DashCon was a 2014 fan convention in Illinois intended for the Tumblr community, which ended disastrously, leading to its notoriety in internet lore. Organizer Nessie O'Neil famously appealed for funds to cover a significant shortfall. Years later, attempts to revive the convention have been made, with DashCon 2 planned to focus on internet history and nostalgia. The new organizers, Avis and Simone, aim to engage attendees in celebrating past fandom culture and local creatives while avoiding previous mistakes from DashCon.
"We want to bring people together to reminisce on an era long past, and to celebrate the local artists, performers, and creators of today."
"After a string of disasters, the weekend culminated in the 17-year-old organizer, Nessie O'Neil, going around with a paper bag asking attendees for donations to make up the roughly $17,000 needed to keep the convention afloat."
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