Comments on Vampires: Why The Obsession?

Thu Jul 3 2008 10:35:46 By: PalmBeach (

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SO SO SO SO SO SO TRUE!
I have read the "Twilight" saga and I must say that it is one of the best reads I have picked up since middle school!
There really is something alluring about vampires. The darkness, the mystery, the HISTORY! These creatures have been rumored to be around for eons, given that most of them live forever. Of course something that was mentioned in our past could be cause for a concern in the present day.
This article is spot on! GO VAMPIRES! (AND GO EDWARD CULLEN! Can't wait for the movie!)

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Thu Jul 3 2008 13:45:12 By: xxjdxx (

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Great article! Vampires are amazing!

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Thu Jul 3 2008 13:52:01 By: Werewolf Girl (

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I'm rather obsessed with vampires too. They're mysterious and interesting. My favorite book is The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause and it's about a silver haired vampire. One of my favorite movies is Underworld, and I really want to read the Twilight series by Stepheni Meyer. The more I read vampire stories and see vampire movies, the more obsessed I am.

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Thu Jul 3 2008 14:01:04 By: wondergirl9847 (

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Fans are still fighting for Moonlight. This show is too amazing to let it slip away. It's touched lives all over the world. Vampires are IN and the networks need to wake up.
www.moonlightline.com
www.moonlight-united.com
www.moonlightarmy.com

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Thu Jul 3 2008 14:07:10 By: TV Addict (

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"Moonlight" is done. The sets were taken down, and I believe the actors have moved on to other projects.
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Hopefully True Blood on HBO will fill the gap.

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Thu Jul 3 2008 14:13:19 By: PalmBeach (

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I'm on Team Edward. Team Jacob just seems...flimsy. Her relationship with Edward is stronger than Jacob.
That's what I think. =)

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Thu Jul 3 2008 14:20:16 By: rich b (

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I love vampire shows, always have. It started with Dark Shadows, I would run home from the bus after school to see it. The power that they possess. The fact that they live forever, amass vast amounts of money. Live under the radar. Don't take crap from anyone. I wish that the Blade series would had made it, but they needed someone who could act to pull it off. The main character just plained sucked. I love all of Carpenter's movies. If I could be someone else it would be a vampire!

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Thu Jul 3 2008 15:43:16 By: Cathy904 (

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Vampire sex appeal is in their confidence, their self-assuredness. Vamps can't be shy.

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Thu Jul 3 2008 20:18:38 By: 082392 (

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freaking worng
i cant believe there canceling moonlight
this is an outrage
AHHHHHHHH
wrong on soooo many levels
i will never watch anything on CBS ever.

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Thu Jul 3 2008 22:20:50 By: StArZ+mE (

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this article is so right because if we wouldn't have and imagination we wouldn't have books and/or stories!

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Thu Jul 3 2008 22:30:10 By: darri58 (

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I also have read the Twilight Saga and I thought it was awesome. I am also on Team Edward, Jacob is just so immature, he just makes me want to gag. Of course, I think Bella isn't fair to either one of them. The only mature one is Edward, and he's been around for the last 80 odd years. I'm hooked though, I'm reading Twilight for the 2nd time around!

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Thu Jul 3 2008 23:14:42 By: kelcouch (

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I have to agree, whether you're watching Moonlight or reading the Twilight series, it's an amazing escape from reality and while we all know it's not real we can't help but wish it was!
I'm an Aussie Moonlight fan, please come visit our site:
http://aussieslovemoonlight.yuku.com/
I have never been more addicted to a TV show or book than I am with Moonlight/Twilight! I've already pre-ordered a copy of the 4th Twilight book 'Breaking Dawn' which is due out in early August and I can't wait to read it!
I'm Team Edward all the way! I'm totally addicted and have just started reading Twilight for the SECOND time! Lol!

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Fri Jul 4 2008 03:14:42 By: darri58 (

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You take this WAYYYYY to serious. Don't give yourself a cerebral Hemorrhage, it is all in fun...

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Fri Jul 4 2008 11:43:00 By: heidi hannele (

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Darling darri58,, life is serious,,not a one of us has a guarantee of how long we are here. What we think, say and do,, have been recorded in HEAVEN,,and when stand before the ALMIGHTY THAT LIVES AND REIGNS FOREVER AND EVER,,we will be on our knees trying to explain, did we live for HIM and the good of HIS KINGDOM or did we (even secretly)(God knows all our secrets!) not live for him,,,and in doing so,,we lived our lives for ourselves,, we are either for GOD = OR = against HIM. I am telling you this because I LOVE YOU and want the absolute best for you,,,now and forever,,,GOD LOVES YOU TOO,,,but HE is a JEALOUS GOD! I understand that you think this is all just fun,,because you do not believe it and the power behind it is real,,,but it is real,,so please be careful! even about what you chose to think about,,,serious killers,,think and plan,,,ahead too,,,our mind is the battleground, Satan wants it,,,,

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Fri Jul 4 2008 11:50:17 By: PalmBeach (

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No matter what, vampires will always have an appeal. Regardless of WHY the appeal is there, the fact is...there IS an appeal that we can't ignore. YAY VAMPIRES!

