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Eeny, meeny, miny, moe – To Which Fan Site(s) Shall I Go?!!

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Hmmm...which one should I choose? PS - This is a fansite map of sometime in the future ;)

There are a plethora of fan sites and an official one for David Archuleta.  One or two fan-run sites existed prior to David’s American Idol season, like David Archuleta Fan Scene. Most have sprung up during AI or since then.

David’s Official Site is stylish. It subtlely and tastefully markets his music and merchandise. It appears to be a teen & twenty-something cool design.  I’m not prone to leave comments though.

Nearly all of us frequent the fan site(s) that we identify with the most.  In fact one of the reasons, according to social psychologists, that we diehard fans seek a fan website is so that we can find a group that we connect with in core values and subsequently the sharing of like fan experiences and feelings.  “I’m OK, You’re OK,“ is sooooooo right!

Each fan site offers something different.  We diehard fans literally have a smorgasbord of treats to choose from.  The international sites are gorgeous and I love browsing through them just to see if I can pick up words in different languages.  (Eek, what a geek, eh?)

Just imagine the “new” David music fan exploring the web.

David ArchuletaThe new fan can, of course, go to the official site.  If they Google “David Archuleta ‘fan site’” they have over a million links to explore and over 4 million links if they just Google “David Archuleta.”

And, as we lurk or participate in fan sites, we become familiar with the style and tone and boundaries of each.  We zero in on personalities and characters.

I bet we each have Screen Names that we recognize and follow (or, LOL, maybe avoid) on fan sites.   Then, bingo, it just happens and we connect with one or perhaps more fan sites.  We have found our very own comfy fan home(s).

David ArchuletaFrom an Existentialist perspective, all the fan sites are meant to be.  Everything has an ebb and flow and the experience of that ebb and flow is as timeless as life itself.

There are 4 fan sites I visit daily.  One for the latest breaking news, two for the commentary from fans I have met either at concerts or through the commentary whom I am connected to, and the last one for the connection and sharing.  And, it is those that I am connected to and the connection and sharing that is, personally, of the highest value.

David ArchuletaPrimarily, I have a great sense of joy and gratitude to these different sites.  Oh, for sure, I don’t always appreciate or agree with what I read from time to time.  And, I can get caught up in the moment and have learned much from that and mostly in the “what not to do” category…old dogs can, indeed, learn new tricks.

What I do like, though, is that reading other’s perspectives allows me to examine what I think in a different light and often expands my appreciation and deepens my enjoyment of this fan journey.  Looking at the 360 perspective is quite illuminating.

One of the most powerful things I learned from a David fan was her sharing of a few words from Maya Angelou’s Don’t Break the Elastic…“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

For sure, part of this wonderful experience is to see through others eyes, to walk in someone else’s shoes.  That adds so much as it makes me realize how David’s music impacts each individual differently and that we are motivated to express our individual fan-cination via various avenues due to those very differences.

So, take a moment please, and tell me a little about yourself and why you frequent David Archuleta Fan Scene.  I would love to get to see through your eyes, walk, if just for a brief moment, along side you, on this David Fan Journey.

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36 Responses to “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe – To Which Fan Site(s) Shall I Go?!!”

  1. Very interesting post! Hmm.. I think I’m in the minority here when I say that I don’t identify most with any ONE fansite. I think it’s more that I adapt to wherever I happen to be! lol Meaning, I will make a comment on Snarky’s that I will never make at TDC, you know? And most of the time, I’m fairly comfortable at all of them, depending on the day/topic.
    I enjoy Fan Scene very much. Being a writer here is great because I can share my thoughts, feelings, and lots of info. with other David fans. Plus I really like the different personalities here- there is no “type” of fan here at Fan Scene. It feels very diverse to me, which I enjoy as well. :)

    DebNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 10:32 am   (Quote)

  2. Deb – maybe I’m in the minority on this one. I do see people commenting on multiple sites. I imagine more lurk. I lurk for info but only comment on a few.

    It will be fun to see the comments and everyone’s perceptions.

    KizziNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 10:44 am   (Quote)

  3. Judith here…AFS from a purely visual standpoint is a knockout… Everything looks classy on here. The content has for me always been top notch…not just David news but insight and humor and warmth all in one location. This place is safe for everyone and yet more fun than should be legal.

    It is the place I found Rising Star Outreach..and Squiggly pig…and pictures of David as a young boy…and some amazing friends who write, comment, chat and lurk here. For me…it is HOME. It is the fan site that has a history and a bright future.

    Great article Kizzi! Let’s hear from all of you reading this. Why are you here?

