Trauma

STILL ALIVE

llxwarbirdxll — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:07:32 -0700

Just came back from my trip a few days ago. Aside from the weather(Seriously, that place is hotter than Arizona and Hell combined.), I had a good time, and I even learned a new lesson: Korea is just like America, and the rest of the western world.

BRB KOREA

llxwarbirdxll — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:45:08 -0700

For those who care, I'll be off to Korea for a bit under two weeks, which will, regrettably, result in me missing an episode or two of Pretty Cure and K-On. Pic related, because I wish to be the little Ton-chan. Also, I'll probably post on my Twitter about how bored I am at the airport or what color my urine/crap is, SO STAY TUNED.

DRAMA@MyAnimeList

llxwarbirdxll — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 05:24:51 -0700

I don't feel like composing any real content, so I'll just copy/paste chatlogs and screenshots of some recent forum drama, for those who care.

[01:10:40] <llxwarbirdxll> http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=252651
[01:10:41] <llxwarbirdxll> woah
[01:10:46] <llxwarbirdxll> is dat some corruption
[01:10:55] <qtip> old
[01:11:00] <llxwarbirdxll> no u
[01:11:08] <qtip> at least she does it in a blue font
[01:11:15] <%Xjellocross> it's Kana doing some public moderation for the first time in god knows how long
[01:11:15] <llxwarbirdxll> lol
[01:11:20] <qtip> She'd seem really mad and immature without it
[01:11:34] <llxwarbirdxll> yeah
[01:11:37] <%Xjellocross> It's ok, it was Oni's thread
[01:11:39] <llxwarbirdxll> I haven't seen her around for a while
[01:11:42] <%Xjellocross> nothingofvaluewaslost
[01:11:43] <Naruleach> That's really low.
[01:11:44] <%Asako> I dislike coloured text. D:
[01:11:56] <llxwarbirdxll> but seriously though
[01:12:00] <llxwarbirdxll> I know Oni's a dumbass
[01:12:04] <llxwarbirdxll> but still
[01:12:12] <llxwarbirdxll> locking a thread for personal reasons? :|
[01:12:22] <%Asako> Yeah, it's pretty lame.
[01:12:35] <llxwarbirdxll> at least make up a shitty excuse for it
[01:12:36] <llxwarbirdxll> like
[01:12:39] <llxwarbirdxll> ADVERTISING
[01:12:42] <llxwarbirdxll> LOCK + BAN
[01:12:48] <qtip> she has it in her sig :V
[01:12:52] <llxwarbirdxll> :V
[01:13:07] <qtip> :\/
[01:13:08] <llxwarbirdxll> but damn
[01:13:10] <%kaiserpingvin> Conclusion: Unlock. :/
[01:13:15] <llxwarbirdxll> she even calls it a business
[01:13:36] <qtip> It takes true sugoiness to run a sig business
[01:13:41] <llxwarbirdxll> rite lol
[01:14:48] <%Asako> I agree, kaiser. You want to do it or should I? I'll probably be a bit mean if I post something.
[01:15:02] <llxwarbirdxll> someone has to make a post
[01:15:08] <%kaiserpingvin> I am very tired, so I can't guarantee I would not be mean
[01:15:13] <SY> Last time I heard
[01:15:15] <%Xjellocross> or just delete her thread and PM her
[01:15:18] <%Xjellocross> er
[01:15:19] <%Xjellocross> her post*
[01:15:23] <llxwarbirdxll> make sure that she knows that locking threads for personal reasons is a no-no
[01:15:23] <%Xjellocross> No need to make this a public issue
[01:15:27] <SY> I could express my opinion on MAL about any website I want
[01:15:28] <SY> for example
[01:15:31] <SY> how many
[01:15:33] <SY> "MAL SUCKS" comments
[01:15:34] <SY> do you see
[01:15:37] <%kaiserpingvin> Yeah
[01:15:37] <SY> every day
[01:15:54] <%kaiserpingvin> It's not that hard: Thread did not break any rules. As far as GD went, it was fantastic.
[01:15:54] <SY> so really, I have no idea where this lock came from.
[01:16:02] <%kaiserpingvin> Therefore, unlock.

