Post here to pledge support for an ad in Variety...

westy 79 · December 15th, 2002, 07:15 PM

I ask that only serious supporters post here, although we will probably get a few telling me how stupid an idea it is.
Well, let them talk. Those that support the real BATTLESTAR GALACTICA will feel that this is a worthwhile endeavour. I will look into the cost of the ad, and I will post that info when I have it. Also, when we have evaluated the responses at the end of the week, we will see about how to go about raising the money for the ad.

Dan:tos:

Titon · December 15th, 2002, 07:22 PM

You have my support Dan. You had it before and you'll have it again.

Don

crash4587 · December 15th, 2002, 07:29 PM

Count me in

The Blue Mule · December 15th, 2002, 07:47 PM

Well i've been out of work for quite a while, depending on how much it costs, i'll contribute what ever I can within reason.

Later

Rich.

December 15th, 2002, 08:08 PM

While it's worth a shot, I'm in. As so long as the requested amount per person is within reason & within my financial ability.

ojai22 · December 15th, 2002, 08:15 PM

A good idea, Dan. Let's do it.

oldwardaggit · December 15th, 2002, 09:57 PM

Yes , I feel the same way. As long as we have enough people to come forward and make it feazible, then I'm in. Being in Canada, I would have to mortgage my home just to make up 20 American bucks. If I had a home. lol

Lousy dollar of ours. he he he

owd

repcisg · December 15th, 2002, 11:08 PM

Count me in!

dah66 · December 16th, 2002, 05:31 AM

I'm in. Here are the rates:

http://www.variety.com/index.asp?lay...tional#general

Dave

Stevew · December 16th, 2002, 05:50 AM

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AlternityOrange · December 16th, 2002, 08:47 AM

I'm in. I wish I could contribute more but I'll come up with $50.

cugel · December 16th, 2002, 09:56 AM

I will contribute within reason. It's worth it too support the true BSG.

peter noble · December 16th, 2002, 11:38 AM

Just popping in. I can muster $100 in the new year, just tell me where to send the frelling cash, so I can do everything to get rid of this abomination from the screen!

Peter

oldwardaggit · December 16th, 2002, 11:41 AM

Just incase some one wants to contribute to this but wants to remain anonymous.
There should be a designated person for them to get a hold of, then they will be counted as a number because the higher the number, the closer to the goal we get.

I can't do it because of all that I have on My plate now but the person in charge of this should be the contact for such people.

owd

jewels · December 16th, 2002, 01:18 PM

Count me in, though I cannot go major bucks either. (explaining this to my husband is going to be sooooo much fun. But then how many times do you get to help send a message to Hollywood that they can't ignore?

)

havoc315 · December 16th, 2002, 01:36 PM

I'd be happy to contribute.... But then I would probably want a say in the wording.....
So somehow I don't think you want me involved

December 16th, 2002, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by havoc315
I'd be happy to contribute.... But then I would probably want a say in the wording.....
So somehow I don't think you want me involved

havoc did you actually read what Dan has stated in his post?

"I ask that only serious supporters post here" and "Those that support the real BATTLESTAR GALACTICA will feel that this is a worthwhile endeavour"

If you want to make a mockery of this then please do so on another thread.

To Dan I will have to check my financial situation after the New Years but I will donate what I can. Thanks for looking into this.

December 16th, 2002, 09:33 PM

Dan

Just tell me where to send the check. The more I hear about Ron's:ax: show the more sickened:upchuck: I get to know the show I have loved for 25 years will be trashed.

Jim:colwar:

Afan2 · December 17th, 2002, 03:31 AM

If there's anything I can do to help, I will.
Ron Moore/SciFi Channel are completely mad.

LucianG · December 17th, 2002, 04:25 AM

Dan,

I can pitch in a little.

Tony

havoc315 · December 17th, 2002, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scooter2000

havoc did you actually read what Dan has stated in his post?

"I ask that only serious supporters post here" and "Those that support the real BATTLESTAR GALACTICA will feel that this is a worthwhile endeavour"

If you want to make a mockery of this then please do so on another thread.

I was not making a mockery of anything, I was quite serious. I do support the "real Battlestar Galactica".... but I admit my opinion about what constitutes the "real Battlestar Galactica" is a bit different than what is being intended in this thread. Furthermore, I am quite seriously willing to contribute, if the advertisement were to take in to account all the views of people who "support the real Battlestar Galactica," myself included.

That means, to me, an advertisement embracing what we loved about the original BSG, and not simply a public bashing of RDM.

December 18th, 2002, 01:35 PM

Hi Dan
count me in

I'll do on what I can

:colwar:

Apothis · December 18th, 2002, 01:52 PM

I am in. Just let me know how much.

Muffit · December 22nd, 2002, 12:10 PM

Count me in too. I don't have a lot but hopefully it will be enough, and you know how I feel

. I will have to keep it a secret from the fam' or I will be sleeping in the dog house for a while

. (And we don't even have a dog -- <shiver>!!!

westy 79 · December 22nd, 2002, 10:45 PM

The ad that I would like to see would speak out-generally-against what Ron Moore has come up with. It would in no way be a public bashing of Mr. Moore personally. The ad will push for a continuation of the original series. It will-in all likelyhood-refer to the idea of mixing original castmembers (namely, Hatch, Benedict, Jefferson, Lockhart) with new, younger ones. I would like to voice support for Tom DeSanto as well, but that would not happen without his expressed permission.

Dan

LucianG · December 29th, 2002, 04:20 AM

Mr. Haven's negative review, in combination with Michael's, has given us the ammunition we need if we choose to advertise the fact to the movie making community. I agree with what you said, Dan, but an ad without something of this nature would basically be seen by those in power as a group of fans whining that they weren't getting their way. Now, we have a recognized critic AND one of the chief proponents of Battlestar Galactica both critizing it, so such an add takes on meaning. Being selective in the quotes (Mr. Haven's "not worthy" statement is one), combined with our request for a continuation, and a few illustrations, possibly from our excellent artists here on this board showing what could be done, could carry some weight.

Stevew · December 29th, 2002, 05:39 AM

If they do go ahead with this POS, the only reason to watch is too list the sponsors to make it easier to boycot their products
S

oldwardaggit · December 29th, 2002, 07:01 AM

Stevew

You are so right.

owd

Stevew · December 29th, 2002, 07:05 AM

I guess the devil made me say that hehehe

Sharpen your pencils
S

oldwardaggit · December 29th, 2002, 07:16 AM

Well I don't want to say that the Devil makes me do things but if truth be known, I am sending him Royalty checks for a reason.

OWD