    Judith said this on November 20th, 2009 at 11:42 am   (Quote)

  4. As Judith put it…. It’s HOME!!

    Like some of you here I started somewhere else, googled and lurked, but never called anything home until FAN SCENE. Just the visual alone was a winner for me and add to that the ease in which you can navigate throughout the site. I’m not a teen so I need all the help I can get. Plus I have no time to be figuring out a site.

    The content was another winning factor for me. Everything is classy, respectfull to David, his family and most of all his fans. I’ve learned quite a lot since I’ve been here from downloading software, videos and music. I’ve also learned about all the wonderful charities we’ve been able to get involved in and help those who are dire need.

    Of course the icing on the cake for me has been the AWESOME friendships I have made along the way. I have made friends that will last a life time – true and honest friends. I know it’s only been just a under 2 years, but they have been with me through fun times and now some rough times. Even though it’s rough right now, I have to say it has been very rewarding.

    To me FAN SCENE is it, it’s HOME!! Thank the Lord and everyone involved with FAN SCENE!! I don’t want to mention any names because I don’t want to omit anyone and hurt anybody’s feelings, but you know who you are!!

    China80No Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 1:30 pm   (Quote)

  5. Kizzi, I forgot to tell you thank you for a great post. I know I already told this, but Welcome to our family once again!!

    China80No Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 1:33 pm   (Quote)

  6. Some of us have had the opportunity to get to know David prior to American Idol. We have had the opportunity to share his music, thoughts and friendship for many years prior. Just like Todd who created Fan Scene, I have known about David for several years going back to 2002. I believe each fan site brings his or her own style and each one is unique in what they do. I also believe in working together as a team in a world united to share a common goal, “Help promote David and his Music”.

    Hi All, many of you know me as Orlando, others know me as FHR. Besides being an Admin here at Fan Scene, I am also general manager for FHR Radio Entertainment, a fully licensed online radio station that plays today’s top country and pop music which includes David’s music.

    Being in the field of firefighting and emergency medical services for many years, back in 2002 I was creating a website dedicated to the events of Sept 11, 2001. While creating the site, I was looking for music that would go along with the theme and while using good ole Google I came across a video of David singing God Bless America at Fire Station 54 in Manhattan in honor of Sept 11 and he was just 11 years old. That touch of kindness and dedication that young child portrayed to those firefighters and their families really hit home and to this day I have been a dedicated Archuleta fan and will do everything in my power to promote his music.

    They say music is the universal language of mankind, David is the universal language of the world.

    So now you know how I got here and what has encouraged me to stick around for so many years.

    Through sites such as Fan Scene I have gotten to know many great people and fans from all walks of life. It’s like your one stop shopping for everything you ever wanted to know about David. lol

    Together we can make a world of difference

    God Bless

    Orlando


    P.S. Thanks to Google Translator, you can now read Fan Scene in 35 different languages, a special gift for our international friends.

    fhrradio1No Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 2:55 pm   (Quote)

  7. Kizzi – To me, Fan Scene is the one & only site for David news! I love this site, was devistated when it went down & so very thankful for it.So very happy to see it is up & running again!! God bless Todd & the staff of AFS! You guys do such a great job in reporting David news & keeping us informed of his comings & goings. This is the only site I use & I think it’s the best. It’s easy to navigate & most importantly, current on David affairs. I connect with AFS every few hours to catch new happenings & events. I agree with everyone else, IT’S HOME!!!

    Sandy M.No Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 3:00 pm   (Quote)

  8. FAnscene is one of my faves, sooo glad your back, thanks for all your great updates!!

    lisaNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 3:38 pm   (Quote)

  9. I go to several fan sites to read news and to look for my obsession – PICTURES – but I always return to FAN SCENE because I feel it’s like and old friend here! You can come and go as your time allows you and nobody nags you for not comment every day :)

    I really like the way the site is run – it’s very easy to navigate and that means a lot if you’re busy but wants the latest news so thumbe up to Todd and his amazing crew!!

    I love the positive spirit here and especially the friends I’ve met as well!! A thousand miles apart doesn’t mean anything here!!!
    …………..

    P.S. Thanks to Google Translator, you can now read Fan Scene in 35 different languages, a special gift for our international friends.

