IAAPA etiquette again
Matthew Crowther
attend IAAPA.....I think that this has even more relevance this year,
considering the shaky ground that enthusiasts are on right now because
of what happened at Holiday World.
The IAAPA is an Industry trade show, not an enthusiasts event. If you
plan to attend, and are not conducting official business, then just
follow these simple guidelines:
1. Dress nicely- not necessarily a suit and tie, but no ratty t-shirts
and blue jeans.
2. Respect the companies doing business at their booths, do not butt in
when they are talking to clients. Do not pester the folks with too many
questions.
That is it....pretty simple. Please show a good face for the enthusiasts
community, this year especially.
PS- ACERS- please do not hang out directly in front of the ACE booth- we
are there to conduct business as well.
Thanks for your attention-
Matt
Waiting for the Rastus flame, which I shall ignore, along with any other
trolls.
BloodEsteem
>trolls.
Now, I agree with the fact that random trolls and flames are just plain stupid,
but was this truly needed at the end of your post? If I was Rastus I would
infact do something (maybe not a flame, who knows) to let you know that I wasnt
happy with that. Does it seem at all like some here at RRC are out to get a
rise out of those people we dont like. (i.e. alvey, elissa, any random troll,
etc.)
I do not wish to start a fight, thats the last thing I want. I love RRC and I
know it has gone down hill from "the good 'ol days" I read about from people
like Coasterjulie and Mark Mckenzie, I just dont want to see it go anymore
downhill with the new trolls and flames floating around, so lets just ignore em
eh?
Clay "I am actually happy Matt posted these simple rules" Lamanske
Dave Althoff Jr
: >Waiting for the Rastus flame, which I shall ignore, along with any other
: >trolls.
Clay, it's not that simple.
The Rastus Flame that Matt is expecting isn't expected to come from
Rastus, for instance, but rather from one of a handfull of people expected
to gripe about what Rastus did five years ago. The dynamic is actually
quite complicated, and Matt has been doing this long enough that he's
pretty much figured out how it works. 8-)
Let me use this opportunity to also point out that Matt has been attending
IAAPA long enough that his advice in this regard is pretty good.
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BloodEsteem
>Rastus, for instance, but rather from one of a handfull of people expected
>to gripe about what Rastus did five years ago. The dynamic is actually
>quite complicated, and Matt has been doing this long enough that he's
Oh....well that I did not know...
Well O.K, I apologize for my statement then.
Clay "wish I knew these things in advance" Lamanske
Rastus O'Ginga
<mcro...@mindspring.com> wrote:
>Time for the standard post regarding enthusiasts/ACEers that plan to
>attend IAAPA.....I think that this has even more relevance this year,
>considering the shaky ground that enthusiasts are on right now because
>of what happened at Holiday World.
I know, heck I heard somebody died there during normal park hours.
Those damned enthusiasts!
>
>The IAAPA is an Industry trade show, not an enthusiasts event. If you
>plan to attend, and are not conducting official business, then just
>follow these simple guidelines:
>
>1. Dress nicely- not necessarily a suit and tie, but no ratty t-shirts
>and blue jeans.
Doesn't Stan Checketts wear blue jeans there? So, you like to judge
people on their appearance, Matt?
>PS- ACERS- please do not hang out directly in front of the ACE booth- we
>are there to conduct business as well.
Yeah, I'm sure there's plenty of business to be done, what with the
normal millions that ACE brings in every year from IAAPA sales.
That's why thousands of dollars of ACE funds are spent on paying folks
to go there, when probably 50 pay to go on their own and deliver the
news to be had there months before ACE does it? I'm pretty sure NAPHA
doesn't pay for members to go, and DAFE sure doesn't.
>
>Thanks for your attention-
>
>Matt
>
>Waiting for the Rastus flame, which I shall ignore, along with any other
>trolls.
Like me asking if your wife, who has gotten in IAAPA for free in the
past, is getting in free this year, and only staying two days?
Rastus O'Ginga
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NoGodForMe
What makes me laugh about all this, is that so far there's a whopping
12 people going from RRC in the roll call thread. WOW, a big 12
people. Now don't stampede the place at once. Speaking of Stampede,
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede is worth going too. They give you a
small roasted chicken you eat with your fingers and it tastes great.
Go since you people have so much ACE money to blow. It's on I-4
before I-192, make reservations in advance because it's usually full.
Back to what I was saying. Even if all 12 people showed up at the
same time with their wives and kids, I doubt it would make a big
impact.
And I also don't understand why ACE needs a booth there if the
attendees are manufacturers who are probably already in ACE. I
mean, I've never seen an ACE booth at an amusement park, when they're
not doing an event, so why are they at IAAPA? You'd think if they
really wanted new members, the ACE booth would be at City Walk, or in
front of CP, or in front of other parks, but no.
Oh, I'm sure I'll get the, "We're gathering information" which we'll
never pass on to anyone but ourselves line.
