If you’re part of the mysme fandom going to Otakon con, especially for seeing the Cheritz Team and the VA’s, I want to extend a plea for everyone to please be respectful! It’s been pointed out that this is the first time the team is coming to the States for a con, so we want to all give them a great impression so they can be encouraged to possibly come to more cons in the future!
- Remember that the voice actors are Not their characters. If the character they portray isn’t your favorite, please please still treat them with respect regardless. They’re human beings just like you and me, and I know for certain that none of you would want to be talked down to publicly, so please try to be respectful!
- Along with that, please don’t breach into inappropriate territory. Whatever they have planned, you still need to treat them with the utmost respect. Not only is there a high chance of young ones being around, but no one wants to hear a fan drop innuendos about what they would do to so and so’s character, or witness a fan try to touch anyone inappropriately.
- Please don’t actively try to start a live-action ‘discourse’ session. We all know there’s some characters the majority of the fandom dislikes, that there’s disagreements on some endings and if so and so ship is canon or not- Look. They don’t know everything that goes on in the fandom, and you don’t want to ruin a whole event because a crowd of fans have gotten into an uproar over discourse. If you don’t like the arguments online, try to steer away from it IRL.
- There’s a chance they might run out of the merch they bring, do not yell/cry/fuss at them for it. More than likely, they’re going to bring as much as they can, but there is a limit to this, unfortunately. I know it might be heartbreaking to not be able to get the merch you want, but that doesn’t give you a free pass to guilt or berate the team. They’ve mentioned they’re going to open online sales as well, so if all else fails, you can try ordering on the site as well as an alternative!
- I know some plot elements aren’t amazing, but don’t try to publicly berate them. I know the game isn’t perfect, I know there are some themes people are upset about, but you don’t need to slam in with rudeness and try to fuss at them publicly. If the subjects are brought up, try your best to stay civil and calm. Arguing or yelling won’t get you anywhere, and it might end up making the event awkward and strained, or even make them feel unwelcomed if people are downright fussing at them rudely.
- Please don’t slam them with DJHIG/other memes like it. I know, sounds like a huge buzzkill, but would you want to travel to a country you haven’t visited before to excitedly talk about the game you created/helped bring to life, only to be constantly ‘memed’ on and everyone ignore the actual story you spent so long trying to make? Let’s make the most of whatever event they have planned, and try to talk to them about the game itself rather than the jokes it produced, if the opportunity arises!
- Treat!!! Other!!! Fans!!! With!!! Respect!!! This is a given, but I don’t care who has who as their fave, or if they’re cosplaying a character you don’t like- Treat others just as you would want to be treated!!! Do not harass anyone over a video game!!! You wouldn’t want to cosplay your favorite just to be yelled at by someone who hates the character you’re dressed as! I don’t care if it’s a villain or side character- Be kind to others!!!!!!!!
- There is indeed rumors of a rally going around outside of the con. It’s going to be near the white house, if they do decide to do it, which will be a mile away from the con. This rally has been dangerous in the past, so please stay away from it whenever possible. That’s it. Just stay away from it, please.
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Otherwise! Please just try to prep yourself for a con! Remember to stay hydrated, pack well, and not get overheated! This con is going to be during some hot weather, so be careful with your outfits/costumes and make sure they’re not gonna burn you up! Take care of yourselves!!
