Fan Initiative to Improve/Increase Value of Fanbase?

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vegasvolfan said:
Well, initially I was thinking of first establishing a code of ethics as a fan for anyone who is a part of it. Nothing as deep as theology, but something more along the lines of core values for the group.

Then there would be sort of a volunteer aspect where people who belonged to it would donate some of their time to put out a positive and welcoming vibe on social media and publicly holding individuals who are misrepresenting our University accountable. Perhaps even documenting tweets, sending written letters to individuals who do not represent our university well.

Additionally, conducting research on changing culture, cumulative effects and influence of fan participation making the push known to the business communities, the coaches, wherever. Could be done by polling existing players with consent of University and coaches. Then presenting findings back to these figures to create buy-in, exposure and create legs for future strategies and action plans.

I just see a lot of pushback on negativity and I think rather than fight it, a collective impact that demonstrates the efficacy of a positive initiative could turn some heads especially if it wasn’t a closed door movement that left out varying demographics. It could change the landscape of recruiting and what better place could it start than at a heavy research based University like Tennessee?
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vegasvolfan said:
Just a thought. I recently got into a debate with some embarrassing fans who unfortunately have some clout on social media. Yet they scoffed at the idea that fan behavior has any real impact on a recruits choice. I am reading that the fans have a growing impact on the recruiting process. Part of that has to do with the experience of players after they choose a school. Not just their experience during recruiting.

I have recently turned a corner and started taking more pride in myself, my faith and my city and beyond. I look forward to representing many things with class and dignity. That includes my city, my friends, family, University, the players, etc. That is only part of the motivation for this would-be effort. These discussions and my research have shown what I believe to be an untapped value that we can add to our fan-base and beyond.

That said, the idea is to create a movement to display a positive culture within our fan base and beyond. Hopefully it would bleed over into creating a better fan experience, player experience, coaching experience and even impact the business community.

Right now, I am just garnering interest. If someone likes the idea and wants to run with it, by all means do it. I just want to be involved in making a local impact. I can bring some things to the table that can be discussed at a later date.
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I know a guy that can write some serious love letters.
 
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Yeah, I get it. Wanting a better world is great and I applaud the well-laid out explanation. But college football fans are pretty much the lowest common denominator and those that follow recruiting are somehow a rung below that so, might be pissing in the wind here. But don’t let that ambition go to waste, though; run for city counsel or something and be the change, friend!
 
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Geaux_Vols said:
Yeah, I get it. Wanting a better world is great and I applaud the well-laid out explanation. But college football fans are pretty much the lowest common denominator and those that follow recruiting are somehow a rung below that so, might be pissing in the wind here. But don’t let that ambition go to waste; run for city counsel or something and be change, friend!
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Going to kinda echo this a bit OP. If you want to make a difference do it thru the university. As an outsider it is going to come across as creepy, which we have seen way too much of. If you can find a way to get more or less officially involved it becomes less creepy. Further plus is you make sure you are actually "pulling" in the direction the university and our coaches want to go. Which is where a lot of the issue is with our fans. It's too much undirected energy and people do bad stuff. I get you want to semi direct the energy but better to actually do it than somewhat do it.
 
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vegasvolfan said:
Just a thought. I recently got into a debate with some embarrassing fans who unfortunately have some clout on social media. Yet they scoffed at the idea that fan behavior has any real impact on a recruits choice. I am reading that the fans have a growing impact on the recruiting process. Part of that has to do with the experience of players after they choose a school. Not just their experience during recruiting.

I have recently turned a corner and started taking more pride in myself, my faith and my city and beyond. I look forward to representing many things with class and dignity. That includes my city, my friends, family, University, the players, etc. That is only part of the motivation for this would-be effort. These discussions and my research have shown what I believe to be an untapped value that we can add to our fan-base and beyond.

That said, the idea is to create a movement to display a positive culture within our fan base and beyond. Hopefully it would bleed over into creating a better fan experience, player experience, coaching experience and even impact the business community.

Right now, I am just garnering interest. If someone likes the idea and wants to run with it, by all means do it. I just want to be involved in making a local impact. I can bring some things to the table that can be discussed at a later date.
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why would anyone do this?
 
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vegasvolfan said:
Well, initially I was thinking of first establishing a code of ethics as a fan for anyone who is a part of it. Nothing as deep as theology, but something more along the lines of core values for the group.

Then there would be sort of a volunteer aspect where people who belonged to it would donate some of their time to put out a positive and welcoming vibe on social media and publicly holding individuals who are misrepresenting our University accountable. Perhaps even documenting tweets, sending written letters to individuals who do not represent our university well.

Additionally, conducting research on changing culture, cumulative effects and influence of fan participation making the push known to the business communities, the coaches, wherever. Could be done by polling existing players with consent of University and coaches. Then presenting findings back to these figures to create buy-in, exposure and create legs for future strategies and action plans.

I just see a lot of pushback on negativity and I think rather than fight it, a collective impact that demonstrates the efficacy of a positive initiative could turn some heads especially if it wasn’t a closed door movement that left out varying demographics. It could change the landscape of recruiting and what better place could it start than at a heavy research based University like Tennessee?
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You’ve got to much time on your hands....
 
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walkenvol said:
The overall level of common decency in our society is on a downward slope. Take a look at our Twitter President and the rest of his DC cohorts (both dems and Republicans)
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Be careful about a year ago I posted a statement that was not even close to this political sentence and it was removed....
 
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If this idea really worked into an effective force, I could see a time when some of the efforts by some of the "fans" became something more than intended and then would come the NCAA.....
 
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VolForLife83 said:
How about a boosters club, made up of Vol fans, with a gofundme for certain recruits? Lol
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you mean like other schools have...used to call it brown-bagging...don't forget to put a burner phone in the bag, along with the cash...:D

GO BIG ORANGE!
 
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Tennessee won before social media. Since social media? Not as much.

Now if purely by chance, you just happen to be in line at the same restaurant with a coach and recruit, and you are wearing a Tennessee shirt, speak if spoken to. Be cool. Smile and move along. Let the coach do his thing. Your interaction is not in his plan. If you are sitting by them at the counter at Waffle House and they ask you to pass the sugar, pass it. Respect the fact that this HS player is making a huge decision. They will know and appreciate you are a fan. The more you mind your own business, the more likely the HS player will want to become a Vol. Wait until after signing day to recognize and congratulate him. And hope he doesn't decide to transfer away from you.
 
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Sleegro said:
It's easy. Don't tweet at the recruits or players and don't talk ish about them or take personal shots at them? Seems like common decency to me.
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Agreed. Add, be a positive example of your University, and we seriously lack that in our fan base.
 
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TNnative said:
Tennessee won before social media. Since social media? Not as much.

Now if purely by chance, you just happen to be in line at the same restaurant with a coach and recruit, and you are wearing a Tennessee shirt, speak if spoken to. Be cool. Smile and move along. Let the coach do his thing. Your interaction is not in his plan. If you are sitting by them at the counter at Waffle House and they ask you to pass the sugar, pass it. Respect the fact that this HS player is making a huge decision. They will know and appreciate you are a fan. The more you mind your own business, the more likely the HS player will want to become a Vol. Wait until after signing day to recognize and congratulate him. And hope he doesn't decide to transfer away from you.
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This idea isn’t limited to interaction with fans and in fact doesn’t require it. But I agree with your sentiments.
 
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walkenvol said:
The overall level of common decency in our society is on a downward slope. Take a look at our Twitter President and the rest of his DC cohorts (both dems and Republicans)
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I don't think the level of decency is any different. Social media and a perceived anonymity just make it a lot easier to spot the losers now.
 
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