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By: AndrewTunney

AndrewTunney — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:39:14 +0000

Well, dang… I went to the Hyatt, got pretty nicely drunk, hung out with my friends who I only get to see once a year, had a great time and met Joss Whedon.

Does that make me (and Joss too I guess) some kind of terrible wrong person?

If it makes it any better though, I didn’t tip. But that’s because I’m English and I just forgot :(

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Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:34:51 +0000

[...] Anyhoo, I was drinking a solitary whiskey on the rocks of the evening, sitting outside at the Hyatt (yeah, too lazy to adhere to the boycott…it’s ok I didn’t pay for the drink) checking Google Analytics out of nervous boredom. Thanks primarily to Demi of This Next and her massive Stumbleupon influence, I found myself with a sizable spike in traffic. Moments later, my friend Andrew came running up looking like he’d witnessed the birth of his child, when he’d actually bumped into a slightly inebriated Joss Whedon *and* had a chance to chat with him. [...]

By: JWH

JWH — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:15:07 +0000

If they don’t buy any drinks there…so they aren’t supporting the ass…and they are keeping paying customers from having a spot to sit and patronize the establishment…how are they not striking some sort of blow and are only keeping themselves from feeling like they are compromising their principles (with the implication clear that you think they are eschewing principles altogether)?

By: David Campbell

David Campbell — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:37:08 +0000

But if nobody knows it’s a protest, it’s not a protest.

I think some people just want to hang out at the Hyatt bar with their friends and pros but feel guilty about it, so instead of a) really protesting or b) going to one of the dozens of much cooler bars in San Diego instead, they’ve come up with this idea so they can drink there without feeling like they’re compromising their principles.

By: JWH

JWH — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:55:31 +0000

Ummm…Mr. Campbell, I actually think that would be a form of protesting. Just make sure to tip the servers as long as you’re taking up space from other customers and it’s copacetic and protesterrific.

By: David Campbell

David Campbell — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:28:06 +0000

Boycott? Absolutely. But don’t show up at the Hyatt with your own booze and take up space that could be taken up by paying customers – that’s not protesting, that’s just being an asshole.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:06:09 +0000

I am in full agreement with the boycott. I wont be spending my money at the Hyatt. But if you do still go, don’t try to boycott by not tipping your server. They have nothing to do with Doug Manchesters donation, they are just making a living.

By: kalinara

kalinara — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:42:36 +0000

The vast majority of people don’t want to see a bunch of angry nerds yelling and waving signs outside of their hotel room

So…this would be a protest that would annoy the Hyatt customers, possibly drive away or negatively impair Hyatt’s business, give them bad publicity and would make them uncomfortable. You’re right. God forbid people be made uncomfortable by a protest!

I think you may have missed the point of the whole endeavor.

By: Ken Lowery

Ken Lowery — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:16:45 +0000

This is the stupidest, most cowardly and pathetic thread I have ever read.

Spurgeon was funny, though.

By: jordan

jordan — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:49:28 +0000

Hmmmm. Finally a hotel worth respecting. Glad I’m stayin there. Good place really. Nice, comfy with big fluffy pillow and donate to causes they feel strong about.
I go to alot of places that give to causes that I could care less about.( “Save the slugs”, “eat dirt save a cow”, “Shower less save more water”).

You know..all those idiotic leftist causes. But if I like the product, why wouldnt I frequent those places. Well…cause I’m ACTUALLY tolerant while I preach it less. While others (apparently our hostest included- sadly) PREACHES it and practices it less.

I’ll not only make a point to frequent the Hyatt MORE, but will promote it every chance I get.

THANKS! AND HAVE GREAT CON EVERYONE.

By: ~chris

~chris — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:30:46 +0000

You mean GET A CALIFORNIAN TO VOTE NO ON THIS. :)

Chris (a Local ;) Californian non-liberal who believes in the separation of marriage and state)

By: Brian Wood

Brian Wood — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:41:54 +0000

I will also say one last thing:

The Prop 8 is going to a vote. The best thing anyone can do, the most effective and immediate influence anyone can have is not a boycott, not a fundraiser, not a protest, not a wedding… but rather GET A CALIFORNIAN TO VOTE ON THIS.

By: Jarod

Jarod — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:10:04 +0000

Katherine,

I’m not sure what “teh ghey” is, but my problem would be with some kind of visual demonstration at the Hyatt. The vast majority of people don’t want to see a bunch of angry nerds yelling and waving signs outside of their hotel room. Prism Comics has a booth inside the show, and they are probably looked upon by most people as any other independent publisher. There’s a huge difference between a legitimate business at a booth inside a convention center and a bunch of obnoxious protesters marching outside your hotel.

The best way to voice your concern would be to not give the Hyatt your business, like many others have said. Protesters only make people angry, and not for the right reasons. People who see protesters waiving signs won’t care one ounce what some CEO decides to do with his money. The only thing they will get angry about is that they have to wade through a bunch of angry nerds if they want to go to their room.

That’s what would drive families (and many other people) from the show. Just tell your friends not to go the Hyatt bar for drinks.

By: Chip Mosher

Chip Mosher — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:37:42 +0000

If going to SDCC for the last 20 years (I missed maybe 5 years) has taught me ANYTHING it is to celebrate the diversity of the industry and the human race in general. I find comic folks some of the most tolerate and open people and industry around. It’s why our DRINK UP is open to everyone. Which is now more relevant than before.

I don’t understand those who aren’t tolerate – but I won’t be intolerant to them. Look forward to seeing you all at the show.