ksj
Well-Known Member
ith the extended flu season, SARS, Swine flu, COVAD-19, NOVAD-20 and varied variants out there the conventions are starting to cancel and reschedule.
As such I thought it might be a good idea to have some sort of running list to help our members coordinate vacations, appearances, drops, and such.
To my knowledge the following have been cancelled and rescheduled
SXSW
Emerald City Comic Con (EMCC)
Niantic labs Safari zone event
South by South West in Austin, TX
Fan Expo Dallas, TX to July 19-21
Ace Comic Con North East
Planet Comic Con
The following have been semi cancelled but had some sections carry on:
The Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio (competition happened, other parts cancelled or severely reduced)
The following groups and organizations have cancelled appearances through the end of the year:
DC comics
The following news outlets are sources of breaking news regarding the virus outbreak:
Sirius XM channel 121
Please respond with any others and I will update the list as appropriate.
Also please bear in mind this flu season and corona virus outbreak is getting overly hyped, but the convention scene is notorious for spreading illness that folks take home with them. DO NOT over react, DO be careful and follow more stringent hygiene protocols. Also be aware that these illnesses are only potentially fatal to folks with compromised immune systems, so if you are in good health the illness concern is not as great but is still there. We have among one of the best emergency health care systems in the developed world so do not be afraid of catching things, but do be prepared to take care of yourself. The key is to not panic, do not buy into the hype, do not make reactionary or panic purchases. Only listen to experts and do not buy into a media talking head who is not a subject matter expert on virology giving opinions and advice. Study the facts, figures, and reality, not opinions and hype. Form an opinion and understanding based upon facts, not hype.
So as the first line in the Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy says: Don't Panic.
Update: it appears that about a 100 conventions have been cancelled or rescheduled. Organizers are scrambling for refunds and munincipalities are becoming like ghost towns in some areas. Anything March or April appears to be getting rescheduled. Convention owners are carefully selecting when and where to cancel and reschedule.
Further complicating matters is the fact that convention markets are over saturated and this is causing substantial strife within the entertainment and vendor industries that rely on payments to survive and refunds to schedule spots at other events. Fortunately recent declarations are making things easier to get refunds and reschedule and local governments are trying to work with businesses to ensure continuity and safety. I would stress trying as it is not always possible to create outcomes that are desirable or ideal that do not cause loss or harm in some fashion that can be recovered from.
Pay attention to how things unfold as these sort of stressful environments are where true ethics and character will show up and allow many to see how things will be at their worst. And if you are at the center always try to operate by the golden rule and try to be the shining examples that others may follow.
As such I thought it might be a good idea to have some sort of running list to help our members coordinate vacations, appearances, drops, and such.
To my knowledge the following have been cancelled and rescheduled
SXSW
Emerald City Comic Con (EMCC)
Niantic labs Safari zone event
South by South West in Austin, TX
Fan Expo Dallas, TX to July 19-21
Ace Comic Con North East
Planet Comic Con
The following have been semi cancelled but had some sections carry on:
The Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio (competition happened, other parts cancelled or severely reduced)
The following groups and organizations have cancelled appearances through the end of the year:
DC comics
The following news outlets are sources of breaking news regarding the virus outbreak:
Sirius XM channel 121
Please respond with any others and I will update the list as appropriate.
Also please bear in mind this flu season and corona virus outbreak is getting overly hyped, but the convention scene is notorious for spreading illness that folks take home with them. DO NOT over react, DO be careful and follow more stringent hygiene protocols. Also be aware that these illnesses are only potentially fatal to folks with compromised immune systems, so if you are in good health the illness concern is not as great but is still there. We have among one of the best emergency health care systems in the developed world so do not be afraid of catching things, but do be prepared to take care of yourself. The key is to not panic, do not buy into the hype, do not make reactionary or panic purchases. Only listen to experts and do not buy into a media talking head who is not a subject matter expert on virology giving opinions and advice. Study the facts, figures, and reality, not opinions and hype. Form an opinion and understanding based upon facts, not hype.
So as the first line in the Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy says: Don't Panic.
Update: it appears that about a 100 conventions have been cancelled or rescheduled. Organizers are scrambling for refunds and munincipalities are becoming like ghost towns in some areas. Anything March or April appears to be getting rescheduled. Convention owners are carefully selecting when and where to cancel and reschedule.
Further complicating matters is the fact that convention markets are over saturated and this is causing substantial strife within the entertainment and vendor industries that rely on payments to survive and refunds to schedule spots at other events. Fortunately recent declarations are making things easier to get refunds and reschedule and local governments are trying to work with businesses to ensure continuity and safety. I would stress trying as it is not always possible to create outcomes that are desirable or ideal that do not cause loss or harm in some fashion that can be recovered from.
Pay attention to how things unfold as these sort of stressful environments are where true ethics and character will show up and allow many to see how things will be at their worst. And if you are at the center always try to operate by the golden rule and try to be the shining examples that others may follow.
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