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Went to a convention this weekend (Wizard World Philadelphia) and I guess the events in Phoenix and the rest of the world had no impact at all on the securty they had. In fact i would say they basically had very little security in regards to what they let in and checking bags and stuff like that. They had security walking the floor but nothing really as far as what could be brought in. In the morning they did have everyone go through metal detectors and they said they were checking bags but i had 2 bags and a box and they didn't open up either bag and only asked me what was in the box but never verified what i told them was actually in the box. Then in the afternoon i went to put stuff in my car and when i came back they were just letting everyone walk in without going through any security at all. It didn't bother me at all but i just thought it was strange because I thought security was going to be tight and be annoying but it was the exact opposite.
Someone just posted on a SDCC Facebook group that I belong to that he learned from "reliable sources" that SDCC will ban prop weapons, similar to what Phoenix Comicon did. I personally don't believe in rumors or second hand news. I'll believe it only after CC sends me an E-mail saying so or if they post it on the Toucan Blog. But it wouldn't surprise me given the incident in Phoenix and what's been going on in London.
If this happens there will be an unbelievable amount of backlash. I'm in favor of what Phoenix Comic Con did because they were in a tight spot and only had hours to react. SDCC had a couple of months to figure something out outside of an outright ban. I can think of half a dozen options (that may or may not work, but would get a good discussion at least!) besides an outright ban.Personally I'm not a cosplayer and I AM scared this year, so I won't necessarily be kicking up a fit, but I know how people are and I understand their concerns. I'm worried for FoCC if they do this.
I've had friends and family say they were worried about SDCC becoming a target. My personal view is this; Anything can happen to you anytime, any day, anywhere. Terrorism is one more thing to add to that list. Personally, I refuse to A) allow that threat to intimidate me B) allow it to change one thing about how I live my lifeThe cowards that engage in these activities want both of those things. They want you to be intimidated. They want you to live in fear. They want your life to be disrupted. That doesn't mean I'm going to be blind or reckless. You should always be aware of your surroundings and what's happening in them regardless. Aside from that though, just going to do my thing and enjoy the hell out of SDCC like I do every year. Hope everyone else can do the same.
Why are you worried about FOCC?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sorry I meant CCI.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
#SDCC2017: in light of recent international events - and the recent ramping up of cosplay weapons policy at Phoenix Comic-Con - AEISD reached out to Comic-Con International for a statement that we hope will allay some fears and concerns of attendees to this year's convention. CCI have taken the time to respond to us with this statement which, whilst not detailing any changes or improvements to last years raised security measures, does let us now that they remain in contact with the relevant bodies in San Diego. Our thanks to CCI for the statement, and to Mayor Kevin Falconer and the San Diego Police Department for their continued efforts on keeping us safe, in and around San Diego Convention Center.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thanks Lenny. I was about to come over here to post this, but it's perfect you did since you're the one that sent the email :PI've been attending SDCC since 2011, have been dealing with terrorism pretty much my whole life (granted, concerns spiked after 2001), and yet this is the first time I've actually been nervous about attending a convention. I don't know why now of all times I feel nervous. I'm glad they are taking precautions though.
it's a little early to iron out the specifics like mettle detectors etc. but what is obvious is that regardless of what cci does to protect the convention center - there are plenty of other targets in the gaslamp