I hope the 12 people that show up with their wives and kids DO stand
in front of the ACE booth and make a scene. It would probably be the
most exciting thing of the show. Don't block them off now, there's
alot of people that must get to that ACE booth.
Wonder how many people will get smushed by rides that fall down this
year?
And you people thinking of going want to go on the rides. Yeah
right, Good Luck, and may the smush be with you.
Larry Johnson
surely responded without it!
Josh Wozny
the hell are you to tell me how I'm going to act or how much money I have to
spend?
Maybe it's those of us who do some shit with our lives instead of trolling
around RRC who can actually afford to go somewhere.
"when everyone else in the world follows your lead (although a cold day in hell
it will surely be) that's when the entire world shall live in harmony."-Bad
Religion
Rastus O'Ginga
>Who said I'm going with ACE? Not that I should be responding to this - but who
>the hell are you to tell me how I'm going to act or how much money I have to
>spend?
>
>Maybe it's those of us who do some shit with our lives instead of trolling
>around RRC who can actually afford to go somewhere.
Great response!!
Just remember, dress up to look good for ACE, but don't even THINK
about dropping by the ACE display, they don't have time for lowly
members.
However, don't think all of the EC is this pompous. I'm having lunch
with Carole and will probably be wearing jeans and/or shorts.
Hopefully this will keep Matt the hell away from me.
My question is always this: Why should I dress up to go somewhere to
run around in a laser tag arena, eat ice cream and pizza, look at cool
robotics, and ride rides? I ain't buying anything, why should I dress
up like I am? That will simply make the salesmen think I'm more
important that I am. I make no bones about it when I'm there. I'm
there for fun and for observation. Plus, I'll try out about anything
I'm offered food/drink/games/rides/hot mermaid babes/pinball/whatever.
And frankly, my review of the show will be seen FASTER than anything
ACE does, and I will talk about lots of non-coaster stuff. If
anything, I will do more for the show businesses on average than ACE
will.
People who are overly concerned with appearances are pretty much
guaranteed to be phony bastards in my 34 years of life experience.
Worlds Apart...
I remember reading this last year and yes it's just as relevant this
year and all successive years. It's a 'business convention' and not a
'party, ERT, comic horror or fetish convention'.
It's not even E3 with it's casual (not really business-like) atmosphere.
I have used the above 'business convention ettiquette' many times over
the years (and without being told or reminded as i represented the
company I was presently working for). 10 years in a row at the
Gutennburg Festival printing industry conventions also.
It all comes down to sense and maturity.. and yes sometimes
people/adults need to be told or reminded.
The post was cool IMO...
Daniel W. Rouse Jr.
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> On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 20:55:26 GMT, Matthew Crowther
> <mcro...@mindspring.com> wrote:
>
> >Time for the standard post regarding enthusiasts/ACEers that plan to
> >attend IAAPA.....I think that this has even more relevance this year,
> >considering the shaky ground that enthusiasts are on right now because
> >of what happened at Holiday World.
>
> I know, heck I heard somebody died there during normal park hours.
> Those damned enthusiasts!
>
Yeah, I know this is an unmoderated Usenet newsgroup, but still...
I think the details of the incident are well understood already, and it's
rather rude and cold to practically mock Holiday World over their justified
and understandable reactions to that incident--even if you disagree with
them.
> >
> >The IAAPA is an Industry trade show, not an enthusiasts event. If you
> >plan to attend, and are not conducting official business, then just
> >follow these simple guidelines:
> >
> >1. Dress nicely- not necessarily a suit and tie, but no ratty t-shirts
> >and blue jeans.
>
> Doesn't Stan Checketts wear blue jeans there? So, you like to judge
> people on their appearance, Matt?
>
Yes, and I do believe Stan wore blue jeans when he spoke at Solace 2002,
although I think he wore a button and collar shirt rather than a T-shirt
(check this--someone has to have pictures of his speech somewhere). As a
presenter, that is his right, especially if that is his business attire and
he is accepted in that attire. If the event coordinators have an issue with
the presenter's attire, probably they can let them know by phone, written
letter, or e-mail.
But as a guest at a convention, it's often better to err on the side of
dressing more formally as opposed to more casually--for example, a button-up
collar shirt instead of a T-shirt, maybe dockers instead of jeans, maybe
leather walking shoes or even loafers that look like they are in good repair
(and even recently polished) instead of tennis shoes or sandals.
Or, maybe even shirt/pants/tie/dress shoes if the event calls for it. And
then the presenters would probably also be wearing a suit jackets.
> >PS- ACERS- please do not hang out directly in front of the ACE booth- we
> >are there to conduct business as well.
>
My response to this quoted comment: This seems to be worded rather rudely.
It is fairly obvious that an ACE member who is already part of the club
should not just try and hang out with the ACE presenters in the ACE exhibit.
That said, it could have been worded in a more businesslike manner: for
example...
