Busy? Hate writing? Easy form letters here.

[Faeren]

Well, for those of you who don't have either the time or patience to compose letters to either advertisers or prospective networks, try one of these form letters below. Just copy and paste, fill in the blanks, sign, print and send. Remember the demographic info IS important, so don't omit that info.

FORM LETTER FOR PROSPECTIVE NETWORKS:



Dear Sir (or Madam, as the case may be),

As an avid viewer of Farscape, a television show most recently aired on the SciFi Channel, I have heard that your company is possibly interested in acquiring this show. I wish to commend you on your consideration of such an excellent show to enhance your programming. As suggested by the enclosed online demographic survey, Farscape viewers are highly educated and have the discretionary purchasing power advertisers seek. We are also very discerning in our television viewing habits and are extremely loyal to the shows we choose to watch.

It is an unfortunate fact that the SciFi Channel has inexplicably chosen to renege on its promise to viewers of a fifth season of Farscape. Many of us will no longer have any reason to tune into the Sci Fi Channel or most other networks as their remaining programming is generally of no interest to us. However, if Farscape were to move to another network, its loyal audience would most definitely follow.

In closing, I thank you again for your consideration of Farscape. As one of its many devoted viewers, I hope this outstanding series will continue in the future.
Sincerely,

[x]
City, State, Zip Code
Age: ____
Sex: ____
Profession: ____
Marital Status: ____
Children: ____ Ages: ____
_____



FORM LETTER FOR ADVERTISERS:



Dear Sir (or Madam, as the case may be),

As an avid viewer of Farscape, a television show most recently aired on the SciFi Channel, I have been made aware of your company's prospective interest in acquiring this show. I wish to commend you on your consideration of such an excellent show to enhance your programming. As suggested by the enclosed online demographic survey, Farscape viewers are highly educated and have the discretionary purchasing power advertisers seek. We are also very discerning in our television viewing habits and are extremely loyal to the shows we choose to watch.

It is an unfortunate fact that the SciFi Channel has inexplicably chosen to renege on its promise to viewers of a fifth season of Farscape. Many of us will no longer have any reason to tune into the Sci Fi Channel or most other networks as their remaining programming is generally of no interest to us. However, if Farscape were to move to another network, its loyal audience would most definitely follow.

In closing, I thank you again for your consideration of Farscape. As one of its many devoted viewers, I hope this outstanding series will continue in the future.
Sincerely,

[x]
City, State, Zip Code
Age: ____
Sex: ____
Profession: ____
Marital Status: ____
Children: ____ Ages: ____
Annual Household Income: _____



Also you can include the compiled demographic survey to send along with letters at the following links. Remember we gotta use everything we can to get the ball rolling on this. I would highly suggest including these very impressive stats with all correspondence.

This one has lots of info and questions
http://www.geocities.com/chemicalshift1812/
or
http://www.hostultra.com/~Oasun/

This one is from September
http://divinecollective.bitchenvy.com/demographics.rtf

__________________

You should also consider adding the following links to various sites which contain the different Save Farscape petitions, (have YOU signed ALL of them, if not, DO SO NOW! It is very quick & easy)...


http://www.ipetitions.com/campaigns/SAVE_FARSCAPE/

http://www.petitiononline.com/scaper1/petition.html

http://www.petitiononline.com/scapefan/petition.html

http://www.petitiononline.com/frellno/petition.html

http://www.ipetitions.com/campaigns/FarscapeFund/




Special thanks to "Dominar of Action", who did most of the work on making these quick, easy form letters available to everyone!

Carry on!!!
Faeren

[Anhayla]

Hey Faeren! It's nice to see a fellow Las Vegan :)

[Faeren]

Yeah there are quite a few of us 'Scapers here, including the Lady that fixed our Cable a few months back. Hey have you any word on any upcoming local rallies/conventions or the like?

[Faeren]

:rollin:
bump

[Dominar of Action]

Hey, please help by copying these letters to other lists/BBs, etc. :) They're not intended to substitute for the personalized letters, of course. Just to let people who absolutely have no time to write to still have their voices heard. :)

If anyone would like to suggest changes or other "forms" please post here!

[Faeren]

:D
Bump..

[Faeren]

:aok:


bump...

[Faeren]

Bump!:eek:

[Faeren]

EVERYONE cast your vote for farscape at EW...Do it NOW, before March 30th...Only takes a second...A rare opportunity to BE HEARD
here!


http://www.ew.com/ew/article/commen...tvshows,00.html


For those having problems getting their vote posted...It seems to be a time factor, if you don't complete/send comments thru fairly quickly it will boot ya when you hit send. Try either composing comments in advance or make sure to highlight and copy your comments BEFORE hitting the send button, if ya get booted, just go back to page, fill in name, paste copied comments and re-send.....this usually works!!!!

