PROTEST - the next step. A call to arms..

[ochos]

I haven't seen anything definite enough yet, but frankly with things at a boiling point it's time we banded together and make a very public, highly publicized stance on the issues at hand.

There is more than enough time between now and the next home game/MLS cup to organize, not to mention the amount of anger and energy that has gone as far as making it's way to the mainstream press in this city.

Personally, I would be willing to go as far as to "walk the line" outside concessions at BMO, create letter/flyer campaigns to distribute through the stadium and help setup websites to promote our cause. Fairweather fans and SG members alike need to be a part of the solution otherwise the divide and conquer concept will prevail and ultimately ruin our team. We have to present a solution to all TFC fans, not just members on this board.

I present a few options I see as the most popular and prevelant opinions I've seen on the board to date. I will be renewing my season's tickets and I would prefer to go to all games (including the MLS Cup), but we need to get a more clear idea as to what the group concensus is.

WHAT IS THE BEST FORM OF PROTEST FOR THE END OF THE YEAR?

I have not included things like not renewing seasons tickets or not doing anything at all. If those are your answers then please do not respond to this poll.

Thanks,

[Azerban]

break or steal an amount of MLSE things >= your cost of season tickets

done

[H Bomb]

break or steal an amount of MLSE things >= your cost of season tickets

done

wait til after the 15th of Oct (renewal day) and then destroy the MLSE servers, accounts stations. And then have everyone claim they paid in a lump sum for the whole season. Or just clear their building late at night and bring it down.

[razor787]

Black shirts at the mls cup. No singing (unless it's anti-MLSE). Banners against MLSE and the suits.

Those things are a must in my eyes. Someone also brought up protesting infront of the ACC on the night of the leafs home opener. That would be a great idea as well.

[Dbl_D]

Black shirts at the mls cup. No singing (unless it's anti-MLSE). Banners against MLSE and the suits.

Those things are a must in my eyes. Someone also brought up protesting infront of the ACC on the night of the leafs home opener. That would be a great idea as well.

forget that don't even go to cup and hope for a snow storm on the 21st... it'll be on tv...

[CretanBull]

I was going to de-rail your thread by saying that even if you don't want to hear it, the BEST form of protest is to not renew. Having read Azerban's response, I now believe that not renewing is the second best form of protest.

[Parkdale]

I've said this in a few places


a Protest at BMO is inefficient because people will cheer for the team (and we need to make sure the team knows we are not angry with them, but with the owners).

If we really wanted to make our voices heard, with a single message of discontent.... it can't be during a game.


two words: RealSports

[Azerban]

two words: RealSports

lob a beer bottle into their giant tv and book it

that'll cover my suggestion for at least this year

[king dave]

I've said this in a few places


a Protest at BMO is inefficient because people will cheer for the team (and we need to make sure the team knows we are not angry with them, but with the owners).

If we really wanted to make our voices heard, with a single message of discontent.... it can't be during a game.


two words: RealSports

Eat a big dick.
KD.

[Parkdale]

okay guys..... let's not get too carried away with the destruction of things..... let's save the thread for things that will actually make a difference

[H Bomb]

you think anything short of destruction will make a difference? Stop playing their game by their rules peoples. Destroy destroy destroy

[jabbronies]

I thought that the Newcastle fans have done well with their protests over ownership the past few years.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...ne/7613887.stm

basic and simple. We do a huge banner that tells off MLSE. and then everyone makes their own signage - doesn't have to be fancy - so that the message is seen everywhere.

Then we get some dead simple chants going in stadium, then we take our protest to gate 4? (exec entrance) after the game and continue the protest from there.

[ochos]

I thought that the Newcastle fans have done well with their protests over ownership the past few years.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...ne/7613887.stm

basic and simple. We do a huge banner that tells off MLSE. and then everyone makes their own signage - doesn't have to be fancy - so that the message is seen everywhere.

Then we get some dead simple chants going in stadium, then we take our protest to gate 4? (exec entrance) after the game and continue the protest from there.

Great suggestions - I would like to continue making BMO a great atmosphere, and protest in game. The worst thought is BMO taking a a nose dive a la the NHL/Maple Leafs moving to ACC. TFC will not survive like the Leafs if the atmosphere suffers..

[Azerban]

why not, everyone else is posting things that will never happen because we're lazy internet nerds

[Roogsy]

I am going to use the toilet and NOT wash my hands. That'll show'em!

[Azerban]

I am going to use the toilet and NOT wash my hands. That'll show'em!

only if you work food service near the club seats

[Heathen]

I am going to use the toilet and NOT wash my hands. That'll show'em!

Cool, I've been protesting all these years and never knew it

[tfcmanu]

2 Words..... BROWN PAPER Bags!

[P-NUTZ]

2 Words..... BROWN PAPER Bags!

thats actually really spot on in many ways - clear to the point among sports fans everywhere.

[Carts]

2 Words..... BROWN PAPER Bags!

PRICELESS...

Could you imagine 112, 111, lower 113, upper 110 & upper 109 all wearing the 'Paper bag' over our heads...

That would look hilarious...

AND, the American broadcaster would ove it - theyd' be all over it...

Carts...

[pekduck]

PRICELESS...

Could you imagine 112, 111, lower 113, upper 110 & upper 109 all wearing the 'Paper bag' over our heads...

That would look hilarious...

AND, the American broadcaster would ove it - theyd' be all over it...

Carts...

don't wear them into the stadium, but carry it in. bring large size markers in as well

assemble in stands, we have enough people to have 1 big letter on each person to make some well crafted messages

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

The biggest statment to me would be to attend the Columbus game then walk out!.... But im willing to do whatever the group decides

btw i hit the wrong vote...

i wanted...

I'd be willing to attend/not attend the Columbus game depending on group concensus

[Mango Kid]

The biggest statment to me would be to attend the Columbus game then walk out!....

Right after the Dichio chant, gone.

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

I think this should be in the membership section ....

[AL-MO]

I think this should be in the membership section ....

Or at least the RPB public section where you at least have to be an RU (love you guys ) to see it.

[flatpicker]

Maybe we could all wear Anselmi masks with assorted messages around our necks.



(btw... apologies to whoever the actual person is in this photo)

[Wull]

How about standing outside for the first half of the columbus game or something? (I'd say 20 minutes but that wouldn't be any different from the norm!!)

[mastermixer]

How about standing outside for the first half of the columbus game or something? (I'd say 20 minutes but that wouldn't be any different from the norm!!)

East end has been doing this for the past two seasons! lol

[Menelaos]

Don't go to the MLS cup.
If you bought a ticket, eat it. I know this is hard to ask for, but if you are not prepared to do this, then you really aren't prepared to protest and put your money where your mouth is.
Nothing would get them more...NOTHING...then to have an empty house on their big day.

[spark]

Don't go to the MLS cup.
If you bought a ticket, eat it. I know this is hard to ask for, but if you are not prepared to do this, then you really aren't prepared to protest and put your money where your mouth is.
Nothing would get them more...NOTHING...then to have an empty house on their big day.

I agree with this one 100% and am surprised this isn't the first choice.

I've always thought the best way to get your point across effectively is embarrass the $hit out of them. Picture the scene - All the big wigs and Garber and the stadium half empty.

DG - I thought you said this game was going to sell out!?
TA - It is .. I mean ... it is ...
DG - Didn't you make these tickets mandatory?
TA - we did!
DG - Well WTF!? Where is everyone?!?!
TA - Supply and Demand?
DG - what?
TA - Apples and Oranges?
DG - what are you on about?!?!
TA - Markets?