The service in question.

[01:32:28] <llxwarbirdxll> thread's still locked :V
[01:32:34] <SY> yeah
[01:32:38] <SY> the thread is still locked.
[01:32:40] <%kaiserpingvin> Right, unlocking now.
[01:32:49] <SY> KAISER SLOW
[01:33:03] <%kaiserpingvin> I haven't slept ;_;
[01:33:06] <qtip> Sleep is for the weak
[01:33:07] * llxwarbirdxll patpat
[01:33:30] <%Asako> I can't bring myself to be polite to her when she's been pretty much entirely inactive for two years and randomly comes to do this. If she cleared the report queue at least, I'd let it slide.
[01:33:55] <llxwarbirdxll> two years?
[01:33:58] <llxwarbirdxll> wow
[01:33:59] <%Asako> Or more.
[01:34:02] <SY> probably more
[01:34:03] <SY> imo
[01:34:11] <llxwarbirdxll> it is true that I haven't seen her on for a while though
[01:34:12] <%kaiserpingvin> Yeah, I don't remember her modding at all. :S
[01:34:12] <%Asako> She was pretty inactive when I first joined. Fairly sporadic.
[01:34:22] <llxwarbirdxll> same here actually
[01:34:25] <SY> even kei is more active.
[01:34:27] <%Asako> Entirely dead since long before I became a mod.
[01:34:38] <SY> and he's like never around except randomly.

[01:42:19] <%kaiserpingvin> Everything is safe
[01:42:33] <%kaiserpingvin> You can remove your crash helmets.
[01:42:55] <%kaiserpingvin> inb4 kana locks again

[01:45:50] <SY> http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=252651#msg9213716 I am sorry kaiser
[01:45:53] <SY> was I not supposed to do this?

[01:54:03] <Oni-chan> That thread also got me banned from 91.8's forums. Though that's understandable.
[01:54:15] <%Xjellocross> wait what Oni lol
[01:54:19] <Oni-chan> I just wanted to see if she was discussing me and...bam.
[01:54:22] <%Xjellocross> that's some major butthurt
[01:54:32] <Oni-chan> http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2407/bannedaq.jpg
[01:54:33] <qtip> That's some sugoiness

[02:24:12] <Oni-chan> Anyways, I was just banned from 91.8's IRC channel.
[02:25:29] <Oni-chan> http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/1135/kibs.jpg
[02:25:36] <Oni-chan> I laughed so damn hard.
[02:25:46] <%Xjellocross> wow mature
[02:25:58] <llxwarbirdxll> wow
[02:26:00] <%Xjellocross> PETTAN PETTAN
[02:26:06] <llxwarbirdxll> she's pretty butthurt about this
[02:26:12] <Oni-chan> Damn right she is.
[02:26:17] <qtip> So much sugoiness right now
[02:26:26] <SY> we should all join 918thefan
[02:26:27] <SY> :<
[02:26:31] <Naruleach> lol
[02:26:31] <llxwarbirdxll> lol
[02:26:32] <SY> #918thefan

