There is something incredibly odd about conventions and the affect they have on people. A lot of con goers - no matter the con - feel safe amongst people of their “own kind”. There inhibitions are lowered as they learn they’re not the “only one”. They let their guard down a great deal.
But a convention should be a place to put your guard up even more. No matter the fact you are all fans of something, conventions can still be a dangerous place. There can be theft. Violence. Etc. After the recent stabbing at Comic Con and the fire alarm being pulled at Otakon, it is definitely time to talk about something most people DO NOT think about when they are away for a weekend of fun: Safety.
