DenFur was basically replacing an old convention, so let's assume it's an anomaly. My question is then, how can cons possibly keep breaking this record? I mean, if you're starting a new convention, you can't plan accommodation and facilities for 1500 and only 200 show up. It's just not financially feasible. But if you've planned for 200, how can you accommodate 1500? I just don't understand the logistics. The size and type of venues is completely different for different size cons. Is there a pre-registration before setting a real date and venue?
"If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind."
~John Stuart Mill~
DenFur was basically replacing an old convention, so let's assume it's an anomaly. My question is then, how can cons possibly keep breaking this record? I mean, if you're starting a new convention, you can't plan accommodation and facilities for 1500 and only 200 show up. It's just not financially feasible. But if you've planned for 200, how can you accommodate 1500? I just don't understand the logistics. The size and type of venues is completely different for different size cons. Is there a pre-registration before setting a real date and venue?
"If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind."
~John Stuart Mill~