While I don't know anything about Mary's personal finances and such, I've always felt that any star who takes the time to do conventions must genuinely like the fanbase at least a bit. I mean, yeah, they get paid for it, but it's not much, in the scheme of things. Do stars feel as big a connection to their fans as some fans feel for the star? Obviously not... not for ALL of them. They are one person and fandom is vast. However, I think they can genuinely LIKE their fans as a collective (i.e. comments like "my girls") and possibly develop closer relationships with some fans
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Yikes, how many autographs do you have to pay for before you get hot chocolate?
I agree that stars who do cons probably like their fans, but I think they also like the chance to see other actors they may have worked with, and there's a difference between liking your fans and befriending them. They may not get paid much, but you certainly have to pay to even get to the cons where you'd have that kind of opportunity. I think they recognize that as well.
And, just before I go for a swim - it's frakking hot! - I will gladly pay some of her kids' tuition if she comes here for a con. LOL. And I will try my hardest not to think that I am her favourite fangirl and that she is my best friend. But of course that will be true. *giggles again*
Hey! I'm back! Couldn't stay long in pool otherwise I would be burnt to a crisp. (Did I mention it's frakking hot - not that I'm COMPLAINING OR ANYTHING!) *breathe* Anyway, I will definitely be her favourite. Especially when I mention that I know you. I'm sure she'll remember you. She'll say, 'oh, of course, that lovely girl, what a shame I couldn't make it to her party'.
Part of me really cannot be bothered to reply to whoever posted that macro...None of us are Marys friends..but she takes the time to speak to each of her fans and make them feel special...if thats her job then fine...but I hardly think Mary needs to do the con's...if she says she enjoys them then I believe her...but yes it is a job she is doing..but I think she enjoys all us *fangirls* ....and thats ..... all!
I couldn't have said it better myself. I completely agree.
Oh, and BTW, what's with all the competition wank? I've never been anything but supportive and happy for people when they are excited that they got to meet her. Why do people insist on raining on other peoples' parades? This is the first I've ever heard of there being fandom wank in the MMD fandom. Maybe that's cause I'm non confrontational and just a happy go lucky bystander, but hey...w/e. I think people just forget that even though we are squeeing over Mary and joking about her being our BFF, we are in fact joking.
People.....people are just so......guh. DOWNERS!!! Give them some puppy uppers and send them out of the fandom on a fuzzy rainbow plank if they are so unhappy with us. Honestly. There is no need for all this negativity.
and the ones I havent been to...Ive enjoyed reading other peoples experiences EXACTLY!
I get all giggly and excited FOR the people when I read those con reports. I love reading about the wonderful experiences people have. I guess I'm just so confused as to who or where the competition is coming from. I have felt or seen any competition about it. So I guess that's just why I'm like...whhhaaaaat are you guys talking about?
I'm incredibly sick of the competition. It sucks the fun out of fandom. I love Mary but she's not worth this sort of drama.
It's a shame that people can't be excited about their own experiences with Mary without having people be jealous, and it's a shame that people feel the need to brag and create this competative environment.
I agree with the secret, at least for the most part, but I wish it hadn't been posted.
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I agree that stars who do cons probably like their fans, but I think they also like the chance to see other actors they may have worked with, and there's a difference between liking your fans and befriending them. They may not get paid much, but you certainly have to pay to even get to the cons where you'd have that kind of opportunity. I think they recognize that as well.
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Oh, and BTW, what's with all the competition wank? I've never been anything but supportive and happy for people when they are excited that they got to meet her. Why do people insist on raining on other peoples' parades? This is the first I've ever heard of there being fandom wank in the MMD fandom. Maybe that's cause I'm non confrontational and just a happy go lucky bystander, but hey...w/e. I think people just forget that even though we are squeeing over Mary and joking about her being our BFF, we are in fact joking.
People.....people are just so......guh. DOWNERS!!! Give them some puppy uppers and send them out of the fandom on a fuzzy rainbow plank if they are so unhappy with us. Honestly. There is no need for all this negativity.
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EXACTLY!
I get all giggly and excited FOR the people when I read those con reports. I love reading about the wonderful experiences people have. I guess I'm just so confused as to who or where the competition is coming from. I have felt or seen any competition about it. So I guess that's just why I'm like...whhhaaaaat are you guys talking about?
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It's a shame that people can't be excited about their own experiences with Mary without having people be jealous, and it's a shame that people feel the need to brag and create this competative environment.
I agree with the secret, at least for the most part, but I wish it hadn't been posted.
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