cutestory Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 They actually think this is a good idea. I don't think it is. Is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 I'm on staff for Otakon, a large-ish anime convention in DC. We were contractually obligated to put on a convention if we were legally able to. So we ended up having to plan and put on a convention with 78 days notice. We had 25,000 attendees, and based on all reports, we did not turn into a super spreader event. We required masks, and didn't ask vaccination status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 Still don't think it is a good idea. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) Because of the "quality" accommodation options, Denver and Aurora are known for? EDIT And the "impressive" Rocky Mountain High Air Quality? https://www.denverpost.com/2021/08/07/denver-air-pollution-ranking/ * *Thanks, California Edited August 18, 2021 by Grahame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 When is looking at a new DAC ever worth risking lives? How is this any smarter than Sturgis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 5:57 PM, swt61 said: When is looking at a new DAC ever worth risking lives? How is this any smarter than Sturgis? When all you have is a RSA Predator? 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) I see RMAF is offering tests (tracking pre and walk-in), but are they explicitly requiring? Maybe follow CES's lead if not? https://9to5mac.com/2021/08/17/ces-to-require-covid-19-vaccinations/ Edited August 20, 2021 by blessingx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naamanf Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 Since they haven't built a strip club next to the Gaylord yet, it's a no for me. Right or wrong I've apparently put my life on hold the last 16 months. I can hang on a little longer. Maybe I can start planning Red Neck Jam. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 I feel that I'd definitely have something to offer Redneck Jam. Yes, gay rednecks exist. Assuming redneck = country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grahame Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 Maybe we could get Todd to host a virtual RMAF or equivalent? All of the shenanigans, none of the travel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Industry buddy of mine just posted about being sad that RMAF is cancelled forever. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naamanf Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 So what is the big show we can go to meow? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutestory Posted September 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 I didn't want them to do it this year, but I didn't expect them to cancel the entire endeavor forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 27 minutes ago, cutestory said: I didn't want them to do it this year, but I didn't expect them to cancel the entire endeavor forever. My guess is that it's not cancelled forever but more than they're out of the ability to pay for staff to prepare for something they don't know when they'll get to do next. I mean what do you need a sales staff for when there's no event. What do you need logistics people for when there's no logic (ok, don't go there, I'm kidding). But I bet someone still owns all of the IP associated with the brand and if the world ever unfucks itself sufficiently there'll be a new RMAF. Related aside - i can't imagine how many industries/events were and are still hanging on to the hope that they will be able to do their thing this year and get back to a position of doing things and making money. How many promotion, production, catering, event rental businesses etc. have gone under or are on the brink? [/rant] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 3 hours ago, naamanf said: So what is the big show we can go to meow? Hold it at a restaurant with lots of goofy shit on the walls and mozzarella sticks. Hopefully nobody gets pistol whipped. * This really sucks, if it is indeed permanent; I always wanted to make it to a RMAF. But given where COVID is trending, I'm not sure they had a choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 So many better things to do in Colorado like skiing, hiking, drinking, and smoking. You can listen to music while doing them all. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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