On Our Own: Ghostbusters Fanzine!

[Mr. No-Ghost]

Hello everyone,

Two months ago on GBHQ in a topic about how Sony treats Ghostbuster fans, a certain member (Cliff Roswell) had a revelation. For far too long, Ghostheads have been treated with very little regard. We've either been looked over, patronized, and have had scraps thrown to us like orphan children who hold on to the dream that one day their wishes will be fulfilled. It's no secret what we have endured in the last 17 years. Since Ghostbusters II, RGB was cancelled after being regulated with lackluster stories, EGB debuted just to sell toys and take money out our pockets, GB3 had hopes of becoming real until certain parties gave up and became stingy with their power to let it happen, and last but not least...in the last two years we have been burdened with the blunder by the way 88MPH Studios has handled our beloved franchise.

Enough!

The world loves Ghostbusters. WE ARE the last of the Ghostbusters and owe it to ourselves and fans everywhere to do justice to the legacy that Dan Aykroyd created that has given us joy and many fond memories.

Roswell's revelation was this - we have been left ON OUR OWN.

On GBHQ, we devised the idea to create an online Fanzine that the entire Ghosthead community can participate in. This will be a monumental endeavor that will unite the boards and and once again bring glory back to Aykroyd's vision.

So, friends, we need all the help we can get. If you're an artist, writer, web designer, poet, journalist, antique and toy collector, or just have something you want to contribute, the door is wide open. Below are two links for the dicussion of the fanzine:

1) The forum for the On Our Own: GB fanzine
www.ghostbustershq.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3221

2)Role call for those who are only serious about getting involved in the project.
www.ghostbustershq.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3374

In conclusion, if you want to take action and put Ghostbusters back into the hands of the fans, now is the time to do it. Speak or forever hold your peace.

~MNG

[Fritz]

I know I haven't said a lot about this idea because 1. I live in fear it will be a failure and 2. I can't think of anything to contribute.

But I definitely like the enthusiasm behind it, and certainly wish you guys well. Believe me, if my brain switches back on and I think of anything, I'll let you know.

[ECTO-1]

Why don't you do RGB commentary of some kind? Maybe a "This month in RGB" kinda thing or something you can put all that encyclopedic knowledge to use. Or maybe you can explain and elaborate on the GB fact list! Ya know, do some essays about elements in the toons and how they relate to each other and the movies or what have you.

Plus, the only real failure is not trying.

[Miss Janine]

I like that idea, Fritz! I posted that I'm in, too. Maybe as a proofreader or something (I'm really good at it- my teachers at school loved me!).

[CJ]

Its talk like that which keeps morale at a definate low. We are not rushing this project, nor is its purpose to toot our own horns for the sake of self-plaudits.

Well, if there's one thing I am certain of it's that God didn't send me to Earth for morale-boosting. Sorry.

I can't say that I agree with Adam Bestler's mentality. I have faith in this project, and with the right PR (which Rob is an undoubtedly master of) this could easily be pulled off.

Besides, the rich reaping rewards are too much to pass up!

[Fritz]

I understand where you're coming from, CJ. But let's not turn this into a "Bash Adam Bestler" thread, especially as he is technically a registered member here.

[CJ]

Well, out of respect for you and your board Fritz, my post has been modified.