You can never assume your post is "ending" a topic unless you're a moderator who is about to lock it. Also, changing the subject when it's clearly stated in the name of the topic is not realistic. This is a forum, not a chat room; the way we change subjects is to switch to different threads. Believe me, it works.
This is a very public forum that values all kinds of feedback, so I'm not going to use any mod powers unless something obviously inappropriate is said (and even then I'd be hesitant), but just please keep that in mind.
Now...
(moderator switch OFF!)
(bias switch ON!)
I would like to please warn the Sailor Moon fans not to fall into the trap of saying "if you aren't a moonie you wouldn't understand." Each of us has our interests. Many of us hate anime series that others absolutely love. An anime convention, by definition, is a testament to our ability as fellow fans to come together, and share what we have in common overall: we love anime.
I know as well as anybody how this goes. I used to get annoyed at certain series and elements overflowing at any particular convention. I hate Dragonball Z. I dislike Sailor Moon. I'm lukewarm about Final Fantasy and Naruto.
But I shrug at the Dragonball Z costumes, I
smile at the choreographed Sailor Moon performances, and I
laugh myself crazy when I watch the hilarious skits and parodies put out by the Final Fantasy and Naruto cosplayers.
I don't share all your tastes. But I can still love watching what happens when you express your unique view of a fandom. In short, I don't need to enjoy the series you enjoy in order to appreciate
you.Now regarding the actual costume itself, the staff's treatment of your outfit is not a reflection of your personal character or tastes. For instance, there was one cosplayer going around as a fully-clothed flop-eared bunnygirl whom she identified as "from a hentai series." The show itself would not be appropriate for the convention, but her costume definitely was. (it was quite cute, in fact)
Anyway, in the end I see two sides of this... both want to be right, but care much more about remaining on friendly terms. This is good.
If everyone here knew eachother for more than 3-4 days, I'm sure we'd all be joking and smiling again by now. I wish you could see the looks on the faces of Pezcat, Procyon, and modab when they feel as though they've slighted someone. They really do care about this con and all the people coming to see it.
(By the way, I mentioned those people in particular because I've talked to all three recently about how the con went...I don't see QEvil/Sean as much since he lives in Portland now)