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Hi everyone,

As some may know, Speeddating has been a very successful event at FanimeCon, and we wish to continue the event at FanimeCon 2012!!

Here is what is posted on the website and is up to date:

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SIGNUPS ARE NOW CLOSED. You will receive a confirmation email if you were submitted. If you don't receive a confirmation email with your date and time slot, you were not submitted into FanimeCon Speed Dating this year. Please try and line up at the doors!

The FanimeCon Speed Dating event is for 18+ SINGLES ONLY who are interested in meeting new people and potentially finding love! This speed dating event will be for boys meeting girls and vice versa. Anyone who is above the age of 18 is eligible. IDs WILL BE CHECKED AT THE DOOR TO VERIFY AGE. PLEASE BRING AN ID THAT INDICATES YOUR BIRTHDAY (passport, drivers license, state id, etc.). THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.

Event Places and Times:
All events will be held in the San Carlos Room (Hilton Side, NOT the Marriott side!!).
Friday (5/25): 8PM to 10PM
Saturday (5/26): 2PM to 4PM and 4PM to 6PM
Sunday (5/27): 2PM to 4PM and 4PM to 6PM

HOW THE EVENT WILL WORK:
Upon successful registration, a confirmation email will be sent. Please follow the instructions on the email. And wait for another email from Speed Dating letting you know whether or not you got into the event.
Come to the event with your ID. A piece of paper to take notes on, a pencil, and a checklist with numbers on it will be provided. Each participant will have an identification number.
You will have five minutes to talk to each person. If you feel like you connected with that person, place a check mark next to their number on the checklist. You may check up to three people. If you check more than three, I will not process your sheet and you will get no matches.
YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO GIVE OUT ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING NAME AND AGE.
At the end of the event, you will have a few minutes to finalize your ideas and checkpoints. Please RANK THE PEOPLE YOU'RE INTERESTED IN (with 1 being your top preference). Make sure to turn in the checkpoint/ranking paper in. We will then match all compatible couples accordingly.
NOTE: We will ONLY match people with a mutual interest. Please note that a match is not guaranteed. Once the event is over, we will send your matches to you ASAP VIA EMAIL. If you wish to be notified of possible matches via modality other than email, or NEED to attend on a certain day (because you won't be at the convention on one of the days), please note it in the ADDITIONAL NOTES in your application. We will notify everyone about their potential matches during the convention so you can spend time with your potential partner, if a match is made.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS, PLEASE POST THEM ON THE FORUMS. DO NOT EMAIL THE ADDRESS GIVEN ABOVE. This is to minimize repeat questions. We will check the forums daily, so expect an answer within 24 hours. You may also post suggestions that we may take into account for following years to come to ensure a fun and safe event that everyone can enjoy.

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Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you there!

Jade

which days are you lookin at to host the event right now?
and are you including the lgbt community?
in that case, which nights would be for the heterosexual ppl?

and looks like we're gonna keep it to 3 mins?
okie dokes then

thanks jade :D

Quote from: princesskitty18 on February 22, 2012, 06:05:59 PM
which days are you lookin at to host the event right now?
and are you including the lgbt community?
in that case, which nights would be for the heterosexual ppl?

and looks like we're gonna keep it to 3 mins?
okie dokes then

thanks jade :D

Hi Princesskitty18,

All good questions, and thanks for asking them!

- I am currently planning on hosting the event on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Specific times will be posted later (but before sign-ups on May 1st).
- Yes, I am planning on including the LGBT community this year. I'm really excited for this, and I'm glad that I get to make it happen :)
- Plans are still tentative about what nights will be for who, but my staff and I have a pretty good idea. I will let you know as soon as its set in stone.
- As far as the 3min vs 5min thing is concerned, I will be talking with my staff about what they think is the best way to approach this dilemma. I will update you and everyone else as soon as its been decided.

Thanks,

Jade

Whoot! Finally an awesome Official Thread :)!! Go Speed Dating!

Much thanks to Yaki-ika for organizing this thread and I look forward to the expansion and success of Speed Dating  :D!
Can't wait!

--Modified 5/21/2012--


Brief FAQ for all you eager fans!

• When will I receive my confirmation email about my specific date/times?: We will absolutely email you before FanimeCon starts. We have been working diligently to process everyone's registration and filling up spaces on a rolling basis. We appreciate your understanding and patience, so please be on a look out and check your email!

• It's FanimeCon Day already, and I did not receive a confirmation email...Why?: Due to the popularity of our event, our online registration sign-ups are first-come, first-served basis since May 1st. Chances are that we were unable to place you in one of our Speed Dating events due to the volume of registration requests.

• What can I do if I do not receive a confirmation email with a specific time/date? Can I email you and ask for one?: No please do not email or post on the forums requesting a date/time because all the spots HAVE BEEN FILLED! We cannot do anything at that point regardless. What you can do is...(1) Choose which date and time you want to attend, (2) Show up earlier than 2PM or 4PM (start times) to get in line and wait at-con for a possible spot, and (3) You are able to participate if someone who previously registered FAILS to show up to the event. WE ARE AT THE SAN CARLOS ROOM, HILTON SIDE

• So if I wait like 5 hours in line before the Speed Dating event, I'll get a spot right?: No, please refer to my last answer! We only have so many spots during the Speed Dating event to accommodate the number of people. So please plan accordingly if you want to wait at-con.

• Is there a waitlist so I can avoid waiting at-con?: No, this year we decided to not do waitlist emails and just make it simple- first-come, first-served at-con wait line!

• Okay, yeah I received a confirmation email! What should I do next?: Congrats! Please remember to come earlier than 2PM or 4PM for us to confirm your identity and mark you down for the event.

• How can I prepare for Speed Dating exactly?: You can't really! AND that's the fun of it! Just be yourself and know that this is meant to be an enjoyable experience for everyone. You are NOT obligated in any way to reveal your personal information.

• Are there other rules I have to abide by?: Yes, as a FanimeCon attendee, you must abide by the con and convention rules. We will explain Speed Dating in more details during the event. So don't worry!

• I am so excited to meet my soulmate and get many matches!: Whoa STOP! We, the Speed Dating Staff, do NOT guarantee you may get any matches or that you'll meet your soulmate... We will match you based on your three top choices and if the other party matches you as well, then we will provide the appropriate contact information to respective parties. Be forewarned, you may not get ANY matches. So may the odds be ever in your favor!

• I honestly read through this whole thing and you still didn't answer my question: Then please post on the forums and we will answer you asap. If you are asking a question that is already in this FAQ...  :-\

Lastly, we apologize if some of the information may be confusing. Please do not worry about the numbers or logistics of the actual event itself. We, the staff, are honored to do the logistical work for you. All you have to do is cross your fingers, check your email, and enjoy Speed Dating!

Hey everyone :3 I'll be there for sure can't wait to meet new people n hang out :D

I'll be there, money situation pending. my funds are super-tight this year.

I am going to be there, though I don't know what day I will be able to check out the speed-dating as I am sure there will be a lot of other things going on during the con.

I wish the best for everyone who goes though and that everyone walk away from it with some new friends and new memories.

Sounds like fun.  :)

sounds fun and interesting. I'm totally gonna sign up. :3

Yaki-ika,
I have signed up for the speed dating event by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. However, I never received a confirmation e-mail in return. Is there a way this problem can be corrected?

Quote from: snowtiger7 on April 08, 2012, 07:44:50 PM
Yaki-ika,
I have signed up for the speed dating event by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. However, I never received a confirmation e-mail in return. Is there a way this problem can be corrected?

"SIGNUPS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED. THEY WILL OPEN UP CLOSER TO THE DATES OF THE EVENT. FOR ALL THOSE WHO SIGNED UP- PLEASE SIGN UP AGAIN WHEN THE SIGNUPS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN. I APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

Registration for FanimeCon Speed Dating 2012 will begin on May 1st. A form will be made available on that date. "

This may be why you have not gotten a response.

Quote from: jAded on April 08, 2012, 07:56:40 PM
"SIGNUPS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED. THEY WILL OPEN UP CLOSER TO THE DATES OF THE EVENT. FOR ALL THOSE WHO SIGNED UP- PLEASE SIGN UP AGAIN WHEN THE SIGNUPS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN. I APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

Registration for FanimeCon Speed Dating 2012 will begin on May 1st. A form will be made available on that date. "

This may be why you have not gotten a response.

I chuckled.

We switched to forms this year so that it can automatically send out confirmations (at least i think so? I'll need to double check), and so we can easily control when they start coming in.

I just really hope I remember to sign up for this. @___@

I missed it last year because I didn't register in time. Were people there in cosplay last time? I personally wouldn't go in cosplay so I'll change to my regular clothes before I go.

Quote from: RedGxHenshin on April 13, 2012, 12:28:58 AM
I missed it last year because I didn't register in time. Were people there in cosplay last time? I personally wouldn't go in cosplay so I'll change to my regular clothes before I go.

you can pretty much wear whatever you want. cosplay or regular clothes are fine

Quote from: RedGxHenshin on April 13, 2012, 12:28:58 AM
Were people there in cosplay last time?

http://youtu.be/K0QHw7iy1Rg

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on April 15, 2012, 10:53:45 AM

40 MORE DAYS UNTIL FANIMECON!!!

Who is excited for SPEED DATING? All you lovely singles ;)

Can't wait for FanimeCon Speed Dating? Well neither can we! The Staff has been working diligently hard to ensure the success of Speed Dating so please post any QUESTIONS or COMMENTS you may have so we can address it :)



Mark your calendars for MAY 1ST and don't forget to register! 18+ YO w/ID are all eligible for Speed Dating event. GOOD LUCK!

love the enthusiasm :p hahaha

Looking forward to this, never participated in a speed dating event before. Good luck everyone! ^_^

Huzzah!

how much? I might give it a go.

Quote from: unicorn_lord on April 26, 2012, 02:50:43 PM
how much? I might give it a go.

Hello there,

The event is included in the FanimeCon attendee badge at no extra charge! We have events on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so any Pre-Registration, Early Registration or Day Registration on those days gives you eligibility for the event. Just remember to sign up on May 1st on the FanimeCon website!

-Asura

would ya happen to know what time on the 1st will be at work gonna try and take my break to sneak it in

Can't wait to give this a go. First try for anything. x)

i was gonna do it
and now im debating it
hmm... decisions decisions  ???

Do it! If nothing else you come out with some stories.

Quote from: Lordsnow on April 28, 2012, 04:21:41 PM
Do it! If nothing else you come out with some stories.

hahaha oh i did it the past two years
i already came out wit some stories :D
maybe i can add more to the collection...
we'll see

Quote from: princesskitty18 on April 29, 2012, 09:39:15 AM

Quote from: Lordsnow on April 28, 2012, 04:21:41 PM
Do it! If nothing else you come out with some stories.

hahaha oh i did it the past two years
i already came out wit some stories :D
maybe i can add more to the collection...
we'll see

Do it! In the words of my father: drive it like you stole it!... wait... the more i think about, the more that quote makes no sense for the current situation. >>

I think I might give it a go if I'm able to go this year. Things here suck at finding a hotel room.

Go. Go. You know you want to.

