I think we've had enough conventions die, so I wouldn't agree with that. If IP holders go after MFF, then other conventions wouldn't get a pass either.
It is, as you say, putting the liability on the seller for them to be responsible if an IP holder goes after the convention because person at table A was selling said items. The staff could then just ban said individual from selling on a per individual basis.
Is it likely to happen? No particularly, there are larger fan cons to fry even with MFF being the largest furry one. However, it is something to note that if you are a dealer selling products that contain characters from majors corps that if they turn on you, you're going to be on your own and the con will probably distance themselves in interest of other sellers.
Rightness or Wrongness aside, it's always best to air on the side of caution, especially when money exchange is involved.
I think we've had enough conventions die, so I wouldn't agree with that. If IP holders go after MFF, then other conventions wouldn't get a pass either.
It is, as you say, putting the liability on the seller for them to be responsible if an IP holder goes after the convention because person at table A was selling said items. The staff could then just ban said individual from selling on a per individual basis.
Is it likely to happen? No particularly, there are larger fan cons to fry even with MFF being the largest furry one. However, it is something to note that if you are a dealer selling products that contain characters from majors corps that if they turn on you, you're going to be on your own and the con will probably distance themselves in interest of other sellers.
Rightness or Wrongness aside, it's always best to air on the side of caution, especially when money exchange is involved.