Session Start: Sat Aug 07 02:28:51 2010
Session Ident: #918thefan
[02:28:51] * Now talking in #918thefan
[02:28:51] * Topic is 'http://918thefan.com | We're giving away special prizes on the radio today ALL DAY! Tune in for your chance! | Newest Post - August Contest / Site Updates'
[02:28:51] * Set by Kanashimi!~Kanashimi@Rizon-9017640.lv.lv.cox.net on Fri Aug 06 11:51:48
[02:28:51] * GlaD0S sets mode: +v llxwarbirdxll
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[02:28:55] * GlaD0S sets mode: +v Naruleach
[02:28:58] <+SY> leave the site entirely?
[02:29:00] <&Kanashimi> Yes
[02:29:05] <&Kanashimi> This is my business now
[02:29:08] <+SY> why does it still say he runs it?
[02:29:12] <+SY> or does it not
[02:29:49] <@EagleEyes> Hey Chibi
[02:30:00] <+SY> "Who made or works on 91.8 The Fan?
[02:30:00] <+SY> 91.8 The Fan was founded by Sandgolem (or more formally known as Matthew Eis). Of course, while Sandgolem is our overseer, there are many people who help contribute to the content on the site. A list of our complete staff can be found here."
[02:30:04] <@EagleEyes> Did you like the Japan arc of black lagoon?
[02:30:11] * Allo (cgiirc@Rizon-3A0B2174.lns20.syd7.internode.on.net) has joined #918thefan
[02:30:11] * GlaD0S sets mode: +v Allo
[02:30:12] <+SY> http://918thefan.com/about/staff/ dead
[02:30:14] <~Kibs> We haven't updated everything
[02:30:18] <&Kanashimi> http://918thefan.com/2010/special-announcement-good-bye-to-the-dreamer/
[02:30:23] <&Kanashimi> It hasn't been changed yet
[02:30:25] <&Kanashimi> But ^ for the story
[02:30:28] <+qtip> Eagle: was that the yakuza arc.
[02:30:41] <&Kanashimi> Staff has been down forever
[02:30:43] <@EagleEyes> Yes Sir
[02:31:00] <+qtip> I liked that arc
[02:31:15] <@EagleEyes> I like the 7 randoms that just joined
[02:31:18] <@EagleEyes> not suss at all
[02:31:22] <+qtip> I fount that one and the twins were the two best.
[02:31:23] <&Kanashimi> Though I figured you joined to ask me something considering
[02:31:29] <&Kanashimi> I was talking with Kai in msg
[02:31:30] <@EagleEyes> also Black lagoon is win
[02:32:05] <+qtip> It was alright
[02:32:09] <+qtip> It seemed a bit erratic
[02:32:13] <+SY> what are you doing qtip
[02:32:26] <+qtip> what
[02:32:29] <+Allo> Suss?
[02:32:35] <+SY> :<
[02:32:39] * HiddenGuy (~derp@Rizon-83FC7132.hsd1.ca.comcast.net) has joined #918thefan
[02:32:39] * GlaD0S sets mode: +v HiddenGuy
[02:32:55] <&Kanashimi> Are you bringing people over from MAL or is Oni just making different IP accounts
[02:33:09] <+SY> oni might be
[02:33:11] <+SY> but I don't like him
[02:33:13] <+qtip> Probably Oni
[02:33:13] <+qtip> lol
[02:33:17] <+SY> so don't blame me
[02:33:26] <+SY> qtip is real though
[02:33:30] <~Kibs> you're suspect prime, thar, qtip
[02:33:33] <+qtip> ;A;
[02:33:34] <+SY> D:
[02:33:37] <&Kanashimi> lol
[02:33:42] <+SY> poor qtip, being mistook for oni
[02:33:42] <&Kanashimi> He wasn't auto-voiced
[02:33:44] <~Kibs> glados didn't +v you
[02:33:52] <~Kibs> though let's have some fun
