seasideone
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It appears that the club are going to bring in two levels of supporters clubs that they will have different levels of dialogue with.
Which makes sense to me.
For argument sake let’s call it Tier 1 and Tier 2.
It seems obvious already and logical that BST will be a Tier 1, as they (to my knowledge) are the largest with a democratic led constitution and a proven membership.
So my question is - what is the min standard required to become a Tier 1?
Some thoughts on this and this and it is not complete?
Democratic v Dictorial
Accountable v Unaccountable
Proven membership v made up or guessed number
Just effectively a travel club?
Legally constituted v not
Plus many more I cannot think of.
The club are going to have to define this, not just for today but going forward and stick to it - that doesn’t mean it cannot be changed - but you don’t want to do that every day.
Imagine them having a scenario in the future where someone comes forward and says ‘I represent 500 expat Seasiders from around the world’ - should they be given Tier 1 status without proper proof??
Also, what level of proof is required?
…but if the criteria is that no proof is required, then they would probably pass the test of a Tier 1 supporter club.
It’s an interesting one - and I thought after all the debate recently it would be worth discussing - it may even help the club decide themselves.
Bottom line is whatever the criteria is, you need to test it with reasonable hypothetical situations.
Thoughts - as I genuinely do not know the answer?
Which makes sense to me.
For argument sake let’s call it Tier 1 and Tier 2.
It seems obvious already and logical that BST will be a Tier 1, as they (to my knowledge) are the largest with a democratic led constitution and a proven membership.
So my question is - what is the min standard required to become a Tier 1?
Some thoughts on this and this and it is not complete?
Democratic v Dictorial
Accountable v Unaccountable
Proven membership v made up or guessed number
Just effectively a travel club?
Legally constituted v not
Plus many more I cannot think of.
The club are going to have to define this, not just for today but going forward and stick to it - that doesn’t mean it cannot be changed - but you don’t want to do that every day.
Imagine them having a scenario in the future where someone comes forward and says ‘I represent 500 expat Seasiders from around the world’ - should they be given Tier 1 status without proper proof??
Also, what level of proof is required?
…but if the criteria is that no proof is required, then they would probably pass the test of a Tier 1 supporter club.
It’s an interesting one - and I thought after all the debate recently it would be worth discussing - it may even help the club decide themselves.
Bottom line is whatever the criteria is, you need to test it with reasonable hypothetical situations.
Thoughts - as I genuinely do not know the answer?