you don't own the property or have the owners permission, it's considered vandalism. It's been said before and I agree... the firefly fans need TONS of positive press, and none negative.
As far as the street artist... if we could track down an email address and start some communication, tell him about the fans story and everything we are trying to do... you never know, he might do it for free. He might not, but who knows unless we make the effort to find out?

SIGMANUNKI

Monday, May 14, 2007 10:45 PM

Very true. But, I think that it might be different for public property. Though as you say, different location == different laws.

Are there any lawyers or city office people about?

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I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

MYCROFT2

Monday, May 14, 2007 11:16 PM

Excellent work, xardoz!

I love it!

OUT2THEBLACK

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 2:07 AM

More about the sponsor of the

INDEPENDENT SPACEBORNE FORCES :

< http://www.jpaerospace.com/video/Floating_w_Commentary.mov>

It's just a quick video , what it looks like on

'the EDGE of the Black' , taken by a JPA

vehicle . There's lots more of interest on the

website , including more vids , if anyone wants

a look .

=<*>= INDEPENDENT SPACEBORNE FORCES =<*>= home :

< http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/SPACEBORNEFORCES/>
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" When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return."

--Leonardo da Vinci

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 2:12 AM

FMF waits patiently to find out what the plan is and where she needs to go to spread the signal.

---- plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

Bestower of Titles, Designer of Tshirts, Maker of Mottos, Keeper of the Pyre, Owner of a too big Turnippy smelling coat with MR scratched in the neck (thanks FollowMal!)

I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FORSAKEN original

WOLFSKINBETA

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 2:31 AM

i know.. me and him are talking on a regular basis.

"Fall in love with life and drink it from a fountain that is pouring like an avalanche coming down the mountian"

SIGMANUNKI

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 3:35 AM

Then, with respects, why did you ask here?

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SIGMANUNKI

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 3:35 AM

double post

WOLFSKINBETA

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 3:41 AM

... unreal ...

"Fall in love with life and drink it from a fountain that is pouring like an avalanche coming down the mountian"

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 3:44 AM

double posty goodness

---- plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

Bestower of Titles, Designer of Tshirts, Maker of Mottos, Keeper of the Pyre, Owner of a too big Turnippy smelling coat with MR scratched in the neck (thanks FollowMal!)

I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FORSAKEN original

WOLFSKINBETA

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 3:47 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by FutureMrsFIllion:
FMF waits patiently to find out what the plan is and where she needs to go to spread the signal.

_the signal is truth_

"Fall in love with life and drink it from a fountain that is pouring like an avalanche coming down the mountian"

ANDUINE

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:07 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Anduine:
Ok. Went out and bought some tube socks and chewing gum and practising sayin y'all.
So havent been through here the last couple.

But here's an update. Looks like the top 2 projects (meaning most discussed) aside from ongoing efforts that we can throw ourselves behind are:

(1) Newsletter-either electronic or hardcopy or both

(2) Blog-site or Website that can enhance the other sites out there.

(3) Efforts that are ongoing to aid.

A core group of sorts has been initially formed (and I mean initially) and I've responded to those who have expressed solid enthusiasm and the offer to help. IF I'VE MISSED ANYONE PLEASE PM ME!!

In other words if I haven't sent you a PM with my email and/or you havent responded back, please let me know so I can include you on the list.

We will be having an 'official' chat discussion within the next week. A temporary leader will be picked for each of the 3 groups or sub-groups listed above.
These groups will be able to discuss between themselves off-line to begin to develop a workable plan and strategy.
Veterans will be enlisted to act either in an advisory or working capacity (so we're not going after something already being done and help us to understand existing politics).

Once a workable and reviewed plan is complete...we'll take it to the next steps.

Really good idea's and discussion from all this. Now let's 'start doin'.

Thought I'd repost to remind everyone since there's some questions. Just a quick update.

Wolf and Red and I plan on checking out a chat solution tomorrow to see how it works. Ease of use, etc. Once we're satisfied, everyone that's responded (and I havent missed) will get an email outlining efforts and initial discussion points for a scheduled chat. We'll give it a day or two so I can collect any feedback and then we'll send out an email with the chat site, time, an such.

I should have reposted this yesterday, but was watching the DVD of Serenity.

ANDUINE

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:09 AM

Just an aside too. FMF has been very patient and should continue to be so.

SIGMANUNKI

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:11 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Wolfskinbeta:

... unreal ...

Given that you know who's coordinating everything, how is the question "unreal"?