PS--Since the ACE is conducting business at IAAPA, current ACE members
should limit the amount of time they spend around the ACE booth.
> Yeah, I'm sure there's plenty of business to be done, what with the
> normal millions that ACE brings in every year from IAAPA sales.
> That's why thousands of dollars of ACE funds are spent on paying folks
> to go there, when probably 50 pay to go on their own and deliver the
> news to be had there months before ACE does it? I'm pretty sure NAPHA
> doesn't pay for members to go, and DAFE sure doesn't.
>
My response to your comment: I would expect that an ACE presence at IAAPA
would be for those who have an interest in what the club is about, so they
could obtain information to join the club in the future, or maybe even join
the club at IAAPA. I would imagine the attendees would have their flight,
hotel, exhibit fee, and maybe even a modest per-diem for meals covered as
reasonable compensation for them attending an event that is probably in a
different state from the one they reside in.
The museum effort would probably also be a visible aspect at the ACE
exhibit--although that is just my guess.
Note that I am not going to IAAPA, but I have attended a couple of local
computer conventions in the past years. Those who wore
T-shirt/shorts/flip-flops, and other laid-back attire looked rather out of
place at a computer event held in a convention center... even in the
shopping areas.
Just my opinion on this matter, of course.
[snip... uncalled for comment not related to IAAPA and retaliatory response
for that uncalled for comment.]
edandkasey
I wear nice jeans too. While I am there for business, I am not going to be
uncomfortable either. I've seen the full gambit of clothes and some fairly
wild outfits over the years, I've been attending for 10 years now, hard to
believe. (my first show was in Miami, ugh what a bad show.)
Go enjoy the show it's worth it just for all the free wack-a-mole!!!
Also, if you've got the time and want to be away from the hub-bub of I drive
stay at Windsor Palms
http://www.villadirect.com Worth the drive. save some money and stay in a
darn nice property too.
Ed Roberts
Here we come Orlando
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Flare
You can call me like a troll, •Matt•, but you're coming off like
somewhat of an asshole, in my humble opinoin.
Even if I had time, and wanted to go to this trade show, I certainly
don't need a 2nd set of parents. You're speaking to ACERs, at large,
like they're children.
Maybe they are... But please explain to me how a club member,
nonchalantly "Hanging out" ANYHWHERE is going to disrupt you, or anyone
else at the show, from doing "Business"... What, are you going to
actually save a coaster? You sound as if your ashamed of your club.
Is that trollish of me to post my reaction?
Dave
Flare
Dave Althoff Jr wrote:
> Let me use this opportunity to also point out that Matt has been attending
> IAAPA long enough that his advice in this regard is pretty good.
I can respect this, Dave, but answer me a simple question. Is the common
denominator of the ACE membership so ungentrified that they need to be
dressed and programmed for a simple trade show?
How is this show different than any normal trade show??? Are coaster
geeks that socially awry in the scary, sickening ways Matt's hinting to
in his parental "Reminder"?
Dave
William J. Buckley
"Flare" <fl...@gis.net> wrote in message
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> How is this show different than any normal trade show??? Are coaster
> geeks that socially awry in the scary, sickening ways Matt's hinting to
> in his parental "Reminder"?
>
> Dave
The sad answer? YES!!!
Dave Althoff Jr
: Dave Althoff Jr wrote:
: > Let me use this opportunity to also point out that Matt has been attending
: > IAAPA long enough that his advice in this regard is pretty good.
: I can respect this, Dave, but answer me a simple question. Is the common
: denominator of the ACE membership so ungentrified that they need to be
: dressed and programmed for a simple trade show?
I like to think not. The times I have gone to IAAPA, it hasn't been a
problem at least not among the park nuts I observed at the show. I
understand it has been a problem in the past with certain people who never
quite figured out that they were operating in someone else's world for a
few days, but, outsider that I am, I don't know specifics.
: How is this show different than any normal trade show??? Are coaster
: geeks that socially awry in the scary, sickening ways Matt's hinting to
: in his parental "Reminder"?
It's not different from any normal trade show, really. But I think Matt's
reminder isn't necessarily a bad thing, simply because...and I know, for
people like you and me, this is hard to relate to...for a lot of coaster
nuts, IAAPA is the first trade show *of any kind* they've ever attended.
I do think that Matt tends to put too much of an emphasis on appearance
and perhaps not enough on behavior, but again, think about the
first-timer...overdressing for the show will not be embarassing to anyone.
Once you've spent a day on the show floor, you get a pretty good idea of
what's "normal".
My advice? Come on, don't take it so personally!!
Mamoosh
> But please explain to me how a club member,
> nonchalantly "Hanging out" ANYWHERE is
> going to disrupt you, or anyone else at the show,
> from doing "Business"... What, are you going to
> actually save a coaster? You sound as if your
> ashamed of your club.