[02:34:01] <+qtip> I have autoop off because I'm too cool for school
[02:34:04] <+SY> ^ this is hilarious they think it is you
[02:34:12] <+SY> it = oni
[02:34:24] <~Kibs> let's play russian roulette with the Onis
[02:34:34] <+qtip> odear
[02:34:39] * You were kicked by Kibs (This kick brought to you by: Being a douchebag - Being a douchebag, who needs friends?)
[02:34:39] * Attempting to rejoin channel #918thefan
[02:34:39] * Rejoined channel #918thefan
[02:34:40] * Topic is 'http://918thefan.com | We're giving away special prizes on the radio today ALL DAY! Tune in for your chance! | Newest Post - August Contest / Site Updates'
[02:34:40] * Set by Kanashimi!~Kanashimi@Rizon-9017640.lv.lv.cox.net on Fri Aug 06 11:51:48
[02:34:40] * GlaD0S sets mode: +v llxwarbirdxll
[02:34:52] <+SY> why did you kick warbird
[02:34:52] <+SY> D:
[02:34:55] <+Allo> What?
[02:34:56] <+llxwarbirdxll> chirp
[02:34:58] <+SY> moo
[02:34:59] <+qtip> Jamal doesn't like to talk
[02:35:00] <+Naruleach> bark
[02:35:20] <+SY> poor jamal
[02:35:30] <+llxwarbirdxll> just because I'm a shadow man
[02:35:32] <+llxwarbirdxll> :(
[02:35:32] <@EagleEyes> Every one say a number
[02:35:36] <+qtip> 17
[02:35:36] <+llxwarbirdxll> 911
[02:35:47] <+SY> 8?
[02:35:50] <+Allo> So, what, you don't like this Oni person
[02:36:02] <&Kanashimi> We just banned him and he's made multi accounts before
[02:36:03] <~Kibs> Kana, you wanna feel that one?
[02:36:07] <+SY> The reason I am here
[02:36:07] <&Kanashimi> I don't know who's on MAL anymore
[02:36:13] <+SY> is to say
[02:36:15] <&Kanashimi> So I have no idea
[02:36:16] <&GlaD0S> Trolololololol
[02:36:48] <+SY> Kana, it wasn't very good business strategy to go on MAL, moderate for the first time in like 2 years and with obvious bias lock that thread.
[02:37:04] <+qtip> The reason I am here
[02:37:07] <+SY> instead of explaining why it would be a good thing to buy.
[02:37:12] <+qtip> Is because I would like a sig/nametag combo
[02:37:17] <+qtip> Does that come with a discount.
[02:37:19] <+SY> it seemed really immature
[02:37:24] <~Kibs> It also wasn't a good idea to trash a business with bullshit and make a thread dedicated to being a troll
[02:37:34] <+SY> and frustrated the actual mods who do actual work
[02:37:38] <&Kanashimi> You do realize that Oni is doing that specifically because he use to work with is, is insulting Kibs for being "drop dead retarded" whom is on MAL, and also lying about my business saying it's unprofessional
[02:37:50] <+SY> lying?
[02:37:50] <&Kanashimi> I sent Kai a nice message asking why haven't my powers been taken away at this point
[02:37:54] <&Kanashimi> I still anime mod
[02:37:58] <~Kibs> the reason he posted that on MAL was to get a reaction
[02:38:01] <&Kanashimi> Yes, we're a legitment business
[02:38:07] <+SY> I don't think he is lying
[02:38:10] <+SY> he was stating an opinion.
[02:38:16] <~Kibs> that we're not professionals?
[02:38:24] <&Kanashimi> He's also done this in other forums and places
[02:38:26] <+SY> you are not a professional graphic design artist
