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I appreciate this thread. If only it were named "Petition to lower sound levels at events."

Sound levels at events are a definite safety concern that we must not ignore as an organization.

At Ventura this year, the sound was perfect. At Long Beach this year, as it has been in years past, the sound was dangerously loud. I had sustained muffled hearing for a considerable duration after, and I didn't spend all that long in the arena. At a few points, I had to leave the arena. The MC mic consistently peaks out on the higher tones on the Long Beach speakers, because he yells into the mic. It needs to be toned down a bit at that particular event. Everyone will still be just as excited. Everyone will still be able to hear it.