----
I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:35 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Anduine:
Just an aside too. FMF has been very patient and should continue to be so.

Patience is NOT one of FMF's many, many virtues.

---- plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

Bestower of Titles, Designer of Tshirts, Maker of Mottos, Keeper of the Pyre, Owner of a too big Turnippy smelling coat with MR scratched in the neck (thanks FollowMal!)

I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FORSAKEN original

XARDOZ

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Anduine:

Wolf and Red and I plan on checking out a chat solution tomorrow to see how it works. Ease of use, etc.

Urgh. Chats. I HATE chats. Gimmie a forum and I'm pleased as punch, but chat rooms are "teh suxx0rz".

ANDUINE

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by xardoz:
Quote:
Originally posted by Anduine:

Wolf and Red and I plan on checking out a chat solution tomorrow to see how it works. Ease of use, etc.

Urgh. Chats. I HATE chats. Gimmie a forum and I'm pleased as punch, but chat rooms are "teh suxx0rz".

*laughing* well said

info should go out today

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 5:18 PM

*FMF looks at the pretty pink watch her mommy bought her and waits for the organizational train to chug her way*

---- plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

Bestower of Titles, Designer of Tshirts, Maker of Mottos, Keeper of the Pyre, Owner of a too big Turnippy smelling coat with MR scratched in the neck (thanks FollowMal!)

I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

FORSAKEN original

REDHEAD

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 5:49 PM

I always thought of myself as a patient person but I agree---faster, faster would be better!

ANDUINE

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 7:32 PM

Redhead!

Dont listen to FMF....she's impatiently patient.

Everyone who responded should have gotten an email today outlining the initial chat discussion. IF I'VE MISSED ANYONE that is interested in joining in just email me or PM me and I will include.

Thanks and keep on adding to the thread with your ideas!

ANDUINE

Friday, May 18, 2007 4:29 AM

We have sent out invites to the official chat tomorrow night CDT.

I've also sent out a bit of what other groups are presently doing.

Want to apologise for some of the typo's in my last email. ;) Too tired to remember spellcheck.

We've had overwhelming response to organising a revolution. NOW comes the time for doin. I see a real chance of everyone joining efforts that can focus and unify the Browncoat community and bring in several new Browncoats. It is our unified efforts and numbers that will make the difference to eventually see what we ALL want to see.

Thanks everyone!

Anduine

CANTER

Friday, May 18, 2007 6:26 PM

Ok, sorry I'm late. I went away for a bit and lost the thread.

You guys have been busy.

Just before the chat (which is scheduled for me at 5:30 in the morning!!!! no worries, I'll drag my sad, tired bones to the office and the computer) I just wanted to put something out there.

Seems to me that there is quite a few projects going out there now.

There is almost just as many websites. Each one doing there own thing, and trying to spread the word to as much people as possible. But not always succeeding.

http://signal.serenityfirefly.com/links.html

Unfortunately, it is not possible for one group to spread the word to everybody else. There is a number of cross posting, but that doesn't always reach everybody.

What I suggest is, instead of forming a centralised website, that we rather set up an organised network.

Now this would work much better if I could draw a picture.

Wait, I hope this helps.

The principle of the idea is to facilitate the transfer of information.

We form a core group (Lets call it the Cortex group. Just because this explanation is very long and it'll get confusin')

We get a list of ALL the Browncoat websites, and ALL the Browncoat yahoo groups and forums and myspace groups.

We divide them between the members of the Cortex Group. Every Cortex group member contact the forums/groups/boards on their list (he will be know as the forum/group/board's "Handler" and inform them of the formation of the group, and invite them to assign one contact person per forum/group/board to liase with the Cortex group.

Once that is established, every forum/group/board can make a list of projects/plans they are busy with, and give it through to their representative. That representative can then contact his Handler, and then convey the list of projects to that Handler.

The Handler will then convey that info back to the Cortex Group.

In the Group, all the different forum/group/board's plans will then be added together on one "master list".

Each Handler then takes a copy of that Master list back to the forum/group/board representative, who can then post it or share with his members.

Pretty soon, people will see that they are duplicating efforts and they can then contact other groups, doing the same as them and strenghten their efforts. Or attracth interested members.

It will also be a quick and efficient way of spreading once piece of information.

Lets say, somewhere in the future, we all want to send one of the BDH's a Happy Birthday, or we want to send a specific letter to a specific unnamed TV network en masse The word is sent out over the network. People will then have the option to take part or not.

It's not a chainletter. It's a mega post.

Just my two cents worth.

