Podcasts about cosplay consent

"Is Cosplay Consent" has become a rallying cry that can be heard from conventions around the world. The harassment of mostly female cosplayers is more prevalent than its ever been. But are they bringing it upon themselves? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wasasum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wasasum/support

Topic: Conventions / Cosplay An Anime convention is rolling in to town. We though it prudent to show my mom what it’s all about. Join us as we talk about Conventions and one of my favorite hobbies, Cosplay! Tutorial: Conventions Two major types:Industry – Put on by or for the purpose of the industry to promote their products, More about selling you on something or getting you hyped for it.Fan – Put on primarily by fans or major groups to celebrate/support the products, more about getting people together who are all interested in a product. Not mutually exclusive, there are Industry that have elements of Fan Conventions, while Fan conventions have elements of Industry. Anime is an example of Fan convention with Industry there to help promote the convention.Video Game is an Example of Industry convention that will certainly have Lots of Fans, and some fan aspects to it. Things you find at a convention:Exhibition Halls • Common at all Major Conventions but differ depending on the type of convention o Industry is more about selling you on products for the future or right then. For Example: Video Game convention is about getting you hyped to buy video games. o Fan is more about commerce of good from that industry/product. For Example: limited edition items that might be difficult or hard to get, more independent shops/boothsPromenade/Lobby • Generally outside the Exhibition Hall • General Gathering Place • No badge requiredPanel Rooms • Scheduled Panels for people wanting to learn more about topics • Often place to find celebrities, notable figures, and debates on topics around the conventionGame Room • More common at Fan Conventions • Console Gaming, Sometimes Arcade, Sometimes Board GamesViewing Rooms • More Common at Fan Conventions • Place to watch clips from shows or episodes from a show. More common in Anime Conventions • Industry promoted Viewing Rooms exist for some companies to show up their own merchandise   Cosplay The Act of dressing and inhabiting a character from Movie, TV Series, Book, comic book, Video Game, Anime, Manga, or Music Band.Always Popular amongst conventionsA portmanteau of the words costume playPeople who Cosplay = Cosplayer Costumes:Two major types of Costumes • Retail Costumes = Buying a costume off the rack from store • Handmade Costumes = Making a majority of your costume, or someone hand making your costumeAll Costumes are a mix, as rarely do handmade costumes not take advantage of some store bought items, as most retail Costumes still might require some assembly or create special pieces for it PropsSome Costumes might have a prop: Sword, gun, Staff, box, stuffed doll, puppetCheck Local Con’s Prop PolicyPeace-Bonding = Con approving a prop Presentation:Most cosplay try to present themselves as the character when in front of others. Some are striving for accuracy, some are just walking around in a costume.Pose/action = Every cosplay should have a default or practice pose for picture taking Professional CosplayersSome Cosplay for industry or for companies to promote the product. It is a viable way of making a living. Interaction:1) Always ask permission to interact with a Cosplayer, whether taking a picture, saying “hi”, or wanting to touch, hug, or act with a Cosplayer; someone might have a reason to say ‘No’ and deserve the chance to say such.2) A Cosplayer is inhabiting a character, they are not that character. Therefore, you can not presume they know everything about a character or will react the same as the character would.3) Cosplay =/= Consent. Harrassment is never okay. Just because someone is dress scantily does not mean they are asking for indecent interactions. Cons take this very serious.4) Do not monopolize cosplayer’s time. If you have a question or want to discuss something, ask if it’s okay, as some people may not always want the conversations.5) Don’t linger. Some people are super sensitive to other people watching them. Try to be considerate of those Cosplaying6) Ask for Handles. If you take a picture and going to post it online, you might want link back to the original cosplayer. If someone has a handle online through twitter, instagram, etc, don’t be afraid to ask.   Things you can Find a Convention:Rare Merchandise (Con exclusives)Meet people with similar interestCommon meeting ground for internet FriendsMeet Celebrities, industry professionalsSee CosplayersLearn New stuff about your favorite topics Common Etiquette of Conventions1. Be Kind/Nice. We’re all here to enjoy the con.2. Always ask permission. Never assume something will be alright, everyone’s standards are different3. Cosplay =/= Consent4. Always read con rules before purchasing a Ticket5. Avoid lingering in aisles, makes it difficult for people pass througha. Don’t take pictures in the aisles, move to a more open space6. If you have children, set good rules for what to do if you get separated and keep a good eye on them7. Come Bathed, we all have to hang out with one another, no one want to smell you8. Take a Break if you Need it, Return to your hotel/car if you’re tired or hungry

If a female cosplayer wears a sexy costume, does that mean you can touch her and make lewd comments? Has geek bullying gone too far, like the incident at New York Comic Con 2013? We get together with male and female cosplayers, a slave Leia, a slave master and 16 … Continue reading The post Episode 5: Cosplay =/= Consent appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Grab & Go! If a female cosplayer wears a sexy costume, does that mean you can touch her and make lewd comments? Has geek bullying gone too far, like the incident at New York Comic Con 2013? We get together with male and female cosplayers, a slave Leia, a slave … Continue reading The post Episode 5 Audio Only: Cosplay =/= Consent appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

If a female cosplayer wears a sexy costume, does that mean you can touch her and make lewd comments? Has geek bullying gone too far, like the incident at New York Comic Con 2013? We get together with male and female cosplayers, a slave Leia, a slave master and 16 … Continue reading The post Episode 5: Cosplay =/= Consent appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Grab & Go! If a female cosplayer wears a sexy costume, does that mean you can touch her and make lewd comments? Has geek bullying gone too far, like the incident at New York Comic Con 2013? We get together with male and female cosplayers, a slave Leia, a slave … Continue reading The post Episode 5 Audio Only: Cosplay =/= Consent appeared first on Skywalking Through Neverland.

Gaming Goddess Raychul Moore is back this week for her long anticipated second date with the lovely gentleman of Constantly Calibrating. You may remember our interview with her from last year; we had hoped she had forgotten it. This time, things went smoothly as we discussed the missteps of the upcoming next generation consoles, including the already released Wii U. We delve into the world of cosplay, exploring our thoughts on "Cosplay=/=Consent", a topic at the forefront of nerd/geek consciousness in the ever-growing convention season. Raychul also gives us, as well as you all, a helpful tip for San Diego Comic-Con and how to properly attend: Don't! That and a reasonable chance of a lot more on this week's episode of Constantly Calibrating!

Phil and Erich give the final tally in the Make-A-Wish Sketch Card auction, congratulate the newest members of the Order of the Stars, and tackle the recent boom in the Cosplay =/= Consent movement...