Quote from: RoseLove19 on April 29, 2012, 12:03:51 PM
I think I might give it a go if I'm able to go this year. Things here suck at finding a hotel room.

Well, if you can't find a hotel room for yourself, I am sure there would be someone nice enough to share a room so you can't miss the con.
Cause no one should be allowed to miss a con.

Is this boy/girl only kind of thing? Would like to try it out this year been so shy to try it out in previous years x'D

Quote from: TofuHopper on April 29, 2012, 11:29:32 PM
Is this boy/girl only kind of thing? Would like to try it out this year been so shy to try it out in previous years x'D

I do think they mentioned lbg variants this year. No need to be shy. Everyone is a little shy. Really that's why this is here.

Quote from: TofuHopper on April 29, 2012, 11:29:32 PM
Is this boy/girl only kind of thing? Would like to try it out this year been so shy to try it out in previous years x'D

I'm pretty sure that they mentioned that they would have other types of speed dating services this year as well as the standard boy/girl. You will have to check out the official post when they release the info...  on Tuesday.

Quote from: kane64 on April 29, 2012, 11:44:13 PM

Quote from: TofuHopper on April 29, 2012, 11:29:32 PM
Is this boy/girl only kind of thing? Would like to try it out this year been so shy to try it out in previous years x'D

I'm pretty sure that they mentioned that they would have other types of speed dating services this year as well as the standard boy/girl. You will have to check out the official post when they release the info...  on Tuesday.

Tuesday?  What? Yeah were having gay and lesbian dating.

What time exactly does it open?

Quote from: Lordsnow on April 30, 2012, 07:02:30 PM
What time exactly does it open?

About noonish.

Awesome! thank you all! Hope to see you there! :D <3

Quote from: renalcul on April 30, 2012, 10:15:53 PM

Quote from: Lordsnow on April 30, 2012, 07:02:30 PM
What time exactly does it open?

About noonish.

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on April 30, 2012, 10:45:09 PM

Quote from: renalcul on April 30, 2012, 10:15:53 PM

Quote from: Lordsnow on April 30, 2012, 07:02:30 PM
What time exactly does it open?

About noonish.

REITERATING, FANIMECON SPEED DATING EVENT FORMS WILL BE ONLINE TOMORROW, 5/1/2012 AT 12:00PM. AT THIS LINK, http://www.fanime.com/events/speed-dating/ (http://www.fanime.com/events/speed-dating/)

Please fill out the FORM FIRST and then ask questions/comments! We cannot guarantee any spots if you do not register FIRST! We may not be able to immediately answer your questions, so SIGN UP! Better safe than sorry!!!

You're so much better at bold and centering than i am.   :P

30 minutes later: nope.

Quote from: unicorn_lord on May 01, 2012, 12:25:47 PM
30 minutes later: nope.

hahaha! i knew someone was waiting too!

ok cool. Cant wait to sign up

Quote from: Nonprofitpigeon on May 01, 2012, 12:26:33 PM

Quote from: unicorn_lord on May 01, 2012, 12:25:47 PM
30 minutes later: nope.

hahaha! i knew someone was waiting too!

LET'S BE LONELY... TOGETHER!

http://apps.fanime.com/2012/speeddating/


GOGOGO

Quote from: renalcul on May 01, 2012, 12:49:29 PM
http://apps.fanime.com/2012/speeddating/


GOGOGO

You are like the fastest typer I know LOL

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 01, 2012, 12:49:49 PM

Hello Everyone,

PLEASE USE THIS OFFICIAL LIVE LINK TO SIGN UP FOR FANIMECON SPEED DATING 2012. Best of Luck!

http://apps.fanime.com/2012/speeddating/

-Speed Dating Staff

lol wow that's a really big font.

YAY ITS LIVE :D

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 01, 2012, 12:50:59 PM

Quote from: renalcul on May 01, 2012, 12:49:29 PM
http://apps.fanime.com/2012/speeddating/


GOGOGO

You are like the fastest typer I know LOL

It's less about speed, more about the fact that i'm just on the forums whenever i'm awake. I actually had time to triple check the email we got to make sure that was the link i was supposed to post and herfdyderfygobbletygoo.

Quote from: renalcul on May 01, 2012, 12:53:39 PM

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 01, 2012, 12:50:59 PM

Quote from: renalcul on May 01, 2012, 12:49:29 PM
http://apps.fanime.com/2012/speeddating/


GOGOGO

You are like the fastest typer I know LOL

It's less about speed, more about the fact that i'm just on the forums whenever i'm awake. I actually had time to triple check the email we got to make sure that was the link i was supposed to post and herfdyderfygobbletygoo.

*Bows* you're the master of ze forums :P I'm just overzealous and uberexcited. I lol'ed at "herfdyderfygobbletygoo", sounds like an ice cream name from Spongebob Squarepant's world

ya'll are hilarious
well its official now and we'll see how things go :p hahaha

signed up :D

Aww yiss! Signed up for Friday~ Hope things go well. :D

I'm signed up for Friday as well~ :D

I wasn't sure which to pick so I just checked Friday and Sunday. Does it matter at all?

Quote from: Bushido on May 01, 2012, 03:47:08 PM
I wasn't sure which to pick so I just checked Friday and Sunday. Does it matter at all?

Hello Bushido,

Those are just your preferences and we will try our best to give you those dates/times. However we will contact those who signed up first and tell them their information! Signup spots are limited so we cannot guarantee anything. Best of luck.

yeah same here too, i checked friday adn sunday... is there like an offical list they will post too or if it says yes then your in?

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 01, 2012, 03:53:19 PM

Quote from: Bushido on May 01, 2012, 03:47:08 PM
I wasn't sure which to pick so I just checked Friday and Sunday. Does it matter at all?

Hello Bushido,

Those are just your preferences and we will try our best to give you those dates/times. However we will contact those who signed up first and tell them their information! Signup spots are limited so we cannot guarantee anything. Best of luck.

So is there an ETA as to when we'll know if we got in or not?

no ETA as of yet.

Yay, I signed up for Friday. I'm really excited for this! :3

Ok, I'm signed up. Now I just got nervous all of a sudden.

Awesome!! Signed up for Friday as well, and late Sunday. This should be fun.  :D

Signed up the minute I could lol

I wonder whats better to wear for this event, "normal clouthes" or since most of us will be in cosplay, let it rock in cosplay?

Quote from: clawmaster on May 02, 2012, 03:30:39 AM
I wonder whats better to wear for this event, "normal clouthes" or since most of us will be in cosplay, let it rock in cosplay?

Hello clawmaster,

You are welcome to wear what you are most comfortable in! Normal clothes or cosplay is fine either way. We just require, as by convention rules, that you are fully clothed and there is no indecent/inappropriate wear. :)

I'll drop by in costume. It's a easy question to break the ice

is it sad that i literally lol'ed when i had to fill out the space for age? fml

Not gonna lie. Pretty stoked, haha  ;D

Quote from: jimsha on May 02, 2012, 01:15:33 PM
is it sad that i literally lol'ed when i had to fill out the space for age? fml

Did you feel old?  I did.  :(

hi, just wondering if it's possible to go to two of the speed-dating events, or if we're restricted to just one. i.e. i'm bisexual and want to try both the standard speed dating and the lgbt one as well.

Quote from: Amanojaku on May 02, 2012, 02:21:33 PM

Quote from: jimsha on May 02, 2012, 01:15:33 PM
is it sad that i literally lol'ed when i had to fill out the space for age? fml

Did you feel old?  I did.  :(

.. yesh -_-; lol

Quote from: jenniferham on May 02, 2012, 02:24:28 PM
hi, just wondering if it's possible to go to two of the speed-dating events, or if we're restricted to just one. i.e. i'm bisexual and want to try both the standard speed dating and the lgbt one as well.

just mark bisexual and select the days you're available (including saturday and one of the others [or both]) and we'll work it out when we send out all our email herbdyderbygobbiltygoo.

Well, jumping out on a limb here and doing this event. Here's hoping it all works out!

Please everyone encourage friends who are also interested :) The more sign ups we get, the better response we will get at Fanime!

Men, would you like to meet some awesome people?

Ladies, do you want to scope out the field?

SIGN UP FOR SPEED DATING! FUN AND FREE! What's better than meeting people and having fun!!!

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 02, 2012, 04:28:33 PM
What's better than meeting people and having fun!!!

Cake?

Quote from: renalcul on May 02, 2012, 04:47:13 PM

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 02, 2012, 04:28:33 PM
What's better than meeting people and having fun!!!

Cake?

No. No cake, but we will have water at the Speed Dating Events! :D

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 02, 2012, 04:48:15 PM

Quote from: renalcul on May 02, 2012, 04:47:13 PM

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 02, 2012, 04:28:33 PM
What's better than meeting people and having fun!!!

Cake?

No. No cake, but we will have water at the Speed Dating Events! :D

dude..but that cake... hahahah
u need the cake man :D

What does it mean " in the data base"? does that mean wait for a response?

Quote from: mryekcim on May 04, 2012, 12:44:12 PM
What does it mean " in the data base"? does that mean wait for a response?

Hello mryekcim,

In what context are you talking about?

If you're talking about after you have registered for the Speed Dating event via Online form, then yes. The Speed Dating staff will contact you with the information you have provided in regards to your Speed Dating day and time if you have a spot. There are no guarantees and we will try our best.

Just a quick question. When will we be getting the e-mail to let us know what days we got scheduled for? Also, I had a problem with signing up because of poor connection and I think I was put down twice for registration since I had two separate confirmation e-mails sent to me. My original days for sign up are Friday and Saturday though.

Quote from: ohaves on May 05, 2012, 08:06:21 PM
Just a quick question. When will we be getting the e-mail to let us know what days we got scheduled for? Also, I had a problem with signing up because of poor connection and I think I was put down twice for registration since I had two separate confirmation e-mails sent to me. My original days for sign up are Friday and Saturday though.

No confirmed eta as of yet.

If you got a confirmation it shouldn't be a problem. But ill note it to errrrybady.

Quote from: renalcul on May 05, 2012, 08:52:59 PM

Quote from: ohaves on May 05, 2012, 08:06:21 PM
Just a quick question. When will we be getting the e-mail to let us know what days we got scheduled for? Also, I had a problem with signing up because of poor connection and I think I was put down twice for registration since I had two separate confirmation e-mails sent to me. My original days for sign up are Friday and Saturday though.

No confirmed eta as of yet.

If you got a confirmation it shouldn't be a problem. But ill note it to errrrybady.

H'okay, thank you!

so not gonna lie..im kinda excited for this again
especially if i get to meet more ppl :D haha

do we kno when we're gonna get a confirmation?

Quote from: princesskitty18 on May 06, 2012, 09:20:08 PM
so not gonna lie..im kinda excited for this again
especially if i get to meet more ppl :D haha

do we kno when we're gonna get a confirmation?

Probably not until we're closer to full.

We will update the forums when the confirmations were sent out. As of now, we have not fully processed all the signups and are still taking signups, so no confirmation for specific dates/times have been emailed yet. Please be patient as we are trying our best to organize the event smoothly! Thank you all!

Everyone signed up yet? :) It is still NOT TOO LATE!!! Encourage your friends to join too!

