Protest!

[Bitter but optimistic 21,539]

While drafting an email to McLardy et al demanding an explanation for yesterday's humiliation and what he/they propose doing about it, I was also reading the“Perspective” thread where Biffen put forward some quite singular ideas of protest. It caused me to think that many others have also, or are, thinking of how to best voice their disapproval of yesterday's fiasco.

It occurred to me that it was worthy of a thread to raise the issue of a general protest from us - the faithful.

I am suggesting a concerted protest to MFC.

So get your pens and typewriters out and bombard the MFC with our displeasure. If each ‘lander spread the word, surely we could rack up hundreds of emails.

The club needs to hear first hand that we, whose hard earned pays quite a proportion of salaries etc, are really pizzed.

If that doesn’t work maybe Biffen’s proposal for round 7 response is necessary.

[Dr. Gonzo 22,593]

Best protest there is - don't turn up til the team does. Until then they won't get the message.

[stuie 7,374]

I don't think we would be telling them anything they don't know.

To protest seems a bit pointless to me, but I don't blame you really.

I think the booing yesterday had more effect than a few emails would.

[DemonDan83 95]

While drafting an email to McLardy et al demanding an explanation for yesterday's humiliation and what he/they propose doing about it, I was also reading the“Perspective” thread where Biffen put forward some quite singular ideas of protest. It caused me to think that many others have also, or are, thinking of how to best voice their disapproval of yesterday's fiasco.

It occurred to me that it was worthy of a thread to raise the issue of a general protest from us - the faithful.

I am suggesting a concerted protest to MFC.

So get your pens and typewriters out and bombard the MFC with our displeasure. If each ‘lander spread the word, surely we could rack up hundreds of emails.

The club needs to hear first hand that we, whose hard earned pays quite a proportion of salaries etc, are really pizzed.

If that doesn’t work maybe Biffen’s proposal for round 7 response is necessary.

A good idea with the emails! What was the round 7 proposal? So much going on I missed it lol!!

[Dr. Mubutu 694]

The issue is, who would be reading the emails?

My money's on some poor work experience kid. Nobody who actually matters will ever know nor care.

[deeflog 679]

i have sent 2 emails to the club and expect a response tomorrow or wednesday, and i will not turn up to another game until i get a response

[Bitter but optimistic 21,539]

I don't think we would be telling them anything they don't know.

To protest seems a bit pointless to me, but I don't blame you really.

I think the booing yesterday had more effect than a few emails would.

I think that is an assumption that is made too often. Ram the message home!

[Bitter but optimistic 21,539]

The issue is, who would be reading the emails?

My money's on some poor work experience kid. Nobody who actually matters will ever know nor care.

Well if I don't get a response, I will go there personally and want to know why.

[Benson 254]

Writing emails are a great idea. However, everyone needs to take a deep breath before sending. Do not be aggressive or make personal attacks or threats, this would achieve nothing at all, we are not the filth.

[stuie 7,374]

I just don't know what you guys expect them to say or think?

They know we're pi55ed. They're not losing on purpose. Just seems pointless to me.

[Dr. Mubutu 694]

Well if I don't get a response, I will go there personally and want to know why.

Oh, you'll get a response.

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[cowboy_from_hell 2,390]

Writing emails are a great idea. However, everyone needs to take a deep breath before sending. Do not be aggressive or make personal attacks or threats, this would achieve nothing at all, we are not the filth.

No we aren't but maybe we should be. As much as we give it to them you have to respect them. I don't condone their actions in the crowd but at least they can go to sleep knowing their club will be alive in the next 10 years. I can't say the same for us.

[Bitter but optimistic 21,539]

Oh, you'll get a response.

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I would be even more angry if I received that sort of reply. I would hope that none of us would accept that.

[P-man 13,276]

There is a sense of helplessness. I've written to them and phoned them. I want to do more. I won't be paying money to watch that garbage this year, not until it impoves dramatically. I'm protesting with my feet in that sense.

[stuie 7,374]

I just think there has to be something more useful we can do, something that will have more effect...

