There are occasions when conventions do not go well. Case in point, I had seen ads for, "PokeKon-Fest," and heard about it, but was unfamiliar with who was behind the show ("Our Cons,") even though they apparently do an assortment of events. This show happened yesterday, however, and was apparently the definition of a shit-show. Overcrowded showfloor, extremely long wait to get in, disorganized in terms of programming, and while (by all accounts) the vendors were nice, many attendees were upset and posted online it put the, "Con," in, "Convention."
I'm not here to pass judgment. I am friends with a number of people who put on comic conventions and pop culture shows. They work hard to make sure things go well. When you hold a show, you want it to draw a good crowd, but you need to be prepared for an underwhelming or overwhelming number of people. Apparently, PokeKon-Fest was woefully underprepared for the sheer folks of people excited for a Pokémon-centric show, and as a result, much of the populace is displeased. Some people did have fun, but if the majority of posts about a show are negative, well, that's not good. I've even helped with conventions in the past and hope to assist with others in the future; I just know I'll work hard to ensure any show I'm involved in will (hopefully) be remembered fondly. At the end of the day, that's what a convention is about--having fun and enjoying a community of fans. If it is treated as little more than a cash-grab, as some suggest about this, "Fest," that's just sad to witness. After all, you are supposed to, "Catch them all," not, "Con them all!"
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