[Stu]

Originally Posted by Tom

... yet they'll buy this song because someone told them to

Oh come on, that's a cheap cop out. It's a monopolized singles market spearheaded by a multi millionaire who has access to a dizzying amount of advertising platforms versus a viral internet movement.

We all just happen to be buying the one song because it makes sense. It's a collective gesture. That's the idea. I imagine our success would be severely hampered if we all bought a different single, wouldn't you?

[Tom]

Originally Posted by Stu

Oh come on, that's a cheap cop out. It's a monopolized singles market spearheaded by a multi millionaire who has access to a dizzying amount of advertising platforms versus a viral internet movement.

don't get me wrong, I am supporting it even though its a rubbish song, but the tag line for the campaign is kind of ironic

[Enid]

Sweet. I'll drink to that!

[Scarlett.]

I hope they get #1, X Factor is killing the music market, hell most of the #1's since this seires began have been related to the show

[Stephanie]

woa people are joining really fast.

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Stephanie

woa people are joining really fast.

it's all well and good for people to join but will they buy the single???

[Novo]

I reckon about 5,000 people will actually download the song from the 100,000 that have joined

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally Posted by .Andy.

I reckon about 5,000 people will actually download the song from the 100,000 that have joined

Agreed completely. People will join for the cause but will not bother buying the song.

[Stephanie]

there, i invited everyone on my facebook (410 people)

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Stephanie

there, i invited everyone on my facebook (410 people)

did you join yourself though???

[Stephanie]

Originally Posted by Schumacher

did you join yourself though???

yeh

[lily.]

This campaign = laughable.

The guy who's doing it attempted this last year with Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up". He clearly has too much time on his hands and feels like getting his 15 seconds of fame by playing the martyr for a pointless cause.

[Ross]

Never heard of them and I googled the name and they look fug.

[Stu]

Plenty will still buy the song. Obviously it's daft to think that everyone will.

Even the people joining but not buying, at least they recognize the **** state of affairs we are in.

Gives me some hope for the world.

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Stu

Plenty will still buy the song. Obviously it's daft to think that everyone will.

Even the people joining but not buying, at least they recognize the **** state of affairs we are in.

Gives me some hope for the world.

The fact that concert footage of them isnt allowed to be broadcast from when theyve reformed shows how much power they cammand!

Battle for The X Factor!!!!

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Schumacher

The fact that concert footage of them isnt allowed to be broadcast from when theyve reformed shows how much power they cammand!

Battle for The X Factor!!!!

Amen. It's a real feel good thing. A great track from a great band, and a worthwhile gesture towards Mr. Cowell and the state of pop music.

It's annoying that some people have nothing better to do but piss down on it.

[MrGaryy]

Originally Posted by Stu

Amen. It's a real feel good thing. A great track from a great band, and a worthwhile gesture towards Mr. Cowell and the state of pop music.

It's annoying that some people have nothing better to do but piss down on it.

Not as annoying as people who claim those who choose to be realistic and factual are 'pissing down on it.'

[Stu]

Originally Posted by lili

This campaign = laughable.

The guy who's doing it attempted this last year with Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up". He clearly has too much time on his hands and feels like getting his 15 seconds of fame by playing the martyr for a pointless cause.

We care about the cause, not the guy behind it. I believe it is a pretty worthwhile cause myself.

[lily.]

Originally Posted by Stu

We care about the cause, not the guy behind it. I believe it is a pretty worthwhile cause myself.

I don't.

I think it's a pile of shite to be honest. I don't care what gets to #1 at Christmas or any other week. I buy (or steal) the music I like and I don't give a **** what the chart says.

Also, what's the difference between the people who are buying into the whole XF single malarky and the people who are buying into the facebook malarky.. ? You're still essentially followers. I'm not a follower.

[MrGaryy]

Originally Posted by lili

I don't.

I think it's a pile of shite to be honest. I don't care what gets to #1 at Christmas or any other week. I buy (or steal) the music I like and I don't give a **** what the chart says.

Also, what's the difference between the people who are buying into the whole XF single malarky and the people who are buying into the facebook malarky.. ? You're still essentially followers. I'm not a follower.

yah um me and Linda will actually be purchasing Christina Aguilera - The Voice Within that week ktnx. xo

[Stu]

Originally Posted by lili

I don't.

I think it's a pile of shite to be honest. I don't care what gets to #1 at Christmas or any other week. I buy (or steal) the music I like and I don't give a **** what the chart says.

Also, what's the difference between the people who are buying into the whole XF single malarky and the people who are buying into the facebook malarky.. ? You're still essentially followers. I'm not a follower.

We don't care either. Me and Iceman are not going to be helping each other tie one another down to train tracks if the X-Factor get's to number one it's the gesture that counts. That and it's pretty tongue in cheek. Seeing Rage in the Xmas charts would be hilarious.

Originally Posted by MrGaryy

Not as annoying as people who claim those who choose to be realistic and factual are 'pissing down on it.'

Realistic and factual in what way? What's not realistic or factual about what we are doing? We don't expect Rage to get to number one for christ sake. It's just a bit of fun. And again ... the gesture.

Sorry if I don't personally enjoy one man who is not a performer having total control of the fucking Xmas chart!

[InOne]

Well done, **** X Factor

[Scarlett.]

Exactly what Stu said, its worth a go, like last years Hallelujah bid, we got it all the way to #2 which is quite an achivement

[King Gizzard]

Don't let the bells end for Christmas no.1!

*searches for a facebook group..*

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Nate

Don't let the bells end for Christmas no.1!

*searches for a facebook group..*

Count me in! I will happily be a follower when it's a genuine tune and not a fucking karaoke song!

And a Miley Cyrus one at that!