Thank you, Squashed! :)
Personally, I was very excited when I first heard about the con. I think it could be a great event to bring people together in a scene where we often feel like unconnected lone deviants lol. Finding the gts community years ago gave me a sense of belonging and I think the con could do the same for others. It's just a cool idea to me that we would have a space where like-minded individuals could gather to share their stories, fantasies, ideas, etc. There would be discussion panels, activities, special guests, artists, merchandise, and more!
That's not to say I am naive. They say "hope for the best, but plan for the worst." So while I am very hopeful and excited for this, I understand that it may not even happen...because their kickstarter initiative seems rather ambitious; trying to raise a relatively big amount of money in a relatively small amount of time for a relatively poor/fragmented community. I did already buy my ticket, but if the kickstarter doesn't reach its goal in time, I will be refunded.
It's ok that some people have offered constructive criticism about the event. But it's upsetting and frustrating that others can just be so negative/pessimistic/apathetic about it. Idk if some people are just basement dwellers who dismiss/hate/fear the idea of meeting their fellow size-fans IRL or if they're just negative about everything. Some have worried about us not being able to control our urges? I wonder if gay pride parades (or any other sexual community) and events have to worry about similar crap, like their members being inappropriate and trying to rape each other or something. Anyway people are people... some good and some bad. What I'm saying is that our community is no better or worse than others and if any bad eggs show up and cause trouble they will be dealt with. Besides, the idea for this event was born out of NYC size meetups happening the past few months... and those went well apparently and had no inappropriateness, even when it was a sausage fest with only one girl.
Other ridiculous complaints I've heard are some people who don't wanna see fans/content about size-furries, giants, trans giants/giantesses, etc. While I believe most of the community is into giantess stuff and the event will be mostly catered to that, we have to be accepting and inclusive of the fringe interests in our community. If you don't think you can stand seeing someone in a furry suit, or stand the idea that some people are into giants or gore or scat or whatever, then just don't come. We don't want haters there. On websites like here, you can use the filters or just not click/look at unwanted content... similarly at the event, you don't have to interact with everyone but you should treat them like fellow human beings at least.
I believe this con is inevitable and a good thing... and if it doesn't workout in 2016 then it will try again until it gets the support and momentum it needs. Even if it doesn't happen in 2016, I'm still proud of our community for trying to make it happen and trying to unify, connect, and empower us. Also, I love the symbol of the hearts that was developed, not just for the convention, but for all the size community <3
Lastly, regardless of the con happening or not, global meetups have started to be arranged! The con was born out of the NYC meetups, but people have stepped forward about organizing meetups in other cities and areas around the globe. I myself volunteered to be a contact person for the Baltimore area (midatlantic region of USA) so if you're in the area, shoot me a message! You can also check the meetup board here: http://macromicro-meetup.boards.net/ aaaaand rant over finally XP
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