So I went to my first con this year (BronyCon 2014) and I have to say my favorite experience was waiting in line to get into "Whooves Line is it Anyway?" The line wrapped all the way around the actual event hall and I was in the very back with a few others who didn't get there early... So as more people started to fill in behind me I hear a conversation going on about backstage passes. I turn around, and there's 3 of the staff members that organize the Everfree NW convention (1 of which was an event organizer for BronyCon) having a sort of "storytime." As one of them notices me, he says something to the rest of them and they dragged me into their circle and started bombarding me with stories of their past conventions and events. That moment really stood out because it was the first time I really felt welcome. I came to the convention alone and most people just kinda kept to themselves and it was rather awkward starting a conversation, so when 3 staff members (with backstage passes, mind you) stood at the back of the line to talk to me, I really felt at home.