In March, they protested outside the stadium.
In early April, they funded a billboard.
This past weekend, unhappy Cincinnati Reds fans brought their message into Great American Ball Park, wearing T-shirts, holding signs, dropping grocery bags over their heads and even flying a banner over the stadium calling for owner Bob Castellini to sell the team.
In at least three cases, the Reds gave fans a choice: drop your signage or leave the stadium.
On Monday, the team stood down.
"This was a mistake on our part," said Tim O'Connell, vice president of facilities and operations.