Fans or customers? How do you describe yourself?

[Common as Mook]

What am I? A fan
How does the club make me feel? A Customer
Did I feel this way 2+ years ago? No
Will it eventually take away my passion for the Albion? Eventually, yes

 

[Lord Bracknell]

"Customer" is a stupid word to use - it simply reminds people that they are paying for whatever is on offer.

Like on the railways ... it's surely better for people to be described as "passengers" (with the implication that the arrangement might actually involve travelling), rather than "customers" (which suggests to folk that they might think about queuing up for a refund).

 

[Gazwag]

I am a supporter - a fan is somebody who sits at home watching for the Brighton result in amongst the other results and listens to a few games on the radio. A supporter is somebody who spends their cash with the club and watches them live (although the second bit isn't necessarily exclusive). A customer is somebody who hires a room at the Amex or uses the restaurant for sunday lunch.

 

[severnside gull]

both. no question.

 

[Butch Willykins]

I don't find it offensive in the slightest. I'm both a fan and a customer as I purchase goods and services from the club.

I really don't understand why everyone is getting so precious over this

100% this

 

[Common as Mook]

No drama here, if the trend continues I'll just quietly go off and follow other local teams - there are plenty of them

You are the biggest drama queen when it comes to this stuff. Constant attention seeking drivel

 

[Titanic]

"Customer" is a stupid word to use - it simply reminds people that they are paying for whatever is on offer.

Like on the railways ... it's surely better for people to be described as "passengers" (with the implication that the arrangement might actually involve travelling), rather than "customers" (which suggests to folk that they might think about queuing up for a refund).

When I queue up to buy a pie and a pint, I am a clearly a customer.... and if I am lucky, will be treated as one.

 

[Hillian1]

I am not a customer, had I have been a customer I would have taken my custom elsewhere YEARS ago but didn't.

I really does piss me off to be labelled a customer, petty maybe but that's just the way I feel about it.

 

[Common as Mook]

Perhaps you should refine your definition of attention seeking after considering that this is an anonymous social environment.

I am just voicing my opinion on a public forum, sorry if that upsets you, but perhaps instead of puerile name calling you could offer your own contribution.

I have.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

When I queue up to buy a pie and a pint, I am a clearly a customer.... and if I am lucky, will be treated as one.

Fair enough, as far as these peripheral transactions go - when, I guess, you are a customer of the catering firm.

But when you are watching the match, you surely don't judge the quality of the Albion's performance against the criteria of how much you have paid for the ticket and whether William Buckley's run down the wing represents good value for your twenty-eight quid?

 

[Shirty]

Fan of the team, customer of the club.

 

[looney]

I wouldn't be supprised if barber refered to fans as marks.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

i don't find it offensive in the slightest. I'm both a fan and a customer as i purchase goods and services from the club.

I really don't understand why everyone is getting so precious over this

what if you don't purchase anything

 

[looney]

You are the biggest drama queen when it comes to this stuff. Constant attention seeking drivel

No bigger drama queen on here than Uncle Speilburg by a mile.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

when i queue up to buy a pie and a pint, i am a clearly a customer.... And if i am lucky, will be treated as one.

have you been miss treated in life

 

[looney]

what if you don't purchase anything

A ticket?

 

[Simster]

I don't find it offensive in the slightest. I'm both a fan and a customer as I purchase goods and services from the club.

I really don't understand why everyone is getting so precious over this

This, with sleigh bells on.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

a ticket?

some one might buy it for you

 

[Titanic]

have you been miss treated in life

Occasionally, but never in a big way. Not sure why you are asking though

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Occasionally, but never in a big way. Not sure why you are asking though

you said if you were lucky ,sounds like you may have had a hard time down the line