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What is Sick Puppies World Crew?
Who can join SPWC?
Why do I have to be a certain age to join?
I’m not in the United States, can I join?
Does it cost anything to join?
How do I know it's legit?
Who runs Sick Puppies World Crew?
How do I sign up?
How is it different from a fan club?
How is it different from a street team?
What are the rules and guidelines?
What do I have to do to participate?
What is required of me to be in Sick Puppies World Crew?
I'm already part of the site. Why am I not part of SPWC?
Can I contact the band through the site?
Can I get Meet & Greets, pre-sale tickets or other prizes if I become a member?
What is a Meet and Greet and how does it work?
Do I get paid to promote the band?
How do I earn points?
Where do I turn in my list of points I believe I’ve earned?
How can I turn my points in for prizes?
Is it just a message board / fan forum?
Where can I get the latest information about the band?
Why am I not getting Sick Puppies newsletter?
Where can I get the latest information about SPWC?
What can I expect to find when I go to the site?
How do I get promotional materials to hand out?
What promotional materials are available to me?
Where can I hang the promotional posters?
Who do I give the stickers and fliers to?
Are there things I can do online to promote the band?
What other things can I do to help Sick Puppies?
Can I donate money to the band or SPWC?
What if I want to do even more?
What is an Ambassador?
Why would I want to be an Ambassador?
Do Ambassadors get paid?
How old do I have to be to compete in the contests?
After I become a member of SPWC how do I go about becoming a friend on SPWC MySpace page?
Can I post SPWC content on my personal site, public sites or share exclusive content with my friends?
What do the user name colors represent?
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
What are the benefits and rewards of being a member of SPWC?
What is Sick Puppies World Crew?
Sick Puppies World Crew is a fan site that brings together fans of Sick Puppies from all over the world. There is a message board, contests, free exclusive content and interaction directly from the band. Sick Puppies World Crew (SPWC) is a combination of a fan club, fan forum and a street team – with all the benefits of each combined into one amazing place. The goals of SPWC are to promote the band while getting to know other fans and having fun while earning exclusive prizes and opportunities to meet the band.
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Who can join SPWC?
Anyone who is age 13 or older.
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Why do I have to be a certain age to join?
Because of COPPA laws, all members must be 13 years of age or older.
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I’m not in the United States, can I join?
Absolutely! If you have an email address and are at least 13 years of age, you can join. Not only do we welcome everyone from every part of the world, we are working on a language code that allows people to post in different character sets (like Russian letters, Greek letters, et cetera).
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Does it cost anything to join?
Absolutely not. SPWC is 100% free.
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How do I know it's legit?
Sick Puppies World Crew is the official fan site of Sick Puppies. There is no cost or obligation to join.
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Who runs Sick Puppies World Crew?
Sick Puppies World Crew is the official fan forum and street team of Sick Puppies. The band, management and administrative team run SPWC.
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How do I sign up?
Signing up for SPWC is a two part process. In order to be a full member you need to sign up for the newsletter (by clicking on the "Join" link to the left) and then register to be on the forum (by clicking on the "forum" link to the left).
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How is it different from a fan club?
Unlike the traditional fan club, SPWC is FREE. There are no membership dues or donations requested or required to join. No one is excluded based on their willingness or ability to pay a fee. We believe that you should be able to get benefits based on your dedication to a band, rather than being randomly drawn for such prizes.
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How is it different from a street team?
SPWC promotes the band in ways that a traditional street team would. Members volunteer to hang posters, hand out stickers, collect names on the Newsletter Sign Up sheets at shows and even help sell CDs. Members earn points for their efforts and can redeem those points for cool prizes. Prizes include (but are not limited to) free concert tickets, autographed memorabilia, staged-used items (such as guitar strings and picks), t-shirts, cds and exclusive meet & greets with the band.
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What are the rules and guidelines?
There is a comprehensive list of guidelines and terms of agreement on the forum. Those can be found on the forum at: http://www.sickpuppiesworldcrew.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=541.
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What do I have to do to participate?
Sign up for the newsletter and the forum. Then you can read messages, reply to messages, ask the band questions, make friends with other fans and even apply to be an SPWC ambassador. Whether you’re content to just receive updates from the band in email or if you want to dive into all the contests and activities – we welcome you to SPWC. Your experience and enjoyment is completely based on your interests and level of participation.
