[Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and Gaming convention this weekend

Thu May 3 21:50:46 BST 2018

Fwiw I agree.

On Thu, 3 May 2018, 21:47 Sophia Komninou, <sophia.komninou at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I just expressed my personal view.
> I see no one else expressed any objections so I guess feel free to ignore
> it.
>
> Sophia
>
> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 22:35 Alex Duffield, <alexmduffield at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Many of them I worked on at the hackspace, mostly my bigger one but that
>> seemed more dicy
>>
>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 21:30 Sophia Komninou, <sophia.komninou at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Tbh I really don't feel comfortable to display props like that on a
>>> stall that represents the hackspace.
>>> I am not sure about everyone else's opinion but it just doesn't sit
>>> right with me.
>>>
>>> Sophia
>>>
>>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 21:32 Alex Duffield, <alexmduffield at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thoughts on this? It's not foam but it's not really realistic...
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 17:17 Finlay Russell, <finlay3110 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> *Weapon Props*
>>>>>
>>>>> With the exception of items mentioned in the Banned Items list, weapon
>>>>> props are permitted. All Weapon Props should either be;
>>>>>
>>>>>    - Foam weapons built round a core such as those used for live
>>>>>    action roleplaying, or;
>>>>>    - Unrealistic and toy guns (made of brightly coloured plastics,
>>>>>    with flashing lights and stickers), or that are clearly science fiction
>>>>>    based (phasers, plasma guns, blasters), and foam firing toys
>>>>>
>>>>> The maximum size permitted is 150cm, or 180cm in the case of a staff.
>>>>> Larger items must be capable of being dismantled into smaller pieces and be
>>>>> so dismantled if the event is crowded.
>>>>>
>>>>> Scythes are a particularly difficult item to carry safely. As such,
>>>>> they must be made to disconnect into two parts for carrying regardless of
>>>>> size.
>>>>>
>>>>> Shields are allowed as long as they do not exceed 1 metre in height or
>>>>> width, and any hard edges and corners are suitably rounded off and padded.
>>>>>
>>>>> *Banned Items*
>>>>>
>>>>>    - Roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, scooters, go-carts,
>>>>>    and similar wheeled items (due to venue restrictions)
>>>>>    - Metal blades whether sharp or blunt e.g. swords, axes, and
>>>>>    knives.
>>>>>    - Actual guns, rifles, or artillery.
>>>>>    - Heavy bats, paddles or clubs including wooden or metal baseball
>>>>>    bats.
>>>>>    - Heavy items that could be used as weapons e.g. iron pokers,
>>>>>    heavy cast iron pans, or crowbars are not permitted. Nor are power tools
>>>>>    such as actual chainsaws or hedge trimmers.
>>>>>    - Bokken- a type of hard wooden (or toughened plastic) training
>>>>>    sword.
>>>>>    - Explosives and incendiary devices.
>>>>>    - Functional strung bows or crossbows, sharp arrows or bolts.
>>>>>    - Heavy gas canisters.
>>>>>    - Protruding nails or other sharp items
>>>>>    - Any other items restricted or prohibited from being carried in
>>>>>    public by UK law
>>>>>
>>>>> If you have any queries regarding the display or transportation of a
>>>>> weapon or prop outside of the event, contact the relevant authority. Police
>>>>> may destroy confiscated items without warning.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, 3 May 2018 at 17:01, <tom at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I have little else to add.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As far as I can see, the event is 10am to 6pm, presumably a 9am start
>>>>>> for set up.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I believe we have a full table (6’ by 2.5’ ) – I’m unsure about power.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Alex is the only person to volunteer so far.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I will be going to the hackspace this evening to look at what we have
>>>>>> to put on a stand and try and put a plan together.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Any other suggestions and offers for help very much appreciated.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Tom
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *From:* hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk <
>>>>>> hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> *On Behalf Of *Alex
>>>>>> Duffield
>>>>>> *Sent:* 03 May 2018 16:08
>>>>>> *To:* Swansea Hackspace <hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and
>>>>>> Gaming convention this weekend
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've had no extra info
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 16:05 Matthew Daubney, <matt at daubers.co.uk>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Have we got enough people to cover this? If not what're the timings,
>>>>>> I should be able to give some time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 1 May 2018 at 20:51, Thomas Lake <tom at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We have (very kindly) been offered the opportunity of a table at the
>>>>>> Swansea Comic and Gaming convention this weekend.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This would need a couple of members willing to cover the table,
>>>>>> transport promotional materials and ideally come up a bit more of a
>>>>>> plan.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'd like to be able to confirm whether or not we're able to cover this
>>>>>> ASAP, so please let me know if any of you are available and
>>>>>> interested.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Tom
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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