Arisia 2008 Stair Club Reminder

[chainkill.livejournal.com]

disclaimer: I am not one of the organizers. Nothing in this post, nor in any of the threads contained herein is official, unless otherwise noted by someone who IS an oganizer. Everything I say here is merely a suggestion in order to reduce congestion in the elevators, and make the world a better place for people for whom the stairs are not a viable option.

Shortly after the end of the con last year, there was discussion of a "StairMaster Club" being organized by able-bodied individuals to allow those for whom the stairs are not an option to take the elevators with greater ease. StairMaster is a copyrighted word, so I will only be using the term "Stair Club".

The original announcement requested that people get in shape over the course of the year, so that for this upcoming Arisia, only those who are inconsiderate and those who are unable to take the stairs will be using the elevators. If you missed the previous announcement, there is still time! Get in shape now, so that everyone can enjoy the con as much as possible!



Once again, as we were reminded when this was originally posted, do NOT make discouraging remarks, comments, looks, or jokes to people who are taking the elevator, even if they appear to be able-bodied. First of all, the number of invisible things that can keep a person from taking a flight of stairs is astronomical, so do not assume. Secondly, the goal of this group is to make the con MORE fun for everyone, not less.

Comments

[robdamnit.livejournal.com]

While I have not been "in training" as planned I am hoping that my newly acquired habit of hiking up and down the hills of San Francisco will hold me in good stead come January.

[chainkill.livejournal.com]

I look forward to seeing you in the stairwell!

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

Just another comment to say that positive signage toward stair use is great, but negative attitude about elevator use, not so great.

Signs for the stairs will make a huge difference -- much of the time I used the elevators last year was because I couldn't figure out where the heck the stairs even were. I also suggested we installed fire poles, which would definitely speed up descent, but, y'know, nobody listens to ME!

But I also wanted to note for the record another major factor in elevator use, at least for me, is costumes. There are plenty of times when, were I in street clothes, I could use the stairs, but fact is, most women's shows aren't made for walking and this goes doubly (or more) so for costume shoes. I've been known to take them off for the trip, but that isn't always an option.

I think ribbons for people who make it all the way from 1-16 on the stairs would be awesome! ("I climbed Mt Arisia"?)

[chainkill.livejournal.com]

Thankfully, I have little enough fashion sense that I'm completely comfortable wearing hiking boots with a costume that doesn't match them! :-)

I might see about recruiting some five year olds to make signs to the stairs, but I have no artistic ability myself. We'll see what we can do!

[ktpinto.livejournal.com]

I try to take the stairs as much as possible at any con, but it's tough when your room is in the double digits somewhere...

[chainkill.livejournal.com]

We only ask that you do what you can. Thank you for your support!