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I seem to remember there was always a member of Olympia's staff in each elevator in the previous years. Unless I imagined that? Not that I think it's that necessary, but if people are saying there were elevator troubles this year....

I had a good weekend as well, thank you for asking. Glad the heat didn't get the best of you

Virtual handshake accepted. In retrospect, I probably should've elaborated more in my original post. It certainly is impossible to educate everyone, but the more the better and I do wish there was more general understanding, but yeah... people. I do get that it's not an easy topic and can not fathom the blunt ignorance you and your partner have to deal with. So certainly all good luck, support and respect to you.

Don't get me wrong, I do agree with a great part of your post. As said in response to another, I'm not saying that people at the convention have to prove it to me. As you said they're checked by Showmasters, etc. etc. I would never dispute if someone with an acces pass really needs it. So as I always have done at every convention I ever attended, I do blindly accept it. I would never assume someone is faking it. People do not need to explain at all, which is why I ask this question on a forum and would never do so in real life (to a stranger). I'm not asking a person on here directly (which would be incredibly rude). It's a general question. People who want to give an example can do so (anonomously), those who don't want to explain or talk about it can just ignore that question. (And if anyone takes offense, than certainly my apologies as that was not the intent.) The one thing I heavily disagree on is that we need to get to a point where society accepts things blindly without explanations. If anything, I find it quite a dangerous sentiment. I personally find understanding, discussing and education to be incredibly important. Someone else mentioned compassion. I find compassion incredibly important, but it mostly comes from understanding and not because society tells you to have it. I feel no question should ever be taboo if asked in a respectful manner and the person is willing to talk about it. I do understand your position and you seem to have a very strong opinion on the issue, so all my respect for that of course.

I certainly don't claim every disability is visible and I want you to know that there's nothing wrong with my compassion. I would never roll my eyes, dispute someone being in the access queue or someone asking me if a person could cut in because it's difficult for this person to stand in a queue. Thing is that I don't want to be ignorant, I would like to understand what about it is difficult for a person. Comprehension is incredibly important, because otherwise you get people who ask "why a person in a wheelchair gets priority since they are sitting down all day" like Queen Sindel described. So no worries, I don't think you're sounding rude

Thank you for giving me an example, instead of shaming/ridiculing me like some above. I hope everything went well for you during the weekend :)

I hate to be an ignorant ass, but I don't really get it either though I'd obviously never make a comment like that and when you're on crutches or have a certain mental condition that does make perfect sense to me to get priority. But yeah, I don't really understand for some others. I'm not trying to be rude, but I'd like to understand it as I don't think I actually know anyone with a disability.

It's not always easy to estimate how busy a guest will be. Shatner has been very busy in the past. It would be silly to keep him on VQ if there's not really a demand for it.

I'm going to guess E.T. as well. Not a big fan, but it makes sense

Finally bought my Ricci photoshoot, but it seems they even doubled the batches :p

Eeeeh, I haven't seen the film in ages. I'll go for archer.

Shape of Water!

Noooooooo, I was so looking forward to meeting him Hopefully you can bring him back soon (or to Dortmund)

Been a big fan of E.R. for ages, would love to get her. Her days aren't indicated though?

So, we've got 3 Stargate: Atlantis actors for LFCC, but I was hoping for a couple more Other than Flanigan, I'm still missing 4 main cast members. Torri Higginson, Rachel Luttrell, Rainbow Sun Francks or Paul McGillion would be amazing additions. PS, for Stargate SG-1 I'm still missing Beau Bridges (hint hint)