RMAF 2021

[cutestory]

They actually think this is a good idea. I don't think it is. Is it?

[grawk]

I'm on staff for Otakon, a large-ish anime convention in DC.  We were contractually obligated to put on a convention if we were legally able to.  So we ended up having to plan and put on a convention with 78 days notice.  We had 25,000 attendees, and based on all reports, we did not turn into a super spreader event.  We required masks, and didn't ask vaccination status.  

[Voltron]

Still don't think it is a good idea.

[Grahame]

Because of the "quality" accommodation options, Denver and Aurora are known for?

EDIT 

And the "impressive" Rocky Mountain High Air Quality?

https://www.denverpost.com/2021/08/07/denver-air-pollution-ranking/ *

 

 

*Thanks, California

Edited August 18, 2021 by Grahame

[swt61]

When is looking at a new DAC ever worth risking lives? How is this any smarter than Sturgis?

[luvdunhill]

On 8/18/2021 at 5:57 PM, swt61 said:

When is looking at a new DAC ever worth risking lives? How is this any smarter than Sturgis?

When all you have is a RSA Predator?

[blessingx]

I see RMAF is offering tests (tracking pre and walk-in), but are they explicitly requiring? Maybe follow CES's lead if not? 

https://9to5mac.com/2021/08/17/ces-to-require-covid-19-vaccinations/ 

Edited August 20, 2021 by blessingx

[naamanf]

Since they haven't built a strip club next to the Gaylord yet, it's a no for me.

Right or wrong I've apparently put my life on hold the last 16 months. I can hang on a little longer. Maybe I can start planning Red Neck Jam.   

[swt61]

I feel that I'd definitely have something to offer Redneck Jam.

Yes, gay rednecks exist. Assuming redneck = country.

 

[swt61]

[Grahame]

Maybe we could get Todd to host a virtual RMAF or equivalent?

All of the shenanigans, none of the travel?

[MexicanDragon]

Industry buddy of mine just posted about being sad that RMAF is cancelled forever.

[naamanf]

So what is the big show we can go to meow?

[cutestory]

I didn't want them to do it this year, but I didn't expect them to cancel the entire endeavor forever.

[n_maher]

27 minutes ago, cutestory said:

I didn't want them to do it this year, but I didn't expect them to cancel the entire endeavor forever.

My guess is that it's not cancelled forever but more than they're out of the ability to pay for staff to prepare for something they don't know when they'll get to do next.  I mean what do you need a sales staff for when there's no event.  What do you need logistics people for when there's no logic (ok, don't go there, I'm kidding).  But I bet someone still owns all of the IP associated with the brand and if the world ever unfucks itself sufficiently there'll be a new RMAF.  

Related aside - i can't imagine how many industries/events were and are still hanging on to the hope that they will be able to do their thing this year and get back to a position of doing things and making money.  How many promotion, production, catering, event rental businesses etc. have gone under or are on the brink?  [/rant]

[Beefy]

3 hours ago, naamanf said:

So what is the big show we can go to meow?

Hold it at a restaurant with lots of goofy shit on the walls and mozzarella sticks. Hopefully nobody gets pistol whipped.

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This really sucks, if it is indeed permanent; I always wanted to make it to a RMAF. But given where COVID is trending, I'm not sure they had a choice.

[tyrion]

So many better things to do in Colorado like skiing, hiking, drinking, and smoking. You can listen to music while doing them all.