Its ok to laugh, when it is meant in a kind and fun way, but laughing at those folks to be mean and what not, well that made me think. God knows that I would never dress up and go to a convention, but I have attened conventions before, both personally as well as professionally. (On the job)
I have met a lot of very nice people there, some f***ed up folks too, but mostly nice sci-fi loving foke who just want to have a good time with other sci-fi loving people.
I thought for a bit until I saw a an image of a guy who looked a lot like I did at 19 and well that made me think that I would not like to have my picture put on the internet for having attended a convention, and be made fun of. Sure it would be funny and all, but it would also hurt, and I do not, despite my nick name, want to hurt people.
I mean if it was in good clean fun and we could all take harmless pleasure in it, then ya, its some funny stuff, but when it gets personal, well thats when I say some growing up needs to be done. And not by those wearing the poorly made costumes.
I am off the soap box now guys, so go back to having fun.