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Fri Jul 4 2008 15:28:35 By: Lisa Mason (

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I love Twilights Vampires this is why, they do not bring with them the silly myths that honestly we all have seen way to many times Like sleeping in coffins or burning in the sun, turning into bats even the fangs are silly. Stephenie Meyers vampires just make more sense and still holds the magic we all love they are infallible beautiful and so fast they are a blur when they run and so strong they can pick up a van with one hand and toss it. There are only a few ways to kill them & no human can do that. It is very hard for them to be around humans without not needing to kill them and this makes the love story very interesting. The Cullens try to be good Vampires and hunt only animals. and YES they are immortal (I want to be in love and live forever).
There is war and good and bad vamps special powers and amazing gifts its such a interesting take on the world of Vampires I suggest everyone give it a try its very refreshing trust me.
P.S. "TEAM EDWARD"

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Fri Jul 4 2008 16:13:42 By: windlegends (

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I write speculative fiction novels and my bestsellers are my signature Reaper series--shapeshifting vampires. Readers can't get enough of these stories and I think one of the reasons is because the heroes are alpha males with a take-no-prisoner mentality. They're handsome, sexy, and powerful. They dress all in black, are tall, dark, and know how to use their bodies to get a female's attention. Even the male readers I have love them so it has to be the vampire persona that intrigues and captivates. Whatever it is, I hope it continues for a long, long time!
Too bad Moonlight was cancelled. CBS shot itself in the foot with that piece of illogical thinking but I highly suspect it's because they realize they have a rare gem in star Alex O'Loughlin and are looking for a way to cash in on his talent, looks, and popularity with female viewers--no matter their age.
Charlotte Boyett~Compo
www.windlegends.org

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Fri Jul 4 2008 21:22:37 By: VampTramp (

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MOONLIGHT is not dead. The sets were only taken down and stored. Everything is there to set up again once Moonlight gets another venue to work in. We are still fighting to find it a home so don't everyone give up so easily and don't believe all the doomsayers.
go to:
www.moonlightline.com
www.moonlightarmy.com
to get into the fight.

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Fri Jul 4 2008 22:03:45 By: Ter05 (

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Moonlight is gone for good only if the entertainment world/networks don't care about fans. Fans are the ones who purchase from their advertisers and purchase the DVD's of the series. Fans promote their network and their shows. Moonllight was the favorite hour of the week for millions of fans who are not going to give up on bringing it back. One fan site has gone over 4000 members from 37 countries just this week and growing every day. In the case of Moonlight, like Twilight, it is just plain romance and love that make them special in the world of fantasy. Moonlight developed a hot sensual love relationship done in a way that families could watch together - rare in this day and age. Just so sad that the best show on television in years goes unappreciated by the very people who brought it to us. We won't let it die.

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Fri Jul 4 2008 22:33:26 By: ordonecl (

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Your article is very interesting. Fantasy is what many os us love in literature, TV and the movies because escaping from the hard work of reality is important for our rest, our entertainment and our sanity. We all need recharging. And the extra bonus of fantasy is that it allows us to let our imaginations go, with endless possibilities, without limitations.
Just a note: I feel it is important that you know Moonlight is not dead, because we fans are not leting it go. Moonlight connected the real and the fantasy world in a way that no other show or book I have seen or read has. And in doing that it trapped millions of us, in the US and internationally, in a web of emotion and understanding which we intend to keep alive.

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Fri Jul 4 2008 23:15:00 By: demi selena lovato gomez (

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omj i luv underworld and the twilight series are my favorite books. i luv vampires they are my favorite thing in the world and call me crazy but i would luv to be one it's one of my fantasies
I LUV VAMPIRES!

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Sat Jul 5 2008 01:33:05 By: assuit (

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Whats not to love about vampires. Its a well known fact that during difficult cultural times we often look for escapist entertainment to distract us from the pain.
Vampires today are sexy, powerful, sensual, animalistic, lovers, rich and dominate. What woman wouldn't be 'entertained' by watching them do their thing on TV.
My favourite two shows were Moonlight and Blood Ties. I highly recommend BT for anyone looking for a sex, romance and one hot vampire male.
In September I intend to get HBO for the first time just so I can watch True Blood. I can't wait after seeing the previews!

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Sat Jul 5 2008 01:58:51 By: hotbabe2334 (

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i love vampires and i was a vampire for holloween for 3 years strait

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Sat Jul 5 2008 02:39:46 By: Nva_gvup_Mick (

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I wish the author had dug deeper in researching her story because Moonlight is not dead. And a question for the readers, why does it have to be a pissing contest between vampire shows? I like Buffy and Moonlight. And I intend to watch True Blood to see if it's any good. So, one does not need to put down one show in order to elevate another, it's childish and unnecessary. Go to www.moonlightline.com for yourselves and read about our continuing campaign for Moonlight returning in any shape or form.

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Sat Jul 5 2008 03:19:09 By: luv_him_15 (

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i sorta agree with the sex appeal thing-most movies/books show vampires as sexy, but im having trouble seeing people walking around chanting things and wishing for things they know cant happen--most likely, theyre the people that'll get suked into any of the latest trends lol

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Sat Jul 5 2008 06:37:10 By: gobby g (

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Vampire movies and series are the best. Loved Buffy, Angel, and both the Underworld movies. I agree YAY VAMPIRES!

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Sat Jul 5 2008 13:11:43 By: PalmBeach (

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TEAM EDWARD ALL THE WAY!

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Sat Jul 5 2008 14:04:10 By: dtalitho (

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Reality hits us each and every day. Reality shows are us laughing at others getting hit, I do not get that. I LOVE MOONLIGHT, and there is a very large group out there trying to get it picked up. MOONLIGHT IS NOT DEAD! Simply moving on to a new place who will appreciate it for all it has to offer, like the fans do!

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Sat Jul 5 2008 15:28:04 By: selene coudray (

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Vampire's are intriguing - but Moonlight is what brought me to the genre. It's a shame the network disappointed fans by ending the show before the story really got going. Hopefully we will see more story in the near future. Fans are fighting and democracy will win out over a few tv executives idiotic decision making.

