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If you read hostility in my reply, then it's because I take issue with shrugging one's shoulders at the oppression of the marginalized, especially when it's justified with flimsy and unfounded skepticism.

I'm not going to play the ad-homenim game, so I'll just ignore all the jabs at my character. It's a waste of our time and energy.

>Active investigations almost always are responded to with no comment until they have enough information to comment.

But that's not what happened here. Not only do they have plenty of information to comment - but they also specified that they will not comment because they don't have any trust in the media reporters. It isn't that they lack information or that they are investigating - it's that they refuse to share any information at all.

>Don't just pretend that anybody who doesn't immediately want the death penalty for all cops without an investigation into what actually happened must hate all homeless people

Just going to point out: The idea that I'm pro-death-penalty, anti-cop, and that I don't think there should be an investigation... all incorrect.

Not making a comment isn't an admission of guilt. But it's foolish to pretend that their hostility towards the very question of it is anything but suspicious. The least they could say is "we have no comment at this time." But their response conveys "We have no comment to give at ANY time."

Picture?? That link is a full video evaluating all the damage. This is posted by a well-known local pastor who advocates for the homeless.

It is wildly speculative to believe she's just making it up rather than to consider that this might have actually happened - ESPECIALLY when the police department is repeatedly refusing to even deny it. There is EXCLUSIVELY evidence to believe it DID happen, and none to support the idea that it didn't. To pretend like there are "literally no stories anywhere" is just straight-up wrong.

It doesn't matter who "should" be involved because the reality is that no one is doing anything about it right now. Probably because there's too many 'skeptics' who'd rather ignore the plight of the homeless people who annoy them than consider that the police might actually be acting with reckless disregard for the marginalized

Ah. You asked for someone to do the work of summarizing something you’re already a set against without actually being willing to consider it. Got it.

I did not ask for a link (or no link in this case) and run. I asked for an explanation and reasons. Not a look it up yourself reply.

Quite frankly a study made with the singular purpose of justifying development is trivial to do. Puer propaganda in many cases. I've done them in my sleep.

we have a fairly small budget as we are a non-profit organization. we are hoping to do less than $50 per band. Genre/style can vary. We have a large difference of ages/demographics in our organization and want to appeal to as many as possible.

we have a fairly small budget as we are a non-profit organization. we are hoping to do less than $50 per band :)

What’s budget and genres/style you prefer?

You asked “can someone explain to me why they need this specific building” and I answered.

You asked about other buildings which are also covered in the plans (brick city remains).

You asked about the benefit of the daylight project…. Also covered in the proposal and approved plans.

Care to clarify what it is you are asking?

What is your budget?

There’s no safety issue, in spite of the word “condemn”. Condemnation is just the legal proceeding that is used to take property using the city’s right to eminent domain.

NOT what I was asking.

Need the “Has anyone seen my stolen catalytic converter?” comment

Just messaged you!

There’s an entire multi year study and plan complete with engineering details. Look up Forward SGF or the Jordan Creek Daylight project.

I'm not going to tell GOOD people to come to a bad place. Otherwise, I'm a bad person; a liar.

Followed by someone putting 30 cats on craigslist with their cocaine plate in the photo.

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Love it. Let's just implement ChatGPT into this subreddit and we'll never have to post anymore.

Somone explain to me exactly why they need this specific building. There is plenty of room south of it to rout the creek. The railroad that runs along the creek seems to be the bigger problem.

Have they come to purchase agreements with the owners of the other buildings in the area, or do they only want this one specific one? Do they plan on purchasing the MSU properties in the area as well?

And why are we blowing funds on this daylighting project in the first place. What benefit does it bring for ALL of Springfield and not just a few property developers.

I wouldn't eat there if it was free.

Then someone needs to file a federal lawsuit against the greene county sheriff's department. They may be homeless, but there are federal protections against these kinds of things. In California where the homeless population is much larger than other states, it is illegal for police to destroy the possessions of transients including the cardboard box they're living in. It counts as a fourth amendment seizure under the law.

Using gasoline to incinerate personal items of the homeless if a violation of their civil rights. If someone were to file a lawsuit on their behalf, a federal judge would put a stop to this kind of activity.

Someone should refer this to the ACLU.

We share many sentiments as we are super supportive of local conventions and events. We haven't gone to Planet Comicon as we try to help build up some promotion for things in about an hour radius of Springfield.

Though in an unofficial capacity, we've showcased many such as Tremendicon, Dragon's Brook (previous Dragonfest), Neosho ArtCon and even some of the sadly defunct Cave Con and BransonCon shows. VisionCon, especially has seen tons of support from us. Last year we showcased them though many videos, including promo spots for local artists, authors, creators, and shops. We usually avoid celebrity spotlighting outside of maybe a panel so that our videos really show off the floor setup and vendors and creators on hand; we like to give an idea to attendees and potential vendors both what to expect from an event beyond the headliners that bring in the crowds. We'd like to see more people on hand in support of the event itself, but unfortunately it often is the celebrity guests that get the attention. Hopefully, showcase videos like ours can show there's so much more to do though.

We saw lots of familiar local faces at MCC like Forged in Foam, Nathaniel Toines, Ghostbusters of the Ozarks, Garrison 66, and even shops like Leveled Up Loot at this show, but we're always down to see more. Tremendicon had a table, as did Springfield Cosplay, and Pop Goes the Culture, Nerd Informant, even Hawk with his Geekmas event--lots of local love, but don't stop MCC--bring in more, MORE!!

Again, rather than being disappointed in Springfield, we're going to do our best to show off great things to do in the greater Springfield radius, outside of the big boys like KC and STL, because there's tons going on around here too. Here's hoping our local events continue to grow.

Something I'd really like to see from VisionCon, I'll say it, is a rebranding. It's an amazing convention with incredible staff and volunteers and a heartfelt charity each year, but that name conveys the wrong idea. "Comic Con" is used as a branding anymore, like calling tissues "Kleenex." As is, it comes off as something to do with eyewear and it deserves so much more attention. They can always have that vision, but play up to their available strengths with something simple like "Springfield Comic Con." Also, don't shy away from celebrities; like it or not, they DO help, and sadly it's not always easy to push voice actors. Though fun, and ridiculously talented people, it's weird going for a photo op with a face most people don't know or recognize and a name many haven't heard.

Sometimes it's about playing up to our strengths and no doubt a rebranding of Visioncon could make it as incredible and formidable of an event as it absolutely deserves to be. Regardless, we'll keep attending them and showing off what people are missing out on if they skip it!

I mean pretty much every recommendation is being sarcastic in this thread

I consider MV fancy taco bell. It's perfect for when you are drunk and need some greasy slop, but overall not that great