/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

[Anonymous No.10473320]

What are some good ways to stay safe at cons?

[Anonymous No.10473323]

Avoid chromosoids at all costs

[Anonymous No.10473326]

>>10473320
Stay away from California

[Anonymous No.10473330]

>>10473320
unironically, just don't wear next to nothing and call it a cosplay.
cosplay is about clothes (more or less), not about the lack of them ok?

[Anonymous No.10473367]

>>10473330
Cosplay means costume play. That's a costume of an canon outfit for that character, it fits.

[Anonymous No.10473368]

>>10473320
Just go with some protective kind dude. I love fucking with creeps whenever I get the chance

[Anonymous No.10473373]

Stay away from scrotes.

[kevinerenkælling No.10473380]

>>10473373
go back to /lgbt/ fagg

[Anonymous No.10473390]

>>10473330
Except it doesn't matter how much you're wearing. I was almost fully covered, and the costume was a fishtail dress (but actually looser than that, tbf), but still got badgered.

Also... There are many many canon costumes which are very scanty. They're fitting the description of wearing an accurate costume, and thus ARE cosplaying.

Honestly, your post reeks of victim blaming.

>>10473320
Stay with a group. Try not to go alone in places, especially with those you don't know well.

[Anonymous No.10473431]

>>10473320
Ban men

[Anonymous No.10473669]

>>10473320
Don't dress like a prostitute.

[Anonymous No.10473744]

>>10473380
>>10462227
This you?

[Anonymous No.10473753]

>>10473744
oop! kek

[Anonymous No.10473759]

>>10473320
Avoid discord groups and their meet ups.

[Anonymous No.10473761]

>>10473320
At any events with alcohol, don't forget your bar rules. If you leave your drink, it's not yours anymore.
At the general con, either stay with people you know and came with or keep in touch with them at all times. Have a meeting place and time in case service is shitty. I actually saw some people using walkie talkies because service was so poor lol. This is especially true if you add any people to your group that you met at the con. It might be helpful to have a safeword among your group if you're starting to feel uncomfortable with an orbiter.

[Anonymous No.10473778]

>>10473320
Don't dress like a slut.
It's as simple as that.

[Anonymous No.10473789]

>>10473431
Oh please. Without men women would complain they weren't getting ogled.

[Anonymous No.10473798]

>>10473789
Just because you'd be fine with random people touching you because you're so touch deprived doesn't mean everyone else is

[Anonymous No.10473809]

>>10473390
There's no use trying to talk to the moids on this board about victim blaming or what not. They do not see women as anything but holes regardless of what they are wearing or if they have an only fans or what not. That's why this thread exists.

[Anonymous No.10473812]

Don’t leave anything unattended for even a second, phone, badges, purses, anything. I personally like to pin my badge to myself so I can’t lose it on a lanyard. Pockets in costumes are really good if you don’t want to have to carry around a bag.

If you’re a younger person try to be in a group with someone older. When I was a teenager going to cons, creeps didn’t care if you were in a group if you were all visibly underaged.

Don’t be an annoying dumbass that gets loud and panics if there’s something like an emergency. This is honestly less of a safety tip and more of an etiquette tip.

Seriously, go to security if someone is bothering you. That person will spoil conventions for more people if they’re never caught for their bullshit.

Uber’s most of the time are a very safe way of transport.

Don’t pose for pictures in dumb places, moving escalators, crowded hallways, etc.

Have a handler for large cosplays or ones that your vision is extremely obscured.

Avoid (con) sickness by being clean, hand sanitizer is good. And masks of course, since we’ll have one of those by now.

[Anonymous No.10473818]

>>10473320
Travel in a group and be loud. If you're all loud no guys will fuck with you because they know you're already loud and obnoxious so they dont want to approach you. Works like a charm.

[Anonymous No.10473848]

>>10473761
>general con rules
I literally cant imagine being this uptight.

t. Someone who goes to cons alone every single time

[Anonymous No.10473856]

>>10473848
I mean these are just standard safety rules, senpai. I could've gone much more in depth if security is that much of an issue. It's literally just the buddy system. And if you're going alone then these rules don't apply to you, duh.

[Anonymous No.10473857]

>>10473812
>Pockets in costumes are really good if you don’t want to have to carry around a bag.
I've also seen people make/buy in character, but non-cannon bags. Like leather pouches for fantasy characters and such.

[Anonymous No.10473858]

>>10473812
>Don’t be an annoying dumbass that gets loud and panics if there’s something like an emergency
This is a good tip for emergencies, but if someone is bothering you and won't take the hit then getting loud is actually a great way to protect yourself.

[Anonymous No.10473923]

>>10473320
Don't dress with your ass out.

