Comments for Farpoint Convention Weblog

Comment on Guest Addition by Ronny

Ronny — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:47:32 +0000

I know that this might be a person a little out of reach but sometime in the future how about trying to get The gentlemen who played (Dr Frank and Fruitier) in the (Rock Horror Picture Show)
Mr. Tim Curry.
How about anyone of the persons that played in (Space 1999) It would be nice to see some of the older characters from some of the more vintage shows of Sci-Fi. Just an idea
Ronny

Comment on An apology from the Farpoint Committee by Ronny

Ronny — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:38:38 +0000

If you mean you will not be going to the Hunt valley Marriott Hotel by saying (Removing from the Proposal for 2009). Then I am behind you 100%. I do not agree that a person should be forced to sign a form telling them about the hotels rules only if that person or group of persons are attending a convention. I hope that the Shore Leave committee follows suit.
See you at Shore Leave 09

Comment on 2009 Update by Marsha E. Harden

Marsha E. Harden — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:10:52 +0000

I’m sorry to see we are leaving HVI but I’m excited about the new hotel as well. A decent restaurant & bar is worth that alone!!! I look forward to seeing everyone there again in 2009!

Comment on An apology from the Farpoint Committee by svanblarcom

svanblarcom — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:28:03 +0000

I just wanted to follow up everyone’s comments with news that will close out this thread.

We have several discussions with Hunt Valley Inn management after the convention on this (and other) topics, especially as we were in negotiations with the hotel for a potential 2009 contract (see my next post for why I say potential).

After much discussion on this issue, the hotel apologized for their incorrect use of this form, which they agreed was not a real damage waiver as the general public understands it to be. This provision was then removed from the proposal Hunt Valley Inn offered to Farpoint for our 2009 event.

Comment on An apology from the Farpoint Committee by Julia

Julia — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:16:58 +0000

Sorry for the delay in posting…jsut wanted to say that I was asked to sign the form, but it was not a problem for me. As I can directly from work and looked very “working world” I didn’t feel that I was being singled out in any way as a sci fi fan. They simply asked if I was coming to the convetion, I said yes and signed the form, AND they gave me the con rate for the second night, even though I’d added it at the VERY last minute and far past the deadline. I certainly don’t fault the committee in any way, nor the hotel.

Comment on About Farpoint by bibomedia

bibomedia — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:11:49 +0000

Comment on An apology from the Farpoint Committee by D

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:48:53 +0000

Hey, I just realized something. Why isn’t there a link to the FarPoint Yahoo! Group on the main site or this blog? I know a lot of people were commenting on the various situations there.
Also I think you guys need to repost Steve Wilson’s message here from his meeting with the HVI general manager.
All controversies aside, I had a blast for the second year in the row. Bring on the BSGs and BDHs!

Comment on An apology from the Farpoint Committee by Annie

Annie — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:48:59 +0000

I just wanted to provide some information. I work for Marriott International. I work in payroll so I have no control over what happened. I wish I could do something.
While the address given is the correct address for Marriott International, the odds of any mail getting to the correct person are not good.

The best thing to do is call Guest Services at 800-831-0224.
Or you can send an e-mail. Here is the link:
https://www.marriott.com/suggest/suggest.mi

While this is a franchise hotel, all franchisees must adhere to the level of service that Marriott stands for.

Thank you,
Annie

Comment on An apology from the Farpoint Committee by Hutch

Hutch — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:54:37 +0000

I am only bothered by policies that single out individuals and do not apply to everyone. On the other hand, because of this new rule I met the most wonderful group of loud, like minded, libation lovers.

So although I disagree with how the rule was unevenly applied, the result of its application was most enjoyable.

I still look forward to seeing double of everyone next time!

Comment on An apology from the Farpoint Committee by Jeff Linder

Jeff Linder — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:39:27 +0000

Honestly, it didn’t bother me that much. I asked about it at the desk, and they indicated there had been a few issues at a prior event (not sure if this was a Shore Leave, Balticon, or Farpoint) and they wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the hotel policies.

I actually find it more disturbing that they for some reason exempted the committee and it turned out to be more random than not.

It’s a shame too, because this was the first event there in a while where I thought the hotel staff was pretty darn good.