Goofy Idea

[barky]

So I've been thinking: how about an Ex-Scn convention sometime? The Trekkers have them, so do comic book fans, insurance agents, cancer survivors, cat fanciers, etc., etc., etc. Why not Ex-Scn?

We could have it in a nice, taudry place, like Las Vegas, a place where we can meet old friends, make new ones, commit lots of overts* and spend gobs of cash on anything but auditing. :D

*by "overts" I mean those things defined as such by Scn, not anything illegal

We could have a big vendor area filled of people either selling FZ stuff, or anti-Scn books, or boxers that say "kiss this, DM" on the back or something. Famous ex-Scns could have photo ops or signings or whatever. We could play "Where's Rinder" or "Name That SP" for cool prizes. We could even hook up with a spy gear convention and go on info-gathering expeditions to Hemet with night-vision goggles or extra-sensitive microphones. :whistling:

More importantly, we could also raise $$ to help the really troubled ex-staffers/ex-SO folks get back on their feet (or at least buy them plane tickets to get home). That's actually something I've been thinking about for a long time: how do those who really gave everything to Scn pull their lives back together again, never mind get a good dental cleaning, eye exam, whatever? Maybe it's time for a trust fund or something ...

I don't advocate calling it an "Ex-Scientologist Convention", because that has a negative connotation that could be construed as "religious hate". Instead, call it the "Scientology Survivor's Convention", because that describes the truth: we all survived one of the most malicious private organizations to hit this planet since the end of WWII.

Anyway, just a goofy thought for a Friday evening.

[Royal Prince Xenu]

Out of one weird idea comes another.

You know that awful "Reality" TV show, Survivor?

Take all the contestants and put them in the RPF. Is that real enough for TV?

[Pooks]

I love the idea! You organize it and I will come!

I been hosting an annual SP Party for the past 3 years.

Here's some pics of the 2007 party.

Let me know if you'd like to be on the invite list.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11433596@N02/sets/72157601440177280/

Patty

[Free to shine]

We need an aussie one. :)

[petraph33]

We need an aussie one. :)

NO! it should be an international one, what about all the European's that want to be part of it??? :wave: I would love that idea.... now where could that take place and who would be so brave to organize it on a big scale like that??? :unsure: :thumbsup:
Petra

[Emma]

NO! it should be an international one, what about all the European's that want to be part of it??? :wave: I would love that idea.... now where could that take place and who would be so brave to organize it on a big scale like that??? :unsure: :thumbsup:
Petra

We should do a coordinated one in each continent! Same date - same time etc. Like one of those Live Aid concerts :D

[Tanstaafl]

We should do a coordinated one in each continent! Same date - same time etc. Like one of those Live Aid concerts :D

Ooh - with satellite links! :thumbsup:

[petraph33]

We should do a coordinated one in each continent! Same date - same time etc. Like one of those Live Aid concerts :D

Oh! Now! that calls for an event org board, just like in the good ol' days :ohmy:
- Call-in I/C
- logistics I/C
- event product officer
-...
product officering and quotas, all nighters, the lot ... :omg:
:duh:

Petra

[Dulloldfart]

Ooh - with satellite links! :thumbsup:

Skype is cheaper. :)

Paul

[barky]

Oh! Now! that calls for an event org board, just like in the good ol' days
- Call-in I/C
- logistics I/C
- event product officer
-...
product officering and quotas, all nighters, the lot ...

Way to crush the enthusiasm, petraph :thumbsup: :p

Wonder how many calls people will get over the holidays for the New Year's event ... will they even have one this year???

[Voltaire's Child]

(this is a joke)

We should have people to rerererereconfirm the attendees...

[Voltaire's Child]

Seriously, though, it's a nice idea. We've discussed it before. Both Tory and Pooks host parties, and really, anytime cyber friends can get together and have fun and become IRL friends, it's a good thing.

I also want to say that in between parties, if anyone's travels takes them up to the Pacific NW, look me up. I'm in the book. We could have dinner, drinks, etc, along with John The WonderHusband.

[Zinjifar]

Way to crush the enthusiasm, petraph :thumbsup: :p

Wonder how many calls people will get over the holidays for the New Year's event ... will they even have one this year???

that does raise another issue though (broad public); why not have a 'Goofy Games' system. Something to celebrate the superiority of ESMBers over all others.

I'll suggest that we start a 'Luft-Org', where we sign umpteen million year contracts and run around in blimps, destroying our enemies (the ultra-lite crowd) and flashing our message of hope and fear with neon displays.

We could wear cub-scout uniforms to symbolize our first step on the road to Total Grooveyness.

Zinj

[barky]

First, if you haven't guessed already, I made my original post after a handful of beers at my local brewpub :p.

But seriously, the other thing a major meet-up could do is give legitimacy to the scientology survivors club. It works for hackers and others who have such "conventions". So it would be as much for press coverage and legitimacy as it would be to meet & have fun. Other meet-ups, although great, don't really have the same exposure.

I have no idea how to create such a thing, I've got no experience in that area, but maybe I could help in some way.

[Voltaire's Child]

I like you, Barky.

[TheSneakster]

Well, anyone in Los Angeles area (current C of $ members excluded) who wants to get together coffee or whatever, PM me.

The Sneakster

[programmer_guy]

Skype is cheaper. :)

Paul

I was wondering about that. I haven't used Skype yet but I have heard that people can do free video conferencing on it.

Good idea.