I think a big part of the current problem is that people expect Vividcon to be all things to all people, which no con or community could possibly be.
Yes, this. exactly.
Vividcon in particular has always been a place where everyone has been explicitly informed that they may see vids that disturb or distress them. It is okay to have spaces that privilege risk-taking over risk-prevention, so long as everyone involved is aware that's the case.
Also, I agree with this.
I've been to VVC 3 times, and loved each time. I learned quickly to recognize vids from shows I wanted to avoid either because of personal preferences or due to emotional/physical triggers (I am really starting to hate that word)) and to just look down whenever they came on. Some years, I saw most all the vids, and one year I only peaked at several of the vids.
I knew exactly what risks I was taking, and enjoyed the vid shows i attended regardless.
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Yes, this. exactly.
Vividcon in particular has always been a place where everyone has been explicitly informed that they may see vids that disturb or distress them. It is okay to have spaces that privilege risk-taking over risk-prevention, so long as everyone involved is aware that's the case.
Also, I agree with this.
I've been to VVC 3 times, and loved each time. I learned quickly to recognize vids from shows I wanted to avoid either because of personal preferences or due to emotional/physical triggers (I am really starting to hate that word)) and to just look down whenever they came on. Some years, I saw most all the vids, and one year I only peaked at several of the vids.
I knew exactly what risks I was taking, and enjoyed the vid shows i attended regardless.