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Yeah, I'm not in as big a rush to get the email, I know they've got to get through a lot.

So I read that I can't use my learner's permit as ID at badge pick-up but I can't find an answer as to why. Is there a reason it isn't accepted? As well I've heard that, despite what the FAQ says, they sometimes do accept School ID's. Would it be pointless for me to try the countless School ID's I have or is there a possibility of mercy?

Yeah. I emailed them yesterday before posting this. No reply yet, but it hasn't even been 24 hours. The website says the parent forms are specifically for minors, which won't work because I'm 18. I was mainly wondering if anyone knew if that ID combination I had suggested might work.

So, I had a state ID when I registered but I can't find it. And I'm freaking out a little. I'm 18 so I can't do the parent/guardian thing and I have no other form of Government ID. I've emailed registration with my situation and I'm hoping they reply soon.

But I was wondering, is it possible to use a combination of Id cards to verify who I am. I have a school ID and I have a medical card, one connects my face and name and the other connects my name to my age. Would it be possible to use those to verify who I am to registration, or am I just screwed?

Also, if there needs to be more staffing for the event I'd love to help out. I know some others that would too. Is there a way to sign up to volunteer?

Thank you very much for clearing this up renalcul. And to MPLe, I didn't mean to sound reactionary. I saw what must be the current yet non-updated page for Fanime's "Speed Dating" event and it ticked me off. Mainly because it didn't make sense that such an open and accepting convention would have such a closed-off event.

As for the actual functionality of the event I personally think a more open, flowing form would work best. When there are a lot of instructions and directions that need to be carried out it can bog down on actually meeting and connecting with people. As it is a big convention of course there should be definite structure to it, but hopefully not so much that it distracts from the actual reason people are in the room. ^_^

  I have noticed that the event "Speed Dating" is exclusively for men seeking women and vice versa. It seems like it might be an oversight, but why is it an exclusively "straight" event? A large population of the people at Fanime are gay and I'm sure a few would be interested in the event. Not to include them in any event is ridiculously homophobic. I suggest there also be a section of Speed Dating for the LGBTQ community.