Perhaps ACE wants to Pontin-trate on business?
mOOSH--who would welcome people to hang out at the S&D booth....if we
had one ;-)
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Rastus O'Ginga
> "Rastus O'Ginga" <ras...@kingwoodXXXXXcable.net> wrote in message
> news:gsn5rv8p22lqcu4c0...@4ax.com...
> > On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 20:55:26 GMT, Matthew Crowther
> > <mcro...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Time for the standard post regarding enthusiasts/ACEers that plan to
> > >attend IAAPA.....I think that this has even more relevance this year,
> > >considering the shaky ground that enthusiasts are on right now because
> > >of what happened at Holiday World.
> >
> > I know, heck I heard somebody died there during normal park hours.
> > Those damned enthusiasts!
> >
> Wow! That comment really shows little to no class, sorry, it has to be said.
> Yeah, I know this is an unmoderated Usenet newsgroup, but still...
>
> I think the details of the incident are well understood already, and it's
> rather rude and cold to practically mock Holiday World over their justified
> and understandable reactions to that incident--even if you disagree with
> them.
It's not mocking HW at all. It's responding to Matt's horseshit
bringing up something like that to justify him being some pompous
asshole "voice of ACE". HE'S the one that brought up the issue.
>
> > >
> > >The IAAPA is an Industry trade show, not an enthusiasts event. If you
> > >plan to attend, and are not conducting official business, then just
> > >follow these simple guidelines:
> > >
> > >1. Dress nicely- not necessarily a suit and tie, but no ratty t-shirts
> > >and blue jeans.
> >
> > Doesn't Stan Checketts wear blue jeans there? So, you like to judge
> > people on their appearance, Matt?
> >
> Yes, and I do believe Stan wore blue jeans when he spoke at Solace 2002,
> although I think he wore a button and collar shirt rather than a T-shirt
> (check this--someone has to have pictures of his speech somewhere). As a
> presenter, that is his right, especially if that is his business attire and
> he is accepted in that attire. If the event coordinators have an issue with
> the presenter's attire, probably they can let them know by phone, written
> letter, or e-mail.
>
> But as a guest at a convention, it's often better to err on the side of
> dressing more formally as opposed to more casually--for example, a button-up
> collar shirt instead of a T-shirt, maybe dockers instead of jeans, maybe
> leather walking shoes or even loafers that look like they are in good repair
> (and even recently polished) instead of tennis shoes or sandals.
WHy? I'm paying my own way to get in. There are no official dress
codes. I mean, fuckin'-A, at the last IAAPA I went to there was a
chick in a mermaid outfit, two bikini babes underwater, and a robot
chick in a tight outfit flirting with attendees. I'm supposed to
dress up for this?
It never ceases to amaze me how there are always people in this world
that think it is their job to tell someone what to do. At work, yep,
I have to listen to others. On vacation I wear whatever the hell I
want to wear, and Matt can bite me if he doesn't like it. Plain and
simple.
>
> Or, maybe even shirt/pants/tie/dress shoes if the event calls for it. And
> then the presenters would probably also be wearing a suit jackets.
>
> > >PS- ACERS- please do not hang out directly in front of the ACE booth- we
> > >are there to conduct business as well.
> >
> My response to this quoted comment: This seems to be worded rather rudely.
> It is fairly obvious that an ACE member who is already part of the club
> should not just try and hang out with the ACE presenters in the ACE exhibit.
> That said, it could have been worded in a more businesslike manner: for
> example...
Yes, it should have, but it is par from the course from some EC
members. I know Robb and Elissa were flat out told to leave the ACE
booth last year. And remember, Elissa used to write for
Rollercoaster! quite often.
> My response to your comment: I would expect that an ACE presence at IAAPA
> would be for those who have an interest in what the club is about, so they
> could obtain information to join the club in the future, or maybe even join
> the club at IAAPA. I would imagine the attendees would have their flight,
> hotel, exhibit fee, and maybe even a modest per-diem for meals covered as
> reasonable compensation for them attending an event that is probably in a
> different state from the one they reside in.
Why? Plenty of ACErs pay their way to IAAPA and could easily do the
vast majority of ACE "business". There are quite afew ACErs that get
paid to go, six I believe. Since only two man the booth usually, that
mean of the 4 days, you have to spend about a day and a half manning
the booth to get an all expenses paid vacation on club dues. That's
bullshit, period!
>
> The museum effort would probably also be a visible aspect at the ACE
> exhibit--although that is just my guess.
This is the only viable reason to have someone there. But, I must ask
you if you think it is reasonable to pay someone to go to Orlando to
ask for donations for a non-profit organization. Do you see any logic
in that?
>
> Note that I am not going to IAAPA, but I have attended a couple of local
> computer conventions in the past years. Those who wore
> T-shirt/shorts/flip-flops, and other laid-back attire looked rather out of
> place at a computer event held in a convention center... even in the
> shopping areas.
And you know what, I bet they didn't give a damn what you think.