[AyuRocks]

Thanks for the form letters, I now love you :)

Ashley

[Faeren]

You are welcome!
Kerlin is also working on an easy address list which will soon be posted!

Carry On!!!

[Faeren]

Bump...:joy:


Ent. Weekly site is getting LOTS of 'Scaper action....Cast your vote now!!!!

[Faeren]

:D

[Faeren]

:bounce:

[scape_sister]

It said server problem!

Oops! (innocently) That wasn't our fault was it?;)

[Sunderflame]

You really must like to bump alot. I remember a dance called The Bump.:rollin: :aok: Thank's for the form letters.

[Faeren]

Well, I figure if folks are too busy to write letters, they may also be too busy to hunt around on the back pages for them, (or post replies on this thread, which keep it easily visible on the front page of thread listings)...So, for now, I bump...Whatever works to get our show back!

P.S. You are welcome for the form letters, thanks for posting...all this bumping is exhausting!!!:snore:

[Xenajules2]

Thanks for these! I have a terrible time thinking and writing letters, what with working two jobs, keeping up the website, etc, etc.

I will probably edit them, but that's only for the good, right?

Great job!

Jules ;0)

[operaghost666nj]

What a big help. I don't see why you couldn't hand copy the letters. It's still saves a huge amount of time....composing the letter is the most time consuming for me!:) :) :) Please post more letters when ever you can. This is a wonderful idea for us "verbally challanged". :aok:

[Faeren]

Yes, I've heard that hand written is best. These are mostly here to get folks started...feel free to personalize these to suit your needs, we hope to have compiled address list available soon too.
Thanks for posting, it helps keep these out front so people can find them easily.....:joy:

[Faeren]

Just keepin' these visible...

[Faeren]

:eek:

[Faeren]

:D

[Chaym]

Thanks muchly for the form letters. I volunteered my husband to do ours since I was busy with the regular monthly greeting cards and today's cards with Ricky's comment to be sent out to the local media along with other RL stuff. The husband was able to personalize the advertiser letter and then personalize it even more with little comments such as, "When we traveled to West Virginia for my wife's family reunion she ate at Long John Silvers 5 times within 3 days. She eagerly hopes that you will be coming to New Jersey soon so she can get her fix a little closer to home." So, dual purpose - Farscape and getting me my Long John Silvers! :joy: <Frell, now I'm craving it! I can smell the delicous fried fish and hush puppies... >.:bawl:

[Faeren]

:rollin:

[Faeren]

Vote for Farscape on Entertainment Weekly!!!!

Everyone Vote Please...
Just a couple more days for you folks to be heard on this.
Come on everyone, how often does somebody ASK us what show we wan't? Especially a magazine that is specifically geared towards entertainment.
From my understanding this needs to be done by March 31st. It doesn't even cost you a stamp, just a few moments of your time.
This is FREE exposure here. We only have a couple more days to"wow" 'em.

Please if you haven't yet participated in this vote, DO SO NOW.....Help keep this ball in play for the remainder of the game, we may not ever have another opportunity for this kind of free media attention...


http://www.ew.com/ew/article/commentary/0,6115,434524~3~0~watchthesetvshows,00.html



FOR THOSE HAVING PROBLEMS ON EW SITE:

For those having problems getting their vote posted...It seems to be a time factor, if you don't complete/send comments thru fairly quickly it will boot ya when you hit send. Try either composing comments in advance or make sure to highlight and copy your comments BEFORE hitting the send button, if ya get booted, just go back to page, fill in name, paste copied comments and re-send.....this usually works!


For those MANY who have so eloquently spoken in support of Farscape on EW...I salute you all!!!

[operaghost666nj]

Can't find the poll. The link you posted goes to a page that says "Server Error" page has been moved or renamed. Is this happening to anyone else? HELP...I wanna vote! :help:

[Faeren]

Should work now, for some reason I have to keep renewing the same link...I will keep a closer eye on it....let me know how it works now for you...

[Eriku]

Thanks. I am insanely busy these days. The form letters are much appreciated. Get that "easy to do list up" someone! :-)

[operaghost666nj]

The link worked fine this time :aok:

[Faeren]

:aok: :aok: :aok:

[pkgrl]

Where do we find any place to vote for Farscape at EW? The link didn't work. :(

Thanks for the letters. I'm creating some of my own right now to give out at the next MeetUp. :)

Any idea on an address for Fox, or the WB?

Edited to add: Got the site. The second link worked. And MAN you guys are quick. There are TONS of Farscape votes there, now.