Big Damn Browncoat Vote http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/index.html

REDHEAD

Friday, May 18, 2007 7:52 PM

Hear, Hear!!

Good idea. I would like to see us have all those links posted on one page on the net so fans could find all the sites.

Also I still worry about us preaching to the converted. I would love more ways of reaching out to the uninitiated. Yes, sharing with friends and family works but it is a sloooow process.

Ideas (so far) with the most chance of reaching the Firefly-deficient are:

1)Getting the Collector's Edition to the top of Amazon's ranking by purchasing in a concerted effort. (I think this would best be served by purchasing over the course of a two week period and attempting to keep Serenity in the top 5 the whole time)

2)Topping a poll that has a large mainstream audience ie BBC in order to pique people's interest. (This requires that the Poll be reported on in the mainstream press, however.)

3)Press coverage of charity screenings of Serenity.

4)Press coverage of Serenity/Firefly in space.

In other words, IMO, it all boils down to press coverage. What the "cortex group," blogs, newsletters, web sites would allow is for us fans to make concerted efforts in these areas.

Thus, we need to get all the disparate areas working efficiently together as soon as possible in order to support those efforts already ongoing and get up and running any other efforts deemed important as quickly as possible.

Wow, I just reread this post. Boooring! I need to reread King Harry's St. Crispin Day's Speech.

For he to-day that spends his money with me
Shall be my brother;...

And those uninitiated now-a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon great Firely's part

FOLLOWMAL

Friday, May 18, 2007 8:02 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Canter:
Ok, sorry I'm late. I went away for a bit and lost the thread.

You guys have been busy.

Just before the chat (which is scheduled for me at 5:30 in the morning!!!! no worries, I'll drag my sad, tired bones to the office and the computer) I just wanted to put something out there.

Seems to me that there is quite a few projects going out there now.

There is almost just as many websites. Each one doing there own thing, and trying to spread the word to as much people as possible. But not always succeeding.

http://signal.serenityfirefly.com/links.html

Unfortunately, it is not possible for one group to spread the word to everybody else. There is a number of cross posting, but that doesn't always reach everybody.

What I suggest is, instead of forming a centralised website, that we rather set up an organised network.

Now this would work much better if I could draw a picture.

Wait, I hope this helps.

[IMG]]

The principle of the idea is to facilitate the transfer of information.

We form a core group (Lets call it the Cortex group. Just because this explanation is very long and it'll get confusin')

We get a list of ALL the Browncoat websites, and ALL the Browncoat yahoo groups and forums and myspace groups.

We divide them between the members of the Cortex Group. Every Cortex group member contact the forums/groups/boards on their list (he will be know as the forum/group/board's "Handler" and inform them of the formation of the group, and invite them to assign one contact person per forum/group/board to liase with the Cortex group.

Once that is established, every forum/group/board can make a list of projects/plans they are busy with, and give it through to their representative. That representative can then contact his Handler, and then convey the list of projects to that Handler.

The Handler will then convey that info back to the Cortex Group.

In the Group, all the different forum/group/board's plans will then be added together on one "master list".

Each Handler then takes a copy of that Master list back to the forum/group/board representative, who can then post it or share with his members.

Pretty soon, people will see that they are duplicating efforts and they can then contact other groups, doing the same as them and strenghten their efforts. Or attracth interested members.

It will also be a quick and efficient way of spreading once piece of information.

Lets say, somewhere in the future, we all want to send one of the BDH's a Happy Birthday, or we want to send a specific letter to a specific unnamed TV network en masse The word is sent out over the network. People will then have the option to take part or not.

It's not a chainletter. It's a mega post.

Just my two cents worth.

Big Damn Browncoat Vote http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/index.html

Quote:
Originally posted by RedHead:
Hear, Hear!!

Good idea. I would like to see us have all those links posted on one page on the net so fans could find all the sites.

Also I still worry about us preaching to the converted. I would love more ways of reaching out to the uninitiated. Yes, sharing with friends and family works but it is a sloooow process.

Ideas (so far) with the most chance of reaching the Firefly-deficient are:

1)Getting the Collector's Edition to the top of Amazon's ranking by purchasing in a concerted effort. (I think this would best be served by purchasing over the course of a two week period and attempting to keep Serenity in the top 5 the whole time)

2)Topping a poll that has a large mainstream audience ie BBC in order to pique people's interest. (This requires that the Poll be reported on in the mainstream press, however.)

3)Press coverage of charity screenings of Serenity.

4)Press coverage of Serenity/Firefly in space.

