[ldyjocelyn]

Greetings!

The admins here at FCA have been discussing having a chat. Miss couchie posted this on the main thread on May 17:

Ok Peeps... your admins have been thinking and we think it's time for a chat. It's been awhile. What the sketchy plan is at the present time is to take a variety of white hot topics - and go at it for 20 or so strong minutes. If it's going well we'll add another 10 minutes to it. In other words play it all by ear up to 2 hours or so. LdyJ is in charge of the bell.

We'll know the topics in advance so if you want to work out any thoughts in advance (for me, I'm a fast typist so only my theory on the ATDW PR would I whip out in advance). If things go long we'll have two chats. I like that we can discuss practically anything and this white hot topic chat will be no exception to that rule. These topics are not set in stone. If you have a topic idea please post. I'll let LdyJ work with ya'll to figure out the best time to do this.

Prospective Topics....

1. ATDW - PR

2. The RCA Boogiemen - Clive and Roger

3. Dealing with the gnats - disengagement?

4. Clay's sexuality - why so fascinating

5. The Tour - what do we know and what do we want

6. The Next Album What? When? Where? Why? and How?
7. Clay's Musical Direction - uh, what is it exactly

8. your fandom - how has it evolved

Another topic that was suggested later was Clay's involvement in AI at this point in his career.

I have included a poll at the top of this thread, with 4 suggestions for dates. The chats will begin at 9:00 EDT, and last for approximately 2 hours each.

The idea is this: A schedule will be set for the topics at each night's chat (between 3-4 topics during the two hour period). We'll chat for approximately 20 minutes on each topic (with 30 minutes being the max), and then move on to the next. I have been given the responsibility to "watch the clock" and keep people moving. Dwelling on each topic is not the goal, however; expressing our ideas IS.

Please vote in the poll by Friday, May 25 at 9:00 p.m. EDT; once the dates are picked, the mods can set the topic schedule and and publicize these chats. Also, if you have any other suggested topics, post them in this thread by May 25 at 9:00 p.m. EDT.

Any questions? Please PM one of the admins -- couch tomato, ansamcw or me.

[Windtalker]

Awwwwww....dang! I will miss you!

[muskifest]

Hmmm....I'll vote for one of these, but it's probable that I won't be able to do both Friday and Saturday of any given weeekend....There's usually something going on with one or other kid or the mom or hubby...but

Then again....

[Couch Tomato]

Whatever is scheduled, just drop by when you can. Also, the topics will remain open for discussion afterward...

Sorry neither of those are good for you Windtalker. We'll be doing these from time to time so hopefully the next time you can join us.

[Claygasm]

I have no life so I will likely be able to do any of them.

The biggest challenge may be remembering when they are!

[ldyjocelyn]

CG, don't worry about that -- there will be LOTS of reminders! *g*

[Couch Tomato]

I have no life so I will likely be able to do any of them.

The biggest challenge may be remembering when they are!

don't worry about that...we'll remind you again and again and again!



ETA: or what she said..maybe I should read the entire thread before responding!!

[msclaylady]

Greetings!

The admins here at FCA have been discussing having a chat. Miss couchie posted this on the main thread on May 17:

Ok Peeps... your admins have been thinking and we think it's time for a chat. It's been awhile. What the sketchy plan is at the present time is to take a variety of white hot topics - and go at it for 20 or so strong minutes. If it's going well we'll add another 10 minutes to it. In other words play it all by ear up to 2 hours or so. LdyJ is in charge of the bell.

We'll know the topics in advance so if you want to work out any thoughts in advance (for me, I'm a fast typist so only my theory on the ATDW PR would I whip out in advance). If things go long we'll have two chats. I like that we can discuss practically anything and this white hot topic chat will be no exception to that rule. These topics are not set in stone. If you have a topic idea please post. I'll let LdyJ work with ya'll to figure out the best time to do this.

Prospective Topics....

1. ATDW - PR

2. The RCA Boogiemen - Clive and Roger

3. Dealing with the gnats - disengagement?

4. Clay's sexuality - why so fascinating

5. The Tour - what do we know and what do we want

6. The Next Album What? When? Where? Why? and How?
7. Clay's Musical Direction - uh, what is it exactly

8. your fandom - how has it evolved

Another topic that was suggested later was Clay's involvement in AI at this point in his career.

I have included a poll at the top of this thread, with 4 suggestions for dates. The chats will begin at 9:00 EDT, and last for approximately 2 hours each.

The idea is this: A schedule will be set for the topics at each night's chat (between 3-4 topics during the two hour period). We'll chat for approximately 20 minutes on each topic (with 30 minutes being the max), and then move on to the next. I have been given the responsibility to "watch the clock" and keep people moving. Dwelling on each topic is not the goal, however; expressing our ideas IS.

