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Heralding antiharassment in the nerd con community since 2016. Founded by cosplayers for anyone who has been harassed, stalked, abused, or sexually assaulted to know that you're not alone, and #WeBelieveYou
https://cosplayer-ssn.org/
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Hi Bsky! We're the Cosplayer Survivor Support Network (CSSN), a group founded in 2016 by cosplayers because the phrase "cosplay is not consent" didn't appear to be improving harassment or worse in the convention community.
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#AnimeFrontier is in less than a month!

This year, all tips given to the Cosplay Repair booth will be donated to @cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social to help survivors of sexual assault & harassment in the cosplay community.

Remember to use code AFAMBASSADOR25 for a discount on your badge for a discount!
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Basically, people need different things, and we as bystanders are usually not equipped to be good at handling every individual issue presented. As an ally, don't set yourself up for failure by thinking you can do it all. Please take the time to learn about bystander intervention.
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Also, deescalation is a skill, and there's a reason why a lot of people in political action/protesting take classes on it.

Find out what kind of bystander intervention *you* can do and practice it so that you can help out in a situation when you least expect it.
righttobe.org/guides/bysta...
The 5Ds of Bystander Intervention - Right To Be
righttobe.org
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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This is also why I believe more in the power of organizations, set-out rules, and political action than single individuals, because organizations (ideally) have been vetted, and that's harder to do for individuals, which is how I've seen "Con Moms" at anime cons do more harm than good for strangers.
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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I'd vouch for several of the people in the Splatoon scene who have volunteered to be people's buddy if they need someone in light of politics in some states. And I would also absolutely get my Karen on for people.

But we should recognize that no one person can be every person's safe ally.
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Thread 🧵:
As someone who's seen pronouncements from bad actors about how they're safe (re: people can go to them at events if they're in danger), I want to address that while several Riptide attendees I know have great intentions, this is not a great stopgap measure on the whole.
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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When you start a convention, pick a name, search for it to make sure it’s not used (nobody needs ANOTHER “ChibiCon”), and then stick with one name and spelling.

If you’re referring to the con as YattaCon, Yattacon, Yatta Con, Yatta-Con, AND Yatta Comic Con, nobody will know which is right.
June 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We're happy to announce that with our latest update, we're up to 1,024 convention policies evaluated and 62 6/6 evaluations. For the first time, we are at 6% of conventions at 6/6!!

... unfortunately a 6/6 means "doing the bare minimum," so let's keep trying ✍️

cosplayer-ssn.org/rp/home.php
Convention Harassment Policies
cosplayer-ssn.org
March 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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AHHHHHH

MOM HOLY FUCK PART 2??!??!?!!!!!!!

I was catching up on internet connection and Guidebook and researching tomorrow's panel and WE ARE MENTIONED IN THEIR PDF???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT!!!! @cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social THIS IS SO COOL 😭🙏
January 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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@cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social You'll get a kick out of this...
Some small con (which shall remain nameless) just tried submitting their 2025 convention to us with a link to cosplayer-ssn.org/rp/home.php as their anti-harassment policy. 🤦‍♂️
That's not how this works! 🤣
January 2, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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FYI: You don’t need to staff a convention to send in updates. We take them from everyone!
To submit a new convention (or a future date for a convention we've listed before), use this form: fancons.com/events/updat...

To update information on a convention or guest that's already listed, use the "Update" button on that page.

Please stop e-mailing us asking to make changes.
USE THE FORMS!
November 15, 2024 at 1:33 AM
If you live in the U.S., you may be feeling hopeless right now. But you also might be feeling like you want to do something to help, but don't know how. Let's do a brief thread on PEER CRISIS INTERVENTION from our certified victim advocates.
November 6, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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Hey Chicago cosplayers (and con-goers), I saw "cosplay weekend" pop up in my recommended events and then as soon as I saw the url, knew it was a Kopf con. Do not go to this event and do not go to other kopf events!! There's a good reason they're not allowed to table at other cons
November 1, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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New Article:
Essential Pages for Every Convention Web Site

After looking at literally every convention web site, @pdelahanty.bsky.social has put together a list of essential pages you'll want to include on your con's site as well as a few things you should avoid.
Essential Pages for Every Convention Web Site | FanCons.com
Articles: After looking at literally every convention web site, I've come across some good ideas and some bad ideas. I've put together a list of essential pages you'll want to include on your con's si...
fancons.com
October 23, 2024 at 9:53 PM
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(Disclaimers continued) A 6/6 score indicates the BARE MINIMUM that a convention can do. It is not an endorsement for the convention nor do we provide endorsements. Your mileage with the policy may vary. If you had issues at a con or how its policy was applied, please reach out to the con directly.
October 21, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Have you heard about our Harassment Policy Report Card? We recently implemented a map for U.S. conventions! Check it out: cosplayer-ssn.org/rp/home.php

Here’s a thread about how the report card works! 🧵
October 21, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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Let's give Vic the ol 'Bluesky welcome a second time: Block his ass so he gets sent to the shadow realm.
Fuck. He’s BACK.
He’s being sneaky, but when you play the video, it’s obvious that this “dailyvictory” account is noted sex pest and former voice actor Vic Mignogna.

DO NOT FOLLOW!
DO NOT @ HIM!!!
Let him cry about being at zero followers forever. Block his ass!
#threadnought
October 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Hi Bsky! We're the Cosplayer Survivor Support Network (CSSN), a group founded in 2016 by cosplayers because the phrase "cosplay is not consent" didn't appear to be improving harassment or worse in the convention community.
October 18, 2024 at 5:33 PM