I didn't get to go this year... but apparently the 'types' of attendees have changed. I nearly died laughing when I read this press release:
http://www.gencon.com/2006/socal/press/releases/2006.12.07.Press.aspxPay close attention to the last sentence of the first paragraph.
For those that can't get to the link, here is what it says:
GEN CON SO CAL 2006
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SHOW
DECEMBER 7, 2006 (Seattle, WA) – For the fourth consecutive year gamers descended on the Anaheim Convention Center for Gen Con So Cal, the West Coast’s largest consumer gaming convention. Over 72 exhibitors participated in the 4-day event which brought out nearly 18,000 enthusiastic attendees to participate in the Best for Gays of Gaming!