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Richard Fleischman

The masquerade, where 'Moulin Rouge' costumes are all the rage, is the most popular event at CONvergence 2002

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I stop at the mezzanine for one last visit. Everywhere I look, the party's still going strong--as it will, without incident, for hours to come. It's a little anarchist utopia of sorts, a model of civility, mutual respect, self-determination, and free stuff.

As I pass through the lobby on my way to the exit, the elevator doors slide open and a gorilla (okay, somebody in a gorilla suit) steps out, carrying a nearly empty bottle of Tanqueray. I find myself thinking this would be a perfect time for a busload of Presbyterians to roll in. I also find myself wishing I weren't leaving. There's too much I haven't seen, too much I haven't heard, too much I haven't done. Especially since I'm fairly sure this really cute girl back on the 16th floor was giving me the eye.