Ser Scot A Ellison Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I'm an open advocate of DC already a supporting member. We have a number of BWB on the committee organizing DC 17 (Arlington Bill and. Makhtobanabi to name two) They have a great committee with lots of experience (they do Capclave yearly). It's fairly easy for everyone to travel to DC as it has a major airport there.I'm backing DC. Who do you advocate and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady narcissa Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I am torn because I want to support the DC bid because of awesome people. But on the other hand I would prefer that it not be in the US three years in a row like that. And I want to go to Helsinki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 LN,I'd like to see Helsinki too. If you're at the con... how do you get to see Helsinki? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Helsinki. That's nearer to my place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 KT1,To be honest DC is a driveable trip for me. I still prefer DC on the merits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 HELSINKI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady narcissa Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 If you're at the con... how do you get to see Helsinki? ;)By not going to panels during the day? LOL. Worked for me in San Antonio and I saw lots of the sights there during WorldCon. Did con activities in the late afternoon/evening. But seriously for Helsinki, I would just go over early and/or stay later. I have a friend that lives there that would take me around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Can't supporting members vote on site selection?Remember there are also the Montreal and Japan bids for 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 This is the DC 2017 webpage:http://dc17.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lessthanluke Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Definitely Helsinki as I would actually go to that lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Malt,You're right. You can pay the "Advanced Selection Fee" and vote remotely. The fee will be converted into a supporting membership for the 2017 Worldcon. Per the Loncon site.Which is easier, generally, to travel too DC or Helsinki? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 This is the WSFS Constitution on Site Selection:http://wsfs.wikispaces.com/Constitution-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaldanya Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Helsinki. Always wanted to go to that part of the world and it's cheaper and I would have more of chance to get there. If DC wins there's just no way in hell. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 KT1,To be honest DC is a driveable trip for me. I still prefer DC on the merits. I'd very much like to fly to DC, but then I'll be beginning saving money for that trip from now on. And yeah, I know it's three years ahead. I was so ... disappointed when I learned that I wouldn't be able to attend WorldCon this year. Due to my work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have a feeling this will be pretty much a Europe/America split. Hopefully DC and Montreal will split the American vote so Helsinki can win :)More seriously, I much prefer the Euro Worldcons - more diversity, less generic than the US ones I've been to. Plus, the Helsinki party had lots of different flavours of vodka, while all DC had was a non-alcoholic punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 See, Helsinki is wooing people with the "demon Alcohol". ;)The DC crew will do a hell of a job with this Con. Give them the opportunity to do it .:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 See, Helsinki is wooing people with the "demon Alcohol". ;)The DC crew will do a hell of a job with this Con. Give them the opportunity to do it . :) The demon alcohol doesn't appeal to me. In fact, I'm not a heavy drinker when it comes to parties. I'm usually the one who does the driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 DC has desserts at their parties. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashiara Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Helsinki. We missed our chance with London even though we had vowed to go because of a series of unforeseen expenses and mistakes. There is no way we can make a US con, having one in Europe is a lot more doable. The Monsters will be 6 years old by then, leaving them with someone will be a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Whoever wins in 2017, you can always come to Dublin 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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