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Originally Posted by faSSteddie
First of all, if "life" is getting in the way of things, then that is the time to "lean on" or rely on others for help. Since the last fest, my best friend (Zleeper) and I have offered to help in any way possible, including planning and organizing. If one member of the team falters, then another member can help step in and pick up the slack. When I offered my help, I got the impression that the organizational committee was set and that help was only wanted and needed for running things at the fest. (Which is fine by me)I wish we could have been utilized during the times life got in the way and then maybe we'd be closer to a finalized fest at this point in the game. Oh well...
I certainly hope life and the "crises" have subsided for you as well as the rest of the committee.
Y'all can provide more information...y'all choose not to. I would imagine this is to keep the wolves at bay concerning the location. I think this is a bit misguided, as somebody is gonna be upset no matter where you have it. There is no way around that and by not providing any info, you are hurting people who would go no matter where it is held.
If you know when it is not going to be, that info can help some. If you have it narrowed down to two places, you can tell us that without naming them. If you expect a call back from some places within two weeks, tell us that. People (and Spouses) respond better to: "we are expecting to hear something from one of the places in the next two weeks. Hopefully we will have a location and time then." than "I don't know", or "I can't tell you", or the much ballyhooed "Soon..". Something is better than nothing!
If you tell us information, then you'll just have some folks hacked off at the location. If you tell us nothing, you'll still have the folks hacked at the location AND you have folks mad for lack of info. If it were up to me, I think I'd choose the former as there would be less mad people.
I don't think I am only speaking for myself here, please tell us something.
faSSteddie
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There are many assumptions in this post that are not accurate. I do not intend to engage in a back-and-forth with people over what is (we realize) an unpopular silence on the matter.
I have shared what I can, at this point. If that is not enough - I am sorry.
With that all said, thank you very much for the offer of assistance, from and and all who have offered. It is heard, and appreciated greatly! We have some of the best members and attendees of any website or event out there!
The obstacle(s) we're dealing with isn't a matter of manpower. But I can say that your expressions of impatience and frustration are helping, in a way.
As soon as we can share more - we will.