In other words, IMO, it all boils down to pres

SIGMANUNKI

Friday, May 18, 2007 8:21 PM

You're Handler idea is a good one

But, that list is going to be long. It takes time for a compare of everything. Time I'm not sure people are willing to spend. This idea also seems to spend a fair bit of resources just coordinating things.

A central news/blog type site would do this as a side effect (as long as it's used ). I've sent an idea (built on others) for such a site to Anduine that will probably be re-sent to those that will be in the chat for consideration.

We'll see how it's received.

p.s. With images, just post the url. It'll automagically be converted to either a link or the image will appear.

----
I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

ANDUINE

Saturday, May 19, 2007 7:11 AM

Update.

Well we had our first official chat and I have to say it was more productive than I even hoped for.

We've split everyone who volunteered according to their interests into two groups. Mainly website/blog and newsletter projects.

These two groups have chosen project leaders and will begin to layout a plan and proposal that will encompass some of these goals.

(1) Mission statement
(2) Definition of project
(3) Pros vs cons
(4) Resources
(5) Similar projects that forces and resources can be joined vs doing our own thing
(6) Proposed implementation

Each team will work throughout this week developing the 6 points above and additional information.

In roughly a weeks time we will reassemble and review and refine each teams proposal with the entire group and determine next steps.

I want to thank EVERYONE for their posts and comments. From what I've seen and heard from some of the vets, we have a very high caliber group assembled. Plus some very impressive vets both participating and offering guidance.

OUT2THEBLACK

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 12:21 AM

Sorry that I could not be available for the chat..Please keep us informed as soon as you have new information...

TDBROWN

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 12:57 AM

Sorry that I couldn't be there either. As FollowMal told you, there'll be a new project starting up on the Slightly Irregular BC forum soon. I'll get an e-mail off to you with the rough draft sometime this evening, Anduine... as soon as I relocate your e-mail address!

TD/Tim Brown

"Might have been the losing side, still not convinced it was the wrong one." -Mal

CANTER

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 4:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FollowMal:

The "Cortex Group" already exists kids in the form of the Browncoat Signal Corps which has been in operation since last Summer of Serenity.

Please visit this website to learn more about it and to perhaps join?

http://www.geocities.com/browncoatsignalcorps/index.htm

We currently have every website and every yahoo group that wishes to be contacted with news covered by the good Browncoats who have volunteered for this mission and have been carrying out their mission for over a year.

ETA: Many of the volunteers who work a specific blog, website, group or organization are also members of that particular group and information thus flows between volunteers, groups and the centrally located BSC leaders. It's not a perfect system, but it does work just fine.

See, I knew it was a good idea. I just didn't know someone else had tried it already

.

I tried to join on the website but they're referring to a form containing groups and there's no form there.

There's also an e-mail address which links to a yahoo page saying the page I'm looking for doesn't exist.

I'd like to get involved with this.

(In addition to the "Regulators" of course

Big Damn Browncoat Vote http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/index.html

FOLLOWMAL

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 6:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Canter:
See, I knew it was a good idea. I just didn't know someone else had tried it already .

I tried to join on the website but they're referring to a form containing groups and there's no form there.

There's also an e-mail address which links to a yahoo page saying the page I'm looking for doesn't exist.

I'd like to get involved with this.

(In addition to the "Regulators" of course

It was indeed a good idea, Canter.

We can all thank Kaele for having it last year and thank Zisker for implementing it for the Serenity Day crew then turning it over to me and Silence after they were done with their campaign. We added crews and sites and expanded it, but we'd not have what we have without those two phenomenal ladies.

I went to the site and looked to be sure that our join page is working properly. The form is there, you just have to scroll down. When you push submit, it prompts your default mail to send it as an email to the browncoatsignalcorps@yahoo.com address. I'll answer if I see it come thru.

Here's the join page:
http://www.geocities.com/browncoatsignalcorps/join.html
Just scroll down and you'll see it.

Our email address looks as if it's not working... Redhead wrote me a letter to inform me that it wasn't but when I submitted a test email, it DID go thru, it just brings up an error page at yahoo.
I have informed our webmaster and also written yahoo in case it's a glitch.

I'll receive anything you send me, I've tested it several times. So please try again.

To join us go here: http://www.serenitymovie.org/browncoats/forums/index.php?showtopic=870
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CANTER

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 7:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by FollowMal:

It was indeed a good idea, Canter.
We can all thank Kaele for having it last year and thank Zisker for implementing it for the Serenity Day crew then turning it over to me and Silence after they were done with their campaign. We added crews and sites and expanded it, but we'd not have what we have without those two phenomenal ladies.

