While the comparison to your own memories is fine, it's not really what kevin_standlee is talking about here. That's to say, yes, we were all neos and everything was exciting then, but...
...we are talking about other cons that aren't Worldcon or gen SF cons, cons that stir that neo-like feeling of excitement in us still, cons that the 20-somethings are attending and having a blast at.
Furcon, Nova Albion (and other steampunk cons), cons where your creativity and craft (and ideally, but not always, competence) are what gets you recognition and respect (not just longevity).
Gallifrey One, the con that would have only been the children of the 60's and 70's but with the new series transformed into a vital and growing concern (and, at this point, my favorite con of the year bar none).
I'll put anime conventions at the opposite end of the failing continuum, too many being so youth-oriented that they end up driving away older fans of the medium, but that doesn't mean that they're not exciting and energetic, in ways that too many gen SF conventions have stopped being.
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...we are talking about other cons that aren't Worldcon or gen SF cons, cons that stir that neo-like feeling of excitement in us still, cons that the 20-somethings are attending and having a blast at.
Furcon, Nova Albion (and other steampunk cons), cons where your creativity and craft (and ideally, but not always, competence) are what gets you recognition and respect (not just longevity).
Gallifrey One, the con that would have only been the children of the 60's and 70's but with the new series transformed into a vital and growing concern (and, at this point, my favorite con of the year bar none).
I'll put anime conventions at the opposite end of the failing continuum, too many being so youth-oriented that they end up driving away older fans of the medium, but that doesn't mean that they're not exciting and energetic, in ways that too many gen SF conventions have stopped being.