A volunteer might face the horror of being blamed for something that wasn't their fault. For instance, if a stage prop got broken during a performance, and the organizers thought the volunteer in the area should have prevented it, even though it happened so suddenly that there was no way to stop it. It can be really frustrating for the volunteer.
There are times when volunteers have to deal with over - enthusiastic fans. In one case, a furry convention volunteer was trying to manage the autograph session line. Some fans were pushing and shoving to get closer to their favorite furry artist. The volunteer got caught in the middle of the chaos, with people yelling at them to let them through. It was a very difficult and unpleasant situation to be in.
One horror story could be getting stuck with a really uncooperative and rude attendee. For example, a volunteer might be trying to direct people to different areas, and an attendee could be very dismissive and even use offensive language. Another could be having to deal with over - crowded situations where it becomes almost impossible to perform the volunteer duties effectively, like trying to hand out schedules in a mob of people.
One horror story could be about overcrowding. At a furry convention, the venue was way too small for the number of attendees. People were constantly bumping into each other, and it was difficult to move around. Some fursuiters even had their tails or ears accidentally stepped on, which was really painful and ruined their experience.
Yes. I heard that some volunteers had to deal with a lack of proper training. They were thrown into tasks they didn't fully understand how to do, which made them feel very unprepared. It was a really bad experience for them.
Well, there are also cases where items were stolen from the convention floor or from booths. Due to lax security measures, thieves were able to easily snatch valuable fursuits, artworks, or collectibles. The lack of proper surveillance cameras and security patrols made it difficult to catch the culprits. This not only caused financial losses to the owners but also made the overall atmosphere of the convention less safe and enjoyable.
At a r convention I heard of, the special guests didn't show up as promised. Fans had paid a lot of money to see them, and there was no prior notice. Everyone was disappointed and angry. They had planned their whole day around meeting those guests, and it all fell apart. It was a nightmare for the attendees who were really looking forward to that experience.
One horror story could be when a volunteer was helping at an old, supposedly haunted house renovation for a charity. At night, they heard strange noises and saw shadowy figures. Turns out, some local vandals were trying to scare people away to stop the renovation. It was really terrifying for the volunteer who thought it was something supernatural.
Sure. One convention horror story I heard was about a cosplayer who had their expensive costume stolen right from the convention hall. They left it in a supposedly secure area for just a few minutes to grab a snack and when they came back, it was gone. Another is that some conventions are so overcrowded that people can't even move around to see the exhibits or meet the guests they want to. It's really frustrating for attendees.
One horror story was when I was at an anime convention and the line for a popular autograph session was so long. People were pushing and shoving. Some even tried to cut in line. It was chaos and I almost got crushed. I felt really scared and frustrated.
One horror story was the overcrowding. There were so many people at the Homestuck convention that it was difficult to move around. Lines for panels and autographs were insanely long. It felt like you could barely breathe in the packed hallways. And the noise level was overwhelming, making it hard to have a normal conversation with fellow fans.
Sure. There was an anime con where the security guards were undertrained. A fight broke out between two groups of fans over a popular anime merchandise. The security guards took a long time to respond and when they did, they couldn't handle the situation properly. People were getting pushed around, and some of the merchandise was damaged. It was a really unpleasant and scary situation for the regular attendees.