Yea, 10 years ago is also when I decided to go on hiatus. However, I did recently ghost one big convention to ensure my access tactics still worked. They did, but I only stuck around long enough to oogle at cosplays and get a few beers. While eavesdropping on some marines sharing scuttlebutt about leadership woes.

Eventually you have too many people, enforcement becomes a nightmare and if you look serious enough people will pass you off as security, hotel staff or as a vendor.