Rastus O'Ginga
Mark Rosenzweig
>
> I can respect this, Dave, but answer me a simple question. Is the common
> denominator of the ACE membership so ungentrified that they need to be
> dressed and programmed for a simple trade show?
Dave, a percentage of enthusiasts (and the ones Matt is addressing
specifically without listing names) are the people who have Ralph
Wiggum personalities trapped inside the body of an "adult". These are
also the types of people who personally blame me for not enjoying
their ride on the Volare.
As an exhibitor at the show, I welcome visits from anyone. But when
someone drags themself into our booth smelling like a week old italian
sub and are under-dressed to the point of standing out, only to ask
questions over why this ride doesn't do this and that ride doesn't do
that, it doesn't exactly make my IAAPA experience an enchanting one.
IAAPA has gotten much more casual over the past few years. While
everyone in my crew still struts their stuff in fine Italian threads,
I don't think a nice pair of jeans and a casual button down shirt is
out of line.
Sometimes I think just getting up and matching a shirt (god forbid a
non coaster related shirt) with pants might be considered an
accomplishment for some.
Then you might run into further dilemmas like which coaster shirt to
wear with which pair of pants ("I can't possibly wear the shirt
depicting my number one wood with my third favorite pair of cargo
shorts").....gotta love the drama.
-Mark
Matthew Crowther
"Mamoosh" <mam...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> "Flare" <fl...@gis.net> wrote in message
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>
> > But please explain to me how a club member,
> > nonchalantly "Hanging out" ANYWHERE is
> > going to disrupt you, or anyone else at the show,
> > from doing "Business"... What, are you going to
> > actually save a coaster? You sound as if your
> > ashamed of your club.
>
> Perhaps ACE wants to Pontin-trate on business?
>
I meant hang out directly in front of the booth, blocking the ACE
officials from interacting with passers-by. If you wish to hang out in
the vicinity, like just barely off to the side, that is perfectly OK. It
is just that in the past, we have had groups of ACERS having long
conversations standing right smack in front of the booth. Sorry if I did
not make this more clear.
Matt
Daniel W. Rouse Jr.
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While I may not currently visit Holiday World, I completely agree with
everything they have done so far after that tragedy.
But now I'm done with that comment, since IAAPA etiquette is the topic in
this discussion.
If they are presenting at IAAPA in casual or laid-back attire, and if many
others are dressed down to casual or laid-back, then no, I wouldn't expect
you and you alone to dress up.
However, if the majority of the others are at least dressed up in business
casual attire--dress up at least business casual, and let the mermaid,
bikini babes, and robot chick stand out as the exceptions to the show.
But if there are in fact no official dress codes--if I did go to IAAPA, I'd
probably substitute a coaster T-shirt in place of a button up collar shirt,
but I'd still opt for wearing dockers, and walking shoes. For me, it's
casual enough to be comfortable, while being dressed up enough that if I
meet someone of importance, I am at least close to dressed up business
casual.
> It never ceases to amaze me how there are always people in this world
> that think it is their job to tell someone what to do. At work, yep,
> I have to listen to others. On vacation I wear whatever the hell I
> want to wear, and Matt can bite me if he doesn't like it. Plain and
> simple.
>
Ok, no you don't have to follow what Matt said. But in truth, these are
helpful guidelines, although worded rather rudely--almost like a lecture.
Part of that may be because he is posting to RRC during a time where it is
known for off-season trolling, and the other may be that he just decided to
post with an attitude for whatever reason he saw fit to do so.
I would also guess that if your attire was really that bad, I'm sure you
would just be outright asked to leave the convention by security.
> >
> > Or, maybe even shirt/pants/tie/dress shoes if the event calls for it.
And
> > then the presenters would probably also be wearing a suit jackets.
> >
> > > >PS- ACERS- please do not hang out directly in front of the ACE booth-
we
> > > >are there to conduct business as well.
> > >
> > My response to this quoted comment: This seems to be worded rather
rudely.
> > It is fairly obvious that an ACE member who is already part of the club
> > should not just try and hang out with the ACE presenters in the ACE
exhibit.
> > That said, it could have been worded in a more businesslike manner: for
> > example...
>
> Yes, it should have, but it is par from the course from some EC
> members. I know Robb and Elissa were flat out told to leave the ACE
> booth last year. And remember, Elissa used to write for
> Rollercoaster! quite often.
Well, unless they were goofing around and distracting the others from
conducting business, I would have expected that their presence at an ACE
booth would be actually be beneficial. Since they've also been visible on at
least a couple Discover Channel coaster shows, and someone could have at
least recognized their faces at least from TV.
But again, that is only my opinion.
> > My response to your comment: I would expect that an ACE presence at
IAAPA
> > would be for those who have an interest in what the club is about, so
they
> > could obtain information to join the club in the future, or maybe even
join
> > the club at IAAPA. I would imagine the attendees would have their
flight,
> > hotel, exhibit fee, and maybe even a modest per-diem for meals covered
as
> > reasonable compensation for them attending an event that is probably in
a
> > different state from the one they reside in.
