This is going to be a very short post. Well, probably.
During the last 3 weeks in NC, we have been completely buried
under “news” articles, either for or against HB2. As someone who partially owns a con in NC, I’m
staying the heck out of the most contentious part of the law… bathrooms.
This practice should be followed by every con runner out
there.
Why? Simply put, as a business owner, you will lose
either way. If you back one side, the other will walk away, probably taking
other folks with them. It’s for this
reason, we decided to adopt a politically neutral position for all issues when we
formed our company.
If you own a convention, my advice would be for you to do
them same. Stay apolitical. Your company (con) has no business getting
involved with these arguments. It will hurt your business. Your con is no place
to jump up on a soapbox.
Now, having said that, let me add that avoiding
discrimination is actually a smart move for your business. Encouraging everyone, who interested in SF,
to attend your con, can increase your opportunities to be successful. Just make sure you have strong policies about
everyone needing to set aside their politics once they walk in the door.
See, I told you it would be short.
