'Just Another Day, Another . . . ' one of those nights that gets me thinking.
I've been wondering about the 'Give Stars' Program, too. What ever happened? My last contact with them was an envelope postmarked April 1, 2015, that had these little credit card sized cards inside that said "Thank you for your support. Once we are live, enter this code on giveStars.com to redeem your giveStars greeting card." Below this message is a numeric code. Below that, it says 'this code is good for one giveStars greeting card."
That's the last I've ever heard! The mailing came from giveStars 1507 7th Street Santa Monica CA 90401.
I haven't tried mailing anything to this address . . .
Just seems like an epic fail to me, and something I've put in the back of my mind. Another image of $$ signs flying out of my wallet in support of Adam.
Which brings me to another topic. One that's been hashed over ad nauseum already today (late to the party, as usual) but one I will (for better or worse) comment on, since I've had the privilege of purchasing five Meet&Greets over the past eight years. Purchased is the key word here. They were for sale in a free marketplace; and although expensive it was my prerogative to spend my money as I chose to. Why did I do it? For the same reason you're here, on this site, tonite. We all want to know more about Adam, 'experience' Adam . . . for some it is only online; for some it happens in the middle of the crowd; for some, and for many different reasons, it pays to be up close. And for some, having that moment - however otherworldly or stupefying - saying hello and forgetting every other word - is worth the thrill of his arm around your shoulder. It's the arm of a stranger who doesn't know you from 'Adam' . . . that's the cost and the price. I choose to pay it. I will not judge anyone else.
Up front, I've experienced the pushers, and those who claim territory and refuse to share space - which definitely harshes the experience of Adam . . . especially when we are waiting to see one of the most patient, generous souls on earth. The pushing and bullying can be relentless.
I've also been part of great generosity, kindness, and joy near the stage. People make it happen. Not Adam. Us.
I've never brought my cellphone. I think a took a photo (with a little old camera) in 2010, and it was so blurry I knew I would never capture in a lens what my heart and my brain needed to see. Yet, I'm so very grateful to those who video Adam's performances. Our site here on Adamtopia is FILLED with photos and vids of the shows. We devour them.
Adam feeds fans a cautionary tale when he speaks of filming him from feet away - he obviously doesn't like it! But Adam can only dictate one thing. His performance; the action on the stage. He can't choose who is in the front row. He can't choose who should or shouldn't pull out their cell phone. He can't make people who fly to Estonia or China or Japan decide differently. He can't make people who click on Ticketmaster at 10AM on the presale day; or who choose StubHub for a coveted front row seat - do anything differently. He can influence their actions; and I think he may have done so with his words tonight. I'd sure be a shrinking violet had he said those words to me. I would think twice - not about my desire, but about his.
It's pretty clear Adam wants to see new faces. This is how his acclaim will grow! And I think we all want this for him. Pause for a moment, though, and think about those folks in the front row. Ten - twenty? Out of thousands? Are they really skewing his fan base? Keeping others from seeing him up close? I've read comments that they're the 'same older women' who have followed Adam around the world. Really? Are there photos?
Does anyone know for sure? Can't they do what they've chosen to do?
If these women have the means and the desire to follow Adam around the world I have no voice or reason to comment on their choices. Adam, however, is free to say what he likes when seeing them again. However, just like me, Adam cannot dictate their actions.
Nature will run its course. The 'older women' will, one day, need to forego the GA front row. The younger fans will likely have more disposable income. Maybe they will choose to spend their money on M&Gs, front row seats, or early entry. Then, there will be even younger fans who might criticize THEM for crowding the front row.
History repeats itself in small ways. Those who can't, criticize those who can. Those who won't, criticize those who will.
Adam can speak his mind, and so can we. Round and round we go.