>
> Why? Plenty of ACErs pay their way to IAAPA and could easily do the
> vast majority of ACE "business". There are quite afew ACErs that get
> paid to go, six I believe. Since only two man the booth usually, that
> mean of the 4 days, you have to spend about a day and a half manning
> the booth to get an all expenses paid vacation on club dues. That's
> bullshit, period!
>
>
The ACErs that pay their way to IAAPA more than likely do so because they
are attending the event for themselves, not actually conducting official
business on behalf on ACE. They need not select the most expensive hotels,
the most expensive first class airfare, they certainly shouldn't expect the
businesses attendees to pay the IAAPA exhibit booth fee, and I would expect
a modest per-diem--not $3.00 meals at Burger King (for example), but not
$50.00 meals at a fancy restaurant either.
If I wanted to go to IAAPA just to explore the trade show floor and ride the
rides--I better pay my own way.
> >
> > The museum effort would probably also be a visible aspect at the ACE
> > exhibit--although that is just my guess.
>
> This is the only viable reason to have someone there. But, I must ask
> you if you think it is reasonable to pay someone to go to Orlando to
> ask for donations for a non-profit organization. Do you see any logic
> in that?
>
Actually, I do. If they spend $6000, for example, to send six ACE members to
IAAPA--sure, they would need close to 120 new membership dues to replenish
those expenditures. However, it guarantees that ACE would have a presence,
vs. asking someone who maybe has limited funds to pay their own way to IAAPA
to represent ACE, only to have the arrangements get botched up, and that
person doesn't actually go to IAAPA.
> >
> > Note that I am not going to IAAPA, but I have attended a couple of local
> > computer conventions in the past years. Those who wore
> > T-shirt/shorts/flip-flops, and other laid-back attire looked rather out
of
> > place at a computer event held in a convention center... even in the
> > shopping areas.
>
> And you know what, I bet they didn't give a damn what you think.
>
Fair enough, it doesn't matter what I think. But when many of the presenters
and vendors there were at least dressed business casual, and many of the
attendees are at least dressed business casual, it just looks sort of odd
when someone is there dressed up for the beach.
Worlds Apart...
> However, if the majority of the others are at least dressed up in business
> casual attire--dress up at least business casual, and let the mermaid,
> bikini babes, and robot chick stand out as the exceptions to the show.
Does anyone have any pics of or know any sites that did IAAPA reviews
with any pictures of these 'exceptions'?
Wolf
> > trolls.
>
> You can call me like a troll, •Matt•, but you're coming off like
> somewhat of an asshole, in my humble opinoin.
>
> Even if I had time, and wanted to go to this trade show, I certainly
> don't need a 2nd set of parents. You're speaking to ACERs, at large,
> like they're children.
>
> Maybe they are... But please explain to me how a club member,
> nonchalantly "Hanging out" ANYHWHERE is going to disrupt you, or anyone
> else at the show, from doing "Business"... What, are you going to
> actually save a coaster? You sound as if your ashamed of your club.
Wow.
Wow.
That was *classic*.
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Wolf
> someone drags themself into our booth smelling like a week old italian
> sub and are under-dressed to the point of standing out, only to ask
> questions over why this ride doesn't do this and that ride doesn't do
> that, it doesn't exactly make my IAAPA experience an enchanting one.
Wouldn't smelling like an italian sub be apropo at Zamperla, which is, you
know, Italian?
;)
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Rastus O'Ginga
<dwro...@nethere.comNOSPAM> wrote:
>
>However, if the majority of the others are at least dressed up in business
>casual attire--dress up at least business casual, and let the mermaid,
>bikini babes, and robot chick stand out as the exceptions to the show.
>
Who are you to tell me how to dress?
>But if there are in fact no official dress codes--if I did go to IAAPA, I'd
>probably substitute a coaster T-shirt in place of a button up collar shirt,
>but I'd still opt for wearing dockers, and walking shoes. For me, it's
>casual enough to be comfortable, while being dressed up enough that if I
>meet someone of importance, I am at least close to dressed up business
>casual.
But, you know what, you WON'T meet someone important because YOU
aren't important. You should be going there in hopes of having a chat
with B and/or M. And even if they did, I doubt they'd care how you
were dressed, they aren't doing business with you. And even then, if
you're buying a $12MM coaster, you could show up in a speedo with a
gut hanging out and they'd gladly sell you the coaster, I'm sure.
>
>> It never ceases to amaze me how there are always people in this world
>> that think it is their job to tell someone what to do. At work, yep,
>> I have to listen to others. On vacation I wear whatever the hell I
>> want to wear, and Matt can bite me if he doesn't like it. Plain and
>> simple.
>>
>Ok, no you don't have to follow what Matt said. But in truth, these are
>helpful guidelines, although worded rather rudely--almost like a lecture.
