I am quite astonishingly relieved to notice that the brouhaha of the last few days has been
resolved to the mutual satisfaction of all parties. No con needs negative publicity, considering how hard it is to run the dratted things in the first place; and it is truly heartening to see possibly damaging situations resolved well.
Thanks to both parties for being big enough to compromise, and especial thanks to James Bacon for his role in resolving this.
I hope this year's Octocon goes swingingly and builds up well to next year's big one!