~30 years of fandom experience says major downfall within community is how way too serious people get about things and go overboard - I'll be talking about this in upcoming #RedFlagsInFandom panel. I'll be having fun doing my own thing, complainers be damned.

~30 years of fandom experience says major downfall within community is how way too serious people get about things and go overboard - I'll be talking about this in upcoming #RedFlagsInFandom panel. I'll be having fun doing my own thing in costume, official group(s) be damned.

For example, this same organization previously advertised and quickly aborted a 'contest' offering winner chance to be used in a product... Exercise caution around stuff like this. See also #ForExposure #SpecWork #RedFlagsInFandom redflagsinfandom.com

Pleasantly surprised *not* seeing local fandom scam couple in attendance at local toy&collectable show. Maybe people are getting wiser? #RedFlagsInFandom

Later this month, might give convention I used to regularly attend another try. Awkward: guy who runs shows that I avoid ever since he referred to those following public health guidelines as 'lockdown cheerleaders' is scheduled to have an exhibit there. #RedFlagsInFandom🚩