My first origami convention was in the '80's, going to OUSA when classes were still at the Museum of Natural History. The last one I attended was in NYC, also with OUSA, in 2015. Between then I've been to other conventions in the creative community – Houston has some big draw events for comics and anime – and those are probably a different crowd than the ones I've seen for origami events.
Note that as a white man attending these events for 40 years, I have not been on the receiving end of the harassment that others have, or that others want to call out and address with a CoC. But based on accounts I've read – including some shared on this list – I do see the need for a CoC. There is a difference between an unwritten expectation of behavior, and expressing that expectation in writing that also states there are consequences for bad behavior. If nothing is in writing, a bad actor has a way out. Creative events have had codes for a while, and I have not seen a drop in attendance as a result. Alex // ab // alexbarber.com // visibleinlight.com On Wed, May 19, 2021 at 9:04 AM Weinstein, Michael <[email protected]> wrote: > Rules of conduct (RoC) and Centerfold. > > … > > Says me if we can’t have a gathering of adults for one weekend without the > expectation that everyone can be civil to everyone, we just shouldn’t do > it. My enthusiasm for Origami conventions has taken a *BIG* nosedive over > this. > > > > Michael Weinstein > > >