Please vote in the poll by Friday, May 25 at 9:00 p.m. EDT; once the dates are picked, the mods can set the topic schedule and and publicize these chats. Also, if you have any other suggested topics, post them in this thread by May 25 at 9:00 p.m. EDT.

Any questions? Please PM one of the admins -- couch tomato, ansamcw or me.

I was ill so I did not see this message until today - any chance of getting involved. RSVP

[Ansamcw]

I was ill so I did not see this message until today - any chance of getting involved. RSVP

of course msclaylady...the more the merrier!!!! Just cometo the board on the night scheduled...we will have direction to the thread for sure and post your thoughts.

can't wait for this...I think we will need lots of time...what do you think if we make the timing flexible.

[jmh123]

Don't forget the fandom's obsession with his hair as a topic.

[Couch Tomato]

we've added that JMH and we want to add a couple light hearted topics as well... so any suggestions is all good..

[jmh123]

Is it bigger than a breadbox?


Oh wait...wrong game. Sorry.

This post has been edited by jmh123: 28 May 2007 - 09:21 PM

[Clayzorback]

Hee, I had a dream about Roger last night. The clan was after him big time. Trying desparately to get him fired. It was so detailed and real. Funny in my dream he had cut his hair short like Justin T. and had colored it brown/black...........I wonder what caused me to dream of that crap. I don't buy into the Roger hate. *shrug*

I hope I can talk hubby into switching computer shifts with me, at least for Friday. LOL I want to hear what members here have to say. I can't stand reading the rhetoric at other boards anymore.

May I suggest fan intervention, in Clay's career, as a topic? That is one area I feel so strongly hurts Clay more than anything else.

[ldyjocelyn]

FCA Chat

Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 9:00 - 11:00 EDT

Come for one or both nights -- heck, come for only 5 minutes is that's all you can do with your busy schedule!

Ansa, couchie and I have set up a tentative schedule for the two chats. Yes, there's a LOT of topics -- the plan is a "quick burst" approach, no more than 20 -30 minutes per topic (shorter if the conversation stalls). Therefore, here are the topics, so that anyone can formulate their posts ahead of time....

Night one, Friday night:

1) ATDW and the PR campaign -- what worked? What didn't? What else could have been done?

2) RCA/Clive/Roger -- what do you think is the relationship between them and Clay?

3) What do you think is Clay's "musical direction?"

4) The next album -- what? When? Where? How? Why?

5) The Upcoming Tour -- what songs will he sing? Who will be with him besides the orchestra? What will the musical arrangements be like?

6) What is Clay's market demographic at the moment? What do you think should be Clay's market demographic? How can any of this demographics be expanded?

Night two, Saturday night:

1) Why do you think people (both fans and non-fans) find Clay's sexuality such a fascinating topic?

2) What's the best way to deal with "gnats?"

3) Clay and the American Idol franchise -- how much of an influence does it still have on his career?

4) How has your fandom evolved in the past 3 years?

5) Why are people so fascinated with Clay's hair?

6) The fans: should they be involved in Clay's career? If so, how much? If not, why?

This thread is locked for now. It will open up again about an hour before the scheduled chat begins. If you have any questions, please let any of the admins know!

[ldyjocelyn]

Thread is now open....chat begins in 15 minutes!

[Ansamcw]

Hi warming up my typing fingers

[ldyjocelyn]

Question 1:

1) ATDW and the PR campaign -- what worked? What didn't? What else could have been done?

[playbiller]

I think you should invite Corabeth - she would have plenty to say on tonight's topics. Me, I got nothing. Not my expertise. Well, I do know something, we all know something, but nothing worth talking about.

[Couch Tomato]

I think you should invite Corabeth - she would have plenty to say on tonight's topics. Me, I got nothing. Not my expertise. Well, I do know something, we all know something, but nothing worth talking about.

well I disagree. I have plenty to talk about and chat about because I find all of this stuff interesting. Hell everything about the man and his career is interesting to me. I have thoughts on all of this but don't want to live them 24/7... 20 minutes and moving on is enough for me...although they are always open for discussion on main. Hell we have discussed them all already.

[ldyjocelyn]

But IMO playbiller, you have "opinions" -- which we all do. Facts? None of us fans should have them. But the sharing of opinions is very cool, as long as respect is there.

As for the topic: I really think that the TV appearances served Clay well, although the sound mixing on a few of those WY's left a lot to be desired. I'm one that thinks he sells records just by being his charming self.

More later....

OK, I'm back. *g* I think the main thing that really hurt is the lack of a innovative single -- IMO, if they had released HYCA first, I think some people who don't normally like Clay Aiken would have had their interest piqued. (But then, I love HYCA...)

I also do wish he would have done a stint on SNL. Might have given Clay some "street cred." *g*