[02:38:28] <+SY> is how I understood
[02:38:30] <+SY> it
[02:38:35] <+SY> and if you are
[02:38:37] <~Kibs> and you took that as proof?
[02:38:38] <+SY> why not post it.
[02:38:42] <+SY> proof as what?
[02:38:50] <&Kanashimi> He's also insulted Xinil in several threads on MAL and argued with other members
[02:38:53] <&Kanashimi> And still isn't banned
[02:38:55] <+SY> you are not a professional graphic design artist, you are offering a graphic design service.
[02:38:56] <~Kibs> you took his word as hard fact, proof, evidence?
[02:39:06] <+SY> if you are a graphic design artist and he is mistaken
[02:39:08] <+qtip> Everyone insults Xinil :V
[02:39:10] <+SY> tell us
[02:39:16] <+Allo> Xinil doesn't so anything.
[02:39:25] <&Kanashimi> Curse me for not doing work when I've told people I was going away from forum moding three years ago
[02:39:26] <+SY> if you are a business you should try to highlight your skills
[02:39:27] <+llxwarbirdxll> don't insult Xinil ;.;
[02:39:31] <&Kanashimi> I continue to anime moderator
[02:39:35] <&Kanashimi> *moderate
[02:39:43] <~Kibs> 90% of the images on the businesses site are done by me, it's my job, I get money for it, I'd say that's professional
[02:39:44] <&Kanashimi> So I am doing work, but if he's disrupting threads elsewhere
[02:39:51] <&Kanashimi> Then how are the forum moderators not doing work
[02:40:08] <&Kanashimi> I was very kind to Kai, and I'd prefer not to be rude to you after the pleasent conversation I had with him
[02:40:14] <@EagleEyes> Professional - following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder.
[02:40:24] <~Kibs> in fact the very fact that we're selling our graphic work, and people are buying it legitimizes it as professional
[02:40:30] <&Kanashimi> I was under the assumption MAL did not approve of insults, they insulted Kibs who is a member of the site
[02:40:35] <&Kanashimi> He's insulted people previously
[02:40:42] <&Kanashimi> I sent him a warning, it's not as though I banned him
[02:40:58] <+SY> oni is a troll, yes, but MAL itself is full of critiques, insults, etc for MAL itself
[02:41:01] <+SY> and many other websites
[02:41:11] <~Kibs> so that makes it okay?
[02:41:16] <~Kibs> "well everyone else does it"
[02:41:17] <+SY> it does not go against MAL's forum rules.
[02:41:23] <+SY> so yes, it is okay.
[02:41:32] <&Kanashimi> Regardless, I have no problem with the thread being unlocked despite insulting a user
[02:41:40] <&Kanashimi> That's up to you
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[02:41:47] <&Kanashimi> I once again reinstated I don't want to be a moderator
[02:42:01] <+Allo> If I get this...
[02:42:06] <+SY> then why did you use your powers?
[02:42:08] <&Kanashimi> And I brought up some of the problems Oni has done on other sites and MAL as well
[02:42:10] <+SY> instead of reporting.
[02:42:13] <+Allo> Then don't use your moderators powers and leave the site?
[02:42:18] <~Kibs> why report when she is a mod?
[02:42:18] <&Kanashimi> Because it was against the rules
