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

[nippyfrog.livejournal.com]

More subtle regulations, like designating two out of four of the elevators top-to-bottom express during peak vendor and art show periods, may be more successful,
I agree this may be more successful. Demanding people can't ride the elevator from the first few floors to the top is never gonna happen. People will riot! :P
Seriously though, if I know I am going straight up to floor 16 and I am on the first floor I won't be walking up to floor 5 to take the elevator up.

Personally, last year I avoided elevators as much as possible. I walked all the way from the first floor to the art show! But if I was really tired and I was going to the top from the bottom I'd bit someone's head off if they told me I had to go up 4 flights just so I could take the elevator up to the top.

[chainkill.livejournal.com]

The only two times I took the elevator last year were 1) when I first arrived and there weren't any lines yet, and 2) when I saw an ex-girlfriend getting into an elevator and I hopped in to talk to her. That being said, I agree with you that people should not be restricted from the elevator except by their own morality. If you are too tired, then please! Take the elevator! That's why we're taking the stairs!

[nippyfrog.livejournal.com]

::high five::

Yeah I think people don't understand you're encouraging stair use and not millions of elevator restrictions. haha Just because other people in the thread had ideas for elevator restrictions, it's not even your call as I understood it, so... everyone relax. :)

I think the express elevator during peak hours was a great idea if anyone puts that into effect.