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Is toy collecting "work" ???
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11-10-2007, 01:43 AM
Obiwanjacoby
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Originally Posted by
Irid70
I don't worship either of those guys..I love D&D but Gygax is by many accounts a very bitter and unpleasant old man, but I'd ask for his autograph.
That. . .was a fascinating statement. I love that! :cool:
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Convention organizers/volunteers/speakers definitely deserve SOMETHING for their time, whether it's free product or a pat on the back or what have you. I've volunteered at big events (music festivals) and I darn sure expected some kind of return (free tickets, good camping spot, free food, etc). If they're demanding I kiss the ground they walk on, they can keep dreaming. If they've devoted themselves to that sphere, fine...good for them. Respect and credit where due. I won't bow to them but I WILL freely admit they know more/have done more in that field than I have.
I completely 100% agree with this. We're onto something here.
Now say you met me at a Joe convention, and I introduced myself with. . .
"Hi, my name is PJ*, I'm a volunteer here. I'm the guy that brought you the Doc mail-away. See, I was doing lunch with my pal [name drop] from Hasbro and he asked me to give him an idea for a figure that didn't need much re-tooling, so when you see Doc, think of PJ! Okay? "
Honest question:
What category of volunteer does this fall into? Why did PJ make such a statement? Are his motives clear in this case, or more subtle or variable? Has PJ crossed a line at some point? Sure PJ deserves thanks for the extra effort he's putting in, but why'd he do it to begin with? Is this a volunteer that deserves more deference than any other volunteer? Is PJ a "higher level" fan/collector/whatever than you, Irid?
-PJ
*Really is my given name, Paul is just on the birth cert.
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