WTF? Blazers Distract From Mediocrity With Flashy Crappy Myspace Knock-off
Interestingly, while it’s apparent that the Blazers have plenty of important stuff on their plate, they’ve decided that what really, really needs to happen is that they need to create an online experience for fans.
Here’s how the site describes itself:
THE ULTIMATE FAN CLUB (Lakers fans need not apply)
Okay, so you’re thinking… what’s this Fast Break Club all about? Well, we’ve got two words for you: 1. STUFF & 2. SCOOP. We know, STUFF sounds a little vague but it’s that simple…you get stuff. Okay, to be more specific, you can win prizes like autographed merchandise, game tickets, discounts and even invitations to exclusive Trail Blazers events. Then there’s the SCOOP part, which pretty much means you hear it first. You’ll get all of the behind the scenes scoop before anyone else through our on-line news service. So, that’s what the Fast Break Club is all about. Oh, yeah…we’ve got one more word for you: FREE. It’s absolutely free… no fees, no dues, no nothing.So join the Fast Break Club now and start getting the STUFF and the SCOOP for FREE now!
So, “Stuff” and “Scoop” are the names of this game.
Actually, if you just read this language, it doesn’t sound that stupid. But the scuttle-butt is that it’ll also be a place where members have profiles and a customizable experience. Kinda like MySpace.
A couple of questions:
Do we need a Blazer-tinted MySpace?
When they give out the “Stuff,” what are the chances that it’s given out any more fairly than the prizes dropped from the blimp at games that always, strangely, seem to land in the 100 level?
Does anyone believe that the Blazers will ever offer any real “Scoop” about anything?
The O, by the way, seems to doing its annual buy-in to the annual “newer, better Blazers” tripe we keep getting fed. I almost got excited this morning, reading the recap of the Sonics game.
Then I remembered that I have an annual tradition of getting hyped, only to have my hopes smashed.
So, my pledge to you: I wil cover the Blazers. From afar. I will not invest in a ticket, though, unless and until Darius Miles is gone. Join me, Blazers faithful!
And, Steve Patterson, keep your eye on the ball…you need to finish cleaning house before you worry about wiring it…
My hopes were dashed when I heard the latest radio campaign (which is also splashed all over the site). Any team that puts the bulk of its promotional energy into highlighting the franchise players from OTHER teams and the “chance to meet one of the Blazer Dancers” as a way to sell tickets is in deep, deep trouble.
As damaged and suspect as the Blazers are, the only place left for them is a “for sale” ad on Craigs List.
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At last, something we can agree upon!
Am I the only one who thinks they could have devoted those resources to a building a Blazers group on MySpace or a Tribe or something else that already exists instead of a whole new piece of technology? Seriously.
Here’s my new oath:
I will not buy a Blazers ticket unless, and until, they trade Darius.
Further, on the day that they do, I will buy at least two tickets in celebration.
Who’s with me?