SPS Q&A Feb 26th, 2018
SPWF Cancelled Update 3/22/18
"Conflicting Words" update, Feb 5th, 2021 (from someone close to JM & SPS)
From what I know, which is clearly not everything in this regard, because I was not there and not involved, JM/Widdershins, does not own the intellectual property to Steampunk World's Fair or to Wicked Fair. They gave it to TS in March 2018. However, JM does have some sort of patent/trademark on the phrase "The Steampunk World's Fair" as of 2019*.
Silver Phoenix Society did not run a SPWF in May 2018 because they could not. There was conflict with the hotel and there was confusion over money. I don't know who actually had access to those funds, or even if there were funds at that point.
I would love to be able to clarify further, but I do not have further information.
Again, I want to remind everyone to please be safe, especially when it comes to public gatherings. Please wear masks (N95s or KN95s are best) and wash your hands. Or better yet, don't go to public gatherings.
We isolate now
So when we gather again
No one is missing
Many of us have already lost people. Please be safe out there.
*Which, sidenote, is odd because originally Watch City in Waltham, MA was supposed to be the Steampunk World's Fair, but JM claimed it instead. P.S., Watch City is always a fun time! It looks like they are doing a virtual event in May 2021.
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