I'd totally sign up at atm I'm not even sure I'll be going. Should I sign up still?

Quote from: RoseLove19 on May 10, 2012, 06:06:37 PM
I'd totally sign up at atm I'm not even sure I'll be going. Should I sign up still?

Did you mean going to FanimeCon or to the Speed Dating Event?

Anyone can sign up and for the people who do not show up from the pre-register list, we will go to the at-con people who waited in line.

However, that's not to encourage people to sign up willy nilly and not be serious about attending.

If you sign-up, we hope you are serious about attending and will try your best to come to this event! However circumstances and emergencies do arise, so we are understanding of that as well.

In conclusion,
PLEASE SIGN UP AND COME TO SPEED DATING! It's a GREAT FUN EVENT and you won't want to miss it! ;)

Hmm, hope I made it in time!

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 10, 2012, 08:47:45 PM

Quote from: RoseLove19 on May 10, 2012, 06:06:37 PM
I'd totally sign up at atm I'm not even sure I'll be going. Should I sign up still?

Did you mean going to FanimeCon or to the Speed Dating Event?

Anyone can sign up and for the people who do not show up from the pre-register list, we will go to the at-con people who waited in line.

However, that's not to encourage people to sign up willy nilly and not be serious about attending.

If you sign-up, we hope you are serious about attending and will try your best to come to this event! However circumstances and emergencies do arise, so we are understanding of that as well.

In conclusion,
PLEASE SIGN UP AND COME TO SPEED DATING! It's a GREAT FUN EVENT and you won't want to miss it! ;)

See I don't know if I'm going to go but there's a chance. I've already bought my fanime badge but I just got a job. I really really wanna go but it depends of I'll have the weekend off.

hmm...how come lgbt has all of saturday? it would be nice to have a hetero dating day on saturday, just for people who are coming from work on friday, and have work on monday. I know it would make my life easier.

Quote from: batmanuel on May 15, 2012, 03:47:15 PM
hmm...how come lgbt has all of saturday? it would be nice to have a hetero dating day on saturday, just for people who are coming from work on friday, and have work on monday. I know it would make my life easier.

We are trying our best to incorporate everyone and encourage diversity at FanimeCon :) Non-LGBT days are Friday 8-10PM & Sunday 2-4PM and 4-6PM. You can sign up for Sunday time slots and we will try our best to accommodate you!

We will consider your suggestion for Saturday sessions for non-LGBT attendees next year. Thank you.

I'm excited! Hopefully there will be a lot of people on Sunday

Quote from: jolliBEAST on May 15, 2012, 09:09:27 PM
I'm excited! Hopefully there will be a lot of people on Sunday

There are as many slots for sunday as any other day. :3

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 15, 2012, 03:50:20 PM

Quote from: batmanuel on May 15, 2012, 03:47:15 PM
hmm...how come lgbt has all of saturday? it would be nice to have a hetero dating day on saturday, just for people who are coming from work on friday, and have work on monday. I know it would make my life easier.

We are trying our best to incorporate everyone and encourage diversity at FanimeCon :) Non-LGBT days are Friday 8-10PM & Sunday 2-4PM and 4-6PM. You can sign up for Sunday time slots and we will try our best to accommodate you!

We will consider your suggestion for Saturday sessions for non-LGBT attendees next year. Thank you.

I have nothing against LGBT community but did they really need both Saturday time slots? It's the best days of the convention. Sunday, is when it starts dying off.

Like I said, it might just be me, but it would've been nice to have a Saturday for straight people

Quote from: batmanuel on May 16, 2012, 03:32:50 PM
I have nothing against LGBT community but did they really need both Saturday time slots? It's the best days of the convention. Sunday, is when it starts dying off.

Like I said, it might just be me, but it would've been nice to have a Saturday for straight people

i personally completely agree with you
i have a lot of plans on sunday because of the black and white ball and i had been plannin on doin the speed dating event on saturday
but then i found out that both saturday slots are for the LGBT community and that kinda put a damper in my plans

it seems to make more sense to have LGBT on both saturday and sunday
since theres two slots per day, then one LGBT one and one straight one on both saturday and sunday seems to make the most sense
im still gonna go on sunday maybe but ill be kinda swamped for time personally

When will we know which day we are assigned to? If we are assigned days at all?

so i just signed up and got my confirmation email.
i'm just wondering what you mean by the event has been "successful" in the past? never done just signed up for fun and curious yeah...

Quote from: shiyamiro on May 16, 2012, 09:40:25 PM
When will we know which day we are assigned to? If we are assigned days at all?

Hello shiyamiro,

Thank you for your patience. We will email out the confirmation emails soon (of course before FanimeCon!) if you were assigned a date and time. Don't worry, we have not forgotten about our wonderful attendees :)

Quote from: airanimechiic on May 17, 2012, 12:49:30 AM
so i just signed up and got my confirmation email.
i'm just wondering what you mean by the event has been "successful" in the past? never done just signed up for fun and curious yeah...

Hello airanimechiic,

Successful as in that we have matched people with mutual interests before. What happens after that is up to the pair :) We wish you and all our attendees the best of the luck. But most importantly is to HAVE FUN at the Speed Dating Event!

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 17, 2012, 12:53:14 AM

Quote from: shiyamiro on May 16, 2012, 09:40:25 PM
When will we know which day we are assigned to? If we are assigned days at all?

Hello shiyamiro,

Thank you for your patience. We will email out the confirmation emails soon (of course before FanimeCon!) if you were assigned a date and time. Don't worry, we have not forgotten about our wonderful attendees :)

Oh, I was just curious. I'm the kind of person who tries to plan out everything as soon as possible, so I'm just a little anxious. This is my first fanime, so I'm trying to fit in as much as I possibly can.

My question: What is delaying the confirmation? Seeing as how people are trying to plan out their days, it becomes a hassle to not know if they're able to go to this event or not which hinders other plans. And I don't think it's a good idea to keep delaying this especially since Fanime begins next week.

Im looking forward to this.  Hoping to meet an awesome otaku girl.  Maybe to talk to and hang out with at the con.

Quote from: Bushido on May 17, 2012, 01:10:29 AM
My question: What is delaying the confirmation? Seeing as how people are trying to plan out their days, it becomes a hassle to not know if they're able to go to this event or not which hinders other plans. And I don't think it's a good idea to keep delaying this especially since Fanime begins next week.

We have been working hard to process all the sign-ups and placing people in the event dates to fill all the time slots. We are taking registration sign-ups on a rolling basis and need to finalize the event lists before emailing it officially. Besides being FanimeCon staff, our staff are also full-time students and/or workers, so we appreciate your understanding and patience. We want to thank everyone for their inputs thus far. Speed Dating staff takes your suggestions into consideration as we strive our best to improve the Speed Dating event for everyone's enjoyment.

Conclusively to emphasize, we apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and understand that people are scheduling their time at FanimeCon. We respect that and want to address that we will email everyone ASAP once we finalize it! Thank you  :)

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 17, 2012, 12:58:05 AM

Quote from: airanimechiic on May 17, 2012, 12:49:30 AM
so i just signed up and got my confirmation email.
i'm just wondering what you mean by the event has been "successful" in the past? never done just signed up for fun and curious yeah...

Hello airanimechiic,

Successful as in that we have matched people with mutual interests before. What happens after that is up to the pair :) We wish you and all our attendees the best of the luck. But most importantly is to HAVE FUN at the Speed Dating Event!

oh cool thanx ✿◕‿◕✿
btw, i'm wondering, whats been the percentage of females/MTF to males/FTM? i have this vague feeling there will be a lot more males so female options are less :S

^ LOL! You already know!

Quote from: airanimechiic on May 17, 2012, 04:27:10 PM

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 17, 2012, 12:58:05 AM

Quote from: airanimechiic on May 17, 2012, 12:49:30 AM
so i just signed up and got my confirmation email.
i'm just wondering what you mean by the event has been "successful" in the past? never done just signed up for fun and curious yeah...

Hello airanimechiic,

Successful as in that we have matched people with mutual interests before. What happens after that is up to the pair :) We wish you and all our attendees the best of the luck. But most importantly is to HAVE FUN at the Speed Dating Event!

oh cool thanx ✿◕‿◕✿
btw, i'm wondering, whats been the percentage of females/MTF to males/FTM? i have this vague feeling there will be a lot more males so female options are less :S

1:1 if you're talking at the event.

My guess would be that a lot more guys apply than girls, so I'm sure the m/f ratio for applications to speeddating aren't 1:1. What is the process for figuring out who gets to participate, as well as bringing the m/f ratio for participants to 1:1? Are there a certain number of slots to be filled on a first-come-first-served basis? Hypothetically, what if the slots for girls don't fill up completely? Wouldn't that require a reduction in the male slots to maintain 1:1? Sorry for all the questions. I'm just curious about the process of applicant processing, haha.

Quote from: virilevocalist on May 17, 2012, 08:57:19 PM
My guess would be that a lot more guys apply than girls, so I'm sure the m/f ratio for applications to speeddating aren't 1:1. What is the process for figuring out who gets to participate, as well as bringing the m/f ratio for participants to 1:1? Are there a certain number of slots to be filled on a first-come-first-served basis? Hypothetically, what if the slots for girls don't fill up completely? Wouldn't that require a reduction in the male slots to maintain 1:1? Sorry for all the questions. I'm just curious about the process of applicant processing, haha.

Slots.
First come- first serve.

So if we applied really early (such as the first day) our odds would be pretty good right? And I'm reading that slots will be limited by the amount of girls who sign up?

Oh the slots has me confused now. I know there are the first-come first-serve slots via the online sign ups. But are there going to be another set of first-come first-serve on the day of for those who've signed up online?

Quote from: airanimechiic on May 17, 2012, 09:59:17 PM
Oh the slots has me confused now. I know there are the first-come first-serve slots via the online sign ups. But are there going to be another set of first-come first-serve on the day of for those who've signed up online?

for sure the ones that signed-up get first come first serve
if there are still open spots, then those who go to the actual event and wait in the line as part of the waitlist are then taken as first come first serve

for example: if you received an email sayin that you were on the waitlist as number like 5, but you were the first one to show up in person at the actual event, you would get in. cuz its based on first-come first-serve on the day of as well

make sense?

Quote from: shiyamiro on May 17, 2012, 09:06:10 PM
So if we applied really early (such as the first day) our odds would be pretty good right? And I'm reading that slots will be limited by the amount of girls who sign up?

that's sorta the case
but in the two years that ive gone to it (and the 2 years that its been around) ive seen fair amounts of girls and boys
to be honest: yes there are more boys than girls that sign up
but if they have a designated number of ppl just in general (which i think in the past has been like 30-ish maybe), ull definitely fill up those spots with girls
unfortunately, its the boys that'll have to be on the waitlist and stuff like that

make sense?

As mentioned, Speed Dating is a 1:1 event. Male to female or m:m or f:f is dependent on the event of the day. But it will be one-on-one for 5 minutes regardless.

We will fill all the slots evenly for the non-LGBT events with an even number of males and females, so hopefully there will be no problem with females not signing up. We will fill all slots, this is a very popular event!