I went to the site and looked to be sure that our join page is working properly. The form is there, you just have to scroll down. When you push submit, it prompts your default mail to send it as an email to the browncoatsignalcorps@yahoo.com address. I'll answer if I see it come thru.

Here's the join page:
http://www.geocities.com/browncoatsignalcorps/join.html
Just scroll down and you'll see it.

Our email address looks as if it's not working... Redhead wrote me a letter to inform me that it wasn't but when I submitted a test email, it DID go thru, it just brings up an error page at yahoo.
I have informed our webmaster and also written yahoo in case it's a glitch.

I'll receive anything you send me, I've tested it several times. So please try again.

I don't know what to tell you, FM.
When I go on that site there's no list of yahoogroups, alphabetical or otherwise. So where do I cut and paste the groups I'm interested in adopting? Does this mean that there are no groups available?

(I made screenshots of what it looks like to me, but can't seem to link it to this today.
I'll try to send it through e-mail to the listed e-mail address)

I did submit a form, though It just won't contain anything much.

Big Damn Browncoat Vote http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/index.html

FOLLOWMAL

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 7:49 PM

I'm so sorry, Canter, I misunderstood what you said.

There are indeed no groups listed because there aren't any available at this time or on the site.

Really ( they're just not up there yet ) there may indeed be some available as we're getting ready to make sure our teams have everyone covered and there isn't anyone wishing to quit being a volunteer.

If there are any folks needing to quit, we'll have a list for you.

Is there a group you belong to or know of that you'd like to see if you could be the team member for?

To join us go here: http://www.serenitymovie.org/browncoats/forums/index.php?showtopic=870
5

CANTER

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 8:11 PM

Only place I'm regular at is the 76th and fff.

BTW, can you guys send out an s.o.s. for the voting campaign?

Big Damn Browncoat Vote http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/index.html

FOLLOWMAL

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 8:25 PM

Yes, we can.

And we'd be happy to.

Would you like to write it?

To join us go here: http://www.serenitymovie.org/browncoats/forums/index.php?showtopic=870
5

CANTER

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 8:35 PM

Thank you, yes.

Should I e-mail it to you?

Big Damn Browncoat Vote http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/index.html

FOLLOWMAL

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:30 PM

Yes, that'd be fine.

To join us go here: http://www.serenitymovie.org/browncoats/forums/index.php?showtopic=870
5

ENESBIT

Saturday, May 26, 2007 2:17 AM

Hello! I am new to the board, but not the 'verse:)....so, please be gentle w/ me! I just got and watched "Done The Impossible", and am COMMITTED to doing what I can to bring another Serenity to the screen....so, I am available to whoever needs support.

That being said, I can appreciate that so many people have given so much to keep this cause in the air, and I would just like to offer a little observation....it seems like there are SO MANY sites/threads...I know it's been mentioned, but I thought someone up-thread mentioned a BRAND NEW site, just for this project. I think that's a great idea, to be tied in with the release of the new DVD Set. Everything distributed (and all media communications) should have that one web-
site as the contact point.
I don't know if anyone has seen the massive fan campaign for (cancelled) Jericho, but the fans are mailing tins of nuts to the studio....I propose a letter writing campaign, but of a very short duration, that has ALL the letters/cards arriving @ Universal on the days surrounding the DVD release date.
I think a massive media hit/fan outcry, coupled with huge DVD sales may get their attention!
Also, I read somewhere that the deadline for a greenlight on SERENITY II was in September '07....would the proximity to the August DVD release be helpful, or not leave enough time? Thanks for listening. Feedback?

ANDUINE

Saturday, May 26, 2007 7:49 AM

Here's something that was done quite well in 2002 from a group called SOS (Save our Sentinel) when it was canceled on SciFi channel. I've copied it here for everyones FYI.

But just to let people know, miracles can happen. EVERYONE NEEDS to get behind the letter writing campaigns that are out there.
--------------------------------------

September 20, 2002
One of us subscribes to an online newsletter called The Sci Fi Guys( http://www.scifiguys.com/index.jsp). They ask a
question each issue that they want folks to write in about and they publish some answers in the next issue.

The current question: "What cancelled series would you like to see brought back?"

AND the Tribe made its voice known big time!! "The Sentinel" is one of only two such series featured in their latest newsletter, and the letter chosen to represent the fandom's voice was from one of your very own SOS sibs - ta dah!

