Seattle tells people to avoid crowds but Comic Con is still on & will bring 100,000 to city Mar 12th

[Mrs. Overall]

Emerald City Comic Con event organizer offers ticket refunds, still plans to host event in Seattle

https://www.geekwire.com/2020/emerald-city-comic-con-event-organizer-offers-ticket-refunds-still-plans-host-event-seattle/

Emerald City Comic Con organizer ReedPOP has relaxed its typical no-refunds policy for attendees who wish to cancel their tickets, but will continue with plans to hold this year’s event in Seattle despite ongoing concerns over the COVID-19 virus.

Following Monday’s announcement that the convention would go ahead as scheduled, ECCC’s management will offer a refund form to fans who don’t wish to attend due to the risks of acquiring or transmitting coronavirus. Attendees must mail back their ticket to receive a refund.

“Knowing that no two fans are alike, we have decided to make an exception to our no refunds ticket policy for our fans who are unable or uncomfortable attending Emerald City Comic Con in light of current events,” ReedPOP wrote in a press release.

“We here at Reedpop remain dedicated to running Emerald City Comic Con,” the release continues, “but understand that not everyone will be comfortable with that decision; if you wish to forgo attending this year’s edition of Emerald City Comic Con, we absolutely respect your wishes and will refund your ticket purchase.”

[FreepFryer]

1. Idiots. (n/t)

[dalton99a]

2. The next major outbreak will be in Austin, Texas

thanks to South by Southwest

The festival brings in hundreds of thousands of people to Austin every March. In 2019, 26% of the roughly 417,000 attendees were international, flying in from 105 countries. The event is a boon for Austin’s economy and made a record $356 million last year.

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/02/texas-coronavirus-fears-rise-sxsw-marches/

[cbdo2007]

5. Just because they are having it...doesn't mean people will be there.

[maxsolomon]

3. I have a hunch...

Most ECCC attendees are far under 60 years old, and they'll be swathed in elaborate costumes that often have masks.

But "we'll see".

[Javaman]

4. many exhibitors have dropped out. I'd be surprised if they don't cancel it soon. nt

[malaise]

6. Can't the governor shut it down

with a State of Emergency?

[GemDigger]

7. Big. Freaking. Mistake!