15 slots for each gender for each hetero event.

45 slots for straight dudes, 45 slots for straight ladies.

there is no wait list this year. So if there are any no shows we'll pull from whoever manages to be there hoping to get in.

Quote from: renalcul on May 17, 2012, 10:27:51 PM
15 slots for each gender for each hetero event.

45 slots for straight dudes, 45 slots for straight ladies.

there is no wait list this year. So if there are any no shows we'll pull from whoever manages to be there hoping to get in.

wait...15 slots for each gender for each hetero event or each LGBT event?
cuz then ur next sentence says 'straight dudes' and 'straight ladies'...

Quote from: princesskitty18 on May 17, 2012, 10:43:30 PM

Quote from: renalcul on May 17, 2012, 10:27:51 PM
15 slots for each gender for each hetero event.

45 slots for straight dudes, 45 slots for straight ladies.

there is no wait list this year. So if there are any no shows we'll pull from whoever manages to be there hoping to get in.

wait...15 slots for each gender for each hetero event or each LGBT event?
cuz then ur next sentence says 'straight dudes' and 'straight ladies'...

There are 3 hetero events and 2 LGBT events.

15 x 3 is 45.

Quote from: renalcul on May 17, 2012, 10:47:58 PM
There are 3 hetero events and 2 LGBT events.

15 x 3 is 45.

OH YEAAAAAA...
forgot abotu that
okay :D

Quote from: renalcul on May 17, 2012, 10:27:51 PM
15 slots for each gender for each hetero event.

45 slots for straight dudes, 45 slots for straight ladies.

there is no wait list this year. So if there are any no shows we'll pull from whoever manages to be there hoping to get in.

what about the slots for the LGBT events? The thing is i signed up for all events Friday and Saturday, but if I don't receive an email for a time slot, does that mean I show up on Friday or Saturday to try to get in earlier? (I prefer Saturday though because I have more time that day)
Also, when do we receive an email about a time slot?

Quote from: airanimechiic on May 18, 2012, 03:19:23 AM

Quote from: renalcul on May 17, 2012, 10:27:51 PM
15 slots for each gender for each hetero event.

45 slots for straight dudes, 45 slots for straight ladies.

there is no wait list this year. So if there are any no shows we'll pull from whoever manages to be there hoping to get in.

what about the slots for the LGBT events? The thing is i signed up for all events Friday and Saturday, but if I don't receive an email for a time slot, does that mean I show up on Friday or Saturday to try to get in earlier? (I prefer Saturday though because I have more time that day)

Also, when do we receive an email about a time slot?

There are two events for the LGBT community on Saturday from 2-4PM and 4-6PM. If you signed up for the LGBT events and received a spot, we will email you a confirmation in regards to that.

airanimechiic, if you signed up for Friday and Saturday and DID not receive a conformation email for a specific time slot, then yes, if you wish to participate in the Speed Dating events you should come to get in line at-con. We recommend you come before the actual start times of 2PM and 4PM to increase your chances of participating in the event if you are waiting at-con. If you prefer Saturday, then please come earlier than 2pm or 4pm to try to get in.

Emails will be sent out ASAP and we cannot give a designated date. But as mentioned, we do respect everyone's concerns and are working on emailing confirmations asap. Any further similar questions of "when will the email be sent out?" will be directed to my many variety of responses.

Since this is a new page, I will post a brief FAQ for all you eager fans!

• When will I receive my confirmation email about my specific date/times?: We will absolutely email you before FanimeCon starts. We have been working diligently to process everyone's registration and filling up spaces on a rolling basis. We appreciate your understanding and patience, so please be on a look out and check your email!

• It's FanimeCon Day already, and I did not receive a confirmation email...Why?: Due to the popularity of our event, our online registration sign-ups are first-come, first-served basis since May 1st. Chances are that we were unable to place you in one of our Speed Dating events due to the volume of registration requests.

• What can I do if I do not receive a confirmation email with a specific time/date? Can I email you and ask for one?: No please do not email or post on the forums requesting a date/time because all the spots HAVE BEEN FILLED! We cannot do anything at that point regardless. What you can do is...(1) Choose which date and time you want to attend, (2) Show up earlier than 2PM or 4PM (start times) to get in line and wait at-con for a possible spot, and (3) You are able to participate if someone who previously registered FAILS to show up to the event.In San Carlos Room on the HILTON Side! Not Marriott!

• So if I wait like 5 hours in line before the Speed Dating event, I'll get a spot right?: No, please refer to my last answer! We only have so many spots during the Speed Dating event to accommodate the number of people. So please plan accordingly if you want to wait at-con.

• Is there a waitlist so I can avoid waiting at-con?: No, this year we decided to not do waitlist emails and just make it simple- first-come, first-served at-con wait line!

• Okay, yeah I received a confirmation email! What should I do next?: Congrats! Please remember to come earlier than 2PM or 4PM for us to confirm your identity and mark you down for the event.

• How can I prepare for Speed Dating exactly?: You can't really! AND that's the fun of it! Just be yourself and know that this is meant to be an enjoyable experience for everyone. You are NOT obligated in any way to reveal your personal information.

• Are there other rules I have to abide by?: Yes, as a FanimeCon attendee, you must abide by the con and convention rules. We will explain Speed Dating in more details during the event. So don't worry!

• I am so excited to meet my soulmate and get many matches!: Whoa STOP! We, the Speed Dating Staff, do NOT guarantee you may get any matches or that you'll meet your soulmate... We will match you based on your three top choices and if the other party matches you as well, then we will provide the appropriate contact information to respective parties. Be forewarned, you may not get ANY matches. So may the odds be ever in your favor!

• I honestly read through this whole thing and you still didn't answer my question: Then please post on the forums and we will answer you asap. If you are asking a question that is already in this FAQ...  :-\

Lastly, we apologize if some of the information may be confusing. Please do not worry about the numbers or logistics of the actual event itself. We, the staff, are honored to do the logistical work for you. All you have to do is cross your fingers, check your email, and enjoy Speed Dating!

Just to be clear, the confirmation emails look like this, right?

QuoteHello! A new application is in the database!

Sincerely,
The Speed Dating Application site
FanimeCon Alchemy 2012
Contact Information

Name:   <Your Name>
Email:    <Your Email>
Phone:   <Your Phone #>

Background Information

Age:    <Your Age>
Gender: <Your Gender>   
Orientation:    <Your Orientation>

Time Slots

Fri 5/25 8pm-10pm:    <Yes/No>
Sat 5/26 2pm-4pm:    <Yes/No>
Sat 5/26 4pm-6pm:    <Yes/No>
Sun 5/27 2pm-4pm:    <Yes/No>
Sun 5/27 4pm-6pm:    <Yes/No>

Quote from: virilevocalist on May 18, 2012, 08:00:38 AM
Just to be clear, the confirmation emails look like this, right?

Hello virilevocalist,

We have not yet sent out the confirmation emails for your specific date/time yet. The first automatic email you received was an acknowledgment that you signed up with us! The confirmation email WILL state your specific date/time. Thank you!

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 18, 2012, 06:00:42 AM

• It's FanimeCon Day already, and I did not receive a confirmation email...Why?: Due to the popularity of our event, our online registration sign-ups are first-come, first-served basis since May 1st. Chances are that we were unable to place you in one of our Speed Dating events due to the volume of registration requests.

I realize that the letters haven't been sent out yet, but to save us the trouble of possibly waiting until Day One, can it please be notified on the forum when the confirmation e-mails get officially sent out?

Quote from: ohaves on May 21, 2012, 03:12:15 PM
I realize that the letters haven't been sent out yet, but to save us the trouble of possibly waiting until Day One, can it please be notified on the forum when the confirmation e-mails get officially sent out?

This. I agree. It'll certainly help people plan their convention weekend better.

I just got my confirmation guys. Can't wait to see you fine lads on Friday ;3

Quote from: virilevocalist on May 21, 2012, 04:48:12 PM

Quote from: ohaves on May 21, 2012, 03:12:15 PM
I realize that the letters haven't been sent out yet, but to save us the trouble of possibly waiting until Day One, can it please be notified on the forum when the confirmation e-mails get officially sent out?

This. I agree. It'll certainly help people plan their convention weekend better.

Hello,

As Speed Dating head, I apologize for the last minute confirmation. I wanted to wait as long as possible to give as many people a chance to submit their application, but did not think of how it may affect an attendee's scheduling. I will definitely keep this in mind for next year :) Your feedback is always appreciated. Thank you for being so patient with me and my lovely staff!

Huzzah confirmed. K

Got the confirmation for Friday! See y'all~ C:

There you hear from the Head herself :D

Dude, I signed up on the first day and didn't get a confirmation email :(

Quote from: RadicalEdward on May 21, 2012, 10:01:18 PM
Dude, I signed up on the first day and didn't get a confirmation email :(

chill...maybe ull get an email later
they did say by tomorrow morning
so keep hoping!

I honestly don't remember if I did register because I'm looking through my e-mail and I did not receive an acknowledgment e-mail. However, one of the posters who copy-and-pasted the format of the application form reminded me that I filled it out while I was at work. I didn't want to wait in any lines during my last (and 1st) visit to Fanime-Con, but this was definitely one of the things I was looking forward to the most. It's not going to be a beautiful start if I didn't get in.

Hello everyone,

I'm glad to see that some people are getting their confirmation emails :)

However, it looks like some people are missing their emails. First, let me say that there was an OVERWHELMING amount of applicants this year. Even if you signed up on May 1st (when sign-ups began), you are not guaranteed a spot. We are looking to expand next year to help with this problem.

Also, please make sure to check your spam filter. My confirmation emails have been known to get caught by spam filters and therefore caused some grief for attendees. Definitely check that out before you assume you didn't get anything.

Lastly, some people signed up via email this year even when the forums and website made clear that sign-ups were closed. I only opened up the sign-ups on May 1st through a form. I know that emailing the speed dating email address was what was used last year, but we used a form this year. So if you signed up way ahead of time by emailing me, your application was not considered.

I sent out all the confirmation emails tonight, so you should be getting them very soon (if not already).

Remember: even if you didn't get in, you should still try and line up! There are always no-shows and latebirds :) I'm quite picky about punctuality, so if a registered person is more than 5 minutes late, their spot will be revoked.

Please continue to post your concerns on the forums :) I'm always happy to help!

Thanks,

Jade

Quote from: yaki-ika on May 21, 2012, 10:12:38 PM
Also, please make sure to check your spam filter. My confirmation emails have been known to get caught by spam filters and therefore caused some grief for attendees. Definitely check that out before you assume you didn't get anything.

good call about the spam filter
i just checked and i got mine
awesome! :D

When completing the form when it was available on May 1st, the applicant should have been able to receive an acknowledgment e-mail? If I didn't receive an acknowledgment e-mail, I wouldn't be able to receive an confirmation?

So from what I gathered from this thread, all heterosexual, male spots were filled on May 1st? Because I didn't get my confirmation, and I signed up late-ish that day (since you said signing up on 5/1 didn't guarantee a spot, I'm assuming this was the case.)