It'd be like wearing a MAGA hat at a DNC rally. You're literally asking for it.

[Anonymous No.10473925]

>>10473812
These are all good tips.

Also, look out for vulnerable people in your group. It's really easy to see if some guy is trying to creep on them (will be in very close proximity, staring without saying much, other odd cues) and body blocking is pretty easy and gets em to back off easily. Like 99% of con creeps are people that will turn at the first sign of literally any confrontation, so it's an effective manner. Had to pull the maneuver after some rando tried to pull that on my friend's GF.

[Anonymous No.10473933]

>>10473789
When have you ever heard a woman complain about NOT getting sexually harassed?

[Anonymous No.10473948]

>>10473856
>buddy system

I dunno man. Having to stick with someone all the time would drive me insane. I'm not a fourth grader.

[Anonymous No.10473955]

>>10473933
Scrotes are retarded anon, their coomer brains can’t comprehend that women don’t like getting sexually harassed

[Anonymous No.10473961]

>>10473955
They legit just think we complain to complain because we live to nag and just want to make noise and not because getting sexually harassed makes you feel like helpless prey

[Anonymous No.10473982]

>>10473955
Yes, women don't like getting sexually harrassed by non-Chads. Nobody wants a nasty, smelly beta basedman hovering over them all day, the same way men don't like some fat smelly landwhale grabbing their dicks.

[Anonymous No.10473993]

>>10473320
Stay away from psychos, no matter the gender. A friend told me once about a girl that he knew that stalked a cosplayer because he cosplayed her favorite creepypasta character. Even found his social media, and probably would have kidnapped him.
If somebody is following you around and being creepy for a long period of time, just try and get away from them. Going with a group, like others have said is another good way to avoid stuff like this.

[Anonymous No.10473996]

>>10473948
Which is why I said to let people know where you are and/or where to meet up at a certain time so you don't have to be stuck to their hip. I'm begging you to use your reading comprehension before posting.

[Anonymous No.10473997]

>>10473982
Fuck off. Attractive or not if you grab my body without asking I lose any attraction there was in the first place. Again, I realize men are disgusting and would take anybody touching them as long as they aren't fat but women don't feel that way. Having someone twice your size and twice your strength grab you and essentially let you know that they'll do what they want to you whether you like it or not, is fucking gross and scary no matter who is doing it. How is this so hard for your deranged scrote brain to grasp?

[Anonymous No.10474010]

>>10473996
No

[Anonymous No.10474013]

>>10473320
I never understood the idea of plastering "cosplay is not consent" on billboards because anyone that doesn't already understand that cosplay isn't consent, probably doesn't care.

[Anonymous No.10474014]

>>10473373
Yeah stay away from Trannys, Women with blue or purple hair and horn rimmed glasses or their fat or onions orbiters. If they mention anything about "empowerment", gtfo real fast because they will make shit up to cancel you as fodder to climb the internet clout ladder.

[Anonymous No.10474016]

>>10474013
its the "IM HELPING" mentality. If it feels good, it totally is doing something good!

[Anonymous No.10474049]

>>10474013

[Anonymous No.10474055]

>>10473997
Hot looking guys don’t have to harass or get all touchy. The con isn’t like the club or the bar. If a woman isn’t interested, there’s ten more that are.

[Anonymous No.10474056]

>>10474013
If only we had “No drive by shooting” in my old neighborhood. Think of the lives that could have been saved......

[Anonymous No.10474057]

>>10474014
This. Dodged a few bullets in my day.

[Anonymous No.10474058]

If you have prop weapons keep them in your hotel if you plan to go eat. Especially if it’s not a hotel con. Unless it’s a bright green squirt gun. If you are Jill Valentine and have a con pass around your neck, walking with Sailor Moon, Chun Li, and that thing from Steve Universe, a person could still freak out and call the police. Normies have that annoying habit.

[Anonymous No.10474063]

>>10474055
Leon Chiro is hot and he has harassed women

[Anonymous No.10474065]

>>10474063
He’s not hot, looks fucking unhinged

[Anonymous No.10474084]

>>10474063
Leon Chiro is hella short and yes he does harass women there’s no lie there

[Anonymous No.10474112]

>>10474055
I met a fairly attractive male cosplayer that maybe didn't practice "harrasing" behavior, but he was fairly pushy and overstepped his boundaries.

[Anonymous No.10474280]

>>10473373
This, scrotes are children with no self control

[Anonymous No.10474284]

>>10473789
>>10473669
>>10473330
i deserve to dress sexy without being groped by ugly nerds. Black chad dick ONLY.