Way to go! :aok:

[Faeren]

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/commentary/0,6115,434524~3~0~watchthesetvshows,00.html

[Faeren]

:rollin: :rollin: :rollin:

[Faeren]

:rollin: :rollin: :rollin:

[Faeren]

:confused: :confused: :confused:

[Faeren]

:joy:

[Sunderflame]

What's Up with the Smiles? Are you bored.:cool: :eek: :rollin: :confused: :finger: :finger: :flee: :flee: :achoo: :lizard: :beer: :wb: :boom: :boom: :jedi: :bawl: :stomp: Just something to brighten my night before I leave for work. Later Scaper:rollin: :aok:

[Faeren]

Actually trying to keep form letters in a forward position on the thread list...you know, easy to find for folks....

[pkgrl]

Do you want any help with form letters? Others?

I wrote a few aimed at specific targets (one to UPN, one to Fox, etc) so if you want me to post them here, just let me know.

:aok:

[Faeren]

More letters? Sure! Post away, thats why this thread is here, to offer some easier options for busy folks...Thanks!!!:aok:

[sunscaped]

Thanks Faeren, great idea! :aok:

I send postcards now, as I tend to ramble and rant, which is not what is needed here. Concise writing is definitely not my forte. Your letters are great and I'll use them and any others posted. :D

[operaghost666nj]

Yes! Please post more letters! :aok:

[Sunderflame]

yes, more letters

[pkgrl]

Feel free to use this as a guide (or not) ;) Rearrange the demographics however you think it's most effective. I tend to stick it in first, so they know who's talkin' to them. The names and addresses for the UPN execs are below.

Dear (UPN Exec),

My name is ___________________ and I am a ___ year old __________________. I earn between $______ and ______ per year and have __ college degree(s) in __________.

I watch quite a bit of television and, during my channel surfing, I find myself turning to UPN just to see what’s on. I have found that UPN is a great network on which I can find a variety of highly entertaining shows, so it’s often my first choice.

The one thing that would cement my viewer loyalty to any network is the programming. Recently, the SciFi Channel canceled the most entertaining, daring, and moving series I ever had the privilege to watch; Farscape.

I’m hoping that, by writing you, I can help influence you to consider picking up this unique series, also guaranteeing my loyalty to UPN forever. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Voyager, Enterprise, Roswell, and The (new) Twilight Zone are the proof that UPN values good science fiction and Farscape is the best that genre has to offer. Know that my friends and I will follow Farscape to any network, and I’d personally like to see it on yours.

Sincerely,

(you)

Send to:

Dean Valentine, CEO
Adam Ware, COO
or
Kevin Levy, Sr. VP, Scheduling and Acquisitions

United Paramount Network
11800 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025

[pkgrl]

I know we have largely left out Fox for many reasons, but I recently found one reason to include them in our begging. :D The format of the letter is pretty much the same as the UPN letter, but it's obviously directed to Fox executives. Excuse the shmoozing... it's necessary.

Oh, yeah. If you see any problems with these letters, just let me know. If it's something minor, you can simply correct it yourself in the letter you copy. Remember to write the one you send by hand. It'll mean more. Have fun. :rollin:

Dear (Fox Exec),

My name is ______________. I’m a ___ year old _____________________ and hold _________________ college degree(s) in _____________________. I earn between $_________ and _________ per year.

I’m writing you today with a valuable opportunity I don’t want you to miss. The Sci Fi Channel has cancelled Farscape. What does this mean for Fox?

I’ve recently learned that FoxTel in Australia has taken over as the network financial partner in the production of Farscape from season four onward. This presents the American Fox network with a unique opportunity in global entertainment. If Fox were to take over as the main production partner (along with Hallmark Entertainment and the Jim Henson Company) in creating new episodes of Farscape, Fox would gain not only the most dramatic and moving science fiction series on television, but also the millions of Farscape viewers that exist worldwide. The opportunity for both Farscape and Fox is amazing.

Presenting Farscape as a Fox production around the world would garner both huge audiences as well as huge revenues. Existing Farscape fans have already spent millions of dollars on merchandise as well as the current “Save Farscape” movement, proving that they are willing to back up their series in more ways than one. Farscape’s audience is fiercely loyal, and a major network like Fox could only make it grow. The only thing Farscape needs to gain an audience in the tens of millions is exposure. A small cable channel like SciFi can’t hope to do this. Farscape could very well be the new X-Files for Fox.

As a long time fan of both Farscape and Fox, I’m asking that you consider picking up this one-of-a-kind series. You won’t regret the decision. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

(you)

And here's the address:

Gail Berman, President,
Fox Entertainment,
Box 900, Beverly Hills, CA 90213.
10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035

[Faeren]

:aok: :aok: :aok:

[soccerscaper]

:aok:
Thanks for the form letters. It's been really difficult to find the time to compose all these different letters. Thanks for making it a little easier.

You guys rock:bounce: :bounce:

[Faeren]

THANKS FOR POSTING MORE LETTERS PKGIRL!!!

