people are just dumb...
Email from Graysoul regarding the 'drama' at the DC Picnic last fall I apparently was unaware of:
On Mon, 26 Mar 2007, Matt `da Wolf wrote:
> And bringing a friend! ^^ What happened at the DC Picnic? O.o
A very pushy parent accused Sharky, Provo and some others of being pedophiles taking pictures of his children. The police were called and interviews were taken. He then showed up at park headquarters demanding that we be banned.
The park told him to get lost, but as a result you have to be an approved volunteer performer to be in suit at Family Day. We are working on getting a permit for a different day when everyone could suit more casually, but that won't be concluded in time for the picnic.
So far looks like a few restrictions at the picnic on photography and dress -- ears and tail allowed, mask or facepaint or prosthetic teeth not allowed -- but it isn't finalized yet. Look for a formal announcement when I hear back from the park.
-GS
On Mon, 26 Mar 2007, Matt `da Wolf wrote:
> And bringing a friend! ^^ What happened at the DC Picnic? O.o
A very pushy parent accused Sharky, Provo and some others of being pedophiles taking pictures of his children. The police were called and interviews were taken. He then showed up at park headquarters demanding that we be banned.
The park told him to get lost, but as a result you have to be an approved volunteer performer to be in suit at Family Day. We are working on getting a permit for a different day when everyone could suit more casually, but that won't be concluded in time for the picnic.
So far looks like a few restrictions at the picnic on photography and dress -- ears and tail allowed, mask or facepaint or prosthetic teeth not allowed -- but it isn't finalized yet. Look for a formal announcement when I hear back from the park.
-GS