I see. I will have to give it a shot. My plan is to archive TUG's Anime Matsuri's stream (since he always takes them down after a couple of days) and when necessary and with his permission, re-upload it on my channel for archiving purpose.
Speaking of, I composed notes on that stream but have forgotten to share with you guys. Most of it isn't notable but I want to highlights a few important things. Howard from
Critical Blast was also on there.
- Founded in 2006 by Denise and her husband, started in 2007 to bring Japanese pop culture in Houston
- Have been following it, talked to Vic once and a while, staff does legwork
- Vic confirmed prior to controversy, about two months ago
- In response to blow-up regarding Vic controversy, Denise called Vic. Said he sounded hurt and felt betrayed. About 35 people in management teaming, brought it to staff team Any evidence of it or was it just hearsay?
- Never considered uninvited Vic, said that they had similar experience with detractors
- Received lots of message to drop Vic
- Mayor has been attending for the past couple of years, event safe enough for him
- Claims to improve security in case of protest although not worried about it
- Guest cancellations part of business, said there were only two in November and were not due to Vic
- Vic is one of the most well-received appearance
- Expecting 45,000-50,000 attendance prior to the Vic controversy, expect an even larger appearance
- ThatUmbrellaGuy (and Yellow Flash in this Twitter post) will be attending Anime Matsuri
- Howard ask Denise what would happen if a guest at the event did do sexual harassment, what kind of accountability would there be. I will transcribe this seeing as the response confused me:
After transcribing this, they are talking about how they will wait until other fans and attendees can back up a sexual assault accusation. Still, it’s a roundabout dodge in to their shady business practices when talking about stuff “dealing with the past”.
- She holds an innocent until guilty stance, mentions Ty Beard and Nick Rekeita
- Goal is to bring a wonderful fan experience
- Will have a panel for Vic and maybe a musical performance. She could also be willing to host the panel discussing the sexual harassment allegations that Vic receives so long as he is comfortable with it and it would not be shoved in other people’s faces
- Prices go up for 4 days convention on April 1st, they are currently $75
- TUG asked about preferred hotel and Denise responded with having Hilton America right next to the convention that will be booked for it
- Claims strong stance against harassment but do not want to dictate to people how to behave in a social environment. Do not want to ban hug, said that people should make good judgment on what to do in a social situation. If security issues happens, the authorities will deal with it and depending on the severity of the matter, can press charges
- They have 35 upper management leaders and thirty department in their organizations. They also have volunteers. Anticipating 700 people helping versus 600 last year
- They’ve been preparing 2020 since October of last year.
- There are security cameras at conventions which includes all public spaces
- AnimeMatsuri did not donate to this stream
