I have to wonder what is the implication or intention with the photo and the cosplay (thanks to the comment indicating where it comes from). I mean, no one chooses this display thinking they won’t get attention, maybe she likes the attention, and good for her if she does. But the fact that she took the photo by the side of this sign… Is she implying that it helps that it’s written? Enough for her to feel empowered to dress however she wants? Did she feel like she needed to take the photo by the consent sign to make a point that not enough people follow the guidelines?
I ask this because I would want to know if this is a sign (pun intended) that as a society we are going in the right direction, allowing her to dress in this outfit, or the contrary? It would be nice if the former would be the case.
That is beyond any kind of discussion about the appropriateness of it, in my opinion it is great if anyone is feeling safe enough to do this. Nudity needs to be normalized, nudity is not sexuality, but I digress and that’s just my personal point of view.
I think it’s as simple as that. She’s wearing a very revealing outfit and is probably more affected by people being creepy about it. So because of her cosplay, there’s extra reason for her to want to emphasize the sign.
I have a lot of cosplayer friends and showing less skin doesn’t really change things when creeps are involved. In this thread there are people comparing nerd conventions to strip clubs. Advocating for the isolation of women entirely.
It’s a scary thing.
Half of the cosplayers are shows are men. A good chunk are under 18. Every show has dress code so anyone exposing too much wouldn’t make it through the door. There are rules in place for everyone’s comfort and just because you find someone attractive doesn’t justify this behavior.
No one owes you a picture. If you ask they’ll probably say yes, but they bought their ticket too and want to enjoy the show. Taking sneaky pics is frowned on because people have stalkers, strict jobs and don’t want to end up on someone’s spank bank (which was an actual problem in the early 2000s).
Costuming is an art and a skill. Capturing a character in its essence and being an award winning cosplayer is coveted. There are competitions all over the US and there is even one near me where the prize is 10k for the top competitor.
Dont let the creeps persuade you. The girl is showing a little leg and tummy and smiling having a good time. Thats someone’s little sister and she probably loves that character and worked for months on that costume just to go to one of the biggest conventions in the world.
It definitely got pulled from social media and now is being misused in a debate that at its core was created by someone who thinks its okay to assault women.
Don’t side with the creeps. Little concessions by the average good person add up as validation to someone who has bad intentions.
You kind of implied it, yes. You mention that she wants you to read and abide by an anti-groping sign, but is standing there like she wants attention as though that is some sort of hypocritical stance for her to have.
Granted, it’s hard to read “tone” from a written sentence, so if that wasn’t your intent, of course I apologize. But it definitely read as though you were implying she was a hypocrite for daring to be dressed provocatively next to a sign that says “don’t grope me, bro.”
Nope… Cosplayers want people to look at them. She knows that she’s going to get attention, and so she’s standing next to that sign so that you read the sign too.
Well, OP argued against consent and that he is fine with coercion the other day, then deleted it when confronted, so probably it is an agenda he is putting forth about consent and women
I have to wonder what is the implication or intention with the photo and the cosplay (thanks to the comment indicating where it comes from). I mean, no one chooses this display thinking they won’t get attention, maybe she likes the attention, and good for her if she does. But the fact that she took the photo by the side of this sign… Is she implying that it helps that it’s written? Enough for her to feel empowered to dress however she wants? Did she feel like she needed to take the photo by the consent sign to make a point that not enough people follow the guidelines?
I ask this because I would want to know if this is a sign (pun intended) that as a society we are going in the right direction, allowing her to dress in this outfit, or the contrary? It would be nice if the former would be the case.
That is beyond any kind of discussion about the appropriateness of it, in my opinion it is great if anyone is feeling safe enough to do this. Nudity needs to be normalized, nudity is not sexuality, but I digress and that’s just my personal point of view.
I think it’s as simple as that. She’s wearing a very revealing outfit and is probably more affected by people being creepy about it. So because of her cosplay, there’s extra reason for her to want to emphasize the sign.
IDK, I kinda took it like she’s standing there to get attention but wants you to read the sign too.
I have a lot of cosplayer friends and showing less skin doesn’t really change things when creeps are involved. In this thread there are people comparing nerd conventions to strip clubs. Advocating for the isolation of women entirely.
It’s a scary thing.
Half of the cosplayers are shows are men. A good chunk are under 18. Every show has dress code so anyone exposing too much wouldn’t make it through the door. There are rules in place for everyone’s comfort and just because you find someone attractive doesn’t justify this behavior.
No one owes you a picture. If you ask they’ll probably say yes, but they bought their ticket too and want to enjoy the show. Taking sneaky pics is frowned on because people have stalkers, strict jobs and don’t want to end up on someone’s spank bank (which was an actual problem in the early 2000s).
Costuming is an art and a skill. Capturing a character in its essence and being an award winning cosplayer is coveted. There are competitions all over the US and there is even one near me where the prize is 10k for the top competitor.
Dont let the creeps persuade you. The girl is showing a little leg and tummy and smiling having a good time. Thats someone’s little sister and she probably loves that character and worked for months on that costume just to go to one of the biggest conventions in the world.
It definitely got pulled from social media and now is being misused in a debate that at its core was created by someone who thinks its okay to assault women.
Don’t side with the creeps. Little concessions by the average good person add up as validation to someone who has bad intentions.
I feel like it shouldn’t have to be said that wanting attention and * wanting to be groped* aren’t the same fucking thing.
An invitation to look at her isn’t an invitation to touch her.
Did I say it was?
You kind of implied it, yes. You mention that she wants you to read and abide by an anti-groping sign, but is standing there like she wants attention as though that is some sort of hypocritical stance for her to have.
Granted, it’s hard to read “tone” from a written sentence, so if that wasn’t your intent, of course I apologize. But it definitely read as though you were implying she was a hypocrite for daring to be dressed provocatively next to a sign that says “don’t grope me, bro.”
Nope… Cosplayers want people to look at them. She knows that she’s going to get attention, and so she’s standing next to that sign so that you read the sign too.
Well, OP argued against consent and that he is fine with coercion the other day, then deleted it when confronted, so probably it is an agenda he is putting forth about consent and women
Unrelated Image for fun, Blessed Are the Meek