chewer Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Annick, I do feel the same as you I promise but we've got to respect the guests who will be coming all the same. Our frustrations are really directed at the people who put these cons together and supply poor info to their customers who quite frankly need to know how to plan and budget and not have silly game play. After all, we're only waiting to spend hundreds of pounds each!! I don't sadly think they'll ever get the message as they don't appear to actually understand their (especially)loyal customers.....Showmasters. If nothing else a statement from you is surely due to dampen the fire here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguk Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I did see a message on face book from the organisers a couple of days back but it seems to have been removed now. Nothing about any additions. Am I wrong or do they not have to have at least 7 or 8 guests just to fill the photo groups. Now that they have added the autograph and photo shoot prices there is a link that has been added to the commander photo table so that must be up to date surely. So they need a number to fill this don't they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittkarr Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I had a tweet back this morning from nana visitor saying that she's not been invited, so that makes her and rene auberjonois that know about that's not been invited, 😳😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Guys, as chewer has said: please respect the guests, all of them. No one has to like all guests. But some of the comments I have again had to remove here can be taken the very wrong way, or were downright insults. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguk Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 From my point of view its never a case of respecting the guests, there are a number of people that I am very much looking forward to meeting. I'm just trying to plan, what do I need to book, how much funding do I need (more than I think). I don't want to miss anything but at the moment there are some unanswered questions but I know from the earlier email that there are a number of things still to be announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingham Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Have got to say, the line up is looking disappointing for a 50th anniversary How can you say that? Shatner, Weaton, Takei, Lloyd They are all AMAZING guests. Yes others might of been invited but you don't know what goes on behind the scenes in the busy SM towers! I for one can't wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguk Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 You've misunderstood I have great respect for all those that are coming and the time they are making the time to be here. Sorry if my comment was misleading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1701e Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Hi all, Will you be able to pay for autographs and photo shoots at the event or do u have to pre order? I know when I went to comic con in London last year I was able to buy autographs there. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Hi all, Will you be able to pay for autographs and photo shoots at the event or do u have to pre order? I know when I went to comic con in London last year I was able to buy autographs there. Thanks Autographs can only be paid for at the event and cannot be pre booked. You can buy tickets for photo shoots at the event as long as they haven't sold out. Regarding auto's they should be using the VQ ticket system but package ticket holders will have priority access over VQ ticket holders for certain guests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedead Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I think I'm right in saying there is a convention in America at the same time, so perhaps some stars will be opting to go there instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1701e Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 hi thanks for the reply, really helped as I have bought one of the packages so will be glad to get the autographs and pay for them when I get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Depending on which package you have don't forget that the Commander packages and above have some auto's and photo shoots included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annick Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Have got to say, the line up is looking disappointing for a 50th anniversary How can you say that? Shatner, Weaton, Takei, Lloyd If you want to see or go for these guests, yes. But if you don't, the list is just a bit thin in other mans eyes. One captain for a big party? Some one else (not here but I believe it was on Facebook) said that the first time DST looked more a celebration then this con... No dis-respect for any guests. Just my honest opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annick Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I think I'm right in saying there is a convention in America at the same time, so perhaps some stars will be opting to go there instead. Yeah, nice planning (but not)... If these cons are known so far in time, then you would say they can think logical and do not plan then in the same weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Marvin Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I think I'm right in saying there is a convention in America at the same time, so perhaps some stars will be opting to go there instead. Due respects to whichever stars are going there, but from a personal point of view I'd rather have Shatner, Koenig and Takei than any others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlemisstrouble6179 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Having never been to DST I'm happy with the line up as apart from Christopher Lloyd I've not any of them before however I am frustrated by the lack of info on auto and talk groups as I'd like to upgrade my ticket but would prefer to see who is in what group to see what combo I like the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraHawk Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I think I'm right in saying there is a convention in America at the same time, so perhaps some stars will be opting to go there instead. Yeah, nice planning (but not)... If these cons are known so far in time, then you would say they can think logical and do not plan then in the same weekend... From what I can see there's two comic cons and a cruise, but no other Trek conventions over those dates. Only two Trek regulars at those instead of Birmingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucrezia Simmons Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Did someone receive the refund for Jonathan Frakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annick Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) I think I'm right in saying there is a convention in America at the same time, so perhaps some stars will be opting to go there instead. Yeah, nice planning (but not)... If these cons are known so far in time, then you would say they can think logical and do not plan then in the same weekend... From what I can see there's two comic cons and a cruise, but no other Trek conventions over those dates. Only two Trek regulars at those instead of Birmingham. It does not always have to be Trek related. Lot of Trek actors go as guests to non-Trek cons. Edited September 13, 2016 by Queen_Sindel part of post removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I understand everyone is antsy and you are all trying to be vague, but please can the other event discussion be stopped now? If I was really going by the rules I'd again have to hide posts now, and that really isn't fun for me either having to write this. The rule of thumb is "if you can find the event on Google with the info posted it is too much." Your post definitely had too much info even with me trying to look away Annick, this is why I removed part of it. With all the events going on worldwide it is basically impossible to find a weekend that is completely free, especially with so many events being Comic Con style and covering multiüle fandoms nowadays. Lucrezia, the Jonathan Frakes refunds should have been processed. Some attendees reported having received refunds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraHawk Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 The rule of thumb is "if you can find the event on Google with the info posted it is too much." . But as always the problem with that is an actors name is enough to Google. Indeed if all you have to go on is actor as doing an event - as well finding that event in seconds you also find out about other many events and other guests attending those events - at the same time. So it really backfires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraHawk Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I think I'm right in saying there is a convention in America at the same time, so perhaps some stars will be opting to go there instead. Yeah, nice planning (but not)... If these cons are known so far in time, then you would say they can think logical and do not plan then in the same weekend... From what I can see there's two comic cons and a cruise, but no other Trek conventions over those dates. Only two Trek regulars at those instead of Birmingham. It does not always have to be Trek related. Lot of Trek actors go as guests to non-Trek cons. Actually the cruise is cancelled. There's only one Trek regular - Nichelle - at another event that weekend. All the info is on one page. A page which mentions Destination a fair bit I might add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The rule of thumb is "if you can find the event on Google with the info posted it is too much." . But as always the problem with that is an actors name is enough to Google. Indeed if all you have to go on is actor as doing an event - as well finding that event in seconds you also find out about other many events and other guests attending those events - at the same time. So it really backfires. In this case it was more than an actor's name that was given. Yes, technically we would have to remove anything giving a name only. This is why it's only a "rule of thumb." Some thumbs are longer than others. We all realize that this rule of thumb requires a lot of judgment and Interpretation on part of the mods. But it's either that or we will be going strictly by the rule and delete anything, even Posts like "Scott Bakula is elsewhere that Weekend." Random Trek name that just popped into my head, I have no idea of the whereabouts of Mr Bakula. I've already asked that a number of times before when there were post removals/edits: if the users on here would us rather have strict and delete anything I am sure the Office will give us approval for that. But I really don't think this is what anyone wants, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaaaaaaaan! Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 It is a tad frustrating that there has been little build up from the organisers for this event. I'm still very much looking forward to it (one of my plans is to build a Genesis Device, wear my Khan outfit and get a pic playing tugowar with Lloyd on the Klingon bridge) It's just a shame that updates are few and far between 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwynatlarche Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Show masters seem really slow at updating the website. Still no groups for commander package autos and they haven't taken off Johnathan Frakes from the photo groups in the captain package. To fulfill the packages we need 1 £35+ guest and 6 £20-30 guests. Surely they are going to get a move on in announcing them. There's only 3 more weeks to go and people need to get organised 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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