So.

[shadesong]

I've been reading posts by sambear and voltbang, and comments in yendi's journal, about how inappropriate some of the stuff at DragonCon is for kids, despite the fact that they claim to be family-friendly. And I got to thinking.

What would it take to create a family-friendly Con? A small and affordable one, on the scale of Tropicon in South Florida, not on the level of DragonCon or even MegaCon. With comics guests like maybe Linda Medley and Mark Crilley. Not just comics, but media; focusing primarily on the stuff that both kids and their parents enjoy. I can see a kids' role-playing track; I can see possible sponsorship by the Girl Scouts (who could have a booth) or Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Anyone know how this would work? How we could make it happen?




Comments

[shadesong.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know *what* want to do, I just need to know *how*... fundraising and getting guests and stuff. :)

[voltbang.livejournal.com]

Oh, in that case, hook up with the more literary group someone else mentioned, and agitate to drag all your LJ friends into it. You have enough warm bodies to help move a fledgeling convention along.

[shadesong.livejournal.com]

Already joined it, and will agitate. :)

[voltbang.livejournal.com]

There's got to be a washning machine pun in there somewhere, but I'm just not up to it.