Quote from: shiyamiro on May 21, 2012, 10:25:56 PM
So from what I gathered from this thread, all heterosexual, male spots were filled on May 1st? Because I didn't get my confirmation, and I signed up late-ish that day (since you said signing up on 5/1 didn't guarantee a spot, I'm assuming this was the case.)

We are just stating that if you signed up on 5/1/12 it may or may not have placed you in a time slot. The initial acknowledgment email that you registered should have been automatic.

Perhaps people clear their Spam folders and it got Trashed? We cannot account for your email actions.

If you signed up later that day, you may or may not have gotten a spot also depending on what time/dates you wanted. We have no guarantees for anyone regardless of their gender or sexual preferences.

Please check your spam and email by tomorrow morning to see if you received a confirmation email. For registration, we take a first-come, first-served basis for requests based on your preferences. We, the Staff, strive diligently to make the process as fair as possible and enjoyable for all. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Best of luck!

Quick question. During these 5 minute rounds are we sitting? I'm debating whether or not if I want to arrive in costume and my armor does not leave room to sit normally.

Quote from: Bushido on May 21, 2012, 10:57:14 PM
Quick question. During these 5 minute rounds are we sitting? I'm debating whether or not if I want to arrive in costume and my armor does not leave room to sit normally.

as far as my past experience is concerned, you will be sitting
and then either the females will stay seated and the males move, or vica versa

Quote from: Bushido on May 21, 2012, 10:57:14 PM
Quick question. During these 5 minute rounds are we sitting? I'm debating whether or not if I want to arrive in costume and my armor does not leave room to sit normally.

Yes you are sitting and for the non-LBGT, gentlemen are going to rotate around. For LBGT, we are going to just pick a side to rotate.

Anyone may wear their cosplay, but forewarn to be cautious about space! You may take parts of your costume off while speed dating. It is entirely up to you and your comfortableness.

Quote from: princesskitty18 on May 21, 2012, 10:59:05 PM

Quote from: Bushido on May 21, 2012, 10:57:14 PM
Quick question. During these 5 minute rounds are we sitting? I'm debating whether or not if I want to arrive in costume and my armor does not leave room to sit normally.

as far as my past experience is concerned, you will be sitting
and then either the females will stay seated and the males move, or vica versa

Thanks princesskitty :) appreciate your contribution to our thread! We love our supporters <3

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 21, 2012, 11:01:17 PM
Thanks princesskitty :) appreciate your contribution to our thread! We love our supporters <3

no prob no prob!
did it the past two years and it was fun

so... i got into the event, but unfortunately i think that i'm gonna have to skip :(
i need to be at the b&w ball by 5 to help set up and wit the event endin at 4, thats cutting it too close for me to change and get over to parkside
so if you want to take me off the list (sunday 2-4pm J.Ko) then you can open it up to other ppl
thought id give you guys a heads up since i decided that already :D

So I got my confirmation e-mail for Friday, but I'm still waiting on a friend of mine to get his before I start planning my weekend out. On the off chance that he get his confirmation e-mail for Sunday instead, would trading spots with someone for that day be okay? If not, I would understand but I had to ask.

I assume that the confirmations are being sent out right now then? Cause I haven't gotten one yet. I hope I get Friday's...

I haven't gotten mine either. Ah well. I guess I'll check again tomorrow, and if not, oh well. Next year.

I dont think im getting one either because I signed up 5/1 sometime in the evening. Unless it was in my spam folder but I doubt it. Who was the name of the sender?

Quote from: RedGxHenshin on May 22, 2012, 12:13:16 AM
I dont think im getting one either because I signed up 5/1 sometime in the evening. Unless it was in my spam folder but I doubt it. Who was the name of the sender?

Please check your spam folder cuz that's where I found mine

Looked everywhere and no email. Fingers crossed that I can get in later though. :D

Hey your Highness (princesskitty), is the B&W ball more fun than the speed dating event?

Quote from: princesskitty18 on May 21, 2012, 11:04:11 PM

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 21, 2012, 11:01:17 PM
Thanks princesskitty :) appreciate your contribution to our thread! We love our supporters <3

no prob no prob!
did it the past two years and it was fun

so... i got into the event, but unfortunately i think that i'm gonna have to skip :(
i need to be at the b&w ball by 5 to help set up and wit the event endin at 4, thats cutting it too close for me to change and get over to parkside
so if you want to take me off the list (sunday 2-4pm J.Ko) then you can open it up to other ppl
thought id give you guys a heads up since i decided that already :D

Hey your Highness, is the B&W ball more fun?

Quote from: Freedom Op666 on May 22, 2012, 06:52:36 AM
Looked everywhere and no email. Fingers crossed that I can get in later though. :D

did u check ur spam? if u did and u still didnt get an email, definitely try goin to the event and bein on the waitlist

Quote from: tacticial on May 22, 2012, 06:59:16 AM
Hey your Highness (princesskitty), is the B&W ball more fun than the speed dating event?

hahaha cute :D i like bein called highness haha
both events are fun but i have a personal preference for the ball just because i like dancing and ive gone to the ball every year that ive gone to fanime
if you're listed for sunday, you can definitely go to speed dating and then the ball afterward. i just need to be there early to help set up cuz im staff
the actual ball itself starts at 6 so u can go to it :)
do both! they're both really fun :D
heres the link: http://www.fanime.com/events/black-white-ball/
check it out

Quote from: ohaves on May 21, 2012, 11:53:41 PM
So I got my confirmation e-mail for Friday, but I'm still waiting on a friend of mine to get his before I start planning my weekend out. On the off chance that he get his confirmation e-mail for Sunday instead, would trading spots with someone for that day be okay? If not, I would understand but I had to ask.

Hello ohaves,

Unfortunately after we place you in a time slot and email confirmations, we cannot switch time slots around for anyone. This is to ensure the fairness for everyone who has registered and honor their requests. If registered people happen to be late or no-shows for any day, their spot goes to at-con attendees who waited in line. Best of luck and hope that everything works out for you!

Quote from: tacticial on May 22, 2012, 08:55:24 AM

Quote from: princesskitty18 on May 21, 2012, 11:04:11 PM

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 21, 2012, 11:01:17 PM

Hey your Highness, is the B&W ball more fun?

Please direct all inquiries about other events in their appropriate thread forums. This thread forum is specifically for Speed Dating, and we do not compare events based on "fun-ness." All FanimeCon Staff have worked hard to prepare their events and all events are fun regardless. Apologies to those who were not placed in a time slot and we understand your concerns in terms of participation, but if you're really curious and enthusiastic about Speed Dating still, we recommend you wait at-con! We hope to expand Speed Dating next year as well to accommodate the high volume of requests for our event. Please keep supporting us and giving us your feedback! We appreciate it :)

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 22, 2012, 11:51:05 AM

Quote from: ohaves on May 21, 2012, 11:53:41 PM
So I got my confirmation e-mail for Friday, but I'm still waiting on a friend of mine to get his before I start planning my weekend out. On the off chance that he get his confirmation e-mail for Sunday instead, would trading spots with someone for that day be okay? If not, I would understand but I had to ask.

Hello ohaves,

Unfortunately after we place you in a time slot and email confirmations, we cannot switch time slots around for anyone. This is to ensure the fairness for everyone who has registered and honor their requests. If registered people happen to be late or no-shows for any day, their spot goes to at-con attendees who waited in line. Best of luck and hope that everything works out for you!

Thank you and I understand completely. I figured switching was a long shot, haha. Also, based on previous speed dating events, what would be the best time to line up at the con to hopefully score a spot in the event? My friend is still interested in coming on Friday, so he would like to try his chances at the lines.

Quote from: ohaves on May 22, 2012, 12:32:38 PM

Thank you and I understand completely. I figured switching was a long shot, haha. Also, based on previous speed dating events, what would be the best time to line up at the con to hopefully score a spot in the event? My friend is still interested in coming on Friday, so he would like to try his chances at the lines.

Based on previous Speed Dating events (not an official recommendation from Speed Dating staff), attendees lined up as early as 1 hour before the event and some have gotten in. However, Friday does seem to be our most popular event thus far. There is big anticipation for our first Speed Dating event!

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 22, 2012, 02:03:18 PM

Quote from: ohaves on May 22, 2012, 12:32:38 PM

Thank you and I understand completely. I figured switching was a long shot, haha. Also, based on previous speed dating events, what would be the best time to line up at the con to hopefully score a spot in the event? My friend is still interested in coming on Friday, so he would like to try his chances at the lines.

Based on previous Speed Dating events (not an official recommendation from Speed Dating staff), attendees lined up as early as 1 hour before the event and some have gotten in. However, Friday does seem to be our most popular event thus far. There is big anticipation for our first Speed Dating event!

Ah, okay then. We were planning on an hour or so early, so that works out. Thanks so much for your help!

Myself and a couple of other convention attendees have a question regarding the slotting for the Speed Dating event, and we'd like a straight answer, if we could have one please.

What influence, if any, did an applicants age have to do with their being slotted?

Thank you kindly in advance.

Quote from: Chronopunk on May 22, 2012, 05:59:26 PM
Myself and a couple of other convention attendees have a question regarding the slotting for the Speed Dating event, and we'd like a straight answer, if we could have one please.

What influence, if any, did an applicants age have to do with their being slotted?

Thank you kindly in advance.

Hello Chronopunk,

For this year's Speed Dating event, age did not have any influence in applicants' placement for the time slots. As reiterated it is first-come, first-served based on your preferences of dates and times. Good luck!

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 22, 2012, 06:12:25 PM

Quote from: Chronopunk on May 22, 2012, 05:59:26 PM
Myself and a couple of other convention attendees have a question regarding the slotting for the Speed Dating event, and we'd like a straight answer, if we could have one please.

What influence, if any, did an applicants age have to do with their being slotted?

Thank you kindly in advance.

Hello Chronopunk,

For this year's Speed Dating event, age did not have any influence in applicants' placement for the time slots. As reiterated it is first-come, first-served based on your preferences of dates and times. Good luck!

Interesting, thank you. I know that I got my app in on the 2nd, but the people reading this over my shoulder both claim they got theirs in on the 1st. Fast enough, they surmise, that it makes them wonder why a FCFS slotting wouldn't have included them.

I'll prod them to check their actual sign up times again, to make sure.

Is it possible to give us an idea how many applicants actually submitted themselves for each slot? Thanks!

Quote from: Chronopunk on May 22, 2012, 06:27:48 PM

Interesting, thank you. I know that I got my app in on the 2nd, but the people reading this over my shoulder both claim they got theirs in on the 1st. Fast enough, they surmise, that it makes them wonder why a FCFS slotting wouldn't have included them.

I'll prod them to check their actual sign up times again, to make sure.

Is it possible to give us an idea how many applicants actually submitted themselves for each slot? Thanks!

Even on the first day, as mentioned by our Head, we had an overwhelming number of requests and placement was based by preferences of date and times. The first guys/girls who signed up for the specific time slots received the spot, and all your registration goes to our database which was thoroughly sorted by our Staff. We can reassure everyone that our Staff looked at all the Registrations to make sure that there were no repeats or nonsensical registrations.

