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[mousybrown]

oh right, good on you then

[lovbug]

This might be going off subject. But this was my first con you would call me a 'newbie' but i have been doing signing events for awhile now. Everybody told me time and time again how different cons were to signing events. Having been to a con, i didnt feel like there was much difference at all.

[Morden]

lovbug, on Mar 20 2008, 12:06 AM, said:

This might be going off subject. But this was my first con you would call me a 'newbie' but i have been doing signing events for awhile now. Everybody told me time and time again how different cons were to signing events. Having been to a con, i didnt feel like there was much difference at all.

There are definite differences, though perhaps they didn't affect what you personally do at signing events.

[lovbug]

Morden, on Mar 19 2008, 10:09 PM, said:

lovbug, on Mar 20 2008, 12:06 AM, said:

This might be going off subject. But this was my first con you would call me a 'newbie' but i have been doing signing events for awhile now. Everybody told me time and time again how different cons were to signing events. Having been to a con, i didnt feel like there was much difference at all.

There are definite differences, though perhaps they didn't affect what you personally do at signing events.

Yes maybe its a personal thing. Why are they so different?

[Morden]

One example: at many signing shows, you can take photos of the guests during the autographs. Even get them to lean across the table for a photo with you. Not at most conventions!

[lovbug]

Not a big difference, not a possitive for convensions either. Sorry i'm in a mad mood tonight. I dont mean to sound a cow. I did enjoy myself at eclipse but didnt really feel there was a big difference to other signing events i have been too.

[Morden]

I find conventions more relaxed and social. However, that wasn't so evident on Saturday morning at Eclipse because the system was FUBAR from the get-go. I'm sure that future Massive Events cons will proceed more smoothly - then you may see more of a difference. I dunno!

The two types of events do have more things in common than differences.

Edited by Morden, 19 March 2008 - 10:23 PM.

[mousybrown]

lovbug, almost same situation for me.
Id been to one day out of a weekend con and then only signings.

It wasn't TOTALLY different. of course theres the talks and it was alot more relaxed, but i can also see alot of simularities between the two. i certainly didn't feel like a 'newbie' in anyway.

[lovbug]

Morden, on Mar 19 2008, 10:19 PM, said:

I find conventions more relaxed and social. However, that wasn't so evident on Saturday morning at Eclipse because the system was FUBAR from the get-go. I'm sure that future Massive Events cons will proceed more smoothly - then you may see more of a difference. I dunno!

The two types of events do have more things in common than differences.

Oh FUBAR i havnt heard that in a long time , Old Skool I like it.

[Pandoras Box]

Bohan_, on Mar 19 2008, 03:27 AM, said:

I loved there being so many newbies at the con, very refreshing.  But.....there were some idiots also, I am talking mainly about the group of racist yobs who decided they wanted to start a fight outside the hotel on Saturday night.

If the flashy kid in the white suit from saturday night and the big nasty mouthy bloke want to step forward and apologise now that would be great!

OMG

Ive been there. I was talking to Jamie and some stupid bloke started talking to us and suddenly starting to yell "I hate the polish!" and god knows what else. At first I told him that hes wrong and turned round and left for the car park to finish my cig in peace. Coming back to get inside I see a guy pinned to the wall by some other. It was just  

I sneaked in as quickly as I could. Stupid people really!!

[lovbug]

Morden, on Mar 19 2008, 10:19 PM, said:

I find conventions more relaxed and social.

i didnt make any friends at eclipse. maybe wud hav been different.

[mousybrown]

awww ill be your friend

[lovbug]

aw its a little late now. But i will be going to eclipse 2.  

[Kenny]

I was shy at first at Eclipse.

Then alcohol happened. Hum de dum.

[mousybrown]

lovbug, on Mar 19 2008, 10:42 PM, said:

aw its a little late now. But i will be going to eclipse 2.  

Then nearer the time we shall swap pics and say hi to eachother : )


I was slightly shy at Eclipse as well. I kept seeing people i thought i reconised but wasnt sure :/

[lovbug]

Thats cool thanks, keep in touch.   Offer open to any one else who found it difficult to makes friends at eclipse1. We should start our own club.

[mousybrown]

the 'we are unable to make friends' crew :)
appealing

[such_jaunt]

Kenny, on Mar 19 2008, 10:43 PM, said:

I was shy at first at Eclipse.

Then alcohol happened. Hum de dum.

LMAO Same here! - I blame the free wine at the cocktail party! ...though felt a little delicate in the morning for photoshoots  

lovbug, on Mar 19 2008, 10:37 PM, said:

Morden, on Mar 19 2008, 10:19 PM, said:

I find conventions more relaxed and social.

i didnt make any friends at eclipse. maybe wud hav been different.

Aw that's no good Luvbug - I shall be sure to say Hi, next time aswell! (will you be looking like Enid?)

Edited by such_jaunt, 19 March 2008 - 10:58 PM.

[lovbug]

such_jaunt, on Mar 19 2008, 10:57 PM, said:

Kenny, on Mar 19 2008, 10:43 PM, said:

I was shy at first at Eclipse.

Then alcohol happened. Hum de dum.

LMAO Same here! - I blame the free wine at the cocktail party! ...though felt a little delicate in the morning for photoshoots  

lovbug, on Mar 19 2008, 10:37 PM, said:

Morden, on Mar 19 2008, 10:19 PM, said:

I find conventions more relaxed and social.

i didnt make any friends at eclipse. maybe wud hav been different.

Aw that's no good Luvbug - I shall be sure to say Hi, next time aswell! (will you be looking like Enid?)

Oh wow you know my pic? ohhh i def want u as a friend now lol

You know i might just dress as Enid. She friggin rocks!

[such_jaunt]

She is well cool :) I will definitely look out for you "both" lol
I have no idea what i'll be wearing yet - hopefully something a size or two smaller lol... Uh oh now I m thinking of Party themes and we are still six months away lol