Whedonesque : Comments on 20308 : Miracle Laurie urges Dollhouse fans to make their voices heard.

I just called the phone number at FOX to make my voice heard and I've got everyone I know doing the same. Dollhouse must be renewed! Am I allowed to post the phone number here?

bloodyrockerswitch | May 14, 18:27 CET

*poof*

[ edited by The One True b!X on 2009-05-14 18:44 ]

The One True b!X | May 14, 18:31 CET

Left my message. Gave a shout out for Terminator too.

madmolly | May 14, 18:38 CET

Yes, the one that's there in the linked tweet anyway, I'm all about not doing the wrong thing... I'm new here and don't want to ruffle feathers... sorry The One True b!X, I don't mean to sound like an idiot, just want to follow proper protocol is all.

bloodyrockerswitch | May 14, 18:47 CET

I think this means we can assume joss would be having her back some time... Maybe not such a good idea to release her where alpha is free to roam?

iwearthecheese | May 14, 18:48 CET

When you call that number do you end up talking to a real person or voice mail?

electricspacegirl | May 14, 19:07 CET

When I called I got voicemail electricspacegirl, I left a message as did a bunch of my friends.

bloodyrockerswitch | May 14, 19:13 CET

What sort of thing would someone say?

A big essay of why I love Dollhouse? Save Dollhouse because...? Ive never sent anything like that before and wouldnt really know what to put.

Progressive_Stupidity | May 14, 19:17 CET

Well I emailed them from both my and my fiance's email addresses. First time I've done that for a show.

I tried to call to leave a message but it said the voicemail box was full. So go Team Dollhouse I guess?!

BigVessXpress | May 14, 19:24 CET

Great Job, guys! We've filled up all the message space on the FOX viewer comment line!

glorificus314 | May 14, 19:41 CET

What sort of thing would someone say?

A big essay of why I love Dollhouse? Save Dollhouse because...? Ive never sent anything like that before and wouldnt really know what to put.

I think in this case less is more. If you were calling them and had 2 minutes to speak to a person, what would you want them to relay on to the decision makers?

I wrote a paragraph. Less than 200 words I'd guess. I just explained how I only started watching TV again after years of not because of what friends were saying about 2 of their shows, and how I love those 2 shows but neither is as good as Dollhouse. I told them which episodes are my favorites and that I hope they will renew the show so I can see what happens next.

Sunfire | May 14, 19:46 CET

And if worse comes to worst, just say something along the lines of "I'm no good at explaining these things, but I'd really like a second season of Dollhouse". Hearing that from you is better than not hearing from you at all.

[ edited by The One True b!X on 2009-05-14 19:51 ]

The One True b!X | May 14, 19:51 CET

E-mailed. Here is what I wrote:

I have never before e-mailed a network about a television show. I am a 23 year old male, I love intelligent scripted television and collect tv dvds. Unfortunately, many of the shows I enjoy most are canceled early in their runs. I am writing to express my wish to you that Dollhouse be renewed for a second season. While the series began somewhat shakily, in the latter half of the season the quality of the episodes has greatly impressed me and I now immensely enjoy the program. I feel that the season finale has established some very interesting new directions for the story, and would love to see where Joss Whedon can take the show from here.

Having watched his past series, I have witnessed how masterfully Whedon can develop a long running series, and I would love for him to have another chance to work his magic with Dollhouse. Please grant Dollhouse a second season so the story can continue to grow, as it is now one of the best series on television. I, my girlfriend, my family, and several of my friends will all be watching.

Hope they take heed. :-)

AnotherFireflyfan | May 14, 19:52 CET

What sort of thing would someone say?

A big essay of why I love Dollhouse? Save Dollhouse because...? Ive never sent anything like that before and wouldnt really know what to put.

I wrote a short paragraph about how Dollhouse is one of the few shows left on Fox that I watch, a little about my desire to buy Dollhouse merchandise (e.g., I preordered the DVD), and the fact I rewatch Dollhouse regularly at work on Hulu and fox.com.

BigVessXpress | May 14, 19:53 CET

So, does anyone know who actually reads these e-mails, and what effect they may have on the decision? I know fan campaigns are rarely successful, but I guess every little bit helps, right?

AnotherFireflyfan | May 14, 20:01 CET

I pretty much put something similar to anotherfireflyfan.

Then I felt pretentious typing in a different way to how I speak so I attempted to bribe them with milk and cookies at the end.

Progressive_Stupidity | May 14, 20:04 CET

How deeply anyone reads emails or listens to the voicemail is debatable. Many (most?) times, the party in question is simply keeping a tally of opinion ("one more for Dollhouse renewal").

But, at the same time, just the audio or visual sense that individual people are expressing their opinions and it isn't just a barrage of emails auto-generted to all say nothing more than the two words "save Dollhouse" -- that helps ensure the receipient groks that it isn't a fake groundswell.