Just be reassured that we, the Staff, have thoroughly looked through the registration to make the process as fair as possible. We are aware of factors that might account into an attendee's placement. It could be that your friends signed up for a very popular time slot and it was already filled up. We are very busy right now with Fanime being two days away and cannot accommodate all requests in regards to Registration logistics. We hope you understand our position. We rather dedicate the little time to making Speed Dating awesome! If you and your friends want to wait, then we welcome you to stop by our event. Friday seems to be very popular and exciting due to our first grand opening. So you can stop by Friday, Saturday, or Sunday if you want! Thank you.

I have a question, has all the emails for the preregistration for the speed dating been sent out? And if so, is there anyway to get a resubmission of said email? I may have not gotten it or it some how got deleted from my spam folder.

bollucks. Did not get in.
I shall be waving into the room with my face pressed against the window.

Quote from: princesskitty18 on May 22, 2012, 06:45:27 AM

Quote from: RedGxHenshin on May 22, 2012, 12:13:16 AM
I dont think im getting one either because I signed up 5/1 sometime in the evening. Unless it was in my spam folder but I doubt it. Who was the name of the sender?

Please check your spam folder cuz that's where I found mine

I checked, didn't see any but I'm still worried that I missed it and deleted it on accident since i get alot of spam on my email account. But I'm sure I didn't get in anyway since I saw a few others posted that they didn't get an email for a spot and they registered late in the evening.
I'm upset that I will have to wait in line again because I did last year and still didn't get in. I got there 30 mins before it started so this year I'll try 1 hour before it starts.   :(

Quote from: daiphyer.com on May 22, 2012, 08:29:52 PM
bollucks. Did not get in.
I shall be waving into the room with my face pressed against the window.

its creepier when you realize we're on the second floor

Quote from: renalcul on May 22, 2012, 11:23:24 PM

Quote from: daiphyer.com on May 22, 2012, 08:29:52 PM
bollucks. Did not get in.
I shall be waving into the room with my face pressed against the window.

its creepier when you realize we're on the second floor

That ain't creeper, that's dedication!

Also, if our application got put into the database that means we got in correct?

Quote from: Asa_Gohan on May 23, 2012, 12:31:24 AM

Quote from: renalcul on May 22, 2012, 11:23:24 PM

Quote from: daiphyer.com on May 22, 2012, 08:29:52 PM
bollucks. Did not get in.
I shall be waving into the room with my face pressed against the window.

its creepier when you realize we're on the second floor

That ain't creeper, that's dedication!

Also, if our application got put into the database that means we got in correct?

That is not what it means. Slot confirmations were sent out last night. If you did not receive anything last night, you did not get in.

Oh poop.  Next year I guess

If that's true, then I did not get in?? That doesn't make any sense since they said there were a lot of seats left... wtf

Quote from: kane64 on May 23, 2012, 01:26:50 AM
If that's true, then I did not get in?? That doesn't make any sense since they said there were a lot of seats left... wtf

As mentioned, all Confirmation Emails with registered attendee's specific times and dates have been sent out LAST NIGHT. If you did not receive a separate email last night confirming your SPECIFIC time and date, then all our spots have been filled up and we could not place you in a time slot. We place attendees in time slots based on preferences for date and times on a first-come, first-served basis. We never stated that there were a lot of seats left. Actually to the contrary, we kept saying that this is a popular event with an overwhelming amount of requests. Hoping to expand next year with your supports!

If you think you received a confirmation email last night but missed it, please check your Spam folder and Trash folder. If you deleted it, it should still exist in your Trash folder or somewhere in your email (unless you completely wiped out your email).

We encourage you all to still drop by our Speed Dating events and wait in line if you're really gun-ho about it! Best of luck :)

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 23, 2012, 01:38:44 AM
As mentioned, all Confirmation Emails with registered attendee's specific times and dates have been sent out LAST NIGHT. If you did not receive a separate email last night confirming your SPECIFIC time and date, then all our spots have been filled up and we could not place you in a time slot. We place attendees in time slots based on preferences for date and times on a first-come, first-served basis. We never stated that there were a lot of seats left. Actually to the contrary, we kept saying that this is a popular event with an overwhelming amount of requests. Hoping to expand next year with your supports!

If you think you received a confirmation email last night but missed it, please check your Spam folder and Trash folder. If you deleted it, it should still exist in your Trash folder or somewhere in your email (unless you completely wiped out your email).

We encourage you all to still drop by our Speed Dating events and wait in line if you're really gun-ho about it! Best of luck :)

That saddens me that I did not get a confirmation email. Well then, I hope that I can then get in at the door then on one of the non-LGBT days.

So... I got the confirmation email, however I am no longer able to attend.  :-[
Who should I contact so my slot can be filled in with someone else?

Quote from: princesskitty18 on May 22, 2012, 10:36:38 AM

Quote from: Freedom Op666 on May 22, 2012, 06:52:36 AM
Looked everywhere and no email. Fingers crossed that I can get in later though. :D

did u check ur spam? if u did and u still didnt get an email, definitely try goin to the event and bein on the waitlist

That's what I might end up doing. Checked the spam and inbox and found nothing. That's fine though. Can't wait til Fanime! Whooo!!!

Quote from: windowrunner on May 23, 2012, 06:13:54 AM
So... I got the confirmation email, however I am no longer able to attend.  :-[
Who should I contact so my slot can be filled in with someone else?

Hello everyone,

Thanks for your courteous updates if you received a confirmation email for a specific time slot but cannot make it. If you cannot make it, then do not fret. We will just mark you down as a no-show and give your spot to an at-con attendee waiting in line. No need to formally tell us, we will take care of it!

There will be no-shows and late birds! So stop by and get in-line EARLY for Speed Dating if you did not get a specific time slot!

Quotehttp://www.livescience.com/culture/090929-women-dating.html
New studies suggest that the selectivity is based on which gender is seated and which is rotating. This new study showed that when men were seated and the women rotated, the men were more selective.

Interesting.   :D

Quote from: virilevocalist on May 23, 2012, 04:07:00 PM

Quotehttp://www.livescience.com/culture/090929-women-dating.html
New studies suggest that the selectivity is based on which gender is seated and which is rotating. This new study showed that when men were seated and the women rotated, the men were more selective.

Interesting.   :D

hahhaa they should try that XD

welllp, no confirmation. I guess I'll check out the line on Sunday. Otherwise, there is always next time...

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 23, 2012, 08:49:06 PM

ATTENTION EVERYONE, THE ROOM FOR SPEED DATING IS THE SAN CARLOS ROOM IN THE HILTON SIDE! NOT THE MARRIOTT SIDE. Please spread the word! Thank you!

Just wanted to quote it to this page!!!

T-Minus 22 hrs! YAY!

Please post your burning questions or comments TONIGHT! Starting tomorrow, we, the Staff, cannot guarantee an immediate or 24 hour-turnaround for answering questions via forum or email. Although we will try our very best! You can also VISIT US during our Speed Dating Events. Staff is identifiable by our Staff BADGES. We will also have lovely Rovers and Volunteers assisting us during our events :)

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on May 24, 2012, 10:41:39 PM
For Enthusiastic At-Con Waiting Attendees, COME EARLY! You will LOVE it ;)

You also should not forget your photo IDs.

I have a question. i signed up the first day we were able to do speed dating. conformation email that said i am in the data base and has the selected dates and yes on the day i wanted. Looking on the forums it said another email should of been sent out. Should i go with the one i got the first day i signed up for it or should i get another in an email?

Quote from: Tattoosonc on May 25, 2012, 06:35:56 PM
I have a question. i signed up the first day we were able to do speed dating. conformation email that said i am in the data base and has the selected dates and yes on the day i wanted. Looking on the forums it said another email should of been sent out. Should i go with the one i got the first day i signed up for it or should i get another in an email?

There was suppose to be another email that said that you were confirmed for that day. The one you got was simply saying that they received your request for that day.

Did anyone who didn't get an email but just showed up get into the event Friday? How early did people start lining up?

still forever alone, missed the speed dating. FUUU

Me too T_T

I missed it to. I wish I could've gone this year. Oh well work is worth it at least.

Hey everyone, warning- Don't get your hopes up too much. I got a match, but we lived too far away from each other to actually date. So unfortunate scenario there.

wasnt people suppose to get a text if they had a match? or something in that matter? -.-

Quote from: spycker on June 01, 2012, 12:47:26 AM
wasnt people suppose to get a text if they had a match? or something in that matter? -.-

What day did you go?

Quote from: renalcul on June 01, 2012, 01:35:31 AM

Quote from: spycker on June 01, 2012, 12:47:26 AM
wasnt people suppose to get a text if they had a match? or something in that matter? -.-

What day did you go?

All days..and when I got there like a few minutes late they wouldnt let me in, even if i registered which sucked.

Quote from: spycker on June 01, 2012, 10:53:14 AM

Quote from: renalcul on June 01, 2012, 01:35:31 AM

Quote from: spycker on June 01, 2012, 12:47:26 AM
wasnt people suppose to get a text if they had a match? or something in that matter? -.-

What day did you go?

All days..and when I got there like a few minutes late they wouldnt let me in, even if i registered which sucked.

To clarify: If you received a confirmed Congratulatory email, we specifically told attendees to come 10 minutes prior to their event (ex. come 1:50PM, if the event started at 2PM). Any attendee who received a specific time slot was granted participation in ONE Speed Dating events. We did not allow someone to register and receive a time slot for all Speed Dating days. During FanimeCon, we had many attendees wait prior to the event, and daily, we would even wait until 5 minutes after the hour to ensure all confirmed pre-registered attendees got in first. Which probably means that you could have arrived after 5-10 minutes of the hour and forfeited your spot. We, the Staff, try to be very punctual and professional to ensure fairness for all attendees.

Quote from: airanimechiic on June 01, 2012, 12:44:36 AM
Hey everyone, warning- Don't get your hopes up too much. I got a match, but we lived too far away from each other to actually date. So unfortunate scenario there.

Hello airanimechiic,

I do remember you during the Speed Dating event and believe that I liked your cosplay :).
I apologize for the unfortunate scenario but hoped you had fun regardless. Please participate again next year as we continue to expand improve!

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on June 01, 2012, 11:14:28 AM

To clarify: If you received a confirmed Congratulatory email, we specifically told attendees to come 10 minutes prior to their event (ex. come 1:50PM, if the event started at 2PM). Any attendee who received a specific time slot was granted participation in ONE Speed Dating events. We did not allow someone to register and receive a time slot for all Speed Dating days. During FanimeCon, we had many attendees wait prior to the event, and daily, we would even wait until 5 minutes after the hour to ensure all confirmed pre-registered attendees got in first. Which probably means that you could have arrived after 5-10 minutes of the hour and forfeited your spot. We, the Staff, try to be very punctual and professional to ensure fairness for all attendees.

GREAT 0.0 it was my old temporary number which was in the profile :'( and not my permanent, i missed out because of a simple mistake :'(



Phone:   7076315529 <- this is the culprit!
Background Information

Age:    24
Gender:    Male
Orientation:    Heterosexual / straight
Time Slots

Fri 5/25 8pm-10pm:    Yes
Sat 5/26 2pm-4pm:    No
Sat 5/26 4pm-6pm:    No
Sun 5/27 2pm-4pm:    Yes
Sun 5/27 4pm-6pm:    No

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on June 01, 2012, 11:16:00 AM

Quote from: airanimechiic on June 01, 2012, 12:44:36 AM
Hey everyone, warning- Don't get your hopes up too much. I got a match, but we lived too far away from each other to actually date. So unfortunate scenario there.

