Help?

[brynnmck]

Someone near and dear to me is planning a con, and he asked me to leverage the power of the internets to assist in the planning process. So if you have the time and desire to tick the tickyboxes below regarding your con-going habits and preferences, I would very, VERY much appreciate it. (And feel free to pimp this poll as well, if you want

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[sageness]

Yes, like Queue, mainly I just want to see friends and share the con experience, whatever it is, with them. Sort of like going to Ren Faire or amusement parks with my friends as a child -- it wasn't about the shows or rides themselves, it was about making an event of it for the group of us.

RE costs: I didn't answer this one because my feelings about registration fees vary according to what's included. Is there swag, are there snacks and drinks constantly available, is there evening entertainment, etc.? Or does the fee ONLY go toward paying for the conference room/ballroom rentals? I'll pay a bit more if there's cool stuff, but it ought to be worth it.

Accessibility is always a big deal, as far as ramps and things being centrally located enough that people with mobility issues can reach them. At MJ last year, the walk from the hotel rooms to the panel rooms was right at the limit of what I could do (given my exhaustion from air travel) without needing a wheelchair. Hotels usually have some wheelchairs squirreled away somewhere, but it's helpful to make distances and accessibility services known/available in advance.

Transportation. Whenever a con hotel has free transportation to/from the airport, that's always a plus. I don't expect it, but it sure is nice when it happens. (Srsly, why don't we have teleporters by now?)

[brynnmck]

*nodnodnod* That's all excellent input--thanks so much, Sage! ♥