Dedicated to all the Past, Present and new Charicemania Moderators
As hinted by one of our “eldest but respected” team member, maybe I should write about that special someone who helped a lot of people and chasters, not only Charicemania. But I haven’t been writing for a long time because for me, writing needs an inspiration. But this someone in the CM team, I know personally and have learned to appreciate and cherish as a person a lot. But how can you write about someone who does not want to be mentioned? Impossible? Not really, but a lot of time is needed to think this over.
Our first joint project: PICC Valentine’s Concert with Charice, February 2010. The idea that I told MommyRaqz back then was that we have to try that every single seat on this concert would be occupied! And because I knew that many fans of Charice couldn’t afford the tickets, this would be an opportunity to distribute free tickets!
But we need someone from Charicemania team that should be there before, during and after the concert to organize. Most of Charicemania’s team members are far from Manila. We need somebody: we need this “someone”! We didn’t really know each other very well back then but I knew exactly that we could rely on this person, very trustworthy (a very important factor when it comes to money matters), approachable for everyone, young and has a very strong personality. The right one indeed!
The logistics alone for this project was overwhelming as we’ve ever imagined before: ordering tickets, looking for sponsors, where to send the money, paypal, bank accounts, meet and greet arrangements, venue, what if Charice wants to come, security questions, programs, IDs, banners, questionnaires for free tickets, applicants, etc., etc. Being actively involved here, made it possible to have known a lot of generous people as well but at the same time knowing some who were not honest, who just wanted to take advantage of the generosity of others. Well, nothing new. Glad these are exceptions to the rule!
In the course of the countless conversations between us regarding our project, I tried to teach this person how to say NO! … unfortunately, often in vain (a person who has a very good nature, is hard to train). Always believing in the good and positive sides of others, which is neither bad nor a wrong thing, as long as it doesn’t get into the substance of one’s human being.
What followed were the countless requests and ideas, when there’s something to be organized for Charice, to promote her like TV performances, concerts and Meet & Greets in Manila (we’re talking only about the ones we knew which were open to all Chasters and not the exclusive chasters’ parties which CM was not involved with). We always had the right contact person! Charice’s management in Manila could always rely on this person, that’s a fact!
Charicemania’s goal is still to promote Charice worldwide! Not only to the few who were convinced already anyway. Of course it is nice and is also good to see known people and to see familiar faces again and again but we also look forward to a lot of “new faces” like new fans who come to us. We welcome them all too.
Message for that someone: When you asked me months ago why I became inactive for months, not writing nor posting, if you remember my reply? “I couldn’t do anything anymore!” That was my feeling. You tried to persuade me to come back but the time was not ripe enough.
When I was asked “officially” to go back in CM, it was a feeling of having to do something again when needed. We have new people in the team here in Charicemania. I really hope to pass it on, that they continue to do what we do so that we can move on and expand, that Charice becomes more popular. Only one person can’t do the work alone. We couldn’t convince all which of course was very disappointing but we can’t take it personally. Those we could convince, we hope they stay and help.
Take a break, yes, take it slowly, but don’t disappear entirely, if we could still prevent that from happening (hopefully).
To the team, what I can pass on to you personally is this: “take the time off that you need” but hopefully come back from time to time and again, Charicemania will welcome you with open arms.
Christmas is the time to give, the time of forgiveness, the time to move on, to look forward to something new and good, to leave all negativities behind. Charicemania and Team wishes you all a very blessed Christmas!
By Schoen, Charicemania.com
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It really has been a life changing experience for me to have found such a site to follow my favorite singer of all time. I respect you all for your time, effort and hard work. I know it can be a thankless task, at times but be assured you are appreciated although it’s not acknowledged nearly enough.
I hope you all have a properous new year as we continue to follow Charice in her climb to the top.
btw, I still want her to come out with a Christmas album so my holiday can be celebrated to the hilt – just something missing – and that would put it over the top, for me.
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Merry Christmas to you and your family all through the coming year!
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Are you referring to me? If not, could you please be specific. Thank you.
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Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year to everybody especially to all Chasters around the world!!!