Hello airanimechiic,

I do remember you during the Speed Dating event and believe that I liked your cosplay :).
I apologize for the unfortunate scenario but hoped you had fun regardless. Please participate again next year as we continue to expand improve!

oh  :-[ >< thanks (it was hungary from hetalia for a panel id be doing later)
hehe yeah it did. i did end up having a couple pple (from the event actually!) to hang out with for the rest of the con while we were all still in san jose keke

To those that were involved in the selection process for the speed dating:  What was the age of the oldest person you selected?

Quote from: spycker on June 01, 2012, 12:24:18 PM

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on June 01, 2012, 11:14:28 AM

To clarify: If you received a confirmed Congratulatory email, we specifically told attendees to come 10 minutes prior to their event (ex. come 1:50PM, if the event started at 2PM). Any attendee who received a specific time slot was granted participation in ONE Speed Dating events. We did not allow someone to register and receive a time slot for all Speed Dating days. During FanimeCon, we had many attendees wait prior to the event, and daily, we would even wait until 5 minutes after the hour to ensure all confirmed pre-registered attendees got in first. Which probably means that you could have arrived after 5-10 minutes of the hour and forfeited your spot. We, the Staff, try to be very punctual and professional to ensure fairness for all attendees.

GREAT 0.0 it was my old temporary number which was in the profile :'( and not my permanent, i missed out because of a simple mistake :'(



Phone:   7076315529 <- this is the culprit!
Background Information

Age:    24
Gender:    Male
Orientation:    Heterosexual / straight
Time Slots

Fri 5/25 8pm-10pm:    Yes
Sat 5/26 2pm-4pm:    No
Sat 5/26 4pm-6pm:    No
Sun 5/27 2pm-4pm:    Yes
Sun 5/27 4pm-6pm:    No

Hello spycker,

Just to clarify, this was not the Congratulatory confirmation email. It had to say "CONGRATULATIONS" in the beginning of the email with instructions and a specific time/date from the Speed Dating staff. Hope you'll sign up with us again next year! Best of luck

Quote from: Amanojaku on June 01, 2012, 01:33:44 PM
To those that were involved in the selection process for the speed dating:  What was the age of the oldest person you selected?

Selection Process?

Quote from: renalcul on June 04, 2012, 12:24:05 AM

Quote from: Amanojaku on June 01, 2012, 01:33:44 PM
To those that were involved in the selection process for the speed dating:  What was the age of the oldest person you selected?

Selection Process?

Well, I presume they weren't drawing names from a hat, and had some method of evaluating the applications.  I'm wondering if perhaps people were excluded for being "too old."  I notice my question hasn't been addressed yet.

Quote from: Amanojaku on June 04, 2012, 01:23:38 PM

Quote from: renalcul on June 04, 2012, 12:24:05 AM

Quote from: Amanojaku on June 01, 2012, 01:33:44 PM
To those that were involved in the selection process for the speed dating:  What was the age of the oldest person you selected?

Selection Process?

Well, I presume they weren't drawing names from a hat, and had some method of evaluating the applications.  I'm wondering if perhaps people were excluded for being "too old."  I notice my question hasn't been addressed yet.

We did not "evaluate" the applications on any individual basis. As reiterated throughout the thread, we processed attendee's applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. Whoever sign up first for the specific time slots were confirmed attendees for the Speed Dating events and we specifically emailed them their date/time slot information.

No one was excluded in any way based on their individual information. All attendees however had to be 18+ years old with proper government, picture ID at the event. We had attendees from all ages from 18+ and even people who were 30+.

For the attendees who participated, they are in no way obligated to answer your question about the age of their matches, f.y.i. It's their choice to state on the forums publicly. But to answer your question about age exclusions, No.

Quote from: TheMaKaKi on June 04, 2012, 01:56:24 PM

Quote from: Amanojaku on June 04, 2012, 01:23:38 PM

Quote from: renalcul on June 04, 2012, 12:24:05 AM

Quote from: Amanojaku on June 01, 2012, 01:33:44 PM
To those that were involved in the selection process for the speed dating:  What was the age of the oldest person you selected?

Selection Process?

Well, I presume they weren't drawing names from a hat, and had some method of evaluating the applications.  I'm wondering if perhaps people were excluded for being "too old."  I notice my question hasn't been addressed yet.

We did not "evaluate" the applications on any individual basis. As reiterated throughout the thread, we processed attendee's applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. Whoever sign up first for the specific time slots were confirmed attendees for the Speed Dating events and we specifically emailed them their date/time slot information.

No one was excluded in any way based on their individual information. All attendees however had to be 18+ years old with proper government, picture ID at the event. We had attendees from all ages from 18+ and even people who were 30+.
For the attendees who participated, they are in no way obligated to answer your question about the age of their matches, f.y.i. It's their choice to state on the forums publicly. But to answer your question about age exclusions, No.

That is what I was looking for, thanks.

I think there was too many youngsters! below 18! thats why the over 21 people didnt get in ;)

Quote from: spycker on June 06, 2012, 11:15:05 PM
I think there was too many youngsters! below 18! thats why the over 21 people didnt get in ;)

There were NO attendees under 18 years old. This is exclusively a 18+ years old event. All participants were required to have FanimeCon badge and proper government-issued picture ID. We do not encourage nor allow minors to participate in Speed Dating at all. No exceptions. We checked everyone in and we had a good range of ages!

Please refrain from making incorrect statements or speculations without first researching this thread or our website. Thank you!

Quote from: spycker on June 06, 2012, 11:15:05 PM
I think there was too many youngsters! below 18! thats why the over 21 people didnt get in ;)

People older than 21 got in >_>

hey for an input why not ACTUALLY let in the people who pre-reg to actually get in before the at-door people? My friend was complaining ALL weekend that he wanted to meet girls but wasn't attending cause he couldn't get in cause seats were filled by walk-ins? Like the badge lines you should let them in first before the rest yes?

Quote from: Maskenlav on June 07, 2012, 01:29:57 PM
hey for an input why not ACTUALLY let in the people who pre-reg to actually get in before the at-door people? My friend was complaining ALL weekend that he wanted to meet girls but wasn't attending cause he couldn't get in cause seats were filled by walk-ins? Like the badge lines you should let them in first before the rest yes?

To clarify again: FanimeCon attendees could sign-up for Speed Dating Event starting May 1st via FanimeCon Speed Dating online forms. Everyone who signed up online was automatically sent an initial email stating that we have received your online form. Secondly before FanimeCon started, the attendees who signed up online on a first-come, first-serve basis were placed in specific time slots. We, the Speed Dating Staff, personally emailed the attendees who received a specific time slot. Meaning if you or your friend did not receive a Congratulatory Email from us stating your specific time slot, it means that you did not receive a spot.

Hence afterwards, if you did not receive a spot, then we recommended all attendees through the forums and website to wait at-con early if you still wanted to participate in Speed Dating. The "walk-ins" you saw could have been attendees who registered just like you and your friend but did not receive a specific time slot either and wanted to wait early.

During the event, we did let the Congratulatory, confirmed attendees in first, then we took at-con waiters. We are always looking to improve and appreciate the feedback. Next year, we will send out Congratulatory emails and emails stating whether or not you received a spot to avoid confusion.

However if you really wanted to participate, then please check the thread/forums and website for more details. As we, the Staff, have repeatedly explained the process on the forums and website. Not sure if I can repeat or make this any more clear... We have a limited amount of spots and regrettably cannot take in everyone. Honestly, this is FanimeCon. There are people everywhere that your friend can meet and we encourage for attendees who don't participate in the event or for the ones who do and don't get matches- to just meet new people on the floor! Speed Dating is a fun event and we're not here to find people their soulmates. Thank you!

well every girl i saw had a BF...but i did meet new friends that i added on facebook

Quote from: spycker on June 07, 2012, 08:23:59 PM
well every girl i saw had a BF...but i did meet new friends that i added on facebook

Challenge him to a duel for her heart. That will surely win her over.

Quote from: renalcul on June 07, 2012, 09:20:13 PM

Quote from: spycker on June 07, 2012, 08:23:59 PM
well every girl i saw had a BF...but i did meet new friends that i added on facebook

Challenge him to a duel for her heart. That will surely win her over.

It's time to dududududuDUEL...

Um, why are people still complaining? I signed up, didnt get in. I managed to talk to ladies at the con, had a great time! Expand the event for next year.

Quote from: el_caifan on June 08, 2012, 06:56:32 AM
Um, why are people still complaining? I signed up, didnt get in. I managed to talk to ladies at the con, had a great time! Expand the event for next year.

We definitely will! Thanks for the feedback and understanding :) We do recognize that there were some confusion about the process and need for clarification about signing up online vs receiving a specific time slot for participation.

Glad you had a great time, and we promise we will expand next year! Count on either more Speed Dating events or a bigger room to accommodate attendees. Remember everyone, the more SUPPORT and constructive FEEDBACK we get, FanimeCon will see the need to continually expand Speed Dating!!! We will announce a way to receive Feedback from attendees, but for now, please keep posting your Feedback here. THANKS!  :D

I actually had one concern... is there a way to have a like a speed dating slot where people who are single only meet people who are single as well? Cause I heard that there were a few people, male and female, that went to the speed dating event who were in relationships already.
So like, have some of the speed dating things for people who just want to make new friends and another for those who are looking to hook up/find love?

Quote from: kane64 on June 09, 2012, 12:01:58 AM
I actually had one concern... is there a way to have a like a speed dating slot where people who are single only meet people who are single as well? Cause I heard that there were a few people, male and female, that went to the speed dating event who were in relationships already.
So like, have some of the speed dating things for people who just want to make new friends and another for those who are looking to hook up/find love?

Well that's what we did in terms of pre registration, but i mean it's impossible for us to really enforce, moreso with walk ins.

Name?  Okay, now lemme just facebook your relationships status really quick.

I am an advocate for Speed-Friending next year, as people seem interested in that, but only time can tell on that one.

Also, it should be noted, that some people might be in relationships and trying to find someone better than their current partner. :Teach:

Quote from: renalcul on June 09, 2012, 01:26:46 AM

Quote from: kane64 on June 09, 2012, 12:01:58 AM
I actually had one concern... is there a way to have a like a speed dating slot where people who are single only meet people who are single as well? Cause I heard that there were a few people, male and female, that went to the speed dating event who were in relationships already.
So like, have some of the speed dating things for people who just want to make new friends and another for those who are looking to hook up/find love?

Well that's what we did in terms of pre registration, but i mean it's impossible for us to really enforce, moreso with walk ins.

Name?  Okay, now lemme just facebook your relationships status really quick.

I am an advocate for Speed-Friending next year, as people seem interested in that, but only time can tell on that one.

Also, it should be noted, that some people might be in relationships and trying to find someone better than their current partner. :Teach:

That last part is very true. But I just wanted to kind of bring it up for looking into it for next year, maybe.