So, they might not all be read or heard in full, but taking the extra effort to speak personally does have an effect.

The One True b!X | May 14, 20:09 CET

For those of us outside the US who probably shouldn't email Fox (because we can't even see the show legally), Dollverse collects forum posts urging Fox for a renewal and will forward them.

Michael | May 14, 20:14 CET

@Michael

We can email and not tell them we're not from the US...

maxsummers | May 14, 20:31 CET

My email was simple: I stated I was a fan, loved the show, watched it faithfully on live TV (almost) every week, caught up on hulu when I missed an episode, and had pre-ordered the DVD already. Then some blather about how much I liked the show and how it has the potential to be great.

Also, make sure your subj line is easily identifiable! "Save Dollhouse", or "Bring back Dollhouse".

Will make a call later today.

dottikin | May 14, 20:37 CET

We crashed their voicemail system, so calling may not be an option anymore.

ETA: I guess it's more accurate to say we filled it up and it's not taking messages anymore.

[ edited by Sunfire on 2009-05-14 20:46 ]

Sunfire | May 14, 20:40 CET

Cool.

dottikin | May 14, 20:42 CET

Fandango'd.

The One True b!X | May 14, 20:42 CET

Apparently they can't clear the messages, Sunfire.

Which could be down to more people phoning up and leaving messages, you have to suspect.

gossi | May 14, 20:49 CET

So how long before their e-mail inbox is full, as well?

AnotherFireflyfan | May 14, 20:50 CET

I know we're powerful like this, but I assume we haven't also just taken down Twitter. ;)

Although it stopped responding right after I tweeted, "Good to know we still have the power to fandango things."

[ edited by The One True b!X on 2009-05-14 20:52 ]

The One True b!X | May 14, 20:51 CET

Apparently they can't clear the messages, Sunfire.

Yeah ok I stand by my original wording then. We killed the poor thing with fanthusiasm. I wonder if other bubble show fandoms are contributing as well, or if it is really mostly us?

Sunfire | May 14, 20:52 CET

I'm glad I got up the nerve to call yesterday!

jkalderash | May 14, 20:54 CET

maxsummers, that only works as long as your email address doesn't give away your country of origin. Mine ends with .de. I guess it would be possible to set up a hotmail account, but it is much easier to simply post on Dollverse and let gossi do all the work.

Michael | May 14, 21:12 CET

@Michael : Gmail is your friend. =]

But posting on Dollverse works too, hehe.

And it just makes me smile that we (well, I didn't call, but you get what I'm saying) broke their voicemail system. I think you all made Miracle proud. =P

[ edited by maxsummers on 2009-05-14 22:20 ]

maxsummers | May 14, 21:23 CET

The mailbox is still full for phone feedback, but I typed up what I would have said and sent it to askfox@fox.com

It's my third email to a network ever. The first was in support of airing Epitaph One, the second was to praise the end of Omega and encourage a second season. So now there really isn't much we can do other than hope.

CrazyKidBen | May 14, 21:39 CET

DOLLHOUSE fans crash FOX phone system asking for second series.

Epic ?

maz | May 14, 23:14 CET

Not if the execs are trying to call Joss to tell him if the show has been renewed or not.

Simon | May 14, 23:16 CET

Yes of course, kinda funny however how it turned with dh fans putting the fault on tscc fans and vice versa

readable here

maz | May 14, 23:20 CET

I misread they're trying to get the credit :|

maz | May 14, 23:26 CET

Thats hilarious. I actually giggled childishly. It was disturbing.

Anyway, that should make SOME sort of impact.

Progressive_Stupidity | May 14, 23:37 CET

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doubtful guest | May 15, 00:20 CET

Don't tip over the applecart with anyone else but me. No no no.

*sorry*

QuoterGal | May 15, 00:27 CET

Dichen just tweeted as well. Just the email though. :)

TamaraC | May 15, 00:45 CET

Anyone notice how quiet all of the Dollhouse folks twitter accounts have been today since Miracle's tweet? Wondering if they've heard something and are desperately trying not to let us know what happened to the show.

BigVessXpress | May 15, 07:36 CET

I'm in Germany and FOX doesn't earn any profit from me watching ... wonder if it would make sense for me to call or write as well?

Udo Schmitz | May 15, 13:59 CET

I don't see any reason why they should discredit emails from other countries, since people can have domains in countries they don't live in.

wiesengrund | May 15, 14:01 CET

What wiesengrund said. Also, even if they are reading these emails, I really doubt they're going through them one-by-one, filtering out non-US domains, and reporting the ratio of Dollhouse to TSCC emails to their bosses. I think it's more a "reinforce what they already know about Joss having a fanbase" tactic. YMMV.

jkalderash | May 15, 16:09 CET

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