Annoying

[dancerjodi]

Here's an article written about DragonCon, insulting patrons.

Here's a letter I sent to the editor in response:

I'm writing in response to your story "Geek Love" written by Claire Suddath on 9/8/05. It is clear that she didn't quite appreciate one of the true convention experiences on her recent trip to DragonCon.

I've attended DragonCon for three years now and revel in the costumes, panels and parties. I socialize with my fellow members of the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers (http://www.501st.com/), a group that has participated in many charity fundraisers.

Two ‘dorky’ members of our group collected an estimated $17,000 for the American Red Cross hurricane relief effort at DragonCon. Other fan groups and celebrities conducted similar fundraising for the cause, resulting in over $100,000 collected over the weekend. I'm wondering if Ms. Suddath can say the same about her own experiences.

We all have frivolous hobbies that others may not understand. Ms. Suddath only proves her ignorance about Sci-Fi fandom and makes herself look like a junior high school bully. I'm glad that there are venues like DragonCon available for the people who have moved past that stage in their lives so that they can enjoy themselves while putting in efforts for the greater good.

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[heinleinfan.livejournal.com]

Man. I really loved reading the Scene when I lived in Nashville. It was the type of paper that would have put up pictures of the dorkiness and done a well written article about the charity and such.

What happened while I was gone?!?


Grrrrrr...