I for one, think the incident itself is a positive--it has brought to light that an attitude change is needed NOW. (I mean a change on the part of people who think grabbing and poking is okay; it's clear that the attitude towards those people has gotten to where it needs to be.)
It's also personally positive to me. Just last year I was groped at a very nice dinner, and the attitude of all involved, including the host, was that it was just a joke. To see the "angry negative energy" about the groping is hugely gratifying. There was a time, not very long ago, that this would've been laughed off. Like last year.
If you were posting to my LJ, I'd challenge you to rediscover the link to "Somebody (I forget where) said she didn't want this ugly incident to overshadow the awardwinners' joy." That's her call, certainly, but I'd think much less of any winner who said they agreed. People who act as if someone's righteous upset is spoiling their good time are part of the problem.
As for safe spaces, the whole con should be a safe space.
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Date: 2006-08-29 09:14 pm (UTC)It's also personally positive to me. Just last year I was groped at a very nice dinner, and the attitude of all involved, including the host, was that it was just a joke.
To see the "angry negative energy" about the groping is hugely gratifying. There was a time, not very long ago, that this would've been laughed off. Like last year.
If you were posting to my LJ, I'd challenge you to rediscover the link to "Somebody (I forget where) said she didn't want this ugly incident to overshadow the awardwinners' joy."
That's her call, certainly, but I'd think much less of any winner who said they agreed. People who act as if someone's righteous upset is spoiling their good time are part of the problem.
As for safe spaces, the whole con should be a safe space.