Renew As A Crew

No longer active. Previously a group of "Our Flag Means Death" fans who tried to encourage a third season of our beloved pirate show.

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We are proud to announce that over the past 7 months, the “Our Flag Means Death” community has raised an incredible US$23,584 for @RainbowYOUTH!

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to provide significant financial assistance to @RainbowYOUTH in their ongoing mission to empower queer youth across Aotearoa New Zealand. This support enables them to run youth centers, offer housing aid, provide professional and psychiatric counseling, and organize creative events that promote self-discovery and community in a safe and joyful environment.

As of March 8, 2024, Renew as a Crew (RaaC) successfully donated US$2,737.11—the entire remaining balance of RaaC’s Marketing & Operations Fund—to RainbowYOUTH.

For a breakdown of this final donation, please visit our Dropbox link:

bit.ly/RaaC_End_of_Campaign_Donation

While the Renew as a Crew campaign has ended, our partnership with RainbowYOUTH remains active through our dedicated charity page. This page will continue to accept direct donations to RainbowYOUTH indefinitely.

https://ry-community.raisely.com/renewasacrew

Celebrating the community milestones that helped propel us beyond our original goal of US$17,017:

The "Renew as a Crew" Poster Zine

Bonnypitty’s "Discreetly Yours" Charity Event

The "You Make Fine Things Well" OFMD Fan Craft Zine

The “Belonging” Official Merch Sale

HoistTheAds’ Charity Donations

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who liked, shared, participated in, and donated to RaaC's Charity Drive for RainbowYOUTH. Your incredible support made this all possible!

We know many of you are involved in important charitable efforts, and we'd love to hear more about them! Share your links below so others can discover and support causes that matter to our wonderful community.

x

#RenewAsACrew

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Update on our Partnership with #HoistTheAds:

We have completed a detailed review of the financial transactions from the US$21,576.79 #HoistTheAds fundraiser managed by the Hoist The Ads Team, Casper (@gentlepanpirate), and CC (@gingerlyvibing).

Our records confirm that the full US$21,576.79 has been accurately accounted for, with the majority of funds documented in their previous public report made on January 30, 2024.

We sincerely thank the Hoist The Ads Team for their dedication and for choosing us as partners in this initiative.

At this time, our partnership has concluded. For the latest updates and detailed records, please refer to the information provided by Casper and CC at the following link: https://twitter.com/gingerlyvibing/status/1806895720990949519

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An exciting HoistTheAds update!

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Hi there 👋🏼 A while ago you guys has a merch website, and while I know that there’s no longer a need to have one now that the campaign is done, I was wondering if you had any leftovers (posters, mugs, etc). I would really like to have something to remember you all by.

Unfortunately not, as it was print on demand, but thank you for the question!

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Public Service Announcement - Important Notice

Please exercise extreme caution if approached by anyone soliciting money on behalf of Renew as a Crew or any entity claiming endorsement by Renew as a Crew. Our campaign officially concluded on February 2, 2024. Always refer to our official channels listed on our website.

It has come to our attention that https://www.entertainmint.com and its CEO, Genevieve Thiers, are using Renew as a Crew and related hashtags like #SaveOFMD as a recruiting platform for their projects. Some community members have reported receiving direct messages offering money for their participation.

We want to emphasize that we have never had any affiliation or partnership with them. We strongly advise against participating in any activities they may propose.

Thank you for your attention and diligence in protecting our community.

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From our friends at HoistTheAds:

"Our street level ads in New York are live! They can be found in 35 locations around key areas playing 10 times an hour at high traffic times. If you’re in NYC and would like to see one, let me know and I can get you the location list. #SaveOFMD"

—CC, HoistTheAds

Link to original tweet here

Link to the petition:

Sign the Petition

Renew "Our Flag Means Death"

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A message from our partners at HoistTheAds:

(links are all below)

Plans, receipts for ads, charity payouts, etc.:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xxb1-dVT7PEXYQES3PtTb2CQ_a_lJaiS

Tactic and budgetary breakdown:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1icw4e1ysGJOJM-ae06Ug_YfxweAeEs0Q/view?usp=drivesdk

Link to the original tweet: https://twitter.com/gingerlyvibing/status/1752520872118698031

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A new chapter. 🪴

Renew As A Crew's closing statement.

EYES ON THE HORIZON

Dear Friends,

The RENEW AS A CREW campaign was founded upon three principles: a love for our show, a love for our community, and a commitment to fostering unity within our fandom. Our aim was to secure the renewal of "Our Flag Means Death" for a third and final season, and we pursued this goal with our core values of truth, respect, responsibility, and accountability.

We were grateful to be on the ground when news of the cancellation broke. The Campaign sprang into action, mobilizing our community across social media in hopes of convincing Warner Bros. Discovery to reconsider. Despite our best efforts, it seems clear that WBD will not be reversing their decision to cancel "Our Flag Means Death."