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Sat Jul 5 2008 20:07:04 By: LolaBell (

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Vampires have always been a genre that people can relate to; staying young and beautiful and being immortal. Stories of humans falling for vampires and vice versa are also appealing and have been successful through the ages. There is a sense of eroticism around the vampire myths and shows like Angel and the recent Moonlight reflect that. Moonlight, however, may not be dead just yet. Moonlight has millions of fans and the fans will not stop until this show is picked up.

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Sat Jul 5 2008 21:16:05 By: steamyhotlatin (

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Many speculate, but few know what it is really like to be a creature of the night. When the sun rises, the desire to sleep pulls on you like alcohol when you know you have a buzz and you can't stand the baking on your skin, it's like being a piece of roasting meat. But the night, it is alluring and makes you feel power & magical, it's safety and your invisible in a blink with one swift move and a leap into the night air. Exotic and bedroom eyed it is your tool to entice your pray, to feed is vital, it's your only survival. Only under a hypnotic spell shall someone be forced to know you, you are feared as much as ones curiousity beckins &
calls to seek you out anyway. This is my life as one of them, I know the night, it is my oasis and haven of eternity. You can't help but want to know me, be me or not, your not sure, yet you will watch and wonder and answer my call. If you invite me in , I will come.
I am the nights mistress, I have no choice, I was chosen as so will you be.

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Sun Jul 6 2008 00:33:12 By: edwardaddict424 (

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I simply believe that the reason for the obsession of vampires is because vampires are immortal, powerful, and have such abilities that no one can actually possess. They have a hint of mystery and danger to them, yet vulnerability is also present. They are feared, beautiful, and ALMOST "from afar", excruciatingly perfect.
Plus, they do not exist, which makes them even more envied among everyday people, like myself.

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Sun Jul 6 2008 15:12:33 By: ilovemovies45 (

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Dont forget LostBoys!

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Mon Jul 7 2008 08:36:55 By: RASHARPE (

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There are more movies and books about vampires than ever, it started with Count Dracular.
There really was such a person a Prince named Valid the Impaler. Valid would impale peoples heads on a stake and diplay the in front of his castle.

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Mon Jul 7 2008 11:45:11 By: bill_kaulitz_biggest_fan (

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edwardaddict424 is so rite i envy them so much and they are so perfect and who says vampires arent real i really wish i was a vampire they are so perfect yet they have their own flaws too i luv them so much
VAMPIRES ARE MY LIFE!

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Mon Jul 7 2008 14:57:49 By: Fueled_By_FBR (

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Well, I really didn't take that much of an interest in vampires before, but I just finished reading Twilight, and I loved it. I can't wait for the movie to come out.

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Mon Jul 7 2008 23:32:48 By: Bitchywitchy969 (

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Edward Cullen i love him so much, Twilight is the best book ive ever read....
The moonlight, the thirst for blood, tha darkness inside that feelings, the afraid, and the fatal atraction.... our desires and our desitions....!"
have somebody read about sir Carlin Winter???

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Mon Jul 7 2008 23:42:24 By: swedishpinkbean (

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I have to agree with you 100%. I think all the vampire obsession has a lot to do with what they represent not whether or not they are real. In short vampires just F%#@ing rock

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Tue Jul 8 2008 01:09:47 By: beachlady (

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Love The Vampire! Angel, Mick St. John...........why can't we keep them? They are sooo good to look at!

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Tue Jul 8 2008 02:47:25 By: Dhampir (

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Vampires are awesome no doubt about it
You should read the noble dead series by
Barb & J.C.Hendee its amaizing My favorite anime is Blood+ and my fav movie is either Underworld or the Blade Series

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Tue Jul 8 2008 05:50:38 By: love_in_the _rain69 (

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wtf?

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Wed Jul 9 2008 10:30:43 By: demi selena lovato gomez (

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VAMPIRES ARE MY LIFE! i wish i was a vampire or had a boyfriend who was one. even if one of my friends was one that would be so cool. i luv them so much i'm readin 5books about vampires rite now (twilight,new moon,eclipse, boy that bites, and the historian) underworld is a great movie about them too. I LUV VAMPS! :)

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Wed Jul 9 2008 11:50:56 By: Ellise (

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I love anything that has to do with vampires, if they were real I would soo want to be one.

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Wed Jul 9 2008 15:42:00 By: MlleParis2007 (

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The vampire obsession equates to the good girl with a bad boy; good vs evil; and the desire for immortality and supernatural power. Futhermore, it's symbolic of the drug culture with its addition and violence; the gay community's acceptance and assimilation; the religious communities with their taboos, beliefs, and disciplines. The vampire obession has diverse perspectives and povs. There's perversion as well as compassion. We like to say vampires are a fantasy, but are they?

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Wed Jul 9 2008 20:03:08 By: edward_cullen_lover (

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I'm defiantly on the edward cullen team. If you've read the twilight series you'll understand why people love vampires so much. I read all the books that are out at least 4 times each, and now I'm always thinking about edward. My comment for PalmBeach is it's not about who's Bella's relationship is strongest with it's about who she loves more. I can't wait to see who she chooses. I hope it's Edward that way she could live forever. For all those who haven't read the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer go to your bookstore or library and GET IT.Trust me you won't regret it. As for the movie I can't wait. I'n curious too see who they'll pick as Edward. One things for sure Stephenie Meyer is a great author. Also I love the show Blood Ties Henry Lewis is so HOT! watch the show.

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Thu Jul 10 2008 10:48:13 By: bill_kaulitz_biggest_fan (

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don't even get me started. i luv vampires so much i just got a new book called boys that bite and another one called the historian about vampires. i want to be a vampire so bad. they are perfect in everyway. and i mean i dont see why everyone is turned off by the whole you have to be bitten and drink blood. i think it would be so awesome to be a vampire.
I LUV VAMPS! I LUV VAMPS! I LUV VAMPS!

