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BitterCon 2007!

  • May. 24th, 2007 at 10:30 PM
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Hello and welcome to Ms. R's BitterCon Lounge! One of many, I assure you, springing forth from der 'Nets (Ok, two. Whatever.) with all grumbling and none of the joy you've heard about from those other "W"-type cons! Bah, I say, and bah again!

Sit yer rear down at the Sulking Bar, or amble over to the Kvetcher's Corner (s'ok if you mistake it for some-type professional organization; eye-rolling is encouraged here.)

Careful of the peasants simmering in the corner. I brought them in 'specially for [info]mrissa. Yes, yes, those are pitchforks on the left and torches on the right. Move along, quickly now. We don't want to set them off just yet.

We've got sharp cheese, bitter on tap, and all the whine you could possibly want. And unlike those other lightweight, no-good, lousy-because-we-aren't-attending cons, our bar NEVER shuts down. Neener, neener.
  • Mood: Damn. Wrong icon. *bitter*

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[info]wintersweet wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 05:59 am (UTC)
It's funny because although I'm not upset about missing Wiscon (it's unrealistically far away, and I couldn't afford airfare or hotel, and I'd just be outclassed), I'm actually missing THREE cons this weekend that are all practically in my backyard.

Bitter tea please. :p
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[info]retrobabble wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 06:03 am (UTC)
Yeah. I was trying not to think about those. *passes cucumber sandwiches to go with the tea*
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[info]mrissa wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 11:45 am (UTC)
Oh, good thought on separating out the torches and the pitchforks. That'll be way more efficient when the time comes -- people can just form one line and progress from left to right without worrying about digging through to find whichever one they're missing.
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[info]retrobabble wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 02:51 pm (UTC)
*preen* Some things are important.
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[info]sksperry wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 01:26 pm (UTC)
I'll have a bottle of real pain (none of that sham stuff for me) and do you have any diet bitter?
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[info]retrobabble wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 02:52 pm (UTC)
One bottle of RP coming up and sorry, no -- we only serve full-strength bitter here.
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[info]lotusice wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 01:35 pm (UTC)
gets drunk and stumbles off to a panel

Hey, it's just like a real con!!
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[info]retrobabble wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 02:53 pm (UTC)
*gathers group and staggers off with you*

Hey! You're right! *blinks* Or is that left?
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[info]sartorias wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 02:53 pm (UTC)
I've linked to you--maybe something can happen! Otherwise it will be a slowwww weekend on Netospace.
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[info]green_knight wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 03:19 pm (UTC)
I think it's a wonderful idea, and I'm sure there will be many more occasions for this.

Welcome to [info]bittercon... !
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[info]retrobabble wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 03:22 pm (UTC)
Great! The more, the, uh...um...Ok, moving right along.

I was thinking of your panels and realized we have none for Bittercon, so:

1. Garrets - In this lively panel, we'll discuss all aspects of garrets. Are they making a comeback? Rats, spiders or a combination? Should the ceiling pitch be low enough for writer's hunch -- the ultimate sign of a serious career? (To be held in the basement, Subfloor 3C)

2. Drinking Practice - Here we'll learn the most important part of a writer's career -- where to find the bar at any con. Learn important tips of getting the bartender's attention and how much to tip. Learn less important tips like dropping in on a friendly group (timing between sips is important) and recognizing a business meeting (no separation between lips and libation). Refreshments will be provided, but on a cash-only basis. Moderator: Jay Lake. Location: duh.

I'm sure we can find more; I just have to get to work. *grin*

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[info]froggie_spawn wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 04:17 pm (UTC)
Le sad sigh. Also, I'm doing a froo-froo cleanse, so I can't even indulge in alcohol and cheese to drown my bitter sorrows. Hrmp.

