Cons are not offering comped memberships for moderators? Dude, I've been attending SF/F cons as a pro since 1982 and they always comped a full membership for anyone appearing on a panel (sometimes they required at least three) never mind moderating one!
Even SDCC comps memberships. I got one each for me and a guest for the whole con for one panel appearance in 2023 -- before I knew that all pros attend the entire con for free just for being pros. Conferences in other genres need to do better.
And yes, moderators should absolutely get a spangly sash. You did say spangly, right?
Cons are not offering comped memberships for moderators? Dude, I've been attending SF/F cons as a pro since 1982 and they always comped a full membership for anyone appearing on a panel (sometimes they required at least three) never mind moderating one!
Even SDCC comps memberships. I got one each for me and a guest for the whole con for one panel appearance in 2023 -- before I knew that all pros attend the entire con for free just for being pros. Conferences in other genres need to do better.
And yes, moderators should absolutely get a spangly sash. You did say spangly, right?