    As an international fan I’m afraid that I have to tell that Google translator isn’t much help :) I could hardly understand what it translated to Danish LOL! So I’ll stay with the English :)

    archuletafansceneNo Gravatar Reply:
    November 20th, 2009 at 5:40 pm   (Quote)

    Hanne – Denmark: Thanks to Google Translator, you can now read Fan Scene in 35 different languages, a special gift for our international friends.As an international fan I’m afraid that I have to tell that Google translator isn’t much help :)I could hardly understand what it translated to Danish LOL! So I’ll stay with the English :)

    Thanks for your input, Hanne. That’s very important to us as we’re tweaking our new features. I’m very curious to know how the Spanish and Filipino languages are translating. Also, as you can see, we can now reply to and quote each other’s comments which makes things easier. There’s also a new “star” rating feature which allows us to see which type of posts are most appealing to our readers so we have a better idea of which direction we should go as far as content. Orlando fixed the registration form so users can now register and log in via the same form. If you go to your dashboard you can now send PM’s to other registered Fan Scene users. Check this link http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Smilies for more smiley options too! :mrgreen:

    Hanne - DenmarkNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 4:21 pm   (Quote)

  10. I know Hanne, its a machine translation, so its not perfect, lol

    fhrradio1No Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 4:39 pm   (Quote)

  11. I love Fan Scene cause it’s personal, ya know? It’s not ALL ‘David did this, David did that’ (Yes, it DOES have that, which is the reason we’re all here, right?) But it also just has random posts like this one! And that just makes it more fun! Like, you really ‘get’ these people here because they think like you and you can see how your relate to other huge David fans. (That part is really cool for me… I don’t know anyone who loves David like me, so it’s cool to ‘meet’ other fans via fansites.)

    BeccaNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 5:42 pm   (Quote)

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  13. I think FanScene should have an official facebook group. :)

    BOBNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 5:45 pm   (Quote)

  14. BOB: I think FanScene should have an official facebook group.

    I told you AFS! You need another group ;)

    ArchieFanDocNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 8:48 pm   (Quote)

  15. There is no place like Fan Scene – people from all walks of life and from all parts of the world. We have readers from every continent – well maybe not anarctica (though I fantisize that there is at least one lady scientist stationed down there with ODD – it could happen).

    “existentialism”
    n
    (Philosophy) a modern philosophical movement stressing the importance of personal experience and responsibility and the demands that they make on the individual, who is seen as a free agent in a deterministic and seemingly meaningless universe
    existentialist adj & n

    We come here for the pertinent DJA news, we come here for the laughs, we come here for the tears, we come here for our friends – friends of like minds.

    No need to have to explain it – build it and they will come ;)

    There is no place like home – there is no place like Fan Scene, and I say that with complete metaphysical certitude.

    “Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve”.

    Erich Fromm

    ArchieFanDocNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 8:58 pm   (Quote)

  16. I come to Fan Scene everyday and always feel that it is a “fresh” site and not bogged down with personal issues and conflicts. The commentaries are interesting and I like the way people make their sincere comments. Thanks for keeping it going.

    MarciaNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 9:33 pm   (Quote)

  17. ArchieFanDoc: “Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve” – Erich Fromm

    “Man, as an individual, has never been the problem. Mankind as a species, however, continues to perplex even the gods.”

    - Spiff the Spaceman

    archiefandocNo Gravatar Reply:
    November 20th, 2009 at 10:33 pm   (Quote)

    archuletafansceneNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 10:25 pm   (Quote)

  18. I just get a good feeling here knowing you’ve been around from virtually the beginning, from long before most of us saw David on American Idol.

    J_LARAMEENo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 10:53 pm   (Quote)

  19. Aww this is a cute post. Even though I have been a part of commenting on Fan Scene for a couple months now I love it here. Like Deb said I have something I love about each fansite. Like on Snarkies I let my natural teenage instincts come out and on TDC I comment with wise thoughtful words and here Im just whatever. I love it here because of the warmth and great people you have here, Every post is respectful to both fans and David and I love it here. To tell you the truth this is my favorite David Fansite.

    DianaNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 11:02 pm   (Quote)

  20. Why do I frequent AFS? It’s simple, I like the people, and I like the vibe of the site. And I like that AFS has been supporting David from way before AI. It’s cool.

    marcNo Gravatar said this on November 20th, 2009 at 11:17 pm   (Quote)

  21. We at Fan Scene strive to bring you the best of the best and we welcome you to our home no matter what corner of the earth you are from. We love you and thank you for being here, spreading the world and most of all for your unconditional support of David Archuleta.

    Orlando
    AFS Team

    fhrradio1No Gravatar said this on November 21st, 2009 at 12:49 am   (Quote)

  22. Fan Scene is all about respecting David as an artist. I do my share of lurking at many sites, but I feel “comfortable” commenting at Fan Scene. Here you can be yourself. No judgments or hurtful words will be found here. No attitudes. Just a safe place to express my admiration for David. Thanks Fan Scene. Oh, and a pretty cool looking site, too. Thanks, Todd.

    Susan M.No Gravatar said this on November 21st, 2009 at 3:34 am   (Quote)

  23. archuletafanscene: Well it sure as heck wasn’t Eric(h), haha!

    Well since I apparently have to limit the sources of my quotes……..

