Hi folks,
Having read through the Wet Asphalt thread [
http://bit.ly/8Wt2d6 ], I felt that Arisia was getting pretty harsh treatment from (a) someone who "wanted" to have a good time but didn't, and (b) someone who has some serious anger management issues and a wicked hatred of fandom or tribalism of any sort . Except for the punk scene, of course, which is sacred! We all know how healthy and adjusted the punk crowd is. hmmph.
Anyway, from a person who is proud to be a fan, (and also likes Jello Biafra, go figure!) here's my account of Arisia 2010 and the sessions I attended:
con report: techno-fantasy fest, in a kiltwere there juvenile goings on? absolutely! did the con-suite get sort of swampy? you bet! were there posers and poseurs, artists and artistes, the wretched and the profane? sure, bring it on! and see you all next year.
aloha,
--kokonor