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DashCon or DashConned?
*So... is there any chance of a write up on DashCon happening? Because I am hearing rumours of it being spectacular, but have been completely unable to find much because Tumblr is terrible.

Thank you FW for coming through:

DashCon is a convention run by... possibly 17 year olds that was supposed to be a celebration of all things Tumblr Fandom. Unfortunately, things got sketchy quickly when con-goers were herded into the convention ballroom and told that they needed to raise $17,000 by 10 PM or the con would be shut down.

Donations poured in, though anons reporting from DashCon appear skeptical.

Questions arose. Skepticism continues to mount despite DashCon "response".

Popcorn continues to be consumed, as ONTD gets in on the action.

There's some positive word on the street from DashCon is a bit of a mixed bag. From the curt to the effusive.

More sources in the comments since I am having trouble keeping up reading and adding them all at the moment.

Edited to add:
A statement from Welcome To Night Vale about why they dropped out.
More on WTF is Wrong with DashCon in list format.

7/14/2014 - DashCon carnage continues (Sorry if I miss something but you guys are still awesome at bringing the links):
* Baker Street Babes (who were initially curt but polite about DashCon) reveal that DashCon did not in fact "take care of" their previously comped room that became a room they had to pay for that was a computer glitch that is now again having to be paid for by the Baker Street Babes.
* The Random Act - Misha Collins' charity has disavowed all knowledge of DashCon fundraising in their name.
* Mark Reads had a pretty good time, and debunks several of the rumours re: DashCon.
* DashCon stories have hit Jezebel and io9, though given current state of Gawker sites, they're basically Tumblr/meme curators by this point, so YMMV on relevance.
* DashCon organizer cries. I guess this is supposed to be guilt-inducing? Are these people too young to remember that we eat our young around here. Not linking because not 100% sure if the rumours that they are underaged are true.
* There was NO PUBLIC MASTURBATION at the BDSM panel. The fact that I even had to say this just tells you everything, doesn't it?
* The WTNV confirm they took in Noelle Stevenson. Dammit fandom_wank, I had to figure out how to direct link to tweets for you.
* Practically nobody believes DashCon's staff saying WTNV "just walked".
* Best "masterpost" of DashCon debacle I've seen on Tumblr. Now with corrections.
* Linkdump by mindset
* DashCon staff ~~AMA~~ just venting on 4Chan

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to collapse.

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2015 in Indy?

killer_gopher
2014-07-15 12:08 am UTC (link)

You know, after looking around I know they're planning to use the Indiana Convention Center for 2015...which will be interesting. It's also a place I've dealt with business-wise and a personally. Price wise, it'll likely be much less than the place in Schaumburg, but I see it as an even worse fit.

First off, the place is huge. We ahd the NFL combine, Circle of Stars Gymnastic/cheer comp, and the dance seminar I was part of - plus there were still a lot rooms/ballrooms open for smaller events and that was before the Lucas Oil expansion. Basically, they have several contracted service that you have to use. They're not as willing to work something that doesn't conform to their standards and security is very strict. Plus, no outside food/drinks - so no ordering pizza/bringing it in from an outside source, you must you their service. Plus, signs must meet their codes and can only be placed in certain areas - and they place them all.

I don't know how to explain it, it's a beautiful place, but has 'strict' standards. They aren't going to put up with something like this train wreck. It's not a 'casual' atmosphere.

Long story short - not a good fit, but it could only add to the trainwreck that is dashcon. If these people are serious, look outside the Indy area for Holiday Inn/Comfort Inn level hotel who will be more willing to work with them or even Fort Wayne Convention Center - staff was easier to work with (basing this on 2004-06 dealings with both.)

Oh, one other thing, all vendors had to have a permit. No matter what they were selling, security went through and checked. We had someone doing portraits that wasn't allowed to set up, because he didn't get his If it's run like it was this year, they wouldn't have made it beyond the first day (or heck, even set up!) Honestly, not sure how the fan things work with artists alleys, but in most do they have to have permits and collect taxes?

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