Code of Conduct
Last updated: March 13, 2027 — enforced with love and mild disappointment
1. The Golden Rule
Be cool. That's it. That's the whole rule. Everything below is just examples of what "be cool" means because apparently some people need specifics.
2. Respect the Craft
Prank calling is an art form. Treat it like one.
- Don't punch down. Ever. Prank calls should be funny for everyone, including the person on the other end
- Never claim someone else's call as your own. Plagiarism is the only crime worse than a bad soundboard
- If someone's bit is better than yours, the correct response is respect, not jealousy
- Constructive feedback only. "That sucked" is not constructive. "Have you considered better timing on the reveal?" is
3. Hotel Rules
We are guests at Hotel 1000. They were kind enough to let a bunch of prank callers book a conference. Let's not ruin it.
- Do NOT prank call the hotel. We cannot stress this enough. They will kick us out.
- Do NOT prank call room service. They control your food. Think about that.
- The elevator is not a recording booth
- If you clog a toilet, tell someone. Don't just leave. We know you're in room 412, Derek.
- Quiet hours are 11 PM – 8 AM. Your soundboard does not have an exception.
4. Panel Etiquette
- Silence your phone. Yes, even if your ringtone is funny. Especially if your ringtone is funny.
- Questions during Q&A must be actual questions. "This isn't really a question, more of a comment" people will be escorted out
- Do not attempt to prank call someone live on stage without prior approval. We learned this the hard way in 2026. We don't talk about 2026.
- Clapping is encouraged. Air horns are not.
5. The Buddy System
If you see someone at PrankCon sitting alone, go talk to them. They came here to meet people. Don't be weird about it. Just say hi. Worst case, you make a friend. Best case, you find your next collab partner.
6. Substances
Washington state has its own laws. Follow them. But also:
- If you're drunk, you're not allowed near a microphone. Drunk prank calls aren't funny, they're just loud.
- The open bar at the Saturday afterparty is a privilege, not a challenge
- Hydrate. Seriously. Seattle tap water goes hard.
7. Violation Severity Levels
Someone will politely ask you to chill. Example: playing your soundboard at breakfast.
Brad Carter himself will look at you with disappointment. This is worse than it sounds. Example: prank calling the hotel front desk.
You're out. No refund. Your badge gets shredded on stage during the closing ceremony as a warning to others. Example: being a genuine jerk to people.
8. The Dog Clause
If at any point during PrankCon you encounter a dog (service animal, nearby park, stray that wandered in), you are required by this Code of Conduct to:
- Ask the owner if you can pet the dog
- If yes, pet the dog
- Tell the dog it is a good dog
- Report the dog sighting in #dog-alerts on the Discord
Failure to follow the Dog Clause will result in a Level 2 violation.
9. Final Note
Look, we're all here because we love the same weird niche hobby. Let's keep it fun, keep it respectful, and make PrankCon '27 something we'll all talk about for years. Unless it goes badly. Then we don't talk about it. Like 2026.
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