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

[scruffycritter.livejournal.com]

I personally don't like the idea of people wondering if which category I belong to. There seem to be three: tired, infirm, or lazy.

The truth is I'm none of the above and I'm not sure I want to invite people wondering which I am in.

I don't look like I have a problem, but I have a circulatory problem in my legs. I can walk fine, but a little slower than average, or at average or a little better with occasional stops or I will cramp up and need to stop right where I am.

Now, I'm perfectly willing to take the stairs. In fact, I'm told it will help me with this condition so I *want* to. I just don't think people will want to be behind me on them.

Just tell me what sanction I can smack people with when they give me a funny look or ask me why I'm taking the elevator and I'm cool with this, otherwise I think this is a train-wrecky plan.

[chainkill.livejournal.com]

The stairs are enormous. There is enough space for people to walk six abreast, or four if they are large people like myself.

If someone asks why you're taking the elevator, tell them that it's none of their business. To the best of my knowledge, there is no rule to enforce those three categories, and I would greatly prefer that there not be. I am saying this in order to get people to do what's right because they know it's right, not to judge other people because they are differently abled and/or made different decisions.