Rini: As am I, but I don't know the convention area at all, so. I'd REALLY REALLY REALLY like this to be outside.
And to whoever asked about the time/where: It'll start friday morning, and as long as people are entertained and keep playing, it can last till Sunday evening. At the con I go to, it started Friday morning and lasted till Sunday after noon. Only time it stopped was at night, during the raves/dances, and when it rained(for like, 3 hours), but even when it rained I think there were people outside playing it.
I'm happy to see people wanting to join in ^^
lunaladyoflight, on Jan 24 2009, 02:04 PM, said:
PLEASE remember that if you do this in the hallways instead of someone's private room, you'll be violating fire safety codes that could potentially lead to Anime Central getting kicked out of the Donald Stephens Convention Center venue.
Anime Central has already had enough trouble with people acting like total retards at the convention (and the police and fire department having to show up). Not to mention liabilities you could face if you have underage people participating. Statutory rape ring a bell? What if things get out of control? There are too many personal and public safety factors at risk to make this a good idea.
This is not a good idea. If you want to do it in your room, go right ahead. Just be sure to take down every participants complete medical history.
I don't want this to be done in the hallways. I don't know if you've read the thread or not, but i'm pretty sure i've said this already.
I'll only do it IF there's space big enough, and if it's OUTSIDE.
There's nothing wrong with underage people participating. By joining, they KNOW they'll be hugging people.
I've played this game MILLIONS of times before. Never once has it gotten out of control. How could is possibly get out of control? I'm sure all you con-goers are the exact same as the ones in Canada. This has been played at Sakura Con too, also an extremely large con that's IN THE STATES. So I don't know why you're saying this.
There is no reason for it getting out of control. You're spinning a bottle, and walking to a person and hugging them. If you feel uncomfortable, you can leave, or tell me(if i'm there) or tell a staff member, whatever. Point is, there are easy ways to avoid problems.
Public safety factors? You can feel free to list them for me, please.
You don't seem to have much faith in your fellow con goers. I know otaku are extremely retarded, annoying, and have problems knowing what's right from wrong in public, but it's not like they're going to be carrying knives and running at each other for hugs.
I have seriously played this way too many times, and don't see any concern at all.
Could you actually PM me if you have any more problems with it? I don't really want it on the thread, Thanks.
To everyone: If you have a problem with it, that's perfectly fine, but please PM me instead. I do enjoy playing this game(when i'm in a good mood, ho ho ;o) and want other people to enjoy it too.