Media Coverage of Scotiacon
In early February 2025, Scotiacon faced an unexpected wave of media attention. What followed was a cascade of articles, ranging from sensationalist headlines to more balanced coverage. It’s unfortunate that the convention faced this scrutiny - which was entirely unwarranted and not the fault of the organizers, but it provides an opportunity to examine how media coverage can spiral and what we can do as a community to mitigate this emerging threat. ...