[Anonymous No.10474287]

>>10474063
Yo wtf am I looking at

[Anonymous No.10474288]

>>10473320
Treat females like advertisements.
Ignore them. They look very appealing, but that's the point, it's not for you personally, it's to draw in everyone, so just ignore it the same way you would ignore an ad.
If they approach or talk to you, be polite but distant, assume it's transactional. Like an ad, it's not trying to be your friend or fuck you, it just wants you to spend your money on it or give it something.

Interacting with girls at cons in any way is a good way to either get yourself in lots of trouble or end up losing a lot of money, ESPECIALLY if they are in some sort of costume.

[Anonymous No.10474299]

>>10474288
I would love to read a book of all of the poor allegories men make about women. We're advertisements, doors, shoes, chewed gum, etc, etc.

[Anonymous No.10474305]

>>10474299
Men would probably have an easier time seeing women as equals if it weren't for all the "women and girls are special, different rules apply to them, and they need to be treated differently" messages constantly directed at men. When it's been reinforced since your birth that women aren't like you, you start trying to come up with analogies that help you understand what they are like. Besides, let's not pretend that women don't have a laundry list of poor allegories for men: pigs, dogs, animals, cruel masters, walking penises, etc.

[Anonymous No.10474310]

>>10474305
>Women would probably have an easier time seeing men as equals if it weren't for all the "men and boys are more important than you, different rules apply to them, and they need to be treated as superior" messages constantly directed at women.
Fify

[Anonymous No.10474315]

>>10474305
Seeing as men account for 99% of forcible rapes and 89% of murders it’s no wonder why women see men in general as rabid animals lol

[Anonymous No.10474318]

>>10474310
I'm glad you agree.
There are just too many shitty antiquated attitudes still surrounding us, reinforcing this idea of men as the dominant, responsible "adults" in the room and women as the submissive, naive "children". It's harmful to everyone, puts ridiculous expectations on both sides, and has no relevance in modern society other than comforting boomers who grew up believing in Disney movies.

"Good ways to stay safe at cons" are just the same ideas as "good ways to stay safe in public", no matter the gender/sex:
>Be polite
>Don't trust strangers
>Keep your personal space, don't touch people
>Know when to say "no" and walk away, and that it's okay to make one person mad/sad/upset just because you won't do what they want
>Don't dress or act in ways that may provoke an unwanted response from the opposite sex/gender
>Have a plan for what to do if something fucked up happens, don't go out alone if you can help it
And other common sense attitudes when surrounded by people.

[Anonymous No.10474332]

>>10474318
> Know when to say "no" and walk away
This is the one thing that I can never do. Most of the men I've said no to either laughed it off and continued talking/following me or I've had people hit up my social media afterwards (even if I didn't give it to them) and start liking every single post I've ever made. I know the whole "not all men" is true but at this point I've just stopped posting my cosplay pictures/plans online and missed out on group cosplay opportunities because I'm sick of this. What's a good way to say no that guys will actually listen to?

[Anonymous No.10474347]

>>10474332
It's good to be polite to people in general, but there's also times when being polite is inappropriate.
Like, letting a guy down easy is one thing, but if you're too soft, then he won't get the message (especially if he's the "open bobs and vagene" type). Be polite at first, but if he keeps pursuing or doesn't take it seriously, you have to escalate the seriousness. After the first "Sorry, I've got to go", then no more smiles or pleases. Be firm, stern, and serious: "Dude. I'm busy. Leave me alone."
If he continues after that, then you need to back it up with a consequence, or he may think there are no consequences for acting like a dick: "I'm serious. Go away or I'm getting security." And actually follow it up. If he keeps on after that, actually go and get security. Yeah, it's weird and awkward for everyone, but he started it, and you ended it.
As for social media, I can't help you there. I don't have any public social media accounts, since, you know, any weirdo can look you up and start stalking you if your info's out there for everyone to see.

[Anonymous No.10474386]

>>10474305
Men see us as things because that's the way they are wired. They're naturally unempathetic, they don't emphasize and they don't feel guilt. Men need to be taught not to beat and rape women because they'll never figure it out on their own and they need laws in place to stop them from doing it because their own morals would never stop them. Any society where men have power, and they treat us like animals. That's just how they are, the only solution is for women to stop kissing their asses and treat them the same way they treat us

[Anonymous No.10474390]

>>10473982
I wouldn't care if you were the hottest thing alive, don't do shit to me you wouldn't do to another human being. Be fucking respectful and go jack off in a bathroom

[Anonymous No.10474392]

If cons banned skimpy outfits would it help?

[Anonymous No.10474396]

>>10474392
probably not.

[Anonymous No.10474400]

>>10474392
Nope, sexual assault happens regardless of what the victim is wearing.

