Post by River on Oct 11, 2011 9:34:30 GMT -5
Hey Kearstin,
Perhaps I didn't explain myself clearly. If my comment came off wrong, then my apologies.
My intention is not to make a comparison as to quality. I honestly don't care about quality. If your heart is into it and you love doing it for the benefits of others. That's what "I" love about being a member of the 501st.
As I had stated earlier there are some members that just don't like the word Elite. Like I said it's their issue. not mine. Anyone can come and say "i'm the shiznit" and i'd more or less just nod and say "There ya go!"
As for the exclusivity, that's fine too. You're right in that regard that they are alike with it's group-membership. I was actually trying to compliment them by stating they are a quality costumed group. and not buying costumes off the shelf.
One other thing, no one is doubting your expertise or connections. It's great that you're assisting Bollow and trying to bring what you can to the convention. Their webpage showed nothing and there wasn't much on the net regarding them. I never said that they are pompous actually the contrary. I think they're awesome.
The same things about being 'pompous' could be said about the 501st and most likely have been said.
Finally stating that I've 'never heard' of anyone doesn't necessarily mean that no one else has, nor have I ever thought of that. If anything i'm willing to see what's 'new and upcoming' I've not heard many others regarding this group, so i'm kinda stating the obvious. I didn't see many people jump up and say "OH YEAH I KNOW THESE GUYS!!"
Finally, the bottom line is this, Bollow needs ticket sales. Period!
Just becuase peolpe can throw a wicked party, doesn't necessarily equate to ticket sales. Bollow has told us that he's limited on funds and we need to make do with what we have. I'm being skeptical becuase I'm thinking if "I" had limited funds what would my R.O.I. be on a group, celebrity, vendors, etc?
Bollow took a chance on many costuming groups, 501st, GF, Steampunk, etc. So far that's brought in minimal ticket sales. Not the ticket sales he's been wanting. As a matter of fact, Bollow and I had a quick conversation regarding this.
Park is too expensive.
and what is the crowd we're trying to pull? I beleive Skyjammer mentioned that we've not truly defined what Cyphan really is, is that why ticket sales are soft?
I know reading text could convey a inflection that may sound rude or snooty. I assure you that's not where my posts are coming from. As A matter of fact i'd really like to push for a "Meeting of the minds" and have a couple of drinks and discuss this. I thin the forums are taking too long to come up with answers.
Hell i'd buy the first round for you and Bollow, it would be my honor to do so.
K, no one is denying you have wonderful connections. I agree wholeheartedly.
So you can take my posts as you may, but for the record, i mean no disrespect or discord. Just pointing out concerns, questions, etc. which others aren't.
-River
Perhaps I didn't explain myself clearly. If my comment came off wrong, then my apologies.
My intention is not to make a comparison as to quality. I honestly don't care about quality. If your heart is into it and you love doing it for the benefits of others. That's what "I" love about being a member of the 501st.
As I had stated earlier there are some members that just don't like the word Elite. Like I said it's their issue. not mine. Anyone can come and say "i'm the shiznit" and i'd more or less just nod and say "There ya go!"
As for the exclusivity, that's fine too. You're right in that regard that they are alike with it's group-membership. I was actually trying to compliment them by stating they are a quality costumed group. and not buying costumes off the shelf.
One other thing, no one is doubting your expertise or connections. It's great that you're assisting Bollow and trying to bring what you can to the convention. Their webpage showed nothing and there wasn't much on the net regarding them. I never said that they are pompous actually the contrary. I think they're awesome.
The same things about being 'pompous' could be said about the 501st and most likely have been said.
Finally stating that I've 'never heard' of anyone doesn't necessarily mean that no one else has, nor have I ever thought of that. If anything i'm willing to see what's 'new and upcoming' I've not heard many others regarding this group, so i'm kinda stating the obvious. I didn't see many people jump up and say "OH YEAH I KNOW THESE GUYS!!"
Finally, the bottom line is this, Bollow needs ticket sales. Period!
Just becuase peolpe can throw a wicked party, doesn't necessarily equate to ticket sales. Bollow has told us that he's limited on funds and we need to make do with what we have. I'm being skeptical becuase I'm thinking if "I" had limited funds what would my R.O.I. be on a group, celebrity, vendors, etc?
Bollow took a chance on many costuming groups, 501st, GF, Steampunk, etc. So far that's brought in minimal ticket sales. Not the ticket sales he's been wanting. As a matter of fact, Bollow and I had a quick conversation regarding this.
Park is too expensive.
and what is the crowd we're trying to pull? I beleive Skyjammer mentioned that we've not truly defined what Cyphan really is, is that why ticket sales are soft?
I know reading text could convey a inflection that may sound rude or snooty. I assure you that's not where my posts are coming from. As A matter of fact i'd really like to push for a "Meeting of the minds" and have a couple of drinks and discuss this. I thin the forums are taking too long to come up with answers.
Hell i'd buy the first round for you and Bollow, it would be my honor to do so.
K, no one is denying you have wonderful connections. I agree wholeheartedly.
So you can take my posts as you may, but for the record, i mean no disrespect or discord. Just pointing out concerns, questions, etc. which others aren't.
-River