Anyone: feel free to post your letters here, the more variety, the better. Address lists as well, if anyone has them. The easier it is for people, the more support they will give to this endeavor...Thank you, one and all!!!

[Faeren]

:bounce:

[Faeren]

:rollin:

[Faeren]

:rollin:

[Susana]

:et2:

I wish someone would pin this to the top!

[Faeren]

:confused: :confused: :confused:

[pkgrl]

Bump!

[Faeren]

:rollin: :rollin: :rollin:

[Susana]

So... would one of the mods care to say why this is NOT being pinned to the top? Don't just leave us hanging... or rather dropping as the case may be. :)

[pkgrl]

You might have to email or PM one of the mods. They don't even see everything. Busy people, busy lives. :aok:

[Susana]

sigh

[pkgrl]

Look! Ben!

:flee:

[Susana]

Thanks!

[Faeren]

I have contacted one of the moderators on this, feel free to do so also, we will see what happens...Thanks everyone!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[buggabboo]

it's been pinned for most of the day.

scape on.

buggs

[Faeren]

:joy:

[Faeren]

:aok:

[Chaym]

pkgirl - WOW!! GREAT LETTER!!! ((((applause))))

Now to get off my eema, finish mailing out my monthly cards and make up some new ones.

[blue]

AvengerCO--asked by whom? I thought there was a discussion about the wisdom of separating the anti Scare Tactics stuff from the pro Farscape --and the upshot was that Scare Tactics belongs OT. Posting that letter here just mixes them together -- Seems like it should be posted in OT, not on this board.

[pkgrl]

Sorry, blue, just saw the letter you're talking about.

Yeah. This thread should be for letters in support of Farscape only.

If you want to write more letters, write some to casting agents in LA on behalf of Virginia. :D

[blue]

I hope that the ST letter above by AvengerCO will be moved to an OT thread by its poster or by a mod. It really shouldn't be on this Campaign Strategy board. It is not part of campaign strategy, and shouldn't appear to be, or it may damage perceptions of this campaign.

[AvengerCO]

http://www.watchfarscape.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9099&perpage=40&pagenumber=2

In this thread on a time stamp of 4/8/03 1:12 PM by faeren

"Avengerco- your letter is an excellent idea. If you could post a general version of this on the form letters thread, ("Busy? Hate Writing Letters? Easy Form Letters Here..."), perhaps others would also be inspired to express their outrage over this."

This individual has four times as many posts as myself and I considered her advice as valid and wiser than my own counsel.
It was significantly after my posts were made that the thread in question was moved to the off topic section of this board.
My apologies if she overstepped her powers of direction.

[waltersgirl]

since i agree that this thread needs to remain for Farscape, i'll do a cut/paste and move the letter.

[Faeren]

This thread was specifically created as a place to acquire various form letters. As a general place to post basic form letters for whatever purpose related to either Farscape or Skiffy...This is not to say that first priority is not, (directly), the Farscape topic, (it is), however the purpose for creating a thread specifically for form letters was to make them ALL easily accessible in ONE PLACE, so folks would not have to sift through various threads to find them. As long as letters are in good taste and related directly to Farscape (or indirectly, as in the case of Avengerco's letter which relates to Skiffy's overall programing, and thus, indirectly, to decisions which influenced Farscapes cancellation), I can see no harm in posting them in the same location. If there are those that feel this is a conflict of interest, they are more than welcome to use only letters they feel appropriate. I AM in full support of this site's policy regarding refusal to boycott Skiffy due to Farscape's cancellation, however, if people find "Scare Tactics" offensive, should they be silenced in this regard? As long as there is no direct correlation to Farscape in letters opposing Scare Tactics, I do not particularly see any conflict with the no boycotting on behalf of Farscape policy. Lets not over-complicate things or quibble over subject matter and whether or not it is closely enough associated. If a letter is not on an issue you wish to pursue, THEN DON'T USE IT. If any Mods feel there is a direct conflict of interest with any letters posted, I am sure they will let us know. Again the theme of this thread is Form Letters, period.

[waltersgirl]

If any Mods feel there is a direct conflict of interest with any letters posted, I am sure they will let us know.

i did, right above your post.

[Faeren]

Again, the point of creating this thread was to provide a centralized location for people to obtain form letters. . If a letter is not considered inappropriate on this site in general, then why should it be excluded from this thread? Obviously, you have the authority to do so, but I point out that this defeats the purpose for which this thread was created. Furthermore this discourages people from posting their letters when they have to worry about being critisized for their contributions, which further disempowers the purpose of this thread.

[waltersgirl]

this forum specifically, and this board at large, is about saving Farscape, not cancelling Scare Tactics or other shows that Skiffy is showing in lieu of Farscape. if folks want to make form letters for writing to advertisers about Scare Tactics, then those would belong in the OT forum, which was where the Scare Tactics thread was moved.