I didn't mean that this was exactly like AKB, I meant that Johnny's was attempting to use some of AKB's marketing tactics, like having a "fluid" group where some members will be in and some won't for each single. They also were aiming for it with that 40-member 2020 group that they were talking about. I just think that Johnny's trying to use AKB's tactics without being AKB itself will not work. Like you said, it will be much worse.
I see what you're saying, but I respectfully disagree. We have no way of knowing if any of the negative outcomes you propose will actually happen-- conversely, if the single sells poorly, maybe the company will realize it was because Marius and Sou weren't there. We really have know way to know what will happen. Single sales and variety shows are completely different (hence SMAP selling really poorly at first but becoming famous through variety shows) so even if one single sells poorly, I don't think it will effect their variety appearances.
"In my opinion, refraining to buy the single would lead to an even worse condition for them. It'll make it harder for the older three to stand, including the chance to stand against the management. By purchasing the single, I'll give them a power to against the management" I don't agree with you on this, either. Judging from how unhappy Kento, Fuma, and Shori seemed about the whole thing, my guess is that they were against it from the beginning. If the CD sells well, it will prove the management was right and Kento, Fuma, and Shori were wrong. It will give the management a chance to say "We know what's best for you" and not give them a say in future releases, either.
I really don't think that any negative consequences that MIGHT MAYBE happen if the single doesn't sell well outweigh the single fact that not buying the single says that the fans don't like what's happening. Of course, I respect you and your right to your own opinion, but I will continue to support fans not buying the single, and I don't plan on buying it myself.
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Date: 2014-07-18 01:48 am (UTC)I see what you're saying, but I respectfully disagree. We have no way of knowing if any of the negative outcomes you propose will actually happen-- conversely, if the single sells poorly, maybe the company will realize it was because Marius and Sou weren't there. We really have know way to know what will happen. Single sales and variety shows are completely different (hence SMAP selling really poorly at first but becoming famous through variety shows) so even if one single sells poorly, I don't think it will effect their variety appearances.
"In my opinion, refraining to buy the single would lead to an even worse condition for them. It'll make it harder for the older three to stand, including the chance to stand against the management. By purchasing the single, I'll give them a power to against the management"
I don't agree with you on this, either. Judging from how unhappy Kento, Fuma, and Shori seemed about the whole thing, my guess is that they were against it from the beginning. If the CD sells well, it will prove the management was right and Kento, Fuma, and Shori were wrong. It will give the management a chance to say "We know what's best for you" and not give them a say in future releases, either.
I really don't think that any negative consequences that MIGHT MAYBE happen if the single doesn't sell well outweigh the single fact that not buying the single says that the fans don't like what's happening. Of course, I respect you and your right to your own opinion, but I will continue to support fans not buying the single, and I don't plan on buying it myself.
Thank you for the link!