Fangirls get a bad reputation, which I don't like.

Although I do agree to some extent. I think street team stuff is fine but many fans shouldn't be official staff members. They may get caught up in the glamor and be more interested in trying to hook up with their fav artist rather than do work. There is also the issue of people leaking information to their friends. Of course, a band wouldn't want to do official work with fans who are all like 'omg omgomg I lovvvee youuu.'

I do remember that after the autograph session there were people crying because they met Hyde. And that it great and wonderful experience for them, but I don't know if fans that are that emotional would be good, calm, band employees.

Plus there could be issues of jealousy when Mr. Rockstar hooks up with another girl.

However, not all fans are like that. After all, people in the music industry ARE fans are various artists. And some regular fans are good at staying calm and keeping secrets. It more comes down to who is trustworthy and who is not.

I don't think there should be a blanket statement that bands shouldn't work with fangirls. It should be more like.. bands should only work with trustworthy people. Whether they are a fan or not should not matter if they act professionally and don't let their fanness get in the way of their job.

But this is street team promotion stuff. Very very different than being say.. a band manager or a merch girl that tours with the band. There shouldn't be an issue with fans doing street team stuff. As far as I know street team members don't regularly hang out with the band so there shouldn't be any issues of over excited fans.