[Anonymous No.10474402]

>>10474400
If I remember correctly for women at least, having hair buns or ponytails were more grabbable and they were the ones who were more likely to be a target of rape. Wish I knew more about male rape/sexual harassment stats but looking at that shit depresses me

[Anonymous No.10474404]

>>10474402
>INB4 someone says that yeah they were talking aboit harassment not rape.
I'm aware of that, just sharing a neat thing I learnt

[Anonymous No.10474418]

>>10474402
>>10474404
I read an article a long time ago where they interviewed a bunch of prisoners that had been put away for rape and asked about how they picked their targets.
Buns/ponytails and clothes like short skirts (because they're easier to get off) were part of who they chose to go after. As nice of an ideal as "it doesnt ever matter what you're wearing" is, there are thing that make you more of a sitting duck than others

[Anonymous No.10474547]

>>10474418
yeah, and it does suck

[Anonymous No.10474618]

>>10474386
Nah, you like to be beaten and raped. Why else would you dumb cunts let yourselves be paraded around in shibari and carried around with your ass in the air?

[Anonymous No.10474620]

>>10474063

Harassed women and still has bitches sucking his dick.

The irony.

[Anonymous No.10474627]

>>10474618
Men are animals, just like you are. Just accept it and your life will get much easier.

[Anonymous No.10474629]

>>10474618
I sincerely hope you don't believe this shit, for the sake of the women in your life.

[Anonymous No.10474634]

>>10474013

That's why I dont get why sjws get angry when people suggest that women should protect themselves, learn self defense or get guns. The men who rape know they aren't supposed to rape, that's why there are laws, teaching them it's bad wouldn't do shit because we already all acknowledge that it's bad. That's like saying it's wrong to tell people to lock their doors because burglars should be taught not to break into houses...like???

[Anonymous No.10474642]

Here's an uncomfortable truth. A lot of sexual predators and groomers dont go after the confident cosplayer who has her body out on display, instead they go after the shy chubby girl at the con with low self esteem. Those are the ones that are the most vulnerable.

[Anonymous No.10474644]

>>10474642
>[citation needed]

[Anonymous No.10474646]

>>10474644
It's pretty obvious isn't it? Someone who is loud and confident is less likely to take shit from some creep. Someone with less self confidence is easier to manipulate and probably not going to speak up if they're being abused.

I know that probably strays from your "if girls covered up they wouldn't get sexually harassed. Hot girls that show cleavage deserve to be raped" narrative so you won't acknowledge it even though it makes sense.

[Anonymous No.10474647]

>>10474646
To add to this, hot and popular girls are liked and trusted more generally. If she says Timmy over here grabbed her pussy without consent, she has dozens of people will sympathize and probably go after said offender. If the reserved chubby girl says that it happened, who's going to give a shit or listen?

[Anonymous No.10474656]

>>10474634
I agree

[Anonymous No.10474658]

>>10474644
A woman with low self confidence isn't going to speak up the way a confident and loud woman would? That a source enough for you, dipshit?

[Anonymous No.10474718]

>>10474618
please castrate yourself or I will do it for you

[Anonymous No.10474734]

>>10473320
/v/ here. Cosplay is consent, though. If you dress like a slut you'll get treated like one. It's so easy to pick coplay sluts up.

[Anonymous No.10474750]

>thread devolves into muh men and women argument bait
not again

not sure if counting as safety but filed under "shit I wish someone told me"
>make that extra space for bandaids, heat packs, medicine, whatever
>if travelling to a con out of state or country, learn about it (danger for muggings or pocketing, unfriendly to whatever stats you rolled/tourists/the cosplay you're bringing, scams, laws, norms, etc.)
>try to scope out the con floor when it's empty and get a feel where is what, ESPECIALLY safety exits
>the convention center is a rabid sweaty smelly warzone, prepare for it accordingly
>check for spycam setups in con restrooms
>revise your basics on how to act in natural disasters, mass shootings, etc
>YOU are responsible for your possessions.
>do not try to be a smartass with security. just don't do it. stop it. be polite and mature
>staff is not above or below you, don't treat them like otherwise and they can help you out
>know your limits and don't take this opportunity to try testing them
>no, this isn't a good time to wonder if you can take one more drink
>no, this isn't a good time to wonder if that person insisting on a kissu uwu is that really uncomfortable to you or not
>no, this isn't a good time to wonder if you can not sleep for two days and think you're epic xddd

[Anonymous No.10474759]

>>10473330
Kekko Kamen defies your definition. Cosplay is about wearing whatever displays character likeness. That can be a swimsuit edition if it uses the design cues from the character. It can also just be a near-nude thing if you're Kekko or from some other ecchi series.

[Anonymous No.10474760]

>>10474734
By this logic, if I find your face punchable, I should have the right to punch you without consequences. Having a stupid face is consent.

[Anonymous No.10474775]

>>10474760
don't take the bait