How did we ever run conventions...

[gerisullivan]

...without email, cell phones, and Google?

I wonder what next set of Real World innovations will make convention-running this much easier again...and when....

Comments

Conventiions in general

[markiv1111.livejournal.com]

It's always good to hear from you, but one of the things I note when reading just about anything you say about cons is that I am very happy that these days, I do not work on conventions; the backstage side just seems to be more hassle than it could possibly be worth. (Then again, if cons had no volunteer labor, if everybody worked on cons as much or as little as I do, there would be no more cons. So maybe I should just decide it's my duty to do some work on some upcoming con, just to share the work.) I do note that Louie's day job is in so many ways dependent on her cell phone, so on the whole, I am glad cell phones exist. I am also glad that e-mail exists, but for different reasons.

Nate

Re: Conventiions in general

[maruad.livejournal.com]

Nate, it is a bit off topic but, seeing your post made me wonder how technology has aided in updating, maintaining and distributing 'the list'. Have you considering updating the song for the new millenium?

Re: Conventiions in general

[markiv1111.livejournal.com]

Hello there, maruad! Yes, I know who you are, and I did know that you were out there. I believe you're talking about "the Chart." My usual thought about revising songs many years later is, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." And although it doesn't contain any references to e-mail, texting, cell phones, etc., to me it just doesn't feel obsolete. YMMV, of course. And it is definitely good to hear from you.

Nate

Re: Conventiions in general

[maruad.livejournal.com]

You are right, it was 'The Chart'.