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<font color=yellow> Here is something I wrote back on Jan 30, 2002. Just after the movie aired. Somewhat similar to what you all are talking about:
Hi, well I was just laying in bed about 5:00am and I had this thought come to me. We all know that Scifi lost x amount of money showing the film (LOTR). What if the fans came together and donated money (perhaps though this website), to help offset Scifi’s losses. I do not know how big the fan base is or even if this is a good idea; however, I was thinking the following:
If 10,000 fans contributed 10 dollars that would be 100,000 dollars.
If 50,000 fans contributed 15 dollars that would be 750,000 dollars.
The point being: many fans have seen the chaos with Crusade and have waited many years for something new in the B5 universe and now a football game has destroyed the ratings. We wrote letters for Crusade, and now are writing letters for LOTR. I feel doing a contribution campaign would put real teeth and substance in the writing campaign. Think about it, many people just paid close to 10 dollars to go watch “Lord of the Rings.” That was only a 3-hour movie; we may be getting a 5-year story for a minimum investment with a chance for Crusade to come back. Anyways, I would like your feedback on whether or not this could be a feasible idea; perhaps if it is, a poll could be taken to see what could be raised. Public Television has fund-raisers all the time.
In closing, this could be an unprecedented way of showing Scifi that the fans of Babylon 5 are committed and willing to help out in times of adversity. Remember, this show could lay the groundwork to 2 shows in the Babylon 5 universe running concurrently. I would be very interested in your opinions. LETS MAKE A STATEMENT.
Cerberus
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Needless to say, this idea did not go over to well and it made me look like a Radical fanatic fan, but hey you guys are talking about basically the same thing. I agree with KoshN, it is hard to find a lot of positives here.
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Who'd you send that to? Email or Snail Mail? I don't think it makes you look like a "Radical fanatic fan." You're just searching for a viable solution, as are a lot of us.
<blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Cerberus:
<font color=yellow> On a side note, are you guys into Farscape, I have watched a lot, I have tried to understand it, I just don't get it (it seems somewhat boring). People say it compares to B5 in action and suspense. What is the main goal or purpose that they are trying to accomplish (besides John getting home and wormhole tech.)
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Used to watch it (Pilot through Season Three's "Fractures") but it got too outrageous for me. If I ever see it again, I'll consider them all as standalone episodes, and not expect coherence (like I do from B5).
<blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Cerberus:
<font color=yellow> On side note #2: I am starting a new bussiness venture and if it works out beyond my WILDEST DREAMS, I would love to back a B5 show; but that's my day dream.
Thanks and good luck if your daydream comes true I would love to help out.
Cerberus
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Good luck. If I ever win the Powerball jackpot, Crusade's future is golden.