Ayu's Twitter/Weibo - Discussion #35

[Earth_maiden]

Originally Posted by Delicious n Bold

I was originally gonna join the international TA but then I backed out.
What are the benefits of joining?

The main reason I joined both times was to get tickets to shows. The first time was successful, the second was not. Then there's her personal entries and being able to shop from TA shop, which I used to purchase the TA version of Zutto single. I guess it depends if you feel those kinds of things are worth it for yourself or not. I like having the option if I want to purchase from TA shop or not (perfect example, I dislike the goods that were offered with the new album + live DVD so I didn't care to order from TA and went to CDJ instead).

By the way I'm not arguing with anyone, just stating my opinion for the discussion. I think my viewpoint is as valid as the next person's, right?

[koumori]

Originally Posted by Earth_maiden

By the way I'm not arguing with anyone, just stating my opinion for the discussion. I think my viewpoint is as valid as the next person's, right?

I am going to assume this was directed at me. As I said in my post, further discussion is welcome on it. I just asked people to keep my points in mind so not to accidently bring the 'elitist' feel to AHS for no reason.

I'll also preemptively clarify that I'm not accusing anyone of being so, but the discussion seemed close to becoming that way.

@Delirium-Zer0: That things have been lost is a huge shame. I wonder why they're not available anymore...

[Earth_maiden]

Originally Posted by Koumori

I am going to assume this was directed at me. As I said in my post, further discussion is welcome on it. I just asked people to keep my points in mind so not to accidently bring the 'elitist' feel to AHS for no reason.

I'll also preemptively clarify that I'm not accusing anyone of being so, but the discussion seemed close to becoming that way.

@Delirium-Zer0: That things have been lost is a huge shame. I wonder why they're not available anymore...

Yeah I can understand that, I think people may assume that those in TA fanclub might think they're better fans than those who aren't, but I don't feel that way. I just don't appreciate those few members who say they can't/won't join TA but believe they show be allowed to see the TA fanclub things, if that makes sense. Or asking for fanclub content to be shared on the forums. You can't have it both ways.

Like I said, the main reason I joined in 2012 and 2014 was because I was going to Japan later that year and wanted to get tickets in the TA lotteries. If I'm not going to Japan the following year I may not renew my membership, I'm not sure. And as a side note, all 3 of my applications in 2014 were unsuccessful and I had to buy a ticket off of another member here, so being in TA does NOT guarantee you a ticket to any show. Which was rather depressing at the time...