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Friday, May 29 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nerdiquette 101

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This panel discusses some common do’s and don'ts of convention and “nerd scene” behavior, such as: What’s the best way to compliment someone on their costume? How can you approach someone to ask to take a photo without making them feel uncomfortable? And, most importantly, how do you help get someone or even yourself out of an awkward or potentially dangerous situation? Join members of the Nerdiquette team as they discuss “nerd-etiquette” and offer constructive solutions on dealing with these and many other related convention-scene issues.

Moderators
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James Fulbright

ConChair/President, ConGregate
James Fulbright was introduced to AD&D by a friend in 1979. After joining his first gaming group, his friends convinced him to start attending conventions like StellarCon and Hexacon. It wasn’t long before attending cons led him to start helping out with those cons; which, in turn... Read More →

Speakers
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Tig Pollum

Fan
Tig is a geek of all trades. From Star Wars to Doctor Who, tabletop to video games, there isn't much she isn't into. She has a deep passion for costuming, having majored in costume design in college, and particularly loves historical and period costumes. Tig is fortunate enough to... Read More →
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Daphne Reeder

Costuming Guest, Costuming
Daphne Reeder has been a creative force from a very young age. Beginning at the age of 5, she's been on television programs on WTVI, in plays & stage performances, and modeled, both in front of a camera and on the runway. She has always enjoyed the freedom of dressing up, and became... Read More →
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Joey Starnes

Fan Guest
Joey Starnes (aka the GiddyGeeker) does not claim to be an expert on all geekeries – she's just happy to organize it. She runs the Charlotte Geeks, home of the Guardians of the Geekery podcast, the Geek Gala, and the Muggles Market.  Her main geekdoms include Doctor Who, Marvel... Read More →
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Mikki Stith

Marketing & Communications Director, Theatre Raleigh
Michaeline's (aka "Mikki") first love was the theatre, but she now finds herself in marketing. After more than a decade of hands-on experience in event and experiential marketing, she spent years working for marketing agencies that focused on digital solutions. Now, Mikki serves as... Read More →


Friday May 29, 2015 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Concord J (Main Programming II)

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