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Mon Jul 14 2008 09:39:09 By: demi selena lovato gomez (

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AAAAAAHHHHHH! i just watched underworld:evolution it was awesome i luvd it. and i found da second book to the series of boys that bite its called stake that yay

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Mon Jul 21 2008 11:59:31 By: Leeser (

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Well, your article states that Moonlight bit the dust "for good", and that's not the case, here. My sources have stated that the show is not "dead" and they are working to bring it back either as a television program or a movie. DirecTV has not given an unequivocal "No" to helping to finance the show. They have just indicated that it's "no" - "For now". Until we have a network for the show, DirecTV is unable to help out. They cannot afford to fully finance the show, which is understandable and unreasonable for the fans to expect. As for the sets, Mick's and Beth's apartment sets were put into storage, not destroyed. This was explained to us when we went on the Warner Bros backstage tour on Memorial Day weekend, when 125 of us were taken on a very special tour that featured Moonlight's sets and in-studio shooting locations.
CBS has made a huge mistake in cancelling a series that averaged between 7.5m and 8m viewers on a weekly basis in what has been commonly referred to as "the death slot" (Friday from 9 to 10pm). Moonlight helped CBS to win Friday nights on a consistent basis. That cannot be said to have been true in the eight weeks since they pulled the show from the air (yes, we fans do keep track of the ratings, believe it or not).
Vampires are the new pink, as it were, and they are going to be left in the dust behind HBO, which will be running "True Blood" shortly, the Twilight movies, and god only knows what else that will crop up in the face of all this vampire love.
Nina Tassler claims that she has received few letters and that those letters were actor-centric. If this is the case, then she's not getting all her mail and needs to speak with the folks in the CBS mailroom. The fans love the entire show, not just Alex O'Loughlin. The chemistry between the actors really helped to make this show believable and to make it into the phenomenon that it is.
Since last year and well before there were any whiffs of danger for our show, the fans have mounted several charity campaigns, from giving 1000 dollars worth of stuffed animals to the Toys for Tots campaign, to multiple blood drives (run by more than one Moonlight fan group), to an ongoing food drive that has donated more than 4000 pounds of food to the Los Angeles Food Bank in the name of Moonlight to Moonlight fans joining the National Bone Marrow Registry. The list goes on and we're not giving up.
CBS and Nina Tassler have apparently seriously underestimated the Tribe. We're numerous and strong and we're not going away. We're continuing to campaign on behalf of our favorite show and won't be disheartened or demoralized by her dismissive attitude.
I close with a quote by Moonlight's 400 year old vampire, Josef Kostan...
Vampire solidarity! Rah Rah Rah (and all that).
Leeser
MoonlightLine.com

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Mon Jul 21 2008 12:42:49 By: sweet potato (

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OMG! STFU about "moonlight isn't dead" BLAH BLAH BLAH.
This story/article is about why people LOVE vampires, and not all about Moonlight and whether it has a chance to come back.
Stop blabbering your idiotic nonsense about why you think Moonlight isn't dead. It's not all about you, and your dead show! This piece is about why we as a culture love vampires.

PS.. IT IS DEAD!
Until it comes back, then it's gone and dead.
Go obsess over something else, you loons!

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Mon Jul 21 2008 12:47:06 By: Lullani (

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Moonlight has not bit the dust for good. Dedicated and loyal fans of Moonlight continue to fight for it because of the wonderful romance in the show, the anguish displayed by Mick St. John as he struggled with no longer being a human, the wonderful friends of Mick St. John. The show had the entire package - romance, friendship, drama, wonderful chemistry between the lead and supporting cast, and great story lines. I looked forward every week to Moonlight. It captured my heart like so few shows do. I simply do not understand why it was cancelled when vamps are so popular now, nor do I understand the attitude of Nina Tassler at laughing at the fans over the cancellation. The disdainful attitude of CBS towards its viewers has caused me to totally give up on watching television ever again in the future. I don't appreciate being laughed at for being passionate about a television show. I will limit my entertainment to watching dvd's in the future and movies once they are on dvd because of the disdainful attitude of CBS. I guess Nina Tassler thinks fans of Moonlight deserved to be laughed at for holding blood drives and trying to save lives and their show. To me, that is unforgivable to laugh at people who are donating blood to save lives and their show and is a very callous attitude towards precious human life. It is not something I will ever forget.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 12:53:12 By: sweet potato (

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LOL @ Lullani!
Just stop with the pathetic essay's on why Moonlight was the best show ever, when you know it was pretty lame and cheesy. It wasn't groundbreaking, or critically acclaimed, and couldn't get enough ratings with a popular show as a lead in on CBS.
And as far as it coming back...whatever.
The show is not on the fall schedule ANYWHERE IN THIS UNIVERSE.
Therefore, to responsible journalists who care about facts and not wishful thinking....the show is done...dead!
What else was she suppose to write?
It's done!

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Mon Jul 21 2008 12:54:07 By: Tom Sizemore (

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BRAVO sweet potato!

