Is there a process involved? Do you have to sell or give your records and memorabilia to charity? Is there a badge you hand in? Is having to declare that one is now a former fan a byproduct of having the Stones a way of life and extremely important to one's life and because the band has let them down they must forfeit any relations with the band? Do former fans deny the band's existence? Do you have to stop listening to their music?

How exactly does it work?

how to become a former fan for dummies is available where all finer books are sold....

"How exactly does it work?"
You suddenly realize the Beatles were a better band than the Stones and you're positive current Macca shows are the most rocking event you might attend.

Won't happen to me any time soon! ><

You have to submit the paperwork in triplicate to the Office, along with your membership card. You will be removed from the rolls, but please note that all fan priviliges are revoked, including but not limited to, the use of the words "weaving", "warhorses", "gold rings on ya", and "todger." Upon approval of your paperwork, you will be officially relieved of fan status, after being shown the blade, of course.



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haha, "gold rings on ya"...didn't know that was added to the list..nice.

'You' lose that feeling........................

I could never be a former fan. But I have got in proportion now!

Also... Are former fans instantly granted Troll status?

Peace,
Mr DJA

Is it a former fan, or a fan of the former?
I used to be a fan of beer in my kegerator, but it got old and now I'm a fan of the former beer...or a former fan....I think I need that book

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Is there a process involved? Do you have to sell or give your records and memorabilia to charity? Is there a badge you hand in? Is having to declare that one is now a former fan a byproduct of having the Stones a way of life and extremely important to one's life and because the band has let them down they must forfeit any relations with the band? Do former fans deny the band's existence? Do you have to stop listening to their music?

How exactly does it work?

You troll other peoples threads, then create your own snide trollish thread about the other one because you apparently have nothing better to do.

(slow clap)

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How does one become a former fan?

Submit to the blade...

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Is there a process involved? Do you have to sell or give your records and memorabilia to charity? Is there a badge you hand in? Is having to declare that one is now a former fan a byproduct of having the Stones a way of life and extremely important to one's life and because the band has let them down they must forfeit any relations with the band? Do former fans deny the band's existence? Do you have to stop listening to their music?

How exactly does it work?

You troll other peoples threads, then create your own snide trollish thread about the other one because you apparently have nothing better to do.

(slow clap)

Define "troll". Was it the Backstreet Boys/N'Sync comment that got your panties in a bunch? Did I embarrass you? Sorry! But hey, you're right, I have nothing better to do. Considering I have so much free time on my hands maybe I'll start a thread and announce that I am now officially not a fan anymore of The Stones because they've let me down! Cue official rolling eyes emoticon in 3, 2, ....

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Is there a process involved? Do you have to sell or give your records and memorabilia to charity? Is there a badge you hand in? Is having to declare that one is now a former fan a byproduct of having the Stones a way of life and extremely important to one's life and because the band has let them down they must forfeit any relations with the band? Do former fans deny the band's existence? Do you have to stop listening to their music?

How exactly does it work?

You troll other peoples threads, then create your own snide trollish thread about the other one because you apparently have nothing better to do.

(slow clap)

Define "troll". Was it the Backstreet Boys/N'Sync comment that got your panties in a bunch? Did I embarrass you? Sorry! But hey, you're right, I have nothing better to do. Considering I have so much free time on my hands maybe I'll start a thread and announce that I am now officially not a fan anymore of The Stones because they've let me down! Cue official rolling eyes emoticon in 3, 2, ....

When the parents are fighting (Mick and Keith), it invariably affects the children.

So sad.

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Is there a process involved? Do you have to sell or give your records and memorabilia to charity? Is there a badge you hand in? Is having to declare that one is now a former fan a byproduct of having the Stones a way of life and extremely important to one's life and because the band has let them down they must forfeit any relations with the band? Do former fans deny the band's existence? Do you have to stop listening to their music?

How exactly does it work?

Excellent question. First you need to establish what a fan IS by definition.

The New World Dictionary's definition: fan: a person enthusiastic about a specified sport, pastime, or performer; devotee [a baseball fan, movie fan]

I would say once you lose your enthusiasm for the above mentioned and are no longer a devotee you then slip into the category of former fan.