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What is required of me to be in Sick Puppies World Crew?
The only thing required of you is to sign up and be respectful to all SPWC members and to be at least 13 years of age.
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I'm already part of the site. Why am I not part of SPWC?
Your email address must be verified and you must sign up for the newsletter mailings as well as registering for the message board. See “How Do I Sign Up” for the links.
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Can I contact the band through the site?
Yes! We have a place where you can ask the band questions. No question is too outrageous, even ones about zombies (and yes, that has already been asked and answered if you think we are joking). The only limitations are the questions must be respectful and non-invasive into the band’s personal and family lives.
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Can I get Meet & Greets, pre-sale tickets or other prizes if I become a member?
Because we want to keep everything 100% free, we believe you can earn your special privileges by being involved in promoting the band. Unlike many fan clubs where you pay to join and then cross your fingers and hope to be chosen for a random meet & greet pass, here you can earn points and cash them in for just that – as well as many more prizes! We are in the process of working on pre-sale tickets as well as merchandise discounts. There will be a site announcement to let SPWC know as soon as we have that in place.
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What is a Meet and Greet and how does it work?
This is a special pass to meet Sick Puppies at a concert date. This pass does NOT give you admission to the show. Tickets must be purchased separately.
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Do I get paid to promote the band?
While you don’t get cash to promote the band, you can earn points to cash in for cool prizes. Some of the prizes are free concert tickets, autographed memorabilia, exclusive videos, and exclusive MP3 downloads.
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How do I earn points?
There is a list in the message board with complete details on the point system. You can find that information here: http://www.sickpuppiesworldcrew.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2
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Where do I turn in my list of points I believe I’ve earned?
There is a post on the message board where you can post what you’ve done as well as the proof of your hard work. You can find that link here: http://www.sickpuppiesworldcrew.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=542.
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How can I turn my points in for prizes?
Just visit SPWC “store" thread in the Exclusive Contents Forum. There you will find the exclusive items that are available for your points. That thread is available here: http://www.sickpuppiesworldcrew.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=545.
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Is it just a message board / fan forum?
Not at all! While much of the activities are explained and worked on in the message board, SPWC is so much more. We have contests, activities and interactions with Sick Puppies and their fans through MySpace, Facebook, Concerts and events. We work in direct correlation with Sick Puppies and their management team. We are part of the sickpuppies.net family.
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Where can I get the latest information about the band?
Emails are periodically sent out to all SPWC members. SPWC also has specific topics about the band on the message board including concert dates, articles, videos and a Q&A section where the band answers questions directly from their fans. You can also check out the links by clicking on "Links" to the left.
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Why am I not getting Sick Puppies newsletter?
First check to make sure you are signed up for the newsletter. There is a form to sign up (click on the "Join" link to the left). If you fill that out correctly and verify your email address, you should receive the newsletters. If you have signed up with accurate information and verified your email, be sure to check your junk or spam folders to be sure your account is accepting mail from Sick Puppies.
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Where can I get the latest information about SPWC?
Right here! There will be updates on the message board, sent out in emails, posted in blogs and bulletins on the MySpace pages and also in Facebook (links can be found by clicking "Links" to the left).
You can also check out these sites:
Website: www.sickpuppies.net
MySpace: www.myspace.com/sickpuppies
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Sick-Puppies/7299612641?ref=s
SPWC MySpace: www.myspace.com/sickpuppiesworldcrew
SPWC Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Sick_Puppies_World_Crew/1244469226
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What can I expect to find when I go to the site?
Sick Puppies content, discussions and fun. You will find information about upcoming concerts and appearances, as well as interact with other fans who love Sick Puppies.
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How do I get promotional materials to hand out?
We will have one or two people covering each show. The Ambassadors will have the first chance to promote the shows. If you would like to cover a show, you can send an email to: sickpuppiesworldcrew@gmail.com.
Information to include:
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Name
Date of birth (we have to make sure you’re at least 16)
Address (To mail promotional materials)
And do you have your own transportation?
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What promotional materials are available to me?
Posters to hang up before the concert date. Stickers to hand out at the concert (available at the merchandise table the day of the show). Fliers – available to download and print at your home or work place.
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Where can I hang the promotional posters?
The most common places are music stores, college campuses and coffee shops – but don’t let that limit you! Anywhere you think SP fans would be and see the posters are great places! Just make sure you get permission from the store/shop managers before hanging posters.