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Mon Jul 21 2008 13:07:25 By: Lisa B (

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Moonlight is alive and well to its fans that continue to campaign to have it picked up by another network. Nina Tassler with CBS has it all wrong about the show being "actor centric" And this coming from a woman who claimes to "love Vampires". Yes, we love Alex O'Loughling as Mick St. John but the show is a group effort by all of its acting, writing, directing, etc. talent to make it Moonlight. Vampires have always held their allure, whether in books, tv shows or movies. But CBS has missed out on this current resurgence of the genre.
DirecTV needs to stay in touch with Moonlight and its fans. We still believe that a partnership can be created between a network and DirecTV to bring Moonlight back. Sets can always be put back up or recreated. Don't give up on us yet! We have not given up the fight.
Also, I have grown tired of being called "rabid" or a "whiner" by those who continue to report about Moonlight. To me, those terms cannot be applied to those who are passionate about something they love so much when it was taken away without justification.
So why continue to write about a show that is "dead"? Maybe because the fans are making more of an impact than CBS and the rest want to admit to. And rightly so, the tribe just keeps getting stronger and more determined.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 13:08:41 By: Tom Sizemore (

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These Moonlight nuts are rabid whiners.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 13:18:52 By: ferger1 (

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Sweet Potato Its clear to me that you have never watched Moonlight. Other wise you wouldn't be acting so childish in your remarks. Moonlight was and is everything the previous posters have said, and every remark about what the fans did for the show is true.
It's clear that this is becoming a he said she said comment page only geared to get more hits for the author and there article. Your childish ramblings have made that perfectly clear.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 13:21:38 By: Ter05 (

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I always wonder why people feel the need to write negatives about a show or its fans. If you don't like it, don't watch it, but why feel the need to trash the people who do. If fans are fighting to bring back a show then good for them, whoever they are and whatever the show is. Television shows are about an hour of entertainment to share with your family and/or to have a brief time away from life's stress. If they are important enough to someone to fight for it, then why not respect that. Apparently some people get their entertainment by running down what others care about.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 13:22:29 By: mel9116 (

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Well, I for one, am not a rabid whiner. I am an intelligent college educated woman, with a husband and a child, who absolutely loved the show Moonlight.
What's so wrong with fighting for what we believe in. Change does not come without a fight. I used to think like you. I couldn't believe that people would fight for a television show when there are so many more things that we should be fighting for. Then I found Moonlight and fell in love with it. When I found out that it had been canceled it felt like someone in my family had died. I have never done anything like this before. I was surprised that I had it in me, to tell you the truth.
To me, this isn't just about a television show anymore. It's about standing up for yourself to make your opinion heard. If you don't try then you automatically lose.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 13:23:20 By: * * Stargazer * * (

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"Moonlight" was good while it lasted, but put a fork in it, it's done. Remember, it all comes down to money. It was too expensive to produce and the advertising obviously wasn't bringing in enough to sustain it. Of course, the Friday night timeslot probably didn't help.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 13:32:27 By: PalmBeach (

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12-12-08! TWILIGHT!
Robert Pattinson plays Edward Cullen. Most will remember Robert from his role as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter.
He will be the PERFECT Edward! CAN'T WAIT!

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Mon Jul 21 2008 14:25:30 By: Ilyria (

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I think Ms. Sparks only briefly touched on the most obvious answer. If vampires were generally hideous mucous-covered beasts with back hair and fly eyes, they wouldn't be all that popular except perhaps as novelty Halloween costumes.
But in worlds where vampires look like David Boreanaz, James Marsters and Alex O'Loughlin? Hoo. THERE'S a world I want to explore.
You can't not know that Edward is good-looking in Meyer's Twilight series; Bella remarks on it every five seconds. Werewolf Jacob is similarly hunky. If these boys were likened instead to high school dweebs from the chess team (apologies to chess teams everywhere), would people be trekking out to Forks?
I'll be looking forward to checking out True Blood this fall and will be watching Twilight when it comes out in movie form this December, when I'm not watching Buffy and Angel on DVD or Moonlight episodes I've stored on TiVo. Hottie vampires. There are worse ways to spend a few hours!

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Mon Jul 21 2008 14:44:14 By: ladyhawke_2006 (

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Sweet Potatoe, TV Addict and Tom Sizemore...I think you must be threatened by the prospect that we MOONLIGHT fans voices may indeed be being heard. I can think of no other reason that you would be so ugly to people who have never said anything disparinging against any of you. We are only stating the fact that we have chosen to spend our own time and energies to fight for something we believe in. We have not asked you to join us or even support our efforts. All we ask is that you stay out of our way and let us continue with our fight. You have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO GAIN by attempting to silence us. And as a matter of fact, you only provide us with more motivation to FIGHT ON. So, quoting from MOONLIGHT... Vampire Solidarity! Rah! Rah! Rah! (and all that)

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Mon Jul 21 2008 14:56:28 By: willing freshie (

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To Sweet Potato and Tom Sizemore:
Your need to put down all 8 million Moonlight fans just proves that our campaign is working. Notice the Moonlight fans do not put other people's choices down. I am sure you are not the type of people who would donate blood, toys, and sign up for the bone marrow registry in the name of Moonlight and to help needy people at large. You would rather go on these sights, look for Moonlight postings, which you know you will find here since our tribe is huge and post everywhere, just to blast us. What a boring life you must lead. Go donate blood--and feel good about yourself. Then maybe all your negativity can be turned into something useful, not into bitterness and frustration.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 14:58:57 By: Tom Sizemore (

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*yawn*

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Mon Jul 21 2008 15:07:20 By: willing freshie (

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Tom,
Still there? I rest my case.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 15:21:52 By: almightyisis (

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Oh yes! Once again it's Leeser directing her tribe to come here and comment. Lol! Stop attempting to mislead people with your top secret so called sources and your spin just to keep up traffic on your site. It's just wrong, desperate and pathetic. DirecTV was really the last hope is not interested and you know it. The executive vice president of entertainment for DirecTV just said that there is not an opportunity anymore.
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/20 08/07/day-13-of-tour.html

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Mon Jul 21 2008 15:31:14 By: chunky lover 53 (

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Moonlight fans, "De nile" ain't just a river in Egypt.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 15:40:20 By: Bitchywitchy969 (

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eternal love..endless nights... i would love to be a vampire..!

