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    Thank you from Massive Events

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    This first convention is one of the greatest moment I ever had! Having fun with other Lost fans I knew for years but it was the first time I actually met them for real, talking about Lost for three days with people who know what you are talking about :cylon:. To meet the actors was great but it was even greater to meet them as individuals (first time I saw Andrew for breakfast was 'OMG Mickhail is here, taking breakfast!" but the last day it was "Hi Andrew, so what's up?" :YAHOO: ). I miss you all already!

     

    I'm dreading the dates for the next Lost convention because I so want to be able to go and join it again! :P

    I'm Confused!

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    Am I going to have to get a 'Team Kate' shirt to go along with my 'Team Seb' one lol

     

    I don't know about people on here but I understand those of you who stick up for SM 100% if you've been to SM run conventions before and they've been brilliant, but for me - this is my first con and also my first thing with SM so I don't have this loyality already (I hope for that to build in time after an awesome Lost convention, yes :wub: ) but right now I can only voice my opinions on what I see. I think we should be allowed to voice our worries without it straight away being shot down, if only for the fact that SM can see how to improve certain things.

    I totally second that. :)

    I'm Confused!

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    I totally see where you're coming from ButterflyKate.

    I still think that it is fair to wait for clear explanations or answers and as far as I know it's not a prejudice to ask for clarification. No harm is done.

     

    And it's nice to share informations, therefore I'd prefer that it was about what is actually taking place, the events' planning and what is concrete. Not about every actors who was ALMOST able to come to the convention (it is rather frustrating lol), or who could come to the next convention. I appreciate the effort, it's nice of you Jason to take time to come and tell us about your frustration too but it's not a big confort. JMO.

     

    Just wanted to add that I am still looking forward to the event, especially now! :wub:

     

    I am not here to stir trouble, I only talk for myself, thanks for respecting that before ripping me apart. :D

    Those who are 100% happy with their lot are free of speech, why wouldn't we all be?

     

    Best regards,

     

    Mylene.

    What are u wearing to the cocktail party?

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    I think the jeans and a nice top is the best idea. That's probably what I will be wearing. I would love to wear heels with the jeans, but I'm a small girl and I am not used at wearing these kind of shoes unfortunately. My way to walk would look like I'm drunk LMAO.

    I don't know, for instance, watch Evi, she is not always wearing dresses at Cocktail but she is gorgeous:

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    What are u wearing to the cocktail party?

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    So Bella, I still don't know. I'm working in a huge clothes complex so I am observing what I could wear but I can't make my mind on what to buy! :P

    A nice dress would be great for the cocktail, though I'm not sure I'll be at ease. I like wearing femine stuff but I'm not used wearing dresses except for summer when I'm relaxed lol. So I still don't know and I'm not sure I have been a big help, sorry! lol

    Guest cancellation: Henry Ian Cusick

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    we should all stop arguing. two weeks today we're gunna be meeting and i dont want it to be where the are groups of people huddled in different corners, no-one talkin to each other, coz thats the way its heading. lets all just get along and have a good time :o:D

    I totally agree with that, and for the recall, I don't consider I was arguing with anyone, I was just expressing myself and not accusing SM of anything. I'm shocked to read stuff like "those who are not 100% happy are not real fans". :o I am still going to the convention and thanks God I am still looking forward to it but one of the main reasons why I bought a ticket was because HIC was on the front page of Lockdown's website page.

    I think that in democracy everyone has a right to think for oneself and that's what I did and will always do no matter what, I think I did, in a diplomatic way. I think it's fair to think about my interest's as well and all this debate over the group photoshoot offered.

    That's the last time I'll talk about it here though.

     

    I just wanted to add that people like you crippsy_99 are being insulting and rude, calling people "stupid, fussy and whiney" and telling them to "shut up". If you had read better and weren't as much blind as you are you would have seen that the 'minority', as you call it, isn't there to stir trouble. Nothing is perfect and if you cannot stand to read different opinions than yours, then you may should not come to debate on a forum about a convention, where it's the natural place for people involved to speak their mind. I have been polite, so you should have been, JMHO. And, yes I am taking it personal because of the way you directed your post.

