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3 years ago
Cosplay Safety: Raising Awareness. Part 2 of 7: Core Safety (BLIP). This infographic is based on the panel “Cosplay Safety: Raising Awareness” from Kawaii Kon 2024, presented by @stumbling.daruma
Introduction. Hello, @stumbling.daruma here. A casual hobbyist that has watched the cosplay scene grow through the years. As cosplay has gotten increasingly popular due to social media, a lot of the newer cosplayers started the hobby during the COVID lockdown. Meaning they haven’t faced the “trenches” that are conventions—or so a friend of mine put it. So I, and many others in the local community, want to ensure the safety of all participants of this hobby. If you have any questions or anything to add to this, please put down a comment for others to refer to.
The Dark Side. The dark side of the cosplay community involves exploitation, coercion, toxicity, self-harm, harassment, abuse, and unwanted attention from other fans or even strangers that simply don’t understand. This can range from subtle online comments to actual physical assault (violent or otherwise). A kind reminder, this infographic is not meant to scare anyone but to raise awareness so we can work together to create a safe environment. Especially in the local community where the aloha spirit seems to be diminishing as time goes on.
B.L.I.P., or BLIP, is an acronym that covers core safety practices when you are out and about in cosplay—aside from knowing proper consent, of course. The acronym choice was, honestly, the sound effect of a basic barrier at the ready. Here’s what each letter stands for: Buddy Up, Look Out, Identity Protection, and Photo Rights
B - Buddy Up. Be sure to have a friend, family, or cosplay handler with you. You should *never* really be alone, whether it’s during a shoot, hanging around the convention center, or outside of events. So, remember, there is safety in numbers and have a buddy nearby.
L - Look Out. Street harassment has *always* been a thing, so stay alert and aware of where you are. When in cosplay, you’ll certainly get attention outside of the convention center or cosplay events. Do remember that a public space is a shared space, so you are not entitled to anything and neither are onlookers.
I - Identity Protection. Keep your personal information hidden. You should *not* be giving out anything like your real name, address, workplace, etc. If the wrong person doxxes you, they can use that information to try and blackmail or extort you. And if not you, they can try to get to your family or loved ones.
P - Photo Rights. You have *every* right to ask to view a picture after it’s been taken. Upskirt shots—accidental or not—*can* happen, so it’s always good to check to make sure nothing you don’t want seen makes it out into the world. You *want* to know where your photos are going, so don’t forget to network. Get their socials and give them yours!
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Posted On: April 10th 2024, 04:55 pm
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Cosplaying in public? BLIP! You're ready to go!

I hope the acronym is fun and simple enough for folks to remember. I consider these the most important, since I know there are folks that love to cosplay in public spaces, such as outside of the convention. This can be for shoots or simply for fun.

These are all basics so, if there's any questions, I'll try my best to expand on it.

UPCOMING:
Part 3: Adults & Minors (idk seems self-explanatory)
Part 4: Photography Safety (Photographers are people too!)
Part 5: Seeking Perfection (dysmorphia & "perfection")
Part 6: Red Flags in People (social cues to look out for)
Part 7: Basic Safety Tips (just additional advice for safety)⁡
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⁡Tags: #infographic #cosplaysafety #blip
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stumbling.daruma 3 years ago

stumbling.daruma

Expanding on "[L]ook Out" due to some actual experiences: Be sure to set boundaries, respect the boundaries of other people, AND the rules set in place by the location you are at---this is what I meant to imply when I said be "*aware* of where you are." You do NOT want to be that person that ruins it for everyone else (i.e. having a photoshoot DURING a religious congregation thus barring other cosplayers access to the building while they're in cosplay *or* loitering past the scheduled time at a private location).

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