I'm not sure what that is yet, maybe all of us showing up to the next training and looking them in the eye?

I don't know, I just think emails and letters are a bit ineffectual.

[Bitter but optimistic 21,539]

There is a sense of helplessness. I've written to them and phoned them. I want to do more. I won't be paying money to watch that garbage this year, not until it impoves dramatically. I'm protesting with my feet in that sense.

Like most here, I've paid up. I 'll add the request of a refund to my email.

[Range Rover 1,935]

Best protest there is - don't turn up til the team does. Until then they won't get the message.

I agree. They wouldn't give a fig about emails and phone calls.

Vote with your feet. Don't show up. It's the only way when the powers that be have this level of denial.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

I agree. They wouldn't give a fig about emails and phone calls.

Vote with your feet. Don't show up. It's the only way when the powers that be have this level of denial.

What - and cruel the club's cash flows altogether?!

Like most things being written here at the moment, that would be a deeply stupid and irrational thing to do.

Get behind the club if you want it to remain viable.

FFS.

[P-man 13,276]

Like most here, I've paid up. I 'll add the request of a refund to my email.

I've renewed my membership, against my better judgement.

[Dr. Mubutu 694]

I've renewed my membership, against my better judgement.

Won't do anything crazy, like cancelling membership, but will definitely be ringing up tomorrow to take it off auto-renew.

If we are this shithouse next year, I'm done.

[P-man 13,276]

Won't do anything crazy, like cancelling membership, but will definitely be ringing up tomorrow to take it off auto-renew.

If we are this shithouse next year, I'm done.

If we have another year like the last one, no chance I'll be paying up again. Responsibility has to be taken at some stage. We're clearly inept, but I'll pay up for yet another year to give them yet another chance to right the ship.

[sue 8,475]

I would be even more angry if I received that sort of reply. I would hope that none of us would accept that.

That is a bit silly. What would you expect to be in a personalised email? "Dear x, the details in your email prompted us to realise that all we had to do was X. With thanks, MFC."

If they knew the answer would they be telling anyone personally? Since they clearly don't know the answer, all you can reasonably expect is platitudes. Register your dismay by all means, but it is unreasonable to expect a meaningful response other than the platitudes which most of us could compose.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

If I had the dough, I would personally pay for the membership of everyone on this site to ensure that this club had a future for my kids.

I don't have the dough though - so I rely on you guys to continue to sign up yourselves.

I've already seen one club I support go under - don't want it to happen to another.

If any of you are fair dinkum about making changes to the way in which things are run at the MFC, nominate yourself for the Board at the next election.

It's a bit rich to expect others to do it all, and then bag the hell out of them if things aren't going our way.

Perhaps someone should put themselves forward as a Demonland nominee for the Board at the next election ...

[Benson 254]

If I had the dough, I would personally pay for the membership of everyone on this site to ensure that this club had a future for my kids.

I don't have the dough though - so I rely on you guys to continue to sign up yourselves.

I've already seen one club I support go under - don't want it to happen to another.

If any of you are fair dinkum about making changes to the way in which things are run at the MFC, nominate yourself for the Board at the next election.

It's a bit rich to expect others to do it all, and then bag the hell out of them if things aren't going our way.

Perhaps someone should put themselves forward as a Demonland nominee for the Board at the next election ...

Turned out well for cronulla sharks.

[The heart beats true 16,480]

Perhaps someone should put themselves forward as a Demonland nominee for the Board at the next election ...

I agree with this. Lets find the right candidate and get around them.

As an aside I think we should ask the board members to each sit at different parts of the ground this week and press the flesh with the people that are there to support the Dees (not just members but General Admission, MCC Members, AFL members, everyone). Ask them how they feel, ask them what we need to do to bring the club back to its glory. Stop treating them like they don't get it when they express disgust and instead embrace the fact that they love the club so much they'll sit through 7 years of crap for them. The fans are the heart and soul of any club and the least the board can do is work overtime to maintain its supporters while the club is struggling.

Go into full on public relations mode and get amongst the people. Show them we are one and that we all hurt together.