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Mon Jul 21 2008 16:13:48 By: Promoting Alex (

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As one of the three women who sponsored the nationwide Moonlight Blood Drive, which took place back in April, collected 3,600+ pints of blood over 30 states, and who is now, in show star Alex O'Loughlin's words: "continuing the work we started back in April" by working with him to do just that (Moonlight or not); I have a challenge:
Moonlight's creator/co-writer/producer, Trevor Munson - is hosting a Red Cross blood drive out in San Diego at the W Hotel this weekend, where he will make himself available to DONORS inside the blood drive room for autographs. Only donors will be admitted by Red Cross staff for privacy reasons........
I understand that a segment of Moonlight fans plan on attending Comic Con and skipping Trevor's Blood Drive in favor of the Comic Con blood bank drive where they will receive "goodie bags" (of comic book memorabilia)!
This man gave you your show, countless sources of enjoyment, and,for some, $$ from mdse. bearing his name (Team Trevor).
Well, Trevor's blood drive needs donors; Your priority needs to be a show of support for Trevor as well as the show.
You can't write networks claiming loyalty to the show, without showing your support for Trevor's event and, in turn - Moonlight.
If this resonates with any Moonlight fan, please go to www.givelife.org, use moonlight as your password, and make an appt. on either 7/25 or 7/26.
The W Hotel is only 8 miles from the Comic Con event and the Red Cross is distributing free tee shirts.
Hope to see you!

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Mon Jul 21 2008 16:27:59 By: Bloodsister (

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I don't see where anyone has said that fans should attend one blood drive over another.
I've heard about you three from more than one fan site.
I hope Trevor knows what he's getting himself into when working with you.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 16:34:26 By: Promoting Alex (

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By the way; the blood drive is NOT being used as a "save our show" campaign this time around.
I simply chose to support Alex O'Loughlin and his passion for the works of the American Red Cross.
Consider, if you will - that it is the Red Cross you will be calling for assistance when disaster strikes! I've yet to hear of a local blood bank providing money, temporary shelter, clothing etc......
And, if you don't live in San Diego...........
well, you get the point!

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Mon Jul 21 2008 16:46:46 By: Promoting Alex (

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Bloodsister:
I'm sure you've heard the VERSION offered up by the "triad" consisting of 3 sites!
At least the media and those with common sense aren't call US "nuts", "rabid" and "fanatical".
The show was cancelled in May; there was a small window of opportunity to convince CBS to have a change of heart and pick it up again at the last minute, but after the personal, irrational attacks on Nina Tassler and Les Moonves, that window was slammed down on ALL of us (per MY source)!
There was only ONE other network that was EVER truly looking at Moonlight for a pick up; maybe they saw the behavior of some of the fans they'd inherit along with it and RAN LIKE HELL!

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Mon Jul 21 2008 16:51:00 By: almightyisis (

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I'd LOVE to give my blood for Alex O'Loughlin! Can I double that donation? Seriously, I hope there's a good turn out especially with Alex and Trevor throwing their support behind this great cause! You are right, true Moonlight fans will support there instead of going for a goodie bag when given a choice.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 17:02:30 By: Promoting Alex (

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Thank you for being a "voice of reason". almightysis!
There is a shortage of it around.
I say the greatest legacy to any show is the good works it leaves in it's wake (no pun intended)............

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Mon Jul 21 2008 20:02:00 By: Bank1115 (

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To Promoting Alex: How dare you come on to this site, which is discussing the allure of vampires, and state that in order to be a good fan you must donate your blood. Talk about selfserving dribble!
To the author of the article: Thank you so much for refering to me as a 'fangirl.' Haven't had my ID checked in over 30 years so this felt good.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 20:34:50 By: Promoting Alex (

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BANK1115:
Obviously you have misinterpreted my post; which was actually a response to the earlier post(s) of those whom I consider to be hypocrits...
They proclaim their devotion to Moonlight and then proceed to encourage their members to donate blood at another blood drive-when the show's creator is graciously giving up his time to host his own blood drive in the same city! This is all about an agenda; their's, not mine.
I NEVER suggested that fans must donate blood; but it seems to me that if you are planning on donating blood anyway, why would you not support the one being sponsored by the person who is responsible for the show's existance???
I see plenty of people using this opportunity to talk about issues other than the subject matter of this article; I feel that promoting a CHARITY event is just as worthy as seeing the same old rhetoric being posted by the same people.
Self-serving? Hardly...
If the shoe fits???????????

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Mon Jul 21 2008 21:46:16 By: rayne100 (

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Promoting Alex- Site your source... where do the site admins promote one blood drive over another? please provide link....otherwise, your just blowing smoke
Also is there a reason that you think us utterly masochistic?
I can't imagine the gall it takes to call someone up and ask for their help a THIRD time and then trash them and other members in very same day, especially since none of those you are speaking about have ever done anything else but support ALL Blood Drives.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 23:02:26 By: inkypleez (

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This is way off topic but I have to ask. I am a little confused here, Promoting Alex. What is the big difference about where one gives blood? I thought donating blood was about the lives saved not who is sponsoring the drive. What difference is there in getting "goodie bags" of comic book swag or an "autograph"? When I donate, I do so locally and I get nothing and I am happy to do so. It just seems you have another agenda here and it isn't about giving blood or saving lives.