EDITOR: All I can say is, "Holy Cow!" Our question found its way to a Sentinel fan list and we got flooded. Again, many sent in excellent letters and it was hard to pick the one to carry the banner

There you have it, sibs. SOS will forward the news-letter to Bonnie Hammer with a "Heads up, Sci Fi Channel! Demand for 'The Sentinel' is still out there, and we want our show back!" And...this MIGHT just be a good time for such a push.

Back in July, Chris Regina, Sci-Fi's Programming Director told SOS that there were "no current plans" to put TS back on the schedule. Yet barely a month later, he was quoted on SciFi.com's Bulletin Board as saying yes, TS would be back in the fall or in January. SOS called Regina and confirmed the quote. He further stated that it "would most likely be back in January". Yeah, we've heard this before - but this IS a change from Chris's July's comments! Hopeful? Maybe - and we say, jump on it! Take the man at his word and send a couple of emails to the Sci-Fi Channel at:

program@www.scifi.com

AND

feedback@www.scifi.com

Remember, too, that hard-copy has as much, if not more impact than e-mail. Splurge on a stamp and send a postcard or letter to Chris Regina, and/or President

Bonnie Hammer at:

The Sci Fi Channel
1230 Ave. of the Americas
New York, NY 10020-1513

Call Sci Fi at 212-413-5000, ask for the Comments Hotline, and give 'em some comments! ASK if it's true TS will be back in Jan. TELL them we want it back!!

May we suggest that, once you've written to /emailed /phoned the Sci Fi Channel to agitate for the return of "The Sentinel"...you then zip over to our most excellent sib Sandy's (z3magic) Web Count site? She's set this up to keep a running total of correspondence to Sci Fi, and we'd love for her to track your input.

All these URL's should work:

http://www.www1host.net/sentinel/

http://www10.brinkster.com/sandy2/

http://clik.to/sentinel

Let's see those numbers jump!!

ANDUINE

Saturday, May 26, 2007 7:52 AM

Enesbit!

Thanks for posting. Great idea's!

REDHEAD

Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:18 PM

Two months ago when I first started visiting Firefly fansites, I was ashamed by my secret addiction. I thought people who were fans and had time to post must not have a REAL LIFE. Now I'm still addicted but not ashamed. Firefly fans not only have real lives, they lead some pretty interesting lives. And they don’t just talk about doing things—They DO them. (In fact, as I learned from my years as a fundraiser—if you want something done, ask someone who is busy already because that person is an achiever!) Here is some of what we doers have accomplished just from a conversation started on this thread.

We decided on 2 projects to focus on. The first is a blog which we have named News of the ‘Verse. It should be out in the next few days. The purpose of this blog is to support ongoing efforts in the fandom to promote the series and the movie. The idea is this website will feature ONLY projects, events, and news about BDS and BDM. We encourage fans to bring information on Firefly related items and submit them to one place. Then fans who either don’t frequent any sites or only frequent one site can access them through our RSS feed easily. The more fans that submit happenings to our site, the more fans will frequent our site which will make it a better site to get information throughout the ‘verse.

The 2nd project that is still in the works is a newsletter/magazine that will serve to promote the ‘verse not only to established fans but, hopefully, to people who have yet to become fans. This ‘zine will not only be online but will be published in print to allow for distribution at conventions, at video stores, to friends, etc.

We have an amazing group of people working on these two projects but if you would like to join us we would love to have you. Feel free to either PM me or post here.

SPACEGIRL32

Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:09 PM

Agree.

Let us know how to get a hold of the blog & the magazine/ newsletter.

I stared showing more of my love for the 'verse and it surprised me who were Browncoats my area. I can tell you that I know A LOT of Browncoats who don't visit the boards. One being that they work longs days & on the computer a lot already.

Keep Flying'

REDHEAD

Friday, June 1, 2007 3:02 AM

SigmaNuki and Xardoz have been working hard to get the blog up. The rest of us have been just giving them feedback as they are the talented computer people.

We're hoping that all you fans will be able to access the blog in the next day or two. We want it out there in time to help boost the Can's Stop the Serenity Screenings. I'll throw up threads here and in as many other fan sites as I can find when we're done. I would appreciate it if people would pass the info on to any sites they go to also.

Mycroft and Anduine have been working with a group of us on the newszine. We're pretty excited about what we have planned.

We've been lucky and had some advisers that have kept us moving in the right direction. Thank you to FollowMal, TDBrown, and Penquin.

We welcome any of you busy folks out there if you're interested and we hope you all enjoy the finished products.