It's now evident that our community is entering a new chapter, one that shifts the focus from renewal, to making “Our Flag Means Death” and its expansive global fandom appealing to new networks. Although steering the renewal initiative for "Our Flag Means Death" has been a thrilling adventure, we recognize that this next phase signifies the graceful conclusion of our role in this narrative. With heartfelt gratitude for your support, the RENEW AS A CREW campaign will now come to a close.

Though the news may be disheartening, we leave you in good hands: your own.

The drive within this fandom built this campaign and that same strength will be what carries the story forward. Now is the time for a fresh start, characterized by new strategies, skill sets, and an unwavering commitment to finding this show that we love a new home, however long it takes.

Already, we've witnessed the emergence of grassroots initiatives led by passionate fans ready to take up the mantle. We stand behind them wholeheartedly. While the current leadership steps back and the renewal campaign draws to a close, know that we remain steadfast members of this community. Perls, Ots, Andi, J, Elle, and our dedicated core teams will continue to champion these new efforts as loyal fans of the show.

Similarly, many of the resources we've developed will remain available. The RENEW AS A CREW website will stay up until August 30, 2024; the following social media accounts will also remain online until August 30, 2024: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. They will be used to share occasional updates and bolster future efforts. Additionally, the petition will remain active indefinitely or until an official pick-up announcement is made!

We’ve begun the process of scaling back our operations with our core teams and volunteers, and we'll officially conclude the campaign on February 2, 2024.

Following the conclusion of the campaign, we'll provide subsequent financial statements. These statements will include information from our partners at #HoistTheAds and updates on the funds from RaaC's Marketing & Operations account. Please note that all M&O funds must clear their PayPal holding period, which may take up to 21 days from today, before they are donated to RainbowYOUTH. Once that donation has been successfully processed, the RENEW AS A CREW RainbowYOUTH charity initiative will also conclude.

Our partners, Hoist The Ads, directed the ads initiative and have managed all financial matters. RENEW AS A CREW served as a promotional and accountability partner and has not had access to the funds at any point. HoistTheAds will provide a detailed financial breakdown of the ad campaign and donations, including receipts, on their Twitter accounts: Casper (@gentlepanpirate) and CC (@gingerlyvibing), in the coming days. Once available, we'll share this information across our social media channels.

Additionally, the RaaC Volunteers Discord Server will be deactivated on February 2.

For updates on future efforts, follow the hashtags #SaveOFMD and #AdoptOurCrew.

We are immensely proud of the work we've accomplished and the dedication shown by everyone who contributed to the RENEW AS A CREW campaign. We may not have succeeded in renewing the show, but we did some amazing things, and we did them as a crew. To each and every one of our supporters, we extend our deepest gratitude.

RENEW AS A CREW

Link to full text: https://www.renewasacrew.com/a-new-chapter

In the meantime, check out some great fandom accounts:

On Tumblr:

https://thesaveofmdcrew.tumblr.com/

https://gentlebeardsbarngrill.tumblr.com/

On Twitter:

https://twitter.com/SaveOFMDCrew

https://twitter.com/ofmdcrew

https://twitter.com/adoptourcrew

https://twitter.com/OFMDLatino

On Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/saveofmd_crew

https://www.instagram.com/ourflagmeansdeathbb

On Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/saveofmdcrew

https://www.facebook.com/ofmdfanpage

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ofmdeathposting

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005432893702909

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✨️ 1 0 0, 0 0 0 ✨️

That's our next petition goal.

⚪ Show these streaming services the size of our fandom. Show them how many customers they stand to gain if they come on board the Revenge.

⚪ Share with friends, family, everyone you meet. We need your help to Save OFMD

PETITION LINK ⤵️⤵️⤵️

Sign the Petition

Renew "Our Flag Means Death"

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A message from our partners at HoistTheAds:

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A message from our partners at HoistTheAds:

Hi everyone! We appreciate every person who supported the HoistTheAds fundraiser. You were so generous and we want to make sure you have a say in where the charity funds are donated. We have put together a survey where you can rank suggested charities in order of preference.

Info about the charities, funds, and process can be found in the survey. The survey will be open for 24 hours (until 9pm PST on January 27th) or after 25,000 entries; whichever comes first. No identifying information is gathered in the survey.

Results will be calculated over the weekend so that the donations can be made on 1/29. Receipts will be shared after that. Please read all of the information carefully.

VOTE YOUR CHARITY PICK BELOW

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https://hoisttheads.wufoo.com/forms/zt642s704rfu47/

Hi, all! We are using this form to gauge which charities you would like to see the funds you donated go to. In total, we raised $21,582.52.

[renewasacrew]

Quick reminder this vote closes at 9:00 p.m. PST tonight (Saturday Jan 27th)!

[renewasacrew]

A message from our partners at HoistTheAds:

Hi everyone! We appreciate every person who supported the HoistTheAds fundraiser. You were so generous and we want to make sure you have a say in where the charity funds are donated. We have put together a survey where you can rank suggested charities in order of preference.

Info about the charities, funds, and process can be found in the survey. The survey will be open for 24 hours (until 9pm PST on January 27th) or after 25,000 entries; whichever comes first. No identifying information is gathered in the survey.

