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major_clangerI was initially a bit sceptical when I heard about Nine Worlds (very ambitious plans from a group seemingly without major con-running experience) but saw that the organisers were getting a lot of writers and fans I knew on board and was impressed by some of the ideas they seem to have. So I've joined, as has S, and we look forward to seeing how a fresh attempt at conrunning works.
But... I've had a look at the @worldsnine twitter feed. It does rather look as if they are openly inviting everyone remotely well-known in the geek/sf world who has a twitter account to come along as a guest, including quite a few actors. I take it the organisers do appreciate that when you invite a guest to a convention that person will expect to be accommodated and have their travel paid for - and, if he or she is a pro actor, to get an appearance fee?
I'm just a bit concerned that Nine Worlds already has 23 announced guests and are actively soliciting more, and wondering if they actually have a plan for paying for them all given that the website promises that (unlike the sort of commercial conventions that feature lots of actors) the membership price is all-inclusive and we won't be paying additional fees to see guests.
But... I've had a look at the @worldsnine twitter feed. It does rather look as if they are openly inviting everyone remotely well-known in the geek/sf world who has a twitter account to come along as a guest, including quite a few actors. I take it the organisers do appreciate that when you invite a guest to a convention that person will expect to be accommodated and have their travel paid for - and, if he or she is a pro actor, to get an appearance fee?
I'm just a bit concerned that Nine Worlds already has 23 announced guests and are actively soliciting more, and wondering if they actually have a plan for paying for them all given that the website promises that (unlike the sort of commercial conventions that feature lots of actors) the membership price is all-inclusive and we won't be paying additional fees to see guests.
