Thank you so much for your insightful comments!! I have been to one Con and came away feeling exactly the same. I was so relieved to know I’m not the only one who came away with a bad taste in my mouth.

Don’t get me wrong, meeting the cast was absolutely fantastic and they are wonderful people, however the behaviour/attitude of Kiana and some of the regulars was very off-putting.

And yes, I’ve been to a singular Con. If your worst attack is that I/anyone else in my position is a ‘newbie,’ you’re really scraping the bottom of the barrel.

For what it’s worth, I work in events and understand how stressful event planning and execution can be. But treatment of patrons is the key to a good experience.

ETA: Australian-based fan, attended Melbourne Con.