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Who do I give the stickers and fliers to?
The stickers and fliers can be given out to everyone who attends the show. Additionally, the fliers can be given out to friends, neighbors, coworkers and passersby.
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Are there things I can do online to promote the band?
Absolutely! You can post up banners on public message boards to promote the band and SPWC. Additionally, putting songs and videos on your personal website, message board, MySpace or Facebook is a great way to promote the band – and earn points for doing so! You can find lots of graphics to use here.
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What other things can I do to help Sick Puppies?
Telling your friends about the band, encouraging others to listen, ask your local radio station to play their songs and advertising them on your personal websites Bring a friend to a show or introduce them to SPWC. Wear your Sick Puppies merchandise or hand out fliers, posters, stickers, etc.
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Can I donate money to the band or SPWC?
While we appreciate your generosity, we would love it far more if you help by the band out by attending a show, buying an extra cd for a friend or family member or promoting the band in the ways mentioned above.
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What if I want to do even more?
You can consider applying to be a SPWC Ambassador. For more information, see the next FAQ entries, and check out this thread on the forum: http://www.sickpuppiesworldcrew.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=543.
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What is an Ambassador?
A SPWC Ambassador is a team leader for their country, state and/or region. They represent the band in their area and are the first people asked to help with promotions, contest ideas and anything else that might be needed – whether it’s graphic skills, writing skills, speaking skills or technical skills.
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Why would I want to be an Ambassador?
Ambassadors get special privileges and rewards that are not available to everyone. They also have a different set of points to earn and redeem for prizes only ambassadors are eligible to earn.
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Do Ambassadors get paid?
They also earn points to redeem for prizes and exclusive content and always get to see the exclusive videos FIRST.
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How old do I have to be to compete in the contests?
Each contest will have a different set of guidelines. You can find the guidelines on the message board, in your newsletters or on the band’s MySpace as they are announced.
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After I become a member of SPWC how do I go about becoming a friend on SPWC MySpace page?
Simply go to The SPWC MySpace Page and request to be added as a friend. Please put a note with your request telling us your message board user name and/or email address and you will be added as soon as possible.
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Can I post SPWC content on my personal site, public sites or share exclusive content with my friends?
No. The exclusive content is a benefit you earn by contributing to Sick Puppies and the World Crew. It is unfair to everyone who has earned the right to view and hear the content, as well as unfair to the band. When you sign up for the crew, you agree not to share any content, to download or distribute it in any manner. If you are caught doing any of the above, it will result in your account being suspended or terminated. You are responsible for your account privacy and any actions that may occur under your name, so guard your password as you would any other sensitive information.
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What do the username colors represent?
Blue - Admin
Red - Band Member
Green - Global Moderator
Purple - SPWC member
Yellow - Ambassador
White - Forum Member
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Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Technical questions should be directed to our Tech Support Forum: http://www.sickpuppiesworldcrew.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=6. Other questions can be sent to info@sickpuppies.net. Of course, there’s always help directly on the forum as well:
Administrators: Admin, Susanna, Zero, & Zach
Moderators: Vertigo & Psychosomatic Monkey
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What are the benefits and rewards of being a member of SPWC?
Everyone's opinion varies, but here are some examples given to us by our current crew members:
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It's completely FREE.
You get exclusive content directly from the band.
ou are the first to know about new contests, concerts and other band information.
Band members post messages often.
The crew members are some of the friendliest people out there.
The willingness to help from not only the crew members, but also the moderators and administrators.
Contests and chances for Meet and Greets, free concert tickets, autographed merchandise, etc.
An online store where you can trade in your points for amazing Sick Puppies prizes and merchandise.
Help promote Sick Puppies.
Fans get to express their individual creativity through contests and other activities.
Fantastic prizes for those that earn them through hard work and dedication to Sick Puppies.
Broaden the venue choices for the band by advertising them and give them a better chance to come back to your area!
Meet other devoted fans and make new friends.
Being able to promote the band that you love in many different and creative ways.
Having access to different types of media on the band, such as interviews, photos and videos that are posted to the site.
Getting to see other fans pictures and hear about their experiences at Sick Puppies shows.
This forum has a special feel to it - it is like an online family - everyone is friendly and helpful.
Finding other fans in your area that you may not know.
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