I think it comes down to a personal decision. I certainly liked them and their music in the sixties but lost my enthusiasm for them sometime during the seventies. I became a fan again on February 18, 2003 while watching a replay of their HBO concert at MSG the month before. I have been a fan since.

I can certainly accept people saying they are no longer a fan of the members (or certain members) but still enjoy the music. Or no longer enjoy their music but are a fan of their music during certain eras of the past. What I don't accept is people that show no enthusiasm for the band today (or their music) and still argue that they are fans.

So how does one become a former fan? The same way one becomes a former husband, wife, or friend. Things change. People change. People get angry at one another they have been close to for years and never speak again. Shit happens. The same is true with fans. A team loses year in and year out and before long they start to lose their fan base. I have heard of people burning jerseys, hats, etc.. Sometimes people just outgrow things and move on. Or get bored and want to try other things.

I suppose one would just buy an Automatically Renewing Membership to the "Former" Fan Club...

Bam, you're a fan!

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Is there a process involved? Do you have to sell or give your records and memorabilia to charity? Is there a badge you hand in? Is having to declare that one is now a former fan a byproduct of having the Stones a way of life and extremely important to one's life and because the band has let them down they must forfeit any relations with the band? Do former fans deny the band's existence? Do you have to stop listening to their music?

How exactly does it work?

You troll other peoples threads, then create your own snide trollish thread about the other one because you apparently have nothing better to do.

(slow clap)

Define "troll". Was it the Backstreet Boys/N'Sync comment that got your panties in a bunch? Did I embarrass you? Sorry! But hey, you're right, I have nothing better to do. Considering I have so much free time on my hands maybe I'll start a thread and announce that I am now officially not a fan anymore of The Stones because they've let me down! Cue official rolling eyes emoticon in 3, 2, ....

When the parents are fighting (Mick and Keith), it invariably affects the children.

So sad.

The fans are the parents. Keith, I'm your father.

Easy. Listen to any KISS, ELO or Styx album once.Now you have your answer.

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Is there a process involved? Do you have to sell or give your records and memorabilia to charity? Is there a badge you hand in? Is having to declare that one is now a former fan a byproduct of having the Stones a way of life and extremely important to one's life and because the band has let them down they must forfeit any relations with the band? Do former fans deny the band's existence? Do you have to stop listening to their music?

How exactly does it work?

You troll other peoples threads, then create your own snide trollish thread about the other one because you apparently have nothing better to do.

(slow clap)

Define "troll". Was it the Backstreet Boys/N'Sync comment that got your panties in a bunch? Did I embarrass you? Sorry! But hey, you're right, I have nothing better to do. Considering I have so much free time on my hands maybe I'll start a thread and announce that I am now officially not a fan anymore of The Stones because they've let me down! Cue official rolling eyes emoticon in 3, 2, ....

When the parents are fighting (Mick and Keith), it invariably affects the children.

So sad.

The fans are the parents. Keith, I'm your father.

You wouldn't happen to be Darth Vader would you?

I sold my Who cds when I found Pete Townshend was arrested under Operation Oar.

You stop being a current one.

Donate your Rolling Stones record collection to me for free.....................

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Define "troll". Was it the Backstreet Boys/N'Sync comment that got your panties in a bunch? Did I embarrass you? Sorry! [/quote]

You're the one throwing stones my way., you're the one with the implying lack of masculinity. Therefore, you're the troll with these issues, not me.

So, suck it.

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For $95 the Stones will officially "de-certify you as a fan.

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For $95 the Stones will officially "de-certify you as a fan.

Yeah $95 or multiple Stones fans can get the group-rate of $50 per fan.

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For $95 the Stones will officially "de-certify you as a fan.

Yeah $95 or multiple Stones fans can get the group-rate of $50 per fan.

For that price I understand they'll even give you the 'former fan' ball cap and poster.

I never got my promised fan cap. What are the chances I will ever get the "Former Fan" cap?

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I never got my promised fan cap. What are the chances I will ever get the "Former Fan" cap?

You mean the ones that say "No Longer a Pandereable Money-Throwing Sucker"?

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