A few reflections (some good, some less good) from my first Star Trek Conference
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I got back from Las Vegas last night, exhausted, but excited, inspired, but a bit disappointed, all at the same time. I’m a Star Trek fan…

I went to the Star Trek Convention last week - it was my first time there and I had a blast. Overall a great experience and it’s safe to say I have some new friends that I’m looking forward to seeing again next year. At the same time, I found all of the cash-only photos and signatures with the actors to be pretty sad/disappointing in a lot of ways.

I wrote an article about my experience, curious to hear what people think about it.

  • metaversemorgan@startrek.websiteOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Thanks and good feedback, probably something I guess is just a reality these days. For me it feels like, without the fans the actors wouldn’t have jobs so why not give out autographs and photos for free supporting the people who support you?

    • lxskllr@mastodon.world
      9·
      1 year ago

      @metaversemorgan @blewit

      I’ve never been to a con, and likely never will, but it’s a lot of work for an actor to be there. They take time out of their lives, have to be charming, and operate the assembly line of autographs on a multi day event. I’m not sure there’s a clearly correct answer, but them being there is a real job with real work. Having them do it all gratis is a big ask.