    I won't waste another post talking with YOU, feel reassured. :o

     

    I was actually going to attend this event, I really do love LOST and was only holding out on a ticket due to the possibility of starting a new job. I got the job, and started full time this week on shifts that mean in the end, I can't go.

    nadatron, the same thing happened to one of my friend who bought a ticket for the convention, fortunately she will be able to come, even if for only one day and a half (on saturday and sunday as for her it's two days off). I hope you could find some kind of arrangements. :)

     

    Two weeks from now we are all going to this convention and meet actors who shared the Lost experience and it will be nice enough to talk about our passion about LOST for three days! :o

    Now I am looking forward for a planning for the events like a timetable maybe? or some further instructions about where to to go at what hour, people who are used to conventions to give tips about where to get the food and all these tiny details that makes the preparation to the event more exciting.

    Free group photo shoot with you and the guests at Lockdown

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    the problem i find on these boards is no ones just ever satisfied with what theyve got. that bugs me.

     

    You get used to it. And to be honest, I kinda expect people to be like that .. it's not just on here, it's in life really.

     

    The things that bug me the most are criticisms towards the organisers when things are out of their control. Some people simply don't consider what goes into these events, and how tricky they are. They think they can come on here, ask for exactly what they want, and assume they'll get it.

     

    Unfortunately it just doesn't work like that. But then you get conspiracy theories about the organisers doing fake announcements or trying to make as much money as possible .. because, you know, that's such an evil thing for a business to do anyway :unsure:

     

    If people had a slightly more realistic view of these events and their organisation, not an idealistic one, then we'd probably all get on far better.

     

    I have to admitt that this being the first convention I was ever going to I didn't quite know the rule. Yet there's a difference between what the organizers prepare and things that happen out of their control (like the strike and HIC not being able to come). But here it's not being idealizing something or not, it's putting things into perspective, even though everyone's perspective is bound to be different from one to another. It is one thing to voice one's disappointement and another to stir trouble. For all I read until now, Sebastian voiced his disappointement (on his own sarcastic style) and the questions he had all the rights to ask JMO. :king:

    You know, it's not about not being able to enjoy what you get but here it's not a philosophy class. You pay for a service, your expectations follow. I do NOT mean that SM conned us, but there's nothing wrong in expecting something equal to what we paid for (it's the way it goes usually in business). SM's gesture is nice and welcome but it's natural to wonder about what everyone is winning from it (otherwise it wouldn't be called a compensation).

    I hope I'm clear that all this won't ruin my enjoyment in coming though.

     

    I think what everyone is forgetting is that at no time had SM said there would in fact have been a group pic at Lockdown in anything advertised!!!

    Yes one was done at Eclipse but that does not follow on that one would have been considered at Lockdown , maybe the guests wouldnt have obliged , who knows but now there is one so be thankful one and all.

     

    I quoted the clauses of the Gold ticket above and it says 'ALL professional photoshoots' it doesn't specify if the group professional photoshoot is something entirely different or not. When you chose the word "All" in my book it means "Every" photoshoots. That's clear enough.

    Free group photo shoot with you and the guests at Lockdown

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    Everyone is entitled to an opinion, a forum is a place for discussion and everyone is free to skip the posts they cannot stand rather than just attacking them IMO.

     

    A Gold Programme will include:

     

    Exclusive Cocktail party with the guests on Friday evening

     

    Free entry to all professional photo shoots where you will get priority queuing

     

    Reserved priority seating for the guest talks

     

    Exclusive convention t-shirt and convention goodie bag

     

    PLUS everything that is included in the standard programme admission. (listed above)

     

    It's clear enough IMO. All professional photoshoots means single and group sessions.

    So it's not necessarilly a compensatory privilege for the Gold Pass holders.

    :unsure:

    Free group photo shoot with you and the guests at Lockdown

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

     

    & seb, you should really keep your mouth closed, you get the friday cocktail, which im sure alot of people are jelous about, you also get to sit at THE FRONT for the talks, you dont have to pay for ANY of your photoshoots, plus i think you get some OTHER gifts.

