alexiano Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf * promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc. http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elieanid Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Very very interesting, it remains to be seen if the core would do such a thing.....we as an active do need finances in some way for tifo and other terrace matters and it sure as hell aint coming from the club so I wouldnt mind paying $20-30 for the entire season to help support the active support I think its a good idea but it has to have some good incentives for people to join up. Its possible this might happen, I wouldnt mind it too be honest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 it sure as hell aint coming from the club I'm not sure if you mean that in the sense the club wouldn't give the money but you'll find that it's very unlikely the terrace core would accept money from the club either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elieanid Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) it sure as hell aint coming from the club I'm not sure if you mean that in the sense the club wouldn't give the money but you'll find that it's very unlikely the terrace core would accept money from the club either way thats what I mean the core would be likely to never accept club money for all active support matters....so if this private membership were to happen, it would a good idea considering the money has to come somewhere to help build the terrace that we all want and expect. Edited July 23, 2014 by elieanid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? I thought the whole ethos of Melburnians was to not have this? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD. Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? I thought the whole ethos of Melburnians was to not have this? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Alright in theory, Some questions: Is the Paypal account still open? Are the account details still the same? Are you guys still passing the bucket around? If nothing has changed, please provide details, again, in case people don't know and funds shall be deposited. Could be the perfect kick-start to the scarfs and/or other things you guys might have going on. Real potential to not even have a 'Private Active Membership' Edited July 23, 2014 by Deviant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elieanid Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? I thought the whole ethos of Melburnians was to not have this? @biancorosso where do you think the money will come from if our ethos is likely not accepting club money, it has to come from somewhere we cant expect the core to foot in the bills all the time.....I think its a good idea every active support of the Melburnians help contribute to the active support in some way. Maybe a donation or inner membership to raise funds or something like that.....finances have to come from somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? I thought the whole ethos of Melburnians was to not have this? lol Not sure what you're laughing at. Maybe you don't understand the word "ethos". You see, you make these big, bold, flashy statements and propositions and then ignore them when the next fad comes along. Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? I thought the whole ethos of Melburnians was to not have this? @biancorosso where do you think the money will come from if our ethos is likely not accepting club money, it has to come from somewhere we cant expect the core to foot in the bills all the time.....I think its a good idea every active support of the Melburnians help contribute to the active support in some way. Maybe a donation or inner membership to raise funds or something like that.....finances have to come from somewhere. Read the words in bold and then re-read my comment. Are you also proposing membership categories? Melburnian - $50 Outer Core Melburnian - $75 Inner Core Melburnian - $100 Capo Melburnian Experience - $250 and BYO megaphone GA Melburnian - $25 (view may be impeded) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD. Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? I thought the whole ethos of Melburnians was to not have this? lol Not sure what you're laughing at. Maybe you don't understand the word "ethos". You see, you make these big, bold, flashy statements and propositions and then ignore them when the next fad comes along. sorry .. i misread Exclusivity for Inclusive and thought you had a dig. But in regards to the comments in bold, thats bullshit. Everyone had there voices heard, the core listened, and then made what they thought was the best decision. Not everyone will be happy, and you just seem to like reminding people that you are not happy. Complain all you want, but we will just keep moving forward while you worry about things in the past. Edited July 23, 2014 by Demon_Heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? How does having to pay to be a Member of an Active Support Group make things more Exclusive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 But it comes with your free choice of topping 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexiano Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? How does having to pay to be a Member of an Active Support Group make things more Exclusive? By allowing scarves only to be provided to those members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? I thought the whole ethos of Melburnians was to not have this? lol Not sure what you're laughing at. Maybe you don't understand the word "ethos". You see, you make these big, bold, flashy statements and propositions and then ignore them when the next fad comes along. Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? I thought the whole ethos of Melburnians was to not have this? @biancorosso where do you think the money will come from if our ethos is likely not accepting club money, it has to come from somewhere we cant expect the core to foot in the bills all the time.....I think its a good idea every active support of the Melburnians help contribute to the active support in some way. Maybe a donation or inner membership to raise funds or something like that.....finances have to come from somewhere. Read the words in bold and then re-read my comment. Are you also proposing membership categories? Melburnian - $50 Outer Core Melburnian - $75 Inner Core Melburnian - $100 Capo Melburnian Experience - $250 and BYO megaphone GA Melburnian - $25 (view may be impeded) What about the inner outer core & outer inner core? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? How does having to pay to be a Member of an Active Support Group make things more Exclusive? By allowing scarves only to be provided to those members. But anyone can just pay the fee to join? Would it not be better to do what the Melburnians Core are going to do which is just to sell the scarves to whoever wants them and thus create more profits that into can go towards a larger Tifo Fund? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexiano Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 @cadete that is what Yarraside did so I'm suggesting to something different. By signing up, you take down details of your signees to keep people better informed of stuff happening. Sure they can do what the past did, but doing this allows for paying members to have more of a say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Paying to be apart of the active group just doesnt feel right.The people who give time and participate more should have more of a say and not the people who just paid for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elieanid Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Just saw that the Third Rail (active support for NYCFC) have announced a pre-season membership in addition to club membership. I really like the idea as it: * Gets lists of people actively involved * Provides a good channel to inform people * provides A scarf* promotes Exclusivity * provides funds into the terrace for tifo, etc.http://www.thirdrailnyc.com/p/how-can-i-join.html?m=1 What do you guys think? How does having to pay to be a Member of an Active Support Group make things more Exclusive? By allowing scarves only to be provided to those members. But anyone can just pay the fee to join? Would it not be better to do what the Melburnians Core are going to do which is just to sell the scarves to whoever wants them and thus create more profits that into can go towards a larger Tifo Fund? I feel scarves wont be enough to bring in funds for terrace matters, I could be wrong but it also depends if everyone in the active got themselves a Melburnian scarf or not.....some would rather get a club one meaning loss of funds there. There has to be another avenue for raising finances just in case, in order to support ourselves in terrace matters. Edited July 23, 2014 by elieanid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD. Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 If you wanna buy a scarf, buy one If you wanna donate, donate If you don't want the terrace to grow, don't do any of the above. That's the way I see it, why make it complicated? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedukeofhearts Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Sausage sizzle !!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALZALOL Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 The day this happens will be the day that I will not return to AAMI Park. This is so fucking stupid to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedukeofhearts Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 The day this happens will be the day that I will not return to AAMI Park. This is so fucking stupid to do that's an extreme reaction to a sausage sizzle !!! (I know you weren't referring to that ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigs 2 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Seems pretty fucking wanky to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just organise a Melburnians comedy night, staring elieanid, tickets will sell out within minutes and then you have your terrace funds. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I will buy a scarf to support Melburnians even though I am not usually in the active area. There were quite a few Yarraside scarves being worn last season outside of active as well. If the idea is to try and promote a passionate support, rather than "exclusive", then perhaps selling Melburnian scarves to the Melbourne supporters outside the active area, and encouraging them to "follow" on facebook etc. might be more beneficial in increasing support/members, as well as increasing funds. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 If the idea is to try and promote a passionate support, rather than "exclusive", then perhaps selling Melburnian scarves to the Melbourne supporters outside the active area, and encouraging them to "follow" on facebook etc. might be more beneficial in increasing support/members, as well as increasing funds. This is what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyHeart Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Keep in mind. We're already paying the club to be an active member too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 It's time to get GA to get involved in some simple chants to join active. Start small with 1 or 2 no more. Oooh aahhh engelear from last season was fantastic when most of GA got into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 There's a fundamental inconsistency in suggesting that Melburnians be an exclusive terrace group but at the same time wanting other sections of the crowd to join in what you are doing. Like a few others I had thought that Melburnians was to be rather more inclusive than Yarraside was, and would encompass other supporter groups (such as they are). IMO you need to make up your minds on this before expecting to move forward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) I believe the idea was to be as inclusive as humanly possible hence no "membership" fees. Simply join in and follow the team The only requirement I would go with that if you choose to be in active area....... Get up and sing! Edited July 25, 2014 by Jestr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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