Thank you to everyone who stopped by my table at this year's Brisbane Supanova. Whether you popped by to say hello or bought something, I really appreciated the support =) Even more so this particular weekend, and I will explain why.
First off; Apologies as I wasn't my cheerful self that weekend, I hope I didn't pass on the blues to anyone. Shout out to my helpers this year, I would not have made it through the weekend without you guys (seriously).
As many of you know, Queensland is my most favourite state to visit because that's where my convention adventures started. This year's Supanova was one heck of an adventure.
I'm bad at retelling stories so here I go:
One of my convention friends was headed to Brisnova a day early this year, and had offered to bring up my tablecloth during Thursday set up so I wouldn't be so rushed during set up. By the time I had arrived on the Friday, I had noticed that my tablecloth had been ripped, a handful of times mostly on the side nearest to table 117 (I am 116), probably by a cutting blade. I checked if it was my tablecloth, which it was, and because the show was opening soon, I just focused on setting up. After the Friday ended, I asked the friend who brought the tablecloth up if they knew anything, and they confirmed that the tablecloth was in perfect condition when they left it. The mystery continues~ On the morning of Saturday, we went ahead and asked Table 117 if they knew anything. They said that they didn't see anything, and were away after they finished set up for 2 hrs on Friday. We talked to the tables across from us and they didn't see anything, but did say that table 117 was there the whole time. After talking to a couple more artists, we couldn't find a culprit. I started looking for a contact for the head organizers for assistance, and that's when one of my friends remembered something -- Table 117 had placed items on my table, on top of the table cloth before I had arrived on the Friday -- items which included a board and a CUTTING BLADE. At this point, I'm utterly disappointed, and in disbelief that table 117 would lie straight to my face. My friend offered to talk to the owners of table 117 -- and I could hear them say "Oh... it was a pair of scissors" and my friend say "No, it was a cutting blade, I would know because I have the exact same one". After they exchanged some more words, my friend gave me a hug and ensured me that table 117 would agree to pay for a new tablecloth. I was in tears, a big sigh of relief knowing that I finally got some justice. After that, we went back to business and not once since then did table 117 apologise to me or chased up the payment, so in the afternoon, I called back the same friend to retrieve the money. Thankfully from what I heard, table 117 paid it without a fight, and without an apology. The whole weekend was an uncomfortable ride, knowing that I was sitting next to vandal and a liar. Even on the Sunday, not one approach, but I guess some people were just born that way -- disrespectful and inconsiderate of others.
I'm going to make the decision of releasing their table name, yes it is a bit spiteful, but you know what, if you're not going to say sorry, at least roll with the consequences for lying to my face and not having the humanity to apologise for your mistakes.
THE NAME OF TABLE OWNER WHO RIPPED MY TABLECLOTH, LIED TO ME AND MY FRIEND, THEN TRIED TO LIE AGAIN TO MY OTHER FRIEND WHO CAUGHT THEM RED HANDED, TABLE 117 IS MEME-ME. (I have photos of him using my table during set up in case you wanted proof.)
So! After this incident, I am definitely doing to take extra precautions when putting my table cloth up before the show. I'm not going to ask the obvious, but if you can, I would appreciate all efforts to stand by me, and stand up against vandals such as the one that cut my tablecloth. Also, any support given to anyone else except for said vandal would also be very much appreciated =) All future artists that are placed next to this guy -- BE VERY CAREFUL, DON'T LEAVE YOUR TABLE ALONE WITH THAT GUY. (Just a note, I'm not saying to vandalize their table, I'm just saying to please IGNORE them to the point of not giving them any business - take your money to honest businesses)
*sigh* I feel much better now. On a bright note, I had a lovely time as always with the Brisbane peeps. Lots of fun meeting up with the regular cool kids, and also making new friends! Esp. the Yognaughts! <3 AUSSQUAD! I've always known myself to be a bit of a loner, but after this incident, it made me realise the importance of good company -- so remember to catch up with old friends, look out for eachother, and most importantly, respect others even if they are strangers. TREAT OTHERS THE SAME WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED, it's really simple. Anyway, thank you for reading, hope to see you again at the next con =) <3 Take care and have fun <3
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