From: annie (dlvdisc@geekbabe.com)
Date: Fri Jun 01 2007 - 09:40:59 CDT
>I doubt anyone is thinking the f word concerning this. I think
>unconcerned people are an extreme rarity at DLV.
Extreme rarity, yes. We do see them, however.
These people are incredibly self-centered and care not one iota
about anybody else.
Unfortunately they tend to make a lot of noise, figuratively and
literally.
. . .
>But what about the genderqueer, and genderf*** people in
>the world.
A good set of questions for next year's survey might be on the
attitude of our attendees toward GQ and GF individuals.
As of this time, the expression of most genderqueers would not be
in line with our guidelines for dress, which proscribes either
complete boymode or complete girlmode.
It's my opinion that genderqueer individuals are not attracted to
events such as Diva Las Vegas, making this somewhat self-regulating.
As you probably know, there's ongoing discussion (both in the GQ
and TG communities) as to whether genderqueer does or does not
occupy a point on the TG spectrum.
Some say it does, others (often times GQs themselves) reject this,
arguing that the TG community is still gender-binary.
As an aside, our local TG support group has recently affirmed that
we welcome GQs as well as other gender-nonconforming and gender-
questioning individuals.
. . .
As to genderf*ck (skag-drag and similar styles), it's definitely
been a no-no at DLV and probably will be indefinitely.
This is a blatant in-your-face sociological and political
statement. I don't think the style would be welcome at DLV, and
is in particular inappropriate for our mainstream activities.
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