>Part of that may be because he is posting to RRC during a time where it is
>known for off-season trolling, and the other may be that he just decided to
>post with an attitude for whatever reason he saw fit to do so.
>
>I would also guess that if your attire was really that bad, I'm sure you
>would just be outright asked to leave the convention by security.
Huh? You think IAAPA kicks folks out for wearing shorts and a
t-shirt? Have you ever been there? There are tons of folks,
including carnies. I'd bet there are people dressed down dropping
tens of thousands on plush or whatever.
>>
>The ACErs that pay their way to IAAPA more than likely do so because they
>are attending the event for themselves, not actually conducting official
>business on behalf on ACE. They need not select the most expensive hotels,
>the most expensive first class airfare, they certainly shouldn't expect the
>businesses attendees to pay the IAAPA exhibit booth fee, and I would expect
>a modest per-diem--not $3.00 meals at Burger King (for example), but not
>$50.00 meals at a fancy restaurant either.
>
>If I wanted to go to IAAPA just to explore the trade show floor and ride the
>rides--I better pay my own way.
Trust me, the "official" ACE delegates do all of that. They'll act
like martyrs, as usual, but it's all an act. Sure, they have an
obligation, but they are paid quite well for that obligation.
>Actually, I do. If they spend $6000, for example, to send six ACE members to
>IAAPA--sure, they would need close to 120 new membership dues to replenish
>those expenditures.
You are assuming 100% of membership dues are profit. I'd say more
like 10%, meaning they'd need 1200 folks, or a 15% increase in
membership, to simply break even.
>However, it guarantees that ACE would have a presence,
>vs. asking someone who maybe has limited funds to pay their own way to IAAPA
>to represent ACE, only to have the arrangements get botched up, and that
>person doesn't actually go to IAAPA.
ACE is a volunteer organization. Volunteer <> getting a free trip to
Orlando for 1 and a half days work.
Josh Wozny
>dressing more formally as opposed to more casually--for example, a button-up
>collar shirt instead of a T-shirt, maybe dockers instead of jeans, maybe
Well, that's been my personal view....for myself. I've said that I would much
rather be over dressed than under dressed, but that goes for any occasion, and
once again, it's my personal preference. If someone wants to wear shorts and a
t-shirt because it's comfortable, I say go for it, people can make their own
decisions. Usually I hate dressing up, and for the show It's simply going to be
a matter of a pair of Khakis and a polo shirt, something I would wear to work
on a "more dressy than normal, but not dressed-up" kind of day. I'm also there
representing the press. For me, personally, the outfit goes along with the
press pass. I wouldn't feel right taking photographs and wearing a press badge
while in jeans and a t-shirt.
That still doesn't mean I think anyone else has to dress up.
Josh
EricB1980
and im kind of offended by the casual dress is ok, EVEN CARNIES SHOW UP.
Loose the prejudice.
Ill be there witha suit and tie.
I go to look proffesional because I will meet many proffesionals and will
wanted to be treated as such.
Wolf
business
> >casual attire--dress up at least business casual, and let the mermaid,
> >bikini babes, and robot chick stand out as the exceptions to the show.
> >
>
> Who are you to tell me how to dress?
Well I'm gonna tell you not to wear a bikini, anyway.
Daniel W. Rouse Jr.
> On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 09:26:32 -0800, "Daniel W. Rouse Jr."
> <dwro...@nethere.comNOSPAM> wrote:
>
>
> >
> >However, if the majority of the others are at least dressed up in
business
> >casual attire--dress up at least business casual, and let the mermaid,
> >bikini babes, and robot chick stand out as the exceptions to the show.
> >
>
> Who are you to tell me how to dress?
>
construed as a command specific to you. If it helps, change that sentence
to:
probably it's best to dress up at least business casual, and let the
mermaid, bikini babes, and robot chick stand out as the exceptions to the
show.
> >But if there are in fact no official dress codes--if I did go to IAAPA,
I'd
> >probably substitute a coaster T-shirt in place of a button up collar
shirt,
> >but I'd still opt for wearing dockers, and walking shoes. For me, it's
> >casual enough to be comfortable, while being dressed up enough that if I
> >meet someone of importance, I am at least close to dressed up business
> >casual.
>
> But, you know what, you WON'T meet someone important because YOU
> aren't important. You should be going there in hopes of having a chat
> with B and/or M. And even if they did, I doubt they'd care how you
> were dressed, they aren't doing business with you. And even then, if
> you're buying a $12MM coaster, you could show up in a speedo with a
> gut hanging out and they'd gladly sell you the coaster, I'm sure.
>
Um, ok. And just like there are unpredictable moments where Joe Average
might meet a celebrity, if there is an opportunity to meet someone important
in the amusement industry, you can be sure I'm not going to want to worry
about making a bad first impression starting with my attire.
And that doesn't mean full suit either, of course--unless the event requires
a full suit.
