Comments | mbumby: Another working con

mbumby

Another working con

Apr 11, 2011 16:44

Last weekend I went to a convention I've never been to before to help work security ( Read more... )

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peteralway April 11 2011, 21:39:50 UTC

The pictures I've seen of furry cons are always more visually interesting than those of filk cons, for sure.

I think it's pretty weird that some of fandom looks down especially on furry fandom--most hobbies can be easily mocked, because by their nature, they aren't particularly useful, after all.

And yes, every hobby has some touchy language points that outsiders don't get. Don't call amateur astronomers "amateur astrologers," don't call model rocketeers "amateur rocketeers," and don't call model railroads "toy trains...

mbumby April 12 2011, 01:32:06 UTC

The fandom seemed a bit younger than SF fandom in general -- although there were several rather-older fen. They seemed to drink more heavily overall (and perhaps hold it less well) -- but I was really struck by how accepting, kind, and fun they were. (I learned the gender of the cat who'd been on and off keeping me company on Sunday.)

Yes markiv1111 April 11 2011, 23:01:03 UTC

And did you see the one with a needle spiking out of his or her head? The furry with the syringe on top?

Nate

Re: Yes tollers April 12 2011, 00:14:06 UTC

ROFL!!

I'm _really_ glad that I had just finished swallowing and put my glass down before I read that comment. It should have come with a warning label.

jss1113 April 12 2011, 01:27:30 UTC

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Re: Yes mbumby April 12 2011, 01:32:54 UTC

Arrrrgh.

tollers April 12 2011, 00:23:54 UTC

I had a fabulous time working IndyFurCon last summer. It was my first furry con and, like you, I found the attendees to be polite, friendly and engaging. Maybe my perspective is skewed by too many years in theater, but I didn't really find them any odder than re-enactors, renfaire types or anybody else who develops and wears a persona. Theirs are just fuzzy. :-)

I'll definitely be working that one again this year! Next stop... Anthrocon! (Probably not this year for me, though... short on both vacation time and travel funds this time.)

mbumby April 12 2011, 01:34:34 UTC

I think I'd like to work AC -- but the number of days I'd need to take off, combined with how busy I am -- at work and home... Don't know when it'll be.

I was quite disappointed to need to miss Indy Fur Con last year -- don't remember why I couldn't make it...