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Mon Jul 21 2008 23:32:55 By: Corinna Caroll (

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Promoting Alex (I notice it's not Promoting Red Cross)... I assume that since you identify yourself "As one of the three women who sponsored the nationwide Moonlight Blood Drive" that you are also one of the three women who started the FOR PROFIT fansite a while back promising special correspondence and chats with show affiliates for Moonlight.
If your sources were so wonderful and so close to the action, then you should have known the show was cancelled when you started that site.
The "Triad" as you call them, have done more than their share of comunity service - FOR FREE MEMBERSHIP.
I would also like to point at that you have identified yourself as one of the thre women who threw a full blown HISSY FIT because they weren't getting all of the credit they thought "Alex" would notice. (talk about a rabid fan)
Blood drives - ALL OF THEM - are about saving lives, not shows and meant to bolster health, not egos.
Get over yourself. You were NOT the lone crusader out there. If you'd spent half the energy fostering the realationships you squandered with those sites, it would have been better for everyone involved.

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Tue Jul 22 2008 01:59:17 By: almightyisis (

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How about we get back to Vampires: Why the Obsession? and not try to knock someone who is organizing blood drives, hmmm?

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Tue Jul 22 2008 12:32:39 By: LynetteC (

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@ 'Promoting Alex': First you say "You can't write networks claiming loyalty to the show, without showing your support for Trevor's event and, in turn - Moonlight."; then in the next post, "By the way; the blood drive is NOT being used as a "save our show" campaign this time around." So which is it? Why should people who have paid for tickets to the ComicCon miss out on their (paid for) activities to trail across town to another Blood Drive when there's one in the same building? And why should they be made to feel guilty and unsupportive of Moonlight if they don't?
I'm sure Trevor wouldn't want this kind of publicity for his event, and I'm also pretty sure that Alex would't want to be represented in this way either. Oh, yes, and just to address your accusations about *someone* "proceed[ing] to encourage their members to donate blood at another blood drive"; what part of this thread (http://forums.moonlightline.com/viewtopic.php?f=349&t=11396&p=323659&hil it=blood+drive#p323659) gave you that impression, exactly? Pot, meet kettle!

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Wed Jul 23 2008 16:33:01 By: almightyisis (

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LynetteC PLEASE pay attention! Saving lives by giving blood is important no matter where you give, but given the choice why not show support for the show's creator? Doing that and getting involved in a "save our show" campaign ARE NOT the same! Understand?
Apologies to the writer of this article that this keeps moving onto the moonlight track!

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Thu Jul 24 2008 00:56:12 By: LynetteC (

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almightyisis - I think it is YOU who needs to pay attention. It wasn't me who originally wrote, "You can't write networks claiming loyalty to the show, without showing your support for Trevor's event and, in turn - Moonlight." I certainly understand enough to see that the preceding phrase DOES suggest that attendance at Trevor's Blood Drive is connected to taking part in the "save our show" campaign, otherwise why would contacting the TV networks even be mentioned? However, I actually agree with you totally that it shouldn't matter *where* people decide to give blood.
Besides, who ever said that ComicCon attendees *wouldn't* donate at Trevor's drive?

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Thu Jul 24 2008 14:14:21 By: Promoting Alex (

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Lynette C:
Obviously you just don't get it and you never will. To put it in simple terms for you so there can be no misunderstanding on your part:
It is hypocritical for those who have spent enough money to feed a third world country on mailing postcards, pictures, garlic, and buying ONE DAY ads in the trade papers NOT to want to spend a few dollars on a cab ride across town to give at a Red Cross blood drive run by ML's creator, rather than at the San Diego blood bank which will only use that blood locally and offers NONE of the other disaster relief aid the Red Cross does!
The show is OVER; this is NOT a save our show campaign!
The fan club? WB and CBS show promotors were as surprised as everyone else when the show was cancelled. Yes, it was $25 a year for members which would have paid for the dedicated server the site would have required to have the cast involved. I have ALL the correspondance with the PTBs and cast members involved.
Look at any other fan club; $25 is the LEAST you'll pay! Oh, and those other sites you mention are free? Well, the ONLY actual connection you'll have with the cast there is the one you're all being spoon-fed while your pockets are picked dry bit by bit...
I found out a lot of truth from dealing with WB, CBS and others, and if I REALLY had an agenda like some, and repeated what I know; your little world would come crashing down!
Almightyisis: don't waste your breath; they enjoy this too much!
Simple enough?

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Fri Jul 25 2008 06:39:34 By: LynetteC (

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Promoting Alex : Firstly, I do NOT appreciate the condescending tone of your response. I wonder if Alex O'Loughlin's management know how you address his fans in a public forum, considering you're meant to be the official representative of his fan club. Are you *trying* to alienate his entire fan base?
YOU were the one who tied writing to networks with Trevor's Blood Drive. The letter writing campaign is to try to save the show - what other inference was I going to make? However, now you've clarified your reason for tying the two together, I can't help but notice the flaws in your logic. Who is to say that ANY of the ComicCon attendees have spent money sending postcards? Or donated to the poster campaign? Or even that they won't travel across town to attend Trevor's event? You're making an awful lot of assumptions for people you don't even know.
As far as the fan club goes, I suggest you check the previous posts - I never mentioned anything about fan clubs! I also never mentioned the free Moonlight sites either, but seeing as you did, I'll happily admit that I'm a member of MoonlightLine, and I'll say here that I don't appreciate your insinuation that money donated at *any* of the free sites is being used for something other than what it's donated for.
You want to continue this discussion in a more appropriate forum? Take it to private email - Lynette_Cone at yahoo.co.uk

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Fri Jul 25 2008 12:46:25 By: CorinnaCaroll (

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Just a bit of quick math. at $25 / "memeber" that "fan club" would be bringing in over $100, 000 just based on the members of ONE free Moonlight fansite.
My pockets haven't lost a single penny in all of the months I've been a member. I haven't been able to participate in any of the campaigns requiring mailings or calling; nor was I able to attend any of the conventions, including the one coming up.
No money is required by those other sites AT ALL. Participation in the campaigns isn't required. The funds collected are voluntary and used for specified purposes - ads and / or charitible endeavors.
If you want to sound credible at all where the "the Blood drive IS NOT a save our show device", then pay attention to your own words. Blood drives - even local ones - are worthy endeavors. If the object is to save lives, then it hardly matters if the donation site is being run by the show's creator.
Granted, I dont know the regulations in California, but here, the Red Cross drives are regularly backed up and difficult to get into. That drive across town could result in not being able to donate at all because of scheduling.

