From: Monique (dlvdisc@geekbabe.com)
Date: Fri Sep 19 2003 - 00:06:52 CDT
Denise and Everyone,
I understand and appreciate your comments. I don't think anyone of us on
the DLVOrg group wish to see DLV become a 'traditional convention'.
Yet, as DLV grows in numbers in terms of attendees, we are going to
encounter dress code issues, COP's, etc. Annie has stated in previous
discussions before that if there is to be a 'traditional convention' in
Vegas, those of us that wish to organize such a thing are free to do
so. I would suggest that would not work.
I hate to sound like a broken record, but, the DLV model works and works
well. Yes, our numbers are growing and it's up to Annie, ultimately, to
decide where to cut off the registration #'s so DLV does not become a
'convention'. I'm sure I can speak for Annie and our entire group that
DLV is a 'Vacation' and not a 'convention', and me for one, hopes and I
will work with ya'll to keep it that way.
DLV is a unique gathering, yes Denise, of friends. Yet we are also
outreaching to our first time or second time sisters that may only have
the chance to get out once a year. Are we going to deny them of that
chance? I tend to look at the 'bigger picture' and not only provide an
avenue for 1st or 2nd time sisters to get out, in mainstream public for
that matter, but as Diva being a place where a sister/brother can let
her/his hair down, relax and have an enjoyable time. Also, in the same
breath, we need to make sure that we do suggest guidelines with respect
to dressing, RR, etc. issues so that those new sisters/brothers have
just as an enjoyable experience and vacation as the rest of us enjoy
and embrace.
Annie put it so well in the last DLVOrg mailing this week....all the
energy we are putting to the negs could be better put to the positives
and organizing fun and wonderful times for DLV'04. That is what I
intend to do from this point forward and I suggest we all consider
doing the same :)
Huggs to ya'll,
Monique Monet
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