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jeregenestI’ve had lots of people in the last week ask me why I’m not going to WorldCon this year since its in Boston. Here are my answers.
It is absurdly priced. At $50-80 for a one-day membership it won’t draw in the casual person who is interested but doesn’t want to commit to the full weekend. While I could have gotten a membership at about $160 it would require me to do so about 6 months ago, which is much too soon for me to schedule something in my home town. This is stupid. When will SF cons realize the casual one-day visitor is worth it because they don’t stay that long and pretty much only hit dealer’s row and a few events.
WorldCon still isn’t kid friendly. With a 4 year old and a 6 month old I’m going to be hard pressed to justify going unless it is. Especially since my wife will be working over the weekend, and there’s only so much you can ask a grandparent to do. And if my wife wasn’t working, sneaking away to a con (at high prices) leaving her with the kids just isn’t an option.
The Gaming track, what gaming track you’re asking. To which I say exactly. A combination of stupidity on the organizers part coupled with poor outreach to the gaming community. Continuing another proud WorldCon tradition.
Ugly, ugly webpage. With the amount of computer people in this hobby you would think their webpage would be better looking. If you don’t care enough to do this simple thing why would you expect me to think the program and con coordination will be any better.
So I’m sitting this one out. I guess I’ll have to wait for some other event to introduce Harrison to the SF scene. Maybe we’ll just do the King Richard’s Fair.
It is absurdly priced. At $50-80 for a one-day membership it won’t draw in the casual person who is interested but doesn’t want to commit to the full weekend. While I could have gotten a membership at about $160 it would require me to do so about 6 months ago, which is much too soon for me to schedule something in my home town. This is stupid. When will SF cons realize the casual one-day visitor is worth it because they don’t stay that long and pretty much only hit dealer’s row and a few events.
WorldCon still isn’t kid friendly. With a 4 year old and a 6 month old I’m going to be hard pressed to justify going unless it is. Especially since my wife will be working over the weekend, and there’s only so much you can ask a grandparent to do. And if my wife wasn’t working, sneaking away to a con (at high prices) leaving her with the kids just isn’t an option.
The Gaming track, what gaming track you’re asking. To which I say exactly. A combination of stupidity on the organizers part coupled with poor outreach to the gaming community. Continuing another proud WorldCon tradition.
Ugly, ugly webpage. With the amount of computer people in this hobby you would think their webpage would be better looking. If you don’t care enough to do this simple thing why would you expect me to think the program and con coordination will be any better.
So I’m sitting this one out. I guess I’ll have to wait for some other event to introduce Harrison to the SF scene. Maybe we’ll just do the King Richard’s Fair.
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Date: 2004-09-02 11:21 am (UTC)"Maybe we’ll just do the King Richard’s Fair."
Yeah, cause nothing draws in the wenches like a cute little boy. ;)
"It's like walking a small dog, but even better!"
Tom
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Date: 2004-09-02 11:38 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2004-09-02 11:51 am (UTC)Plus, I find overtheatrical types need to be punched in the groin repeatedly. And this kind of thing draws those types like moths to flame.
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Date: 2004-09-02 12:00 pm (UTC)And I'd make them buy me wooden swords and shields and stuff. Ooooh, such toys did I make them buy me.
Anyway, yes, I agree with you. Now. But back when I was 6, it was like freakin' Disney.
(Now I'm all nostalgic. Damn you,
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Date: 2004-09-02 12:05 pm (UTC)