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Fri Jul 25 2008 12:55:09 By: The H8R (

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Geez, these people are overly obsessed with a Bruce Willis/Cybill Shepherd show from 1985....?! WTF?

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Fri Jul 25 2008 16:17:09 By: almightyisis (

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LynetteC wrote:
"I'll happily admit that I'm a member of MoonlightLine, and I'll say here that I don't appreciate your insinuation that money donated at *any* of the free sites is being used for something other than what it's donated for."

THAT you're a member there anyone could have guessed LynetteC! LMAO! Take the blinders off on the money thing. Keep them on if it makes you feel better.

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Fri Jul 25 2008 21:31:56 By: LynetteC (

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almightyisis - I have no blinders on where it comes to the donations made to MLL. I saw the ads placed in Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. I saw the photo of Jason Dohring when he was presented with Starbucks vouchers. I also saw the photos of the $6,500 worth of food delivered to the L.A. Food Bank (and the receipt for the donation of said food) that was bought with the proceeds of the auction held at the Moonlight Convention.
If you have proof that funds are not being used for their intended purpose, please feel free to contact me via private email - my address is a couple of posts above this.

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Fri Jul 25 2008 21:42:43 By: almightyisis (

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LynetteC, you sure are easy! So you've seen proof that something's been purchased. Great! Even if you know the amount of money that went toward purchases, do you know the total amount collected? I'm thinking the answer is NO you don't.

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Fri Jul 25 2008 22:11:46 By: LynetteC (

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almightyisis, as I said, if you have proof then by all means provide it. Otherwise, these kind of accusations can lead to nasty legal actions, bearing in mind that this 'conversation' is no longer general speculation and is now pointing directly at the owner/moderator of one particular website.

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Fri Jul 25 2008 23:36:00 By: almightyisis (

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LOL! Wouldn't be the first time. Your leader might not like that. I see you haven't answered the question.

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Fri Jul 25 2008 23:55:40 By: LynetteC (

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Unless you can provide proof to the contrary, I would have to assume that the amount collected was the amount made public at the end of each campaign. I remember the $6,500 for the auction, but my memory fails me on the ads and the coffee fund and as it's nearly 5am here, I have no inclination to go hunting though old posts!
So, now I've answered the question - can you prove that the information is incorrect?
Lynette_Cone at yahoo.co.uk

ETA: Oh, and BTW, I don't consider Leeser to be my "Leader"; a friend, yes, but I don't need a Leader. I'm an adult and can make my own decisions in life. It just so happens that I lurk on several other Moonlight boards and have found that the mindset of the majority of MLL members is more in tune with my own, i.e. positive and determined to fight on. This is why I have *chosen* to campaign alongside the other members of MoonlightLine.

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Fri Jul 25 2008 23:57:34 By: babygirl9438 (

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i think they r fake!

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Mon Jul 28 2008 14:53:33 By: OTHFan1 (

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I think we've lost touch with the main topic of the article. Can we get back to the real reason this comment board is up? Thanks!

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Tue Jul 29 2008 02:30:18 By: deelovesdis (

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I dont usually make comments, I usually just read what other people write because it seems people are so quick to speak their minds in print,jump all over you, shoot you down , and say things they would never dream of saying in person.
But this thread has really gotten way off topic.
I loved Moonlight, so did my entire family.Am I campaginging to save it? yes, Do I think its dead? Well, I am hoping its not dead, only resting. We are waiting for an official press release telling us to stop all effforts. Until that day..
I think the Vampire Genre is really hot now, CBS missed the bandwagon and dropped Moonlight too soon. IT would have gained an audience, we are a loyal fan base.
Hey, I also watched Buffy. I do like the vampire genre, but I also like Sci Fi. However I wouldnt trash someone for liking a show I didnt have interest in. We are all entitled to our own opinions, and I learned a long time ago, you can argue a point until you are blue in the face, no one is going to change the way they feel about something. but cant we act like adults? I guess I am going to get bombarded now because I said my piece. And I thought you couldnt discuss politics and religion with strangers, when did television shows join the list? LOL
well, as they say, Different strokes...

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Mon Aug 4 2008 14:40:23 By: PalmBeach (

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Why does the perfect man have to be a vampire? That is sad.
:(

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Tue Oct 28 2008 21:24:39 By: music geek 94 (

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Honestly vampires have never done anything for me until i read twilgiht, and frankly the obsession is pretty difficult to explain. People are saying Edward Cullen is the perfect man becuase the book is from Bella's point of view. She thinks he is perfect, so we think he is perfect. So sad?? ya maybe but we're okay with it ;]

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Thu Dec 11 2008 17:58:16 By: PalmBeach (

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Bite me, Cullen!

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Tue Oct 6 2009 14:00:14 By: Anonymous User
I think that everything that you said is just right! I mean, everyone wants to get out of this boring and monotonous life, and reading books or watching television about differents and specials worlds, where vampires exist and they can stay with humans, is the only real way to pretend that everything that you are seeing, is for real.

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