warnings poll

[kiki_miserychic]

Perhaps I'm missing something, but why doesn't someone make a poll about the warnings issue and put it in the VVC comm?

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[amnisias.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'm going. I kind of put it in the hand of the Gods and registered late, but a number of people dropped out, and I'm in.

Not sure I did the right thing now. Last years after-storm really put me off going, and I was hoping to 'test the waters' first at a con somewhere else. But since I've not read anything else about the proposed VidUKon '11 or the Aussie con I thought I'd give VVC a try, worst that can happen is jet lag, less money in the bank and a stomach ulcer.

I was so happy for you when I read your post about spending much less time on LJ because RL is so good to you, that's the way it should be! But still missing you...

[bop-radar.livejournal.com]

Oh, then we're in the same position! Except I'm more personally responsible for the failure of Vidukon and Aussie con to get off the ground. Specifically with the Australian con, I can tell you exactly the situation, which is that nushanakt has more work commitments than anticipated and I reluctantly had to admit that organising the con single-handed wasn't realistic for me. The academic conference (http://revise2010.blogspot.com/) is still occurring and there may be an informal meet up of any vidders that attend but yeah... I am sad about it and I have been meaning to make an announcement but it's been very anxiety-provoking for me. Clearly I'm getting better though since I'm able to comment to you! :)

Anyway, I'll be at VVC and totally have had mixed feelings about it too. I too am going in a 'oh well give it a try' way. It's actually pretty weird for me because as you know I've been out of fandom so much lately... kind of ironic that I'm going this year when I really truly don't care, and not last year when I really badly wanted to go! LOL, such is life. But it will be cool to meet you! I'm so glad you'll be there. :) We will be newbies together!

[amnisias.livejournal.com]

Oh, so excited now! I didn't realize you were coming, too, I'd love to get to know you in person.

But don't you dare talking about failure with regards to the cons!!! You tried, and it was not to be. You should feel proud of yourself for having the courage to try rather than feeling guilty about it not happening this time. I wouldn't even know where to start with something like that.

I guess going to the con when you are feeling less involved can be a good thing. If things go well you will be pleasantly surprised, and if it doesn't meet your expectations you will feel less aggrieved by it. Well, at least that's what I'm telling myself.

[bop-radar.livejournal.com]

Yup, I'm more excited now too! Can't wait to meet you!

Thanks so much for the 'no guilt' message--that means a lot to me as I have an immense guilt complex about this, as well as personal sadness because I was invested in it. But maybe at some future time! Who knows?

Yes, I learnt the perils of being overinvested last year, and I'm sure it would have been tonnes worse if I'd actually attended. I feel pretty detached from the current flailing around--the detachment is good for my mental health. However, I was really under-excited about going until recently, but just lately I've quite perked up about it. Having low expectations, but a few things that I think will be cool (specific panels, one or two people who I get along with) has made me think it will be alright! And I feel better already knowing you'll be there. Another non-US-er!