[02:42:22] <&Kanashimi> I still anime moderate
[02:42:22] <~Kibs> she'd be reporting to herself
[02:42:23] <+SY> no it wasn't.
[02:42:26] <&Kanashimi> Unless you'd prefer I didn't
[02:42:32] <&Kanashimi> Insulting a user isn't against the rules
[02:42:36] <&Kanashimi> It's in the general rules thread
[02:42:39] <+SY> he wasn't insulting any user
[02:42:42] <&Kanashimi> He was
[02:42:43] <&Kanashimi> Kibsy
[02:42:45] <&Kanashimi> Which is Kibs
[02:42:49] <~Kibs> Kana, you're not going ot get anywhere with her
[02:43:04] <+Allo> I've seen this thread.
[02:43:05] <&Kanashimi> I have sent a message to Xinil asking him to remove my powers
[02:43:07] <+qtip> We should be happy tomodachis
[02:43:10] <&Kanashimi> You're free to talk with him again
[02:43:11] <+Allo> I don't remember seeing any mention of this Kibs.
[02:43:16] <+SY> I'm^
[02:43:17] <+qtip> Sugoi nakamas
[02:43:18] <+SY> yeah
[02:43:24] <&Kanashimi> He points to a page that has Kibs working on it
[02:43:29] <&Kanashimi> And he calls it drop dead retarded
[02:43:30] <+SY> so what?
[02:43:35] <+SY> that isn't directly insulting him
[02:43:40] <&Kanashimi> I'm sure
[02:43:45] <+SY> no it isn't
[02:43:45] <&Kanashimi> You've proven your point
[02:43:47] <+Allo> It has another person on it.
[02:43:48] <~Kibs> her opinion is that calling a professional graphic artist and their work "drop dead retarded" isn't insulting a member, then fine, let her moderate mal her way
[02:43:48] <&Kanashimi> I've said I'm fine with it
[02:43:52] <&Kanashimi> And you're aruging with me
[02:43:58] <~Kibs> but I will kindly ask you to leave my IRC channel with that attitude
[02:43:59] <+Allo> Are they a member of MAL?
[02:43:59] <+SY> that is the biggest load of crap I've ever read
[02:44:03] <&Kanashimi> Yes
[02:44:05] <&Kanashimi> KIBSY
[02:44:09] <~Kibs> yes
[02:44:13] <~Kibs> I will post in the fucking thread
[02:44:15] <+Allo> Other than Kibs.
[02:44:21] <~Kibs> llian
[02:44:23] <&Kanashimi> I don't know is Lia is a member
[02:44:25] <~Kibs> she makes the sigs
[02:44:27] <~Kibs> she is also a member
[02:44:28] <+qtip> Can't we all be tomodachis
[02:44:34] <+SY> no
[02:44:37] * +SY (~SY@Ill.Marche.Funebre) has left #918thefan
[02:44:47] * EagleEyes sets mode: +o litespeed
[02:44:54] <~Kibs> so it has to be more than one member now?
[02:44:57] <@litespeed> ...umm..what...?
[02:45:00] <&Kanashimi> Wonderful, she could have merely messaged me privately instead of trying to be high and mighty about it
[02:45:00] <~Kibs> fuck me
[02:45:22] <&Kanashimi> Much like Kai did, but instead wanted to insult me in my own IRC
[02:45:28] <~Kibs> hey guys, let's argue about something, and when I'm proven wrong, I say it's not enough, then leave, derp derp
[02:45:40] <&Kanashimi> As for everyone else from MAL
[02:45:46] <&Kanashimi> If you're going to troll, please leave
[02:45:58] <&Kanashimi> If you're actually here because you enjoy the site, thank you
[02:46:09] <&Kanashimi> I doubt that's many of you though --- forgive me for having low hopes

