Enough Really IS Enough

[dudelovenext]

Hi everyone! This won't be the happiest post, but...well, things aren't all peaches and cream. `^_^

I'm not gonna go into the whole situation, but I am no longer the Assistant Director of Publicity, but now the Assistant Director of Operations. The reasons for this are long and complex and I don't feel LJ is the best place to go into that. If you must know, you can talk to me and I'll let you know.

However, because of certain circumstances, I'm levying to have Andrea (Squeek!) removed from her position as the Director of Publicity.

I know several people have had problems with her. I strongly encourage you to write to the Sakura-Con Board of Directors (you can find their contact info at this link) and the ANCEA Board of Directors (you can find their contact info at this link). Please go into as much detail as possible when e-mailing them.

I don't think Andrea is a horrible person. But she is not fit for this position. In my opinion she's immature, irresponsible, and not ready for this position.

I'm sad it's come to this, but something has to be done, and if no one is willing to come out in public and push for this, well...then I feel it's my reponsibility to the convention to do this. I owe a LOT to this convention and I will not let it be taken down the drain by someone who acts the way she does.

Comments

[namastegiggles.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Sometimes the strongest, yet hardest, thing to do is open our mouths and speak up. I admire the stand you are taking. And this is something you're doint that won't just benefit you.

[gshock99.livejournal.com]

hmmm... well, i have heard people have had problems(they will remain nameless), and i must admit i have had problems with her getting back to me about being on staff...(after the sept. meeting, where she inquired if i'd be on staff) actually, there really never was no getting back to me. i pmed her about 2 weeks after, and she finally asked if i'd like to be on staff, i said yes... and it sorta stopped at that? XD no info whatsoever afterwards... so i'm sorta unsure of my status... i dunno, maybe there isn't anything after that? i just thought there'd be more info but i could be wrong ^^; but anyways, sorry to hear that trouble is happening. if you need to vent, feel free at anytime ^_^. hope everything works out.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Thanks I'la. I don't really like doing stuff like this...but something has to be done.

*nods* Definately, I'm doing this so the con can keep going! :)

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Hm. Yeah, it seems to me it's hard to communicate with her.

But thanks. *hugs* :) I just want to try and get this whole situation over and done with.

[kittykitsune.livejournal.com]

>.>
I would have locked this post.... tee-hee..

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Nah, I want to leave it open for those that want to speak. I know some people will probably be afraid to voice their opinion, but I want to give people the opportunity. :)

[intrigued-bi-u.livejournal.com]

well ya gotta do what ya gotta do. ((((hugs))))

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

*nods* That's what I figure! Thanks for your support! *hugs*

I hope things are going well for you in NY. :)

[zeonic-miko.livejournal.com]

bout time someone started this. I'm for her removal

[devilslayer.livejournal.com]

You've got my support 100% on this one man. I've been seeing problems with her for months now, and I'm standing with you on this no matter what.
good luck and keep the world informed.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

I'll do my best!

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Thank you Dante, it's good to hear. :)

I want this con to stick around, y'know? I wouldn't know ANY of you if it weren't for Sakura-Con. I'm VERY worried for the con after seeing her actions and inactions .

I will keep people informed about the progress on this. Hopefully things will work out for her removal.

Re: W...T...F?

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Did I ever say I wanted the Director of Publicity position at this point in time? I'd rather stay in an Assistant position so I can gain more experience and truly be ready for a Director position.

First of all, don't talk about things you know nothing about. You said yourself you DON'T know her.

Second, who have I cast out? The only person I can think you might be referring to is yourself. Yes, I did provide LJ entries and such that helped the case against you, but you can't blame other people for your problems. You dug your own grave.

Third, if I was the only one having problems with Andrea, I would have gone about this very differently. However, since SEVERAL people have expressed frustration with her, and things are not getting done, this is what I feel I must do.

Please tell me what "power" I have? I'm kind of curious, cause basically I'm assisting a Director. I don't have the power to willy-nilly fire people or anything like that.

Why I waste my time even responding to you...it's not like you'll understand any of this since you're just off in your own little world. I would've thought you might've gotten better over the past year...maybe I was wrong.

[kapslocked.livejournal.com]

Hear hear! As an incoming staff member I look forward to these changes.

Re: W...T...F?

[kapslocked.livejournal.com]

I'll have to give you the Michael Moore reference. :D

But It will assure you I have my own opinions of my own volition from what I have seen.

[akira-hojo76.livejournal.com]

Not picking sides and all, but both parties should have a face to face in the first place, if there are problems, and it doesn't matter who should start, someone should have initiated it.

Re: W...T...F?

[sethimothy.livejournal.com]

Mr. Moore isn't dangerous? But... he's trying to take away our guns using left wing propoganda! And he's gonna allow gays to legally mate, and they'll spring forth ass babies that will steal our countries morals!

Re: W...T...F?

[sethimothy.livejournal.com]

Nah, 'cause everyone he doesn't like is fake. Like our 'fake' president.

He is, however, psychotic, and that's pretty harmful.

Re: W...T...F?

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Can you give me concrete examples of all these things you accuse me of? You accuse me of being drunk on power...how so? What actions have I performed to make you think this?

All you do is accuse and accuse. You accuse anyone who is not on your side of being drunk with power, of being against you.

Social influences? I have asked that people come forward if they have had problems with Andrea. Using my social influences would be like saying, "Okay, I want Andrea gone, if you're my friend, you'll help me!" I never said that. Please read what I write carefully before responding next time.

You asked if something could be done within the context of staff and legislative means? Because I need to gather evidence. That is what I'm doing by asking this of people.

Hey, you pointed out that accusation this time...I believe that information is available to anyone who looks into your court case. Didn't see this sitaution for myself, but I'm going on information that was used to bar you from Sakura-Con.

Drama? Freon, just shut up. I'm tired of your accusations.

From now on, if you accuse me of anything without something to back it up, I will delete your comment.

Stay on my side of the tracks? Funny, you're the one who responded to my LJ.

And I saw Team America. ;) Michael Moore is VERY dangerous! *LOL*

[kittykitsune.livejournal.com]

I sent in my comments.... do I get my cookie now?

[sethimothy.livejournal.com]

So you feel that this Andrea should be removed from her position, and ask those who might read this to write to the proper authorities, but can only back your claims with "She's not horrible, but she's not fit for this position" and site that she's "immature, irresponsible, and not ready" without even one single example?

I'll be you desire to nominate yourself in Andrea's leave, also. But that's just MY speculation.

I'm sure your friends might back you on this one, but no person familiar with these conventions but outside of your immediate circle is going to support you simply because you cite no reason to.

[sethimothy.livejournal.com]

Minus my inability to type correctly or spell coherently at the moment. X_X More mistakes in that post then an adoption agency.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

I would like to try and help make things run as smoothly as possible. :)

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

The problem is, there has been face to face with Andrea and at least one other person and nothing was resolved.

I wanted to communicate with Andrea about the problems that I was personally having with her, but she wouldn't respond.

Communication is the problem. Steps have been taken to try and resolve the problems that people have had with her, and it hasn't worked.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

You'll get my appreciation...how about that? `^_^