You need a badge to get into viewing rooms now?

[StalRizal]

I was under the impression that fanime could not restrict entry into viewing rooms because it would imply that part of the registration was to watch anime. This would mean that fanime was turning a profit from screening anime without the consent of any of the studios, which is illegal.

What's the deal? Is fanime only allowing badged folks into screening rooms?

[Reikon]

It's always been required. If it wasn't, there probably just wasn't anyone posted at the door (which happens quite often).

[DentyneIce408]

you should wait till its all clear. some people mistaken me for being a volunteer when I was just sitting outside.

[G.I.R]

Supprise!  This happens at all media related trade shows!  It's to:

1. ... to keep non paying persons to from axcessing the convention.  This happens at just about all conventions.
2. When you pay for your badge, you're paying for the operating cost of the convention.  There probably isn't a profit.
3. You're making an assumption that Fanime doesn't have permission to show any of the videos they are showing.
    Remember, many of the showings at conventions are sponsored by the people that own the titles.  It helps to promote their product line.

Did you really think there would be an open door policy?