Put it into perspective: What would have to happen for you to stop being a Panthers fan?

[Green-Ghost]

I have mixed feelings about this question.  Either you are a fan or not.  

However, I can see losing favor with a particular team.  But, with me, there is a strong bond.  

[Green-Ghost]

On 11/18/2018 at 7:26 PM, Move the Panthers to Raleigh said:

Jesus. Lose two games in a row and we’re talking about not being fans anymore?

Yep,, Band wagon fan.  A true fan loves a team through good times and bad.

[grateflday]

Like some others in here, for me is if the team moved... even if they stayed in Charlotte, but a new stadium and they priced me out were I couldn't afford good seats anymore; because I am spoiled and have great seats now so don't think I could enjoy myself in a new place if I did not have the same, similar or better.  I wouldn't be able to enjoy myself knowing what I used to have.  

[cookinwithgas]

Moving. Not going to be a fan of the Hartford Panthers or whatever. I really feel for the few St. Louis fans who stood by their team as they capitulated to LA. Feel bad for Oakland fans but not as much; it's not like no one knew what was coming down the road for the last couple of decades there.

[Billy Love]

On 11/18/2018 at 6:43 PM, thebigcat said:

I sat through 1-15, I ain't going anywhere

Were you wearing your Tom Brady Jersey?

[Hotsauce]

For me I think it’s more about lowering my interest, than it is to stop being a fan. 

I would probably downgrade from being a fan, to someone who follows the team. 

If they left the Carolinas, then there would no longer be any emotional attachment for me anymore and I’d likely pick up a different team or just stop caring about the NFL all together.  But I don’t think they would ever leave the Carolinas. 

[!stUp]

I remember the night in October 1993 when the Panthers were born. I'll be with them until I die or they move from the Carolinas.... which I know the latter ain't happnin'. 

[luke nukem]

death

[Towelboy]

continuous losing and no sign of improvement is causing apathy for me. the hornets have officially lost me. i am now a casual observer with no interest in watching them on tv or in person. the panthers no longer have my full attention. i gave up my season tickets this year for a number of reasons, but i still watched 14 of the 16 games. seeing the nfc south improving while we trot out a piecemeal offensive line, hobbled qb, slow defensive line, and porous secondary while maintaining a coach who struggles with time management and continues to employ a coordinator who is over his head is slowly breaking my spirit. it sucks to think the team i grew up with has turned into a heartless waste of sunday. it hurts beyond measure. 

to be fair, the nfl lost me before the panthers did. i have watched 0 non-panther games this season and plan to only watch the super bowl for social reasons. when the officials miss so many calls and the large market teams catch so many breaks, my interest began waning. the league is oversaturated (three days a week and 24-7 on social media). coupled with my responsibilities as a dad, i fear my time commitment will continue to slide away from my beloved home team. i no longer listen to local sports talk and rarely post here any more. the sad thing is, i'm not sure winning will cure this apathy. football is just no longer that important to me anymore.

sad, but true.

[DeAngelo Beason]

If the team moved out of the Carolinas.  That's the only way.

[thefuzz]

I watch less football than I did even 3 years ago...just different things to do rather than sit in front of my tv from 1-11 on Sunday, 8-11 on Monday, and 8-11 on Thursday.

 

I'm a huge Panthers fan, but I am losing interest in the NFL as a whole.  Down to 1 FF team, don't really gamble any longer, etc...

So, to answer the question, I would likely just slowly back away from the game, but will always consider myself a Panthers fan.

[Gentle Giant]

If I would have to pay to watch them on the telly, or if they moved, next closest team incoming fan.

[OriginalPantherDan]

I drive 5+ hours to watch the Panthers play, so moving wouldn’t change my allegiance. I just would hope they wouldn’t move FURTHER away, as that would make getting to games even tougher. But I sat in old RFK Stadium on Xmas Eve at the end of Season One for the Panthers, rooting for Kerry Collins and Blake Brockermeyer and Tyrone Poole and Dom Capers to win to get to 8-8 in the inaugural season. I’m a fan of the Panthers and that’s what I’ll always be. Do I want them to win a SB? Hell yes, especially with Cam at the helm as I feel it would finally cement his spot in the HoF, but I’ll wait if that’s what it takes. So, no, I’m not going anywhere. 

[RealBitsOfPanther]

"I aint leaving"