one last disclaimer-- all i did was turn the blocks (and text) grey-- the sizes of the blocks were left as they are on the sheet.
as stated in the photo, I redacted the panel info so that those who haven't signed don't face additional scrutiny. However, this schedule WAS sent to everyone attending. I also believe the visual color blocks are equally as impactful.
If Big Bad Con doesn't comply the demands (which are VERY EASY ASKS), then the con risks losing all of these panels, AND: - 11 workshops - 75* GM'd games - 2 of the 5 thurs night social events *i counted by hand, number may be off by a couple
What this shows me is that a LARGE number of these panels-- which are a huge draw for the con given its focus on professional development-- will be missing people, if not canceled entirely. I hope this can provide a visual of the impact of the #BigBadBoycott.
hey #BigBadBoycott- with event signups coming soon, I was curious how many events will be canceled or missing at least 1 person? I took a copy of the events schedule and cross-referenced w/ the letter signatories-- marking events in grey if at least 1 person listed had signed.
Silence is complicity. By not openly denouncing Zionism and this genocide, you invite Zionists to enter the space. EXCLUDING people (bigots, et al) is HOW you make a space safe for marginalized folks.
Zionism has no space in our space. Esther (and Hamnah) have offered countless hours of their labor to help dissuade many of the con’s potential concerns and educate them on why their actions (and lack thereof) are disappointing.
I’ve read the entire doc and am VERY disappointed in Big Bad Con. For a con that champions and uplifts marginalized people, I expected more and I expected better. Free Palestine.
—opportunities, and every time I go I intend to give back to my community, uplifting marginalized creators, and give my knowledge and time and passion back into the space. I want to participate so badly. I am HONORED to be a Special Guest this year. Please do the right thing.