Let's just put it this way--I'd probably feel much more comfortable talking
to "Mr. B" or "Mr. M", if I at least had a button-up collar shirt, khaki's
and casual dress shoes with dress socks that complemented the pants and
shoes vs. if I was wearing a popular form of laid back casual attire
consisting of T-shirt, shorts, and closed shoes w/o socks.
But then again, that's me. Others, of course, may vary. And those who choose
to wear laid back attire might choose to judge *me* as overdressed, and
again, that's their judgement of my attire, which one way or another, they
are entitled to.
> >
> >> It never ceases to amaze me how there are always people in this world
> >> that think it is their job to tell someone what to do. At work, yep,
> >> I have to listen to others. On vacation I wear whatever the hell I
> >> want to wear, and Matt can bite me if he doesn't like it. Plain and
> >> simple.
> >>
> >Ok, no you don't have to follow what Matt said. But in truth, these are
> >helpful guidelines, although worded rather rudely--almost like a lecture.
> >Part of that may be because he is posting to RRC during a time where it
is
> >known for off-season trolling, and the other may be that he just decided
to
> >post with an attitude for whatever reason he saw fit to do so.
> >
> >I would also guess that if your attire was really that bad, I'm sure you
> >would just be outright asked to leave the convention by security.
>
> Huh? You think IAAPA kicks folks out for wearing shorts and a
> t-shirt? Have you ever been there? There are tons of folks,
> including carnies. I'd bet there are people dressed down dropping
> tens of thousands on plush or whatever.
>
You missed the point. My point was that even if someone else thought your
attire wasn't great, if event security didn't ask you to leave, then your
attire definitely wasn't inappropriate.
> >>
> >The ACErs that pay their way to IAAPA more than likely do so because they
> >are attending the event for themselves, not actually conducting official
> >business on behalf on ACE. They need not select the most expensive
hotels,
> >the most expensive first class airfare, they certainly shouldn't expect
the
> >businesses attendees to pay the IAAPA exhibit booth fee, and I would
expect
> >a modest per-diem--not $3.00 meals at Burger King (for example), but not
> >$50.00 meals at a fancy restaurant either.
>
> >
> >If I wanted to go to IAAPA just to explore the trade show floor and ride
the
> >rides--I better pay my own way.
>
> Trust me, the "official" ACE delegates do all of that. They'll act
> like martyrs, as usual, but it's all an act. Sure, they have an
> obligation, but they are paid quite well for that obligation.
>
I would expect that they could do that on their breaks, but if they are sent
there to represent ACE in a booth and are not doing their fair share of
representing, then I would at least question why they were able to attend
funded by ACE if they were not tending to the primary reason they were
there--to conduct ACE business.
> >Actually, I do. If they spend $6000, for example, to send six ACE members
to
> >IAAPA--sure, they would need close to 120 new membership dues to
replenish
> >those expenditures.
>
> You are assuming 100% of membership dues are profit. I'd say more
> like 10%, meaning they'd need 1200 folks, or a 15% increase in
> membership, to simply break even.
>
Okay, make it 10,000 memberships if you want. The point remains that if they
want to send members to IAAPA to represent ACE at IAAPA, from a state other
than where IAAPA is held, I would naturally assume that ACE would fund the
trip at some basic level (flight, hotel, exhibit fee, reasonable per-diem).
> >However, it guarantees that ACE would have a presence,
> >vs. asking someone who maybe has limited funds to pay their own way to
IAAPA
> >to represent ACE, only to have the arrangements get botched up, and that
> >person doesn't actually go to IAAPA.
>
> ACE is a volunteer organization. Volunteer <> getting a free trip to
> Orlando for 1 and a half days work.
>
It's not that cut and dry. Volunteer with travel and overnight lodging = the
expectation that some travel expenses will be covered by the organization,
if not all.
Rastus O'Ginga
wrote:
And that is perfectly OK, I don't want you to wear one either.
BaSSiStiSt
<dwro...@nethere.comNOSPAM> wrote:
>"Rastus O'Ginga" <ras...@kingwoodXXXXXcable.net> wrote in message
>news:4p88rvc73jjju2qve...@4ax.com...
This pointless thread has been priceless just to see these two
converse. Mr. Literal, meet Mr. Antagonistic.
I see a goldmine in a sitcom featuring these two.
Mike Miller - I'm a reasonable man, get off my case
Sandy A. Nicolaysen
Mike: I agree. It's too funny seeing people here debate about how to
dress for "celebrities" that the GP have never heard of.
Go into your nearest pub/bar and ask them if they ever heard of:
Stan Cheketts
Mike Boodley
Jeff Pike
Tom Rebbie
You will be met with a blank stare.
Nobody outside of this group has any idea who designs and builds
coasters. I'm going to IAAPA wearing what is comfortable to ME.
Sadly, if you quiz the GP about coaster "celebrities", 1 out of 10
will mention Paul Reuben. That's sad. Very sad.
- Sandy