Site Updates: And So It Begins!

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Submitted by John Ammon on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 9:30am

Hey everyone, SpoCon is barely over, still fresh in our minds and the Web Team will be doing some site upgrades pretty soon, we'll be analyzing what features were used, which were not and adjusting the sites features accordingly, as well as making general site technology updates. So if the site become unavailable in the near future, that's why, rest assured we'll be back in no time with fresh info for you and a tidied up site.

All of our emails should still be working while we are working on the site. If you have site-specific feedback or feature requests please email johna@spocon.org or stand@spocon.org, or if you'd like to hit us all at once, send it to webteam@spocon.org

Thanks for another great year everyone!

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Alex_Wildstar

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Just for the record, I would have used the following features more if there had been any info attached to them...

Media Rooms- There was no schedule posted of what was going to be shown.
Filk Corner- No information
Hospitality- No information. I would have liked to know what was available to eat so I could supply my own/extra if needed. I was rather disappointed that the Hospitality was the only food available to attendees. Especially when that nice menu of food was made available volunteers/pros/GOH only. Last year, we could have at least bought some overpriced chips and cheese from Pandini's, but we all know how that worked out. =)

Gaming- There is an obvious lack of any gaming info unless you are into Warhammer/40k. While I do enjoy the game on occasion, it did seem like there was preferential treatment given to all those events while absolutely nothing was posted about all the other gaming opportunities available this weekend. A complete gaming schedule would have been nice. I am one who likes to plan my weekend in advance so I can make the most out of my attendance.

Pics- there is no where/way to post pics of the con (that I am aware of). It would be cool to be able to have a page dedicated to seeing the professional and fan pics taken by us over that fun weekend!

Masquerade- Obviously, any chance I can get to harass your hard working lady is welcome =) I know she will be rockin' this issue ASAP.

I know you already know this.... but again, for the record:

We need more information posted and in a timely manner for adequate preparation. Thanks for letting us post our gripes and rants!!

On the positive side, I really liked the layout of the site. It was easy to navigate and find the information that was available. I liked the links to all the local clubs, events and sister cons too! Thanks for all the work everyone has put into this convention. It is not an easy task, I know it is a learning process as well. For all the complaints, know that they are mostly tweaks to help improve an already good thing that you all put on for us.

Thank you again.

-Alex

Submitted by Alex_Wildstar on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 12:13pm.

Tim Martin

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We are totally working a system for scheduling and getting that information posted in much easier to digest format. Especially Gaming --

We have a gallery, and I have pics I want to post as well Smiling

We appreciate the feedback...

Submitted by Tim Martin on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 12:20pm.

Stan

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Hey Alex (and anyone else who has photos or video) you can send along any photos or video from the convention to me: stand@spocon.org If there are too many, or the files are simply too large for email, contact me and we'll make other arrangements.

Thanks, I really look forward to seeing them!

Submitted by Stan on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 1:39pm.

Sean

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I'd like to get involved in helping with a scheduling system. If I can be of any help, send me a message.

Submitted by Sean on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 2:44pm.

Big C Chris Snell

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I want to see some photos from this year!

Submitted by Big C Chris Snell on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 7:06pm.

David Morris

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I have some photos to send! I will do so, Stan!

Submitted by David Morris on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 5:49am.

Stan

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Sweet! The more photos sent in, the better

Submitted by Stan on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 8:49am.