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Poor unfortunate souls…
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Oh.. Poor unfortunate souls.
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cha-ching
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http://tinyurl.com/d3v4sz7
(click on the snowflake
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=y59L7qufSWE
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I can’t thank you enough for your dedication or should I say devotion to CM. Your unrelenting effort, energy, and patience to maintain its civility and fairness is above reproach. As the Torch Is Passed, I am sure that many of the dedicated moderators and volunteers will keep its flame burning and make it ETERNAL.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
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Merry Christmas!
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And I thought you’re banned lol! Merry Christmas Batusai!
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Thank you very much!
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I found her first web site and watched her life story that was produced by ABS-CBN (if I remember correctly). That was when I absolutely became a huge fan. I began to post frequently on CM, and eventually was asked by another old-timer “kyotovisitor” about becoming a moderator. I had just retired and had nothing better to do so I said yes.
Admin taught me how the CM back end works, and before I knew it, I was very involved in promoting Charice’s career. Reflecting back to those times, CM evolved into a super fan site as Charice and CM both grew. Many of the early moderators still watch from behind the scenes, and even do some policing. As CM grew in size, it soon began experiencing growing pains which necessitated migrating to a larger server, increasing capacity, and speed.
Charice’s popularity kept growing and as she moved into the international arena, CM added more features and a radio talk show (Blog Talk Radio). There were 10 moderators who did it all…..policing, editing, searching news, writing articles, deejaying, and most importantly supporting Charice and her management team. Admin and key moderators established direct lines of communication with management. I won’t mention any names, but all of the moderators know how much they contributed.
I could go on and on about CM history (actually wrote an article on it), but suffice it to say it has been a most pleasing ride and sense of accomplishment. Charice is now known world wide and is an international star, not too shabby for a poor 15 year old from Laguna who literally sang for not only her supper, but her families as well.
As i was reminiscing while reading this article, I remembered a post I wrote about Charice’s future. If you are interested, here it is:
http://www.charicemania.com/2009/09/12/editorial/charice-in-america-and-beyond/
Let me wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Hey old uncle Maxie! You’re showing our ages again lol. I wouldn’t dare start reminiscing now or I wouldn’t do anything anymore which means there are a lot of memories! We know that most of us keep coming back. That’s a fact no matter how long we take a break right?
Oh yes my dear mentor Ms.KV (Kyotovisitor), I’m sure that “vibrant” lady is still somewhere out there lurking…
Happy Holidays!
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… as well as to all the Charicemania moderators… best wishes to all of you!
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http://www.charicemania.com/2009/12/30/announcements/charicemania-celebrates-second-anniversary/
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Hi Max,
Good to see your Big M once again. I miss your friend Noellen as well. Hope to see your article again & visibility in the chat room.
Happy Holidays & God bless
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That is fantastic! Hope she will earn much more!!
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I can understand how tough it is for you to write this article. You’ve been busy working (behind the scenes) on a lot of things that most of us don’t even know about. I consider myself a habitual lurker here in CM and a freeloader with no responsibility whatsoever except buying Charice’s albums and concert tickets! I start my day with coffee, Charicemania and monitoring my small stock portfolio, in that order. In a volatile market, Charicemania is my refuge and my sanctuary.
So,thank you so much Schoen for all that you have done to promote Charice. For me, and for countless others, it meant a world of difference!
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what makes people stay as chasters is the friendship we found thru her. strangers become your friends. im thankful to have known wonderful people especially the moderators here who give their precious time and energy just to keep up with the site.
merry christmas to all!
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Oye (and all your names!)
Hahaha! I don’t know, but somehow the comment reminded me of Star Wars or the Dark Knight (sorry ROFL) Ok I admit, I will miss his comments here and in the chatroom too. Just remember, someone’s always setting you “free”! Ok, approved your other comment now, are we ok now? Merry Christmas oki?
Short story: I have a very good memory of your area (decades ago when I was a kid), a very nice tourist place, but most of all, the people, very accommodating, cheerful, happy and helpful folks. I wish to go back someday.
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