I guess we can almost file this in the “not news” category: We’ve asked it once, and we’ll ask it again – why does every single website associated with the San Diego Comic-Con seem to crash whenever a deadline approaches? Or a sale? Or ANYTHING. Whether it’s the hotel sale, the parking sale, or the badges – every site that sells stuff around SDCC seems to always crash. Eventually, it all seemed to work out (I guess that depends on whether your registration went through or not). Read the following stories to find out how the day went:
SDCC Unofficial Blog, typical badge troubles
These guys were in the trenches during the badge sale, and their long list of twitter followers attest to the fact that all did not run smoothly – up to a point. Granted, things eventually settled down, but not before a big chunk of users were kicked out. Read here >>
Watch a “live” repeat of what happened – and get heartburn all over again.
As an added bit of “fun,” watch or listen to the SDCC Unofficial Blog video/pod-cast as they live through the badge sign-up, minute-by-minute. Read here >> or watch below.
The Con Guy
After repeated attempts at badge sales, hotel sales, parking sales, and finally – Conan Show tickets – we had to ask, “Why do all SDCC web sites fail?” Read here >>
LA Post Examiner, Getting your badge for Comic-Con
A full explanation, including deadlines and options in case you don’t get in. Read here >>
Comic Con Guide
These guys might be on to something. Although we LOVE the San Diego event more than….well, more than all the others…the guys at the Comic Con Guide suggest that maybe fans should simply consider picking a different Con to go to. Whether it’s Megacon, DragonCon, New York, Wizard, Salt Lake or Emerald City, there are lots to choose from. Read here >>
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