Resigned from Otakon Staff

[Dragonmaster Lou]

Well, mostly because I kinda got fed up with a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff that goes on with Otakon staff, I resigned from Otakon's staff earlier this week. Apparently, only two other staffers gave a rat's ass (at least among those that are likely to know about it), so it's not like I'll be missed that much.

That said, it does mean that I won't have quite the same strings to pull in the future to guarantee a Lunar panel (I was reminded of this after reading the recap of this year's panel). However, at least for next year, I'll still have some unofficial connections to panels staff, so maybe I might be able to still get some panel favors done.

[Zophar]

What? You resigned? Ah well, you gotta do what you gotta do, right? Ah yes, speaking of next year I know for sure that I will be going to Otakon but I don't know if i'd have anything to contribute to the lunar panel (if there is one next year of course). But hey only time will tell, y'know?

[Dragonmaster Lou]

Yeah, I resigned. There was a lot of stuff going on behind the scenes (as well as a couple instances where I felt personally slighted) that made me feel like I just didn't want to be on Otakon staff anymore.

I have actually applied to staff another con (I figure I can handle staffing one con a year, but that's it ), but since it's not in the DC area, I doubt anyone from this year's Lunar panel would be able to attend a Lunar panel at said other con (which I'd rather not mention until I know if I got in or not -- don't want to jinx it).

[Zophar]

Another con, huh? I'd wish you good luck, but that might jinx it. So I'll just... uhh... I dunno.

[Erroneous]

What's that? You say you're gonna found a new convention called "LunarCon"? In-ter-est-ing

Can't wait

[Dragonmaster Lou]

LOL, no, it's an existing con, although I have joked about creating a "LunarCon" at some point.

[Kizyr]

LOL, no, it's an existing con, although I have joked about creating a "LunarCon" at some point.

A LunarCon would be a capital idea. We can hold it at my Keep. Right before I decimate this world. KF

[phyco126]

A LunarCon would be a capital idea. We can hold it at my Keep. Right before I decimate this world. KF

Hmmmmm, maybe you arn't such a bad person to work for after all...

[Ozone]

A LunarCon would be a capital idea. We can hold it at my Keep. Right before I decimate this world. KF

Hmmmmm, maybe you arn't such a bad person to work for after all...

Chicken.

[PrettyGirlJean]

Hey Lou, it sucks to hear that, but I don't blame you. Otakon has gotten so impersonal I get the impression it's more about what Otakon wants than what the fans want... if it just so happens what Otakon wants the fans do to, then great. I just think it's gotten way too big and it's about money now :\


A LunarCon would be so awesome... I want to go to the LunarCon... Would there be an Artist Alley there? Cuz I'd totally want a table.

[Dragonmaster Lou]

Hey Lou, it sucks to hear that, but I don't blame you. Otakon has gotten so impersonal I get the impression it's more about what Otakon wants than what the fans want... if it just so happens what Otakon wants the fans do to, then great. I just think it's gotten way too big and it's about money now :\

I can say this about Otakon -- it's honestly not about money because no one actually makes money off the con, other than perhaps the hired security staff and the hired lawyer and accountant. However, egos do come into play, and there have been quite a few upper-level staffers who accept high level positions because it looks good on a resume and not because they actually want to do something for the fans.

Still, there are a few staffers who do know that they exist primary to serve the fans, and they on occasion post reminders to that effect on the staff BBS. I know that in my case, I did my best to serve the fans when I was panels coordinator -- both fans attending the con in order to give them a good, varied panel selection as well as fans applying for panels. I got quite a few complements from panelists last year and even heard some mention "Where's Lou? We miss Lou!" before they realized that I was still around, just not running the show. Heh, even at a lower position, they still loved the help/support I provided.

Anyway, I have a phone interview to be panels coordinator at the other con I mentioned later today. Wish me luck.

A LunarCon would be so awesome... I want to go to the LunarCon... Would there be an Artist Alley there? Cuz I'd totally want a table.

Of course there would be an Arist Alley there. Actually, it's kinda funny -- the first time I met Nadia, Mia_Ausa, and couple of the other old-time Lunar fans from the Lunar mailing list, we jokingly referred to the meeting as "LunarCon," even though we were just hanging out at Harvard Square.

[phyco126]

Good luck DM Lou!

We should totally do a LunarCon Though, the panels would be awefully small and the tables limited...

[Dragonmaster Lou]

Well, I had my interview for the staff position at this other con a couple days ago. It went very well, although I haven't gotten word back as to whether or not I'll get the position. I'll announce what con if/when I do get the position.