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| − | To vote in [[Worldcon site selection]], a voter must be a member of the [[administering convention]] ''and'' must join the [[Worldcon]] being selected | + | To vote in [[Worldcon site selection]], a voter must be a [[member]] of the [[administering convention]] ''and'' must join the [[Worldcon]] being selected, paying a fee to become a [[supporting member]] Most voters want to attend and so, after the winner is announced, pay a '''conversion fee''' to convert their supporting membership into an [[attending membership]]. |
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| + | The cost is usually simply the difference between the cost of the two memberships, though for a period of 3-4 months after it is selected, most [[Worldcons]] give a small discount to voters who also [[pre-supported]] their [[bid]]. Many, but not all, [[Worldcons]] give a free conversion to [[attending member]] for voters who were [[Friends of the Bid]]. | ||
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| + | See also: [[Site Selection Vote]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:24, 14 September 2020
To vote in Worldcon site selection, a voter must be a member of the administering convention and must join the Worldcon being selected, paying a fee to become a supporting member Most voters want to attend and so, after the winner is announced, pay a conversion fee to convert their supporting membership into an attending membership.
The cost is usually simply the difference between the cost of the two memberships, though for a period of 3-4 months after it is selected, most Worldcons give a small discount to voters who also pre-supported their bid. Many, but not all, Worldcons give a free conversion to attending member for voters who were Friends of the Bid.
See also: Site Selection Vote.
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