Quote from: kane64 on June 09, 2012, 12:01:58 AM
Cause I heard that there were a few people, male and female, that went to the speed dating event who were in relationships already.

This does ruin the whole main intent on speeddating. It's almost like giving the other person a false sense of hope, only for a possible outcome of... oh jk I was already with someone. Hope this is not the extreme case.

Quote from: Bushido on June 09, 2012, 11:08:39 AM

Quote from: kane64 on June 09, 2012, 12:01:58 AM
Cause I heard that there were a few people, male and female, that went to the speed dating event who were in relationships already.

This does ruin the whole main intent on speeddating. It's almost like giving the other person a false sense of hope, only for a possible outcome of... oh jk I was already with someone. Hope
this is not the extreme case.

yea it defeats the purpose of speeddating. Will expanding the event help though? Were there enough ladies signed up this year that there were ladies who didnt make it into the event?

Quote from: el_caifan on June 09, 2012, 03:46:19 PM

Quote from: Bushido on June 09, 2012, 11:08:39 AM

Quote from: kane64 on June 09, 2012, 12:01:58 AM
Cause I heard that there were a few people, male and female, that went to the speed dating event who were in relationships already.

This does ruin the whole main intent on speeddating. It's almost like giving the other person a false sense of hope, only for a possible outcome of... oh jk I was already with someone. Hope
this is not the extreme case.

yea it defeats the purpose of speeddating. Will expanding the event help though? Were there enough ladies signed up this year that there were ladies who didnt make it into the event?

enough for maybe one or two more, basically by making two each day and taking out one of the LGBT ones (since we only had about enough for one full group of each, we ended up with two half groups.)

Honestly a chunk of the people who signed up and got in didn't show up at all for the event.

Quote from: el_caifan on June 09, 2012, 03:46:19 PM

Quote from: Bushido on June 09, 2012, 11:08:39 AM

Quote from: kane64 on June 09, 2012, 12:01:58 AM
Cause I heard that there were a few people, male and female, that went to the speed dating event who were in relationships already.

This does ruin the whole main intent on speeddating. It's almost like giving the other person a false sense of hope, only for a possible outcome of... oh jk I was already with someone. Hope
this is not the extreme case.

yea it defeats the purpose of speeddating. Will expanding the event help though? Were there enough ladies signed up this year that there were ladies who didnt make it into the event?

For curious people to know, we had over 400 online sign-ups and Friday had an at-con wait line of over 80 people! That is amazing! We will definitely expand in a way that is paced with FanimeCon's support to ensure a fair number of attendees can participate. This year, we had more than enough ladies for each of our non-LGBT events. For the LGBT events, we are looking ways to incorporate more participation as well.

If you have any suggestions for us, that'd be great and much appreciated! Thank you.

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Cause I heard that there were a few people, male and female, that went to the speed dating event who were in relationships already.

This does ruin the whole main intent on speeddating. It's almost like giving the other person a false sense of hope, only for a possible outcome of... oh jk I was already with someone. Hope
this is not the extreme case.

yea it defeats the purpose of speeddating. Will expanding the event help though? Were there enough ladies signed up this year that there were ladies who didnt make it into the event?

enough for maybe one or two more, basically by making two each day and taking out one of the LGBT ones (since we only had about enough for one full group of each, we ended up with two half groups.)

Honestly 50% of the people who signed up and got in didn't show up at all for the event.

in regards to the not enough LGBT participants, i think that may be related to the fact that not enough people knew about it. i mean, even on the day of the con, a good portion of people didn't even know saturday was for LGBT. not to mention the entertaining "extremely beta" announcement you guys made xD
personally, i think having 3 events each day would fit more? or split into two rooms and have two events going on at the same time?

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Quote from: kane64 on June 09, 2012, 12:01:58 AM
Cause I heard that there were a few people, male and female, that went to the speed dating event who were in relationships already.

This does ruin the whole main intent on speeddating. It's almost like giving the other person a false sense of hope, only for a possible outcome of... oh jk I was already with someone. Hope
this is not the extreme case.

yea it defeats the purpose of speeddating. Will expanding the event help though? Were there enough ladies signed up this year that there were ladies who didnt make it into the event?

enough for maybe one or two more, basically by making two each day and taking out one of the LGBT ones (since we only had about enough for one full group of each, we ended up with two half groups.)

Honestly 50% of the people who signed up and got in didn't show up at all for the event.

in regards to the not enough LGBT participants, i think that may be related to the fact that not enough people knew about it. i mean, even on the day of the con, a good portion of people didn't even know saturday was for LGBT. not to mention the entertaining "extremely beta" announcement you guys made xD
personally, i think having 3 events each day would fit more? or split into two rooms and have two events going on at the same time?

Well it's more that we were technically full for all the events, so we saw no need to really advertise. We didn't expect as many no shows as we got. I mean it would be fine and dandy to have that many events, but it also would require a growth period to be effective. I mean we tried jumping straight to 2 lgbt events and ended up with only 4 people for a 15 person event.  I mean, things could be vastly different next year, bit personally I'd rather see one full event where everyone has a great time and a couple people don't get in, than two or more events that only have someone meeting less than a handful of people.  

But at this point all that I say is basically opinions.

If you have a SUCCESS STORY about your Speed Dating experience, please tell us! You are not obligated to tell us your personal info but if it worked out between your match or you enjoyed the event, TELL US!!! That's how we know that Speed Dating works miracles :) GRACIAS!

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If you have a SUCCESS STORY about your Speed Dating experience, please tell us! You are not obligated to tell us your personal info but if it worked out between your match or you enjoyed the event, TELL US!!! That's how we know that Speed Dating works miracles :) GRACIAS!

Well I guess this counts as a half success story in which I did match with someone and, although we don't live anywhere close enough to actually date in person, we still keep in touch online.

Just an idea:

Since speed dating has become so popular that the demand is about 4 time greater than the supply of seat. Would it be possible to create a singles mixer? Attendants would still have to sign up, receive a time slot, and show their id to prove that they are 18 years old to attend this event. This would allow more people to participate in the event and still have the assurance that they are talking to someone that is 18 and looking to find someone.       

Quote from: Kayog on July 02, 2012, 11:35:14 PM
Just an idea:

Since speed dating has become so popular that the demand is about 4 time greater than the supply of seat. Would it be possible to create a singles mixer? Attendants would still have to sign up, receive a time slot, and show their id to prove that they are 18 years old to attend this event. This would allow more people to participate in the event and still have the assurance that they are talking to someone that is 18 and looking to find someone.       

I like this idea and would happily support it.

Quote from: Kayog on July 02, 2012, 11:35:14 PM
Just an idea:

Since speed dating has become so popular that the demand is about 4 time greater than the supply of seat. Would it be possible to create a singles mixer? Attendants would still have to sign up, receive a time slot, and show their id to prove that they are 18 years old to attend this event. This would allow more people to participate in the event and still have the assurance that they are talking to someone that is 18 and looking to find someone.       

That is only really the case in males, most females got in.

If a mixer were done in the same way, you'd basically have about 4:1 ratio of dudes to ladies.

JUSSSSSSSSSSSSS Sayin.

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Quote from: Kayog on July 02, 2012, 11:35:14 PM
Just an idea:

Since speed dating has become so popular that the demand is about 4 time greater than the supply of seat. Would it be possible to create a singles mixer? Attendants would still have to sign up, receive a time slot, and show their id to prove that they are 18 years old to attend this event. This would allow more people to participate in the event and still have the assurance that they are talking to someone that is 18 and looking to find someone.       

That is only really the case in males, most females got in.

If a mixer were done in the same way, you'd basically have about 4:1 ratio of dudes to ladies.

JUSSSSSSSSSSSSS Sayin.

I still saw about 5-10 females that were turned away during one of the event.

True, a mixer would most likely have a higher males to females ratio, but the event coordinators could cap it off once the event hit a ratio of (X) male to (X) females. The ratio would not be any different than a normal club on a Friday night. You also know that they like anime to some extent which is rare to find in every day encounters (at least for me). A mixer would change the dynamics of the event to where people will have to uses their social skills to start conversations will people. I think this type of format would have a greater chance for Fanime attendees (depending on how large the room is) to participate in this type of event than a speed dating room with 20 male and female participants.   

Maybe they could have both mixers and speed dating for Fanime to relieve some of the demand from this event.

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Quote from: renalcul on July 03, 2012, 02:16:03 PM

Quote from: Kayog on July 02, 2012, 11:35:14 PM
Just an idea:

Since speed dating has become so popular that the demand is about 4 time greater than the supply of seat. Would it be possible to create a singles mixer? Attendants would still have to sign up, receive a time slot, and show their id to prove that they are 18 years old to attend this event. This would allow more people to participate in the event and still have the assurance that they are talking to someone that is 18 and looking to find someone.       

That is only really the case in males, most females got in.

If a mixer were done in the same way, you'd basically have about 4:1 ratio of dudes to ladies.

JUSSSSSSSSSSSSS Sayin.

I still saw about 5-10 females that were turned away during one of the event.

True, a mixer would most likely have a higher males to females ratio, but the event coordinators could cap it off once the event hit a ratio of (X) male to (X) females. The ratio would not be any different than a normal club on a Friday night. You also know that they like anime to some extent which is rare to find in every day encounters (at least for me). A mixer would change the dynamics of the event to where people will have to uses their social skills to start conversations will people. I think this type of format would have a greater chance for Fanime attendees (depending on how large the room is) to participate in this type of event than a speed dating room with 20 male and female participants.   

Maybe they could have both mixers and speed dating for Fanime to relieve some of the demand from this event.

5 girls were turned away versus about 50 dudes. Honestly, the smart move would just be to convert one of the lgbt events on saturday to hetero and add another hetero on friday. I doubt there would be more females than that.

Plus any dudes who would do well at a mixer would do well at any point in the con, speed dating tends to offer better chances for less conventional individuals.

Speed Dating has recently started up few years ago. We are still improving on our current event!

There are events such as Kayog has mentioned...they are all the FanimeCon dances, BW ball, interactive panels, the hallways, etc...FanimeCon is basically one big "mixer" for everyone! I do not think it is necessary to facilitate that kind of environment when FanimeCon is THE opportunity to meet and greet new people in a comforting, fun event. We like to add something new and unique to FanimeCon, which is the Speed Dating event. But other general ideas such as that is just up to the individual to put themselves out there. Even if we held mixers such as that, there is no guarantee you'd find a match or be willing to put yourself out there at that moment. Thanks for the feedback though! We appreciate it and wanted to provide an explanation why we aren't putting on other different kinds of events since SD staff is confident that FanimeCon can work its magic if you let it ;D

SD i very interesting next time  i will participate
could anyone tell how to participate on it?

Quote from: sailorsam on August 02, 2012, 07:15:42 AM
SD i very interesting next time  i will participate
could anyone tell how to participate on it?

Hi Sailorsam,

Starting in 2013 closer to FanimeCon event date, we will announce on the forums and official website about the online registration dates for speed dating! We are currently talking about more speed dating events and expanding it to accommodate the big demand for this :) EXCITING!!!

I hope so... I been trying to make it for the last 3 years.. lol
Its that popular.