Results will be calculated over the weekend so that the donations can be made on 1/29. Receipts will be shared after that. Please read all of the information carefully.

VOTE YOUR CHARITY PICK BELOW

⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

https://hoisttheads.wufoo.com/forms/zt642s704rfu47/

Hi, all! We are using this form to gauge which charities you would like to see the funds you donated go to. In total, we raised $21,582.52.

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Hello crew. It’s been a busy time at RaaC headquarters and thank you for your patience while we’ve been talking through the next steps for the campaign.

We know many of you have been looking for guidance on the way forward, so here is an update 🧵

📣 Strike 📣

Many RaaC volunteers and Leadership members are standing in solidarity with the Global Strike advocating for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, taking place from January 21st to 28th.

If you're unfamiliar with the strike called for by Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, you can find more information here:

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Bisan’8 - حكواتية (@wizard_bisan1)

and here:

In keeping with the spirit of this movement, we will be limiting social media posts on all platforms this week.

We know that this is important to the ethos of our community and we apologize for not addressing it sooner, and for any wording implying that this is not a movement we take very seriously.

We appreciate the continued diligence of this community to Save OFMD and we hope you will also direct some of that passion to the initiatives that our friends at @OurFlagMaD (on Twitter) are highlighting regarding Gaza. Find more info regarding this week’s strike here:

📣 Ongoing Action 📣

Continue to contact Netflix, AppleTV, and AmazonPrime.

If you're refraining from social media posts due to the strike, consider engaging in calls, emails, and completing online forms to encourage these streamers to pick up OFMD and sustain the momentum we've built.

Express your love for the show, and always keep it positive and respectful! You can also share the petition with your social circles.

Hashtags to Use & Tips for Social Media Posts:

#AdoptOurCrew

#SaveOFMD

Netflix, AppleTV, and AmazonPrime Contact Information:

Netflix Feedback Form:

Netflix Phone Number: [phone]

AppleTV Feedback Form:

Feedback - Apple TV App

Apple wants to hear from you. Send us your comments and feedback about Apple TV App.

AmazonPrime Feedback Form:

Tips for Netflix:

Sign the Petition

Hi, @netflix! Come on board to Season 3 of Our Flag Means Death! We need an awesome streaming service to #SaveOFMD, #FinishOurStories, and #

Sign the Petition

Renew "Our Flag Means Death"

Share the Petition:

The community's creativity and energy remain vibrant, and we acknowledge and appreciate the fantastic individual organizing efforts we've observed.

[renewasacrew]

We're still committed to getting the show picked up, and to do that we need to stay the course with Netflix!

For those who aren't comfortable addressing corporations, just continuing to give love for the show under the #AdoptOurCrew tag!

Netflix virtual chat:

https://help.netflix.com/en/contactus)

and/or phone [phone]

Crew, tagging other platforms is valid! We recommend only mentioning one per post if you are.

Our sources have said the aim should be Netflix from everyone for maximum impact, so we're following that! If it changes, we'll change course! 🫡🏴‍☠️

[renewasacrew]

What an incredible amount of talent from an incredible fandom!

CW: FLASHING LIGHTS/ COLORS

SIGN THE PETITION AND SHARE WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW

Sign the Petition

Renew "Our Flag Means Death"

[renewasacrew]

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 GOOOOAAALLL!!! 🎉

We reached out goal for RainbowYOUTH today!!!

We're so proud of us, crew!!! 🌈🏴‍☠️

RainbowYOUTH centers play a pivotal role in providing support, resources, and safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth in Aotearoa/NZ to explore their identities and find their voice.

Donate to RainbowYOUTH here:

https://ry-community.raisely.com/renewasacrew/

Make a donation today to support RainbowYOUTH Community Fundraising

[renewasacrew]

Hi, @netflix! Come on board to Season 3 of Our Flag Means Death! We need an awesome streaming service to #SaveOFMD, #FinishOurStories, and #RenewAsACrew

🔥CREW: Search for Our Flag Means Death on Netflix, and immediately stream the first recommend title. Visit Netflix Programming Request here and call 888 638 3549 and 844-505-2993 to request OFMD, be polite! 🔥

https://www.change.org/p/renew-our-flag-means-death

Sign the Petition

Renew "Our Flag Means Death"

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70k!!! 🥳🥳🥳

Keep the pressure on, crew! ❤️‍🔥🏴‍☠️

Links and info on how to help down below!

Help Save OFMD ⬇️⬇️

Email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[phone] customer service

help.max.com/us/feedback

✍️Petition: https://www.saveOFMD.com

📬 Mail: https://www.renewasacrew.com/mail

🚨Fax and 🚨proxy phone service info!

📠 Fax: David Zaslav

Warner Brothers Discovery

[phone]

⚠️ Proxy Phone service:

If you are outside of the U.S. or have phone anxiety, please utilize the fan created proxy phone service:

Email them at ofmdphonehelp@gmail with your name, email, and what you would like to say and they'll make the call for you!