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At the end of the day stop trying to change SDCC to better suit YOUR needs or the needs of the whiners upset that they did not get badges. The system works well and only needs minor changes to fix bugs that pop up. If you really feel there should be more convention time i suggest you make your own Con. I have a friend at work who has been doing this for the past year, getting rental rates, contacting people to be guest, and looking for sponsors. Its major work it sucks but you will get a better feel for what goes into CCIs daily job. You say this about serving a bigger fan base yet not once have i seen you suggest that those unable to go to SDCC try for WonderCon. Its hosted by CCI also and is often said to be just like SDCC was before it went "mainstream". Also i am sorry but all those people b***hing about Badges, needing to move to a new convention center, or making major changes to SDCC's format are not "fans". Fans are loyal, grateful, and understanding. Fans are fans because the LIKE something not because they want to change something just to they can partake.A final thought on the subject of changing major events. Ever wonder why there is only ONE Superbowl? How about a famous singer they do one show and move along. Heck even a small circus only comes to town for a week. These are events that sell because of the package they offer. People buy into an event and expect a certain level of return from it. Diluting and event just to bring in more people does nothing be diminish was the event not enhance it. They dont clear out the Superbowl at half time so they can bring in a new round of people, singers dont kick you out half way though a set. When you are ready to talk about enhancing SDCC come back and talk i will be all ears. Keep trying to diminish, dilute, or pervert it and i will go Gandalf on you....YOU SHALE NOT PASS
As for my comments being nerd rage you are mistaken. If I was nerd raging I would spout totally moronic statements ignoring any and all reasonable debate. Small changes to fix problems are needed there is no denying that. I simply believe sdcc need a facelift not a full body replacement.
I say we just wait another 10 years until the being "nerdy" or "geeky" fad passes. Pop culture will find something else to latch on. We just need to ride out the wave.
Yes there is a large operating assumption that cci wants to service more fans but there is a chance that is false.
The rise in pricing over the last 3 years seems like an attempt to stem the demand.