The Trot"Con" Fallacy: Anyway, No Refunds

Brony conventions are finally heating up again!  COVID appears to be on the decline, and we're finally able to meet up with our horsefriends in person.  But as you're buying your tickets, remember to practice that old adage: caveat emptor.  One of the newest things conventions are doing is changing their terms of sale after you've bought your ticket (and possibly even after "refund windows" have expired) but before the event is held.  If you can't meet these new changes in their terms, their response is often a simple, "Guess you're fucked lol."

TrotCon — a popular fandom convention being held this July in Columbus, OH — is one of these conventions.  They recently modified their vaccination policy from requiring attendees be "fully vaccinated" to being "up-to-date," meaning a third shot is now required for most attendees.  This change was made after the last refund window closed, and people asking about it are being redirected to this excerpt from their COVID policy FAQ:

TrotCon :: Columbus Confirmed Contested Convention Center

Nothing says "Welcome to Trotcon" like a balloon rainbow and a crippled Sonata plush.

It was far too early on a Thursday morning to try writing this article at the airport, on a shitty Proscan 10.1" Tablet, that seemed to have problems with everything from the USB keyboard no longer functioning, to having the German language auto correct try to change English words to German. After taking the 4 hour flight from my hometown in Vegas to Columbus, OH, and bumming a ride from some of the Trotcon Staff due to lack of shuttles, I finally managed to make it to the Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel, where the convention was held.

Trotcon opens the doors for Clop

Trotcon is opening the doors for Horse Porn, according to a forum post by one of the staffers. "Artist Acres After Dark" will take place late at night during this year's convention, and artists will be allowed to sell their "explicitly sexual" wares - the stuff that cons are usually too afraid to even allow on premesis. 

The after-hours brothel bazaar will only be open to those aged 18 or older with ID. It looks like some favorites are already getting in on it...

Trotcon 2015 Announcements

Horse News always comes first. Or at least we try to.

While Trotcon is supposed to be making their 2015 announcements tomorrow in an official newsletter, Horse News masturbated vigorously at the information given to us during the recent Trotcon stream tonight and decided that we would come first. More information below the break!

TrotCon Write-Up II: Electric Boogaloo

Since I was also at TrotCon and had the ability to go to panels and not be stuck in a vendor's hall with a broken air conditioning system, I figured I'd add in a bit about my own experiences at the convention.

Pic unrelated besides the fact that I made it for TrotCon hype

Trotcon 2014 Write Up: Booze, Spaghetti and a Sauna

This year’s Trotcon was bigger than ever with over 1,000 people in attendance. However it wouldn’t be a real convention without petty drama, and with a brony wedding going on inside the convention this year shenanigans ensued. Details below the break!