'Cosplay is not consent' signs to be placed around MCM expo
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Audrey Curley
10 years ago
I agree with this, especially considering I cosplay myself.
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Vincent R
11 years ago
This legit shouldn't exist, the fact it does says a great many things about our society on an international scale.
Although this would only be treating the symptoms and not the cause, it is still a step in the right direction.
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Dean Varga
11 years ago
Not supporting this petition is at best tantamount to ignoring a severe issue that needs addressed and, at worst, giving a free pass to a form of sexual assault. An increase in visible signage is clearly needed in order for cosplayers, and people in general, to feel safe and welcome at MCM expos.
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s Murphy
11 years ago
I hate being objectified dressed as a my little pony character
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Thomas Mccathie-Arthur
11 years ago
Wish this wasn't needed, but is.
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Karen Corbel
11 years ago
The signs should be so obvious that no one can say they haven't seen them.
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Jonathan Dompierre
11 years ago
its hard enough already for some people to cosplay at conventions considering some people are shy, it wont help if they're afraid people will go and harass them
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Debbie Spear
11 years ago
Too many people act as if someone is wanting to be handled because of what they wear. "You dress up to get this attention don't you?" This isn't right. Wanting acknowledgement for your hard work in a costume and courage to wear it is not the same as wanting some person to grab you, nor is it wanting someone to take your picture without so much as a request. It takes a few seconds to ask for a picture.
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Spring Girl
11 years ago
Even though i'm from Lithuania, i support this with all my heart because it's a major issue all over the world.
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Martha Haylett
11 years ago
It's a shame we even have to do this but we need to.
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Zoe
11 years ago
Absolutelly right it is not fair to make other people feel helpless just becasue of the way they cosplay.
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Crismen Thunder
11 years ago
This needs to be done ASAP.
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CSMacLaren, Darth Vader Sculptor
11 years ago
Please keep the hobby safe and respectful for everyone to enjoy!
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Devin
11 years ago
As a peer educator for my local domestic violence shelter, I think it's great that this kind of movement was started. I've spread it among my group, so perhaps we can get this thing up and running!
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Michele Meddy
11 years ago
I think it is totally unacceptable behaviour. Something needs to be done.
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Metis Pang
11 years ago
What else needs to be said
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Multiple time have I had people make comments, or even try to lift up my skirt at conventions. People have grabbed me and generally made me feel uncomfortable, this needs to be standard practice.
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Loz Copping
11 years ago
Totally agree.....savvy.
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paul
11 years ago
its not acceptable in every day life cos-play events should be no different
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Anonymous
11 years ago
seriously the amount of harrassment on minors is disgusting this needs to be put up
I agree with this, especially considering I cosplay myself.
This legit shouldn't exist, the fact it does says a great many things about our society on an international scale. Although this would only be treating the symptoms and not the cause, it is still a step in the right direction.
Not supporting this petition is at best tantamount to ignoring a severe issue that needs addressed and, at worst, giving a free pass to a form of sexual assault. An increase in visible signage is clearly needed in order for cosplayers, and people in general, to feel safe and welcome at MCM expos.
I hate being objectified dressed as a my little pony character
Wish this wasn't needed, but is.
The signs should be so obvious that no one can say they haven't seen them.
its hard enough already for some people to cosplay at conventions considering some people are shy, it wont help if they're afraid people will go and harass them
Too many people act as if someone is wanting to be handled because of what they wear. "You dress up to get this attention don't you?" This isn't right. Wanting acknowledgement for your hard work in a costume and courage to wear it is not the same as wanting some person to grab you, nor is it wanting someone to take your picture without so much as a request. It takes a few seconds to ask for a picture.
Even though i'm from Lithuania, i support this with all my heart because it's a major issue all over the world.
It's a shame we even have to do this but we need to.
Absolutelly right it is not fair to make other people feel helpless just becasue of the way they cosplay.
This needs to be done ASAP.
Please keep the hobby safe and respectful for everyone to enjoy!
As a peer educator for my local domestic violence shelter, I think it's great that this kind of movement was started. I've spread it among my group, so perhaps we can get this thing up and running!
I think it is totally unacceptable behaviour. Something needs to be done.
What else needs to be said
Multiple time have I had people make comments, or even try to lift up my skirt at conventions. People have grabbed me and generally made me feel uncomfortable, this needs to be standard practice.
Totally agree.....savvy.
its not acceptable in every day life cos-play events should be no different
seriously the amount of harrassment on minors is disgusting this needs to be put up