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Mazecon<\/a> returns in little over a month from now and the big question in everyone\u2019s mind is – What took so long? \u201cThere was definitely some burnout immediately following our last offering in 2017,\u201d replies Mushfik Rahman, a member of the Facebook group\u2019s admin panel since 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe had achieved a monumental milestone with a turnout exceeding 1,300 attendants. It was the fourth and as of right now, the final instalment of Mazecon, because we needed a break. Unfortunately, by the time we were ready to end the hiatus, the coronavirus pandemic started and the rest, as you know, is history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I was writing a feature on Summer Con<\/a>, the news of the return of Mazecon reached my years. The info was most pleasing if I\u2019m honest. Yes, it absolutely is and while we are on topic, let us delve into the history of Mazecity<\/a> and Mazecon itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mazecity The Start Of Anime Enthusiasts\u2019 Revolution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat got you guys started?\u201d I ask them. \u201cWell, most of us were not there when it all got started,\u201d replies Irtiza Chowdhury with a chuckle, one of the more senior members of the admin panel, having assumed the role in 2013, \u201cbut in the early days of the community, Mazecity existed not as a Facebook group, which was created in 09, but rather through discussions across various online forums leading to offline meetups at roadside tea stalls and diners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWas there a specific mission statement when the group was established?\u201d The question was taken by Fardeen Azwad, an admin since 2021, who answered with \u2013 \u201cNot really, no, there wasn\u2019t anything particular decided on back then, nor is there now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe do not want to lead the community as much as just provide them with a space to discuss something that they love while going with the flow, letting them express their passion for the medium in their individual ways whether it be through posting reviews or fan arts, given of course everything meets a set of rules dictated by Facebook\u2019s terms and policies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite so, the group has still suffered numerous setbacks as a result of the social platform\u2019s antics. Maybe it is high time for them to invest in their own app! Certainly, seems to be the ongoing trend of the season. \u201cI think we are beginning to lose count of how many removals we have been hit with,\u201d says Mushfik. \u201cAlthough, the latest deletion near the end of 2022 was catalytic \u2013 a proverbial kick in the ass \u2013 to make us go \u2018\u2018Hey, I think we outta do Mazecon V.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mazecon Returns From The Abyss<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWere there any other talks of Mazecon before then?\u201d \u201cAlways in the backburner. Post-COVID, we obviously wanted to be responsible and not organize a \u2018\u2018super spreader.\u2019\u2019 Furthermore, the usual logistical challenges also reared their ugly heads. However, factored in with the aforementioned reason, a partnership with Source? magazine was another push that got us working to make those talks a reality.\u201d \u201cA partnership with Source? \u2013 That\u2019s impressive!\u201d I\u2019m compelled to remark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd we\u2019ve got a lot more,\u201d he adds. \u201cAE Bangladesh aided us with some of the managerial concerns while Qrio the Curious Shop is helping us with community outreach \u2013 they\u2019ve been very supportive, stating how being part of Mazecon 2023 takes them back to their roots as the first event that they set up shop in was Mazecon 2017.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor media, Frontpage BD will be covering us and Tickify is handling ticket sales. So overall, this is exactly what we\u2019ve had in mind for Mazecon \u2013 we could\u2019ve outsourced the whole thing, but we have always wanted it to be an event for the community by the community and everyone\u2019s coming together for it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cSo, in a manner of speaking, could that be the unofficial mission statement of Mazecity?\u201d I suggest. \u201cYeah, it could be seen like that. We wanted to create a safe space for enthusiasts of the culture so they could come together and enjoy this media with others of similar interests, but we also wanted to make sure we didn\u2019t create an echo chamber.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTherefore, strong moderation had to be put in place to guarantee all our members, regardless of how different their viewpoint about the media might be, can voice themselves without getting ganged up on by those who disagree with them. Our goal is to strike a middle ground in the fandom and make it an acceptable safe space for everyone involved. Thus, sacrifices have had to be made when it comes to the sort of content we approve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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