    Free to roam the heavens in man’s noble quest to investigate the weirdness of the universe!

    ~Spaceman Spiff

    ArchieFanDocNo Gravatar said this on November 21st, 2009 at 4:07 am   (Quote)

  24. I Love this post!!!! I have been so busy that i didn’t realize AFS is right back on track!!!!

    There is this over flowing joy that comes from meeting so many David Archuleta fans online through the different unique David fan site.Its like we are all bonded together because of our love for David.It makes us a formidable force in our support for David.

    I visit AFS cos it has something different or a different twist in its unending info’s and updates about David. AFS has been another home for me an international fan and when i have something to share, AFS puts it up as soon as ……
    I’m commenting all the way from Abuja,The federal capital of Nigeria. Nigeria is in west Africa!!!

    Me Holding My David Archuleta CD!!!

    AJNo Gravatar said this on November 21st, 2009 at 4:59 am   (Quote)

  25. archuletafansceneNo Gravatar said this on November 21st, 2009 at 8:41 am   (Quote)

  26. To Infinity & Beyond! I just checked into Spaceman Spiff’s family tree; he was an early ancestor of Buzz LightYear. I think Spaceman Spiff married Ellen Ripley (Alien) ;)

    “Zounds! Zorched by zarches!” Gotta watch out for Spiff’s Zorcher, Megalon.

    KizziNo Gravatar said this on November 21st, 2009 at 8:59 am   (Quote)

  27. It was so wonderful to hear everyone’s stories. I am grateful that you took the time to share your insights, thoughts and feelings. :)

    Finding a home base to venture off to the great cyber beyond is all kinds of awesome.

    Wonderful fabulous, poignant comments:

    Deb – “…Being a writer here is great because I can share my thoughts, feelings, and lots of info. with other David fans. Plus I really like the different personalities here- there is no “type” of fan here at Fan Scene. It feels very diverse to me, which I enjoy as well…”

    Judith – “…AFS from a purely visual standpoint is a knockout… Everything looks classy on here. The content has for me always been top notch…not just David news but insight and humor and warmth all in one location. This place is safe for everyone and yet more fun than should be legal…”

    China80 – “…The content was another winning factor for me. Everything is classy, respectfull to David, his family and most of all his fans…Of course the icing on the cake for me has been the AWESOME friendships I have made along the way…”

    Orlando – “…I came across a video of David singing God Bless America at Fire Station 54 in Manhattan in honor of Sept 11 and he was just 11 years old. That touch of kindness and dedication that young child portrayed to those firefighters and their families really hit home and to this day I have been a dedicated Archuleta fan and will do everything in my power to promote his music…”

    Sandy M “…To me, Fan Scene is the one & only site for David news! I love this site, was devistated when it went down & so very thankful for it…I agree with everyone else, IT’S HOME!!!”

    Lisa – “FAnscene is one of my faves…”

    Hanne – “…I love the positive spirit here and especially the friends I’ve met as well!! A thousand miles apart doesn’t mean anything here!!!…”

    Becca – “…I love Fan Scene cause it’s personal, ya know? It’s not ALL ‘David did this, David did that’…Like, you really ‘get’ these people here because they think like you and you can see how your relate to other huge David fans…”

    Bob – “I think FanScene should have an official facebook group. :) ”

    ArcheFanDoc – “…There is no place like home – there is no place like Fan Scene, and I say that with complete metaphysical certitude…”

    marc – “…I like the people, and I like the vibe of the site. And I like that AFS has been supporting David from way before AI…”

    Susan M – “Fan Scene is all about respecting David as an artist…Here you can be yourself. No judgments or hurtful words will be found here. No attitudes…”

    AJ – “…Theere is this over flowing joy that comes from meeting so many David Archuleta fans online through the different unique David fan site.Its like we are all bonded together because of our love for David.It makes us a formidable force in our support for David….I visit AFS cos it has something different or a different twist in its unending info’s and updates about David. AFS has been another home for me an international fan and when i have something to share, AFS puts it up as soon as ……” BeAuTiFuLlY said AJ – love your picture w/the CD and the Dare to Dream picture is incredible! Simply GoRgEoUs!!

    Thanks everyone for letting me glimpse into your thoughts and feelings. I enjoyed the cozy chat. TTYS. :)

    KizziNo Gravatar said this on November 21st, 2009 at 9:18 am   (Quote)

  28. One of the sites not mentioned on your sideboard is The Golden Archies. We are a forum for fans ages 35 and over to converse about David and what is happening with him. We are NOT a blog site but a forum, where many different topics are discussed on a daily basis. What makes us unique is our mature point of view. We hope other fans of this age will come to join us.

    ManifanNo Gravatar said this on November 21st, 2009 at 12:14 pm   (Quote)

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