     

    for 195 quid you are getting a good deal no matter what, even if the guests are small or big.

    if your really a HUGE lost fan, you would just be happy about the fact that Jason has actually kept this con going, your negitiveness isnt what the con needs.

     

     

    Why, you cannot really reproach to people how they feel according to what they spent in money. All the good sides you told about the Gold Pass are not a free gift, people pay for it. And I understand what Sebastian is trying to convey: imagine you book for a first class seat on a plane, with champagne, large seats and so on and so forth. Other people booked for the second class, half less expensive but that finally the compagny offers the same avantage to the second class than for the first class, the first class passengers would feel busted.

    Everyone is going to the same place but people pay for these bonuses.

     

    I personally chose to try to be positive because I want to enjoy the event, but I totally see where Seb is coming from (and he has experience in these kind of events). :blush:

    The efforts SM is doing are nice but it may be not proportional to what the Gold Passes paid for. :D

     

    Anyway, King Steve's last post perfectly expressed how I feel. :D

    Guest cancellation: Henry Ian Cusick

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    I am sorry but I am sooooo pissed!

    I can understand that the complications are not caused by SM and that they try their best, for us as well as for themselves.

    People coming here and saying that they didn't buy tickets and dare tellling those who did how they shoud or should not react are unbelievable! The same goes for talking about the next convention, it's not everyone who can afford on going every year and it doesn't make sense IMO to confort people with unsettled promises :P

    People have to understand that we are not all professionals of conventions, it will be the first time I'll go I admit without shame that I took the Gold pass because HIC was THE main guest of the convention. Was there another guest of his level in the show (a regular) I'd still be very happy. I learned the lesson not to jump on tickets next time.

     

    I want to say that if I'm pissed so much it's because I AM invested in this convention, the sum of money I am spending, the free time I worked hard to get in order to come and join the event and it's not only money (even though it doesn't fall from the sky for me), it's also that. I am optimist so I still go to the event to spend time with Lost fans and the actors who will come, but the price gets high.

    I can easily understand that what happened was out of SM's control, especially after the damn strike, and I am not blaming them, but I am pissed and that's the way it is. :D

    Lockdown party themes!

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    Rodders thanks for the tip on where I can get Hawaiian shirts but I er..have spent enough money on conventions and Bon Jovi so I am broke LOL!!!

     

    OMG I am on the same path Mary :P

    I'll be ruined before the convention, I tell you!

    I don't know yet how to dress for the characters party...I wondered, will the temperature be hot for the Hawaian party? Because otherwise, beginning of April in England might not be quite the same as the weather in Hawai....:lol:

    I think that I'll come to the characters' party dressed as a character none will recognize! A red shirt! :poki:

    keeping you all in the loop on Lockdown

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    Thanks for telling us. :thumbup: It's true that it is a little frustrating promising a better list for the next convention, because it's true that some of us (including me) don't know if they can afford it every year. But I am happy to come to this one and I count in ejoying it the best way I can. :whistling:

    I cannot say I am surprised about the cast not being available after the return to the set due to post strike and I can totally understand it. But will we get the 6th guest nontheless?

    Just plain Disapointing

    in Lockdown - Lost Convention

    Posted

    The guests listed so far could turn out to be really cool, they could give more insight to what their character was all about on the show, and hopefully er..."answer" some mysteries, allthough they won't tell spoilers. Also having stars you are FAN of may be more stressful than you think, you're nervous, you hope they are nice and if you catch them on a "bad day" you may think they're not that nice. With these guests you got more of a relaxed feeling, not so nervous but maybe more curious about them still. I like that actually.

     

    So as much as I'd LOVE to have my faves from the show on Lockedown I'm happy THESE are coming and will be interested in what they have to say as well..and if they are funny ppl to boot then that's another plus i my book. That's my intention with this con as it is now, and I'm sticking with it lol.

     

    So hopefully they can share some insight, and fun stories from behind the scenes :D. Also I DO hope filming obligations won't stop HIC to come if that's a "danger" now. Here's hoping!!

     

    ITA.

    And I am counting on the fact that I'll meet nice Lost fans. :poki:

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