And that's all. I hope you didn't read all of that.

Anime Expo 2010 pt2

llxwarbirdxll — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:30:26 -0700

In #myanimelist:
[04:08:26] <Naruleach> I want to see the pic of maria ushiromiya
[04:08:29] <Naruleach> uuuuuuuuu
[04:23:12] <Naruleach> you're going to link the pic?
[04:23:18] <Naruleach> pics :~~

In #kirakira:
[04:21:04] <~Desbreko> "Saw a little girl cosplay as Maria Ushiromiya. Got a picture of her." Do want. :p

In #koolkisamaklub:
[04:07:54] <@Plate> did anyone yell oyakata-sama at him?

You guys are fucking pedos, except for you, Plate. ♥

Anime Expo 2010

llxwarbirdxll — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:31:56 -0700

OYAKATA-SAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I was going to make this post three weeks ago, but I'm lazy. :V Anyway, details are a bit hazy, so I'll just muster whatever I can for now.

Day 1:

Met up with some friends, and, naturally, I brought my vuvuzela along.
We decided to attend the opening ceremony and kill time until the Dealer's Hall opened up.
Apparently, they had security guards at the entrance, and they wouldn't let me because I had a dull souvenir knife on me, so I just hid it somewhere. Wasted a good five minutes trying to negotiate with them.
Ceremony was boring. It was just them introducing the guests of honor that decided to show up.
Danny Choo showed up in some storm trooper suit and started dancing. He may be a jackass and a thief, but he is pretty good at dancing. I have to admit that.
Nabeshin was wearing some shades with these flashing lights on them. They were pretty distracting.
Also, there was some announcement about the mayor showing up to visit the place, but I never saw him.
On our way to the Dealer's Hall, I somehow seperated from my friends, but I found another friend standing in front of line, since 6AM, apparently, to the Hall, so I decided to wait with him, until the Hall opened up.
I saw some idiots in meme-related costumes with a boombox, playing some song from some Youtube video. I blew my vuvuzela at them, but it only seemed to encourage them, so I stopped.
When we got into the Dealer's Hall, I went over to the Funimation booth and grabbed whatever free shit they had, and proceeded to not buy anything from them.
I bought a Tekkaman Blade and a Giant Robo boxset from this one booth, and I managed to get a discount from them.
I lent my camera to one of my friends before we split, and when we met back up, I noticed that he got a picture with Danny Choo, like a jackass.
Saw some other people with vuvuzelas around. Whenever I saw or heard someone else with a vuvuzela, I blew mine at him/her, and the other person would blow back, and we'd do this back and forth. Everyone around us would watch in terror.
At one point, I saw a black girl with one, and the usual happened. She somehow managed to blow her vuvuzela in a way that it sounds like a saxaphone. Funny shit.
There was some guy in a giant Prinny suit, so I blew my vuvuzela at him, and he awkwardly tried to knock it out of my hands with the fins attached to the suit.
There was also some singing going in one place, so I blew my vuvuzela whenever I walked past. Lots of angry stares.
My friend anticipated that a ripple effect would occur, due to the few people who brought vuvuzelas, which would lead others to bring in vuvuzelas of their own.

Day 2:

He was right. More people started bringing in vuvuzelas, and some of the vendors managed to procure some neon-colored vuvuzelas of their own, and sold them at $10 for each vuvuzela, even though you can just drive around a bit and find a Mexican on the street selling them for less than half the price.
So there were white people everywhere, thinking that they were cool, because they have neon-colored vuvuzelas, so I laughed at them, with my red vuvuzela, which is 3x LOUDER by the way.
The first few hours of the convention was terrible, because they couldn't figure out how to get them to work. It was a pathetic sight. Even the vendors, who were selling them, couldn't get it right.
A few hours later, they finally figured it out and you could hear the wonderful humming of the vuvuzela, reverberating throughout the entire convention.
IT WAS FUCKING BEAUTIFUL.

Day 3:

Saw some guy cosplaying as Shingen Takeda, THE MOTHERFUCKING TIGER OF KAI. I held back all urges to scream OYAKATA-SAMAAAA as I photographed him.
More vuvuzelas going around. 'Twas great.
A few people were playing jazz music outside, and these metalheads were next to them, playing their vuvuzelas. It was a beautiful sight. I was so entranced that I forgot to take a picture until they stopped and went away.
I followed my friend into some panel about bishojo games. He really seemed to enjoy himself there. I didn't, though.
At one point, some singing started, and a bunch of these people started dancing in front of them with glowsticks.
I saw a black guy in there and thought it was funny, so I started filming. One of the people working there stopped me, though. Cockblocker.

Day 4:

Saw a little girl cosplay as Maria Ushiromiya. Got a picture of her. uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
I think that was the high point of my day, sadly.
Got a picture of a Rufus Shinra cosplayer in a wheelchair. I tried to ask if he was really crippled or if it was a prop, but he cut me off before I could start and said, "Yes". I couldn't help but laugh as he wheeled himself away in anger.
Bumped into some people from Myanimelist.
Ranivus apparently spent hundreds on K-On! merchandise, including a Mio clock, like a fag. THAT'S RIGHT, RANI. YOU'RE A FUCKING FAG FOR BUYING THAT MIO CLOCK.
Then we hung out or w/e, and then I left, because I was tired.

Aftermath:

Apparently, some unbelievers working at Otakon, attending Anime Expo, have failed to enjoy the harmonious melody of the vuvuzela, and decided to ban it from Otakon. Assholes.

Also, I have a last.fm account now, in case anyone cares about what music I listen to(lol). Actually, I had it for a while, but I couldn't be assed to figure out how to work it until now. :V