What the Hell Happened to Anime Cons?

What the hell happened to anime cons? Anime conventions used to feel like a place where weird people could get together, meet other fans, cosplay, buy some merch, and just have fun. Now a lot of them feel more like giant events built around crowds, vendors, lines, and making money. Anime has gone mainstream, and anime conventions have changed with it. But did they actually get better? #AnimeCons #Anime #Cosplay