Lisa
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[info]athenais wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 04:32 pm (UTC)
Rejectomancy: inalienable right or province of losers? - What is rejectomancy? Is it a conspiracy or a gestalt? Share tips on secret messages sent by editors who reject your manuscript based on their word choice, comma usage and inability to appreciate your deathless prose. Moderator: Anyone who hasn't sold a thing. Location: Hallways, elevators, the back of meeting rooms, the bar.
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[info]sartorias wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 11:03 pm (UTC)
Tinfoil hats supplied on request...
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[info]dsmoen wrote:
May. 26th, 2007 05:50 am (UTC)
I got a rejection today, can I be on the panel?
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[info]sksperry wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 04:54 pm (UTC)
I'd like to be a panelist on the Delusions of Grandeur panel. You know, the one for writers without any real credentials, but somehow manage to get on all the panels to impart their wisdom to a bunch of people who are about as equally qualified to be on the panel.
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[info]retrobabble wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 05:00 pm (UTC)
Hee. I'm glad you posted this over here. Can I be on the panel? I not only have no credentials, but according to Michael, I *am* a pretentious ass. That qualifies, right?
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[info]writeonq wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 06:11 pm (UTC)
(Panel) The Twilight Zone:
Sure, you think you're in the right spot for a panel on Worldbuilding for the Linguistically Gifted. But. What actually will get discussed here is The Top Ten Things Never to Say to The Fairy Queen, Painting with Intergalactic Colors, and the ever popular SF Jingles for the Melodically Challenged. Welcome!

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[info]dsmoen wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 06:28 pm (UTC)
I'll be joining you from San Francisco, London, and Athens.
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[info]wild_patience wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 06:31 pm (UTC)
I'm here. After all, you need some audience members for the panels. And I must say, the panels suggested so far are vastly superior to what I say on the Baycon program list.

What's in the huckster room?
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[info]pjthompson wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 06:48 pm (UTC)
Bah! Baaaah, even.
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[info]sksperry wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 08:38 pm (UTC)
How about the All My Friends Are Published But Me Even Though My Stuff Is Way Better Than Theirs And They're All Jealous And I'll Show Them When I'm J.K. Rowling Rich And Then Won't They Be Sorry *not that I'd ever say that out loud* Panel?

*You can only be moderator if you're still living in you're mom's basement and your brother/sister was your prom date.*
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[info]ellen_denham wrote:
May. 25th, 2007 09:36 pm (UTC)
Sign me up! I really do want to get to WisCon one of these years, but this year I thought I was going to Europe, then thought I was going to Hong Kong, then ended up going nowhere. *grumble grumble*


I've got a couple of panel ideas: what are the best virtual beers for virtual cons?

And, on a slightly more serious note:

In much modern fantasy and gaming, female characters get to do everything the male characters do - fighting, blacksmithing, and other traditionally male things. Girls take it for granted they can find a sword-wielding heroine to read about or play a bad-ass female elf in roleplaying games.

Many real-life professions are still male-dominated. Know any female firefighters, for instance? Why does life still not imitate art? And is this a problem? Discuss.

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[info]elaine_brennan wrote:
May. 26th, 2007 04:02 pm (UTC)
This is all ever so much more interesting than what's going on at Balticon -- I'm hiding here in my room with da Intarwebs, rather than venturing out of my room at the moment.

I have drink, I have food (okay, so I have protein bars and cookies), I have books, I turned my cell phone off ... I'm just going to go sit in the corner and quietly read, while really enjoying the repartee
flying by here.


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[info]kara_gnome wrote:
May. 28th, 2007 01:51 pm (UTC)
Hey, Ms. R! Yay, Bittercon :D.

It seems like almost everyone on my friend list is talking about the wonderful conventions they're at, and I want to g-o-o-o-o-o!

amyirene told me about this place, so I'm here, instead, being bitter and loading up on bitters. And whiskey. And wine! Isn't that one of the joys of a virtual con is that we can mix our drinks and not end up worshiping the porcelain gods?

I love cons, though; everything about them. Meeting people, jumping up and down at all the funny and wonderful things that happen. I bought a tribble at the WorldCon last year! Book signings and standing in line meeting super people, and hilarious things people say. People in costumes and big strappy things that do amazing things to their bodies, and all the talk about writing, writing, writing! The workshops, the food, the parade party thing--I walked around with a very charming pirate who offered me whiskey from his flask. Going nutsoid meeting real writers and having an excellent time with them. Wonderful, wonderful things.

It's so nice to be here! Who needs stinkin' real life cons anyway *boo-hoo, boo-hoo*
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