Please spread the word: Inaugural KinkForAll event in NYC this March!
maymay
I hope this email finds you well. As you may know, I've been living in
Sydney, Australia for the past year (but will be returning to America
in a couple months).
While here, I had an idea for a social and educational event that will
promote positive ideals of sexuality from and to many communities and
organizations. The idea is called KinkForAll, and I need your help to
make the first KinkForAll event a reality this March. Below my
signature is the 411 on KinkForAll as well as links for where to learn
more.
Most of all, I need your help to spread the word that KinkForAll event
exists. To that end, please copy this message and post it on your
blog(s), send it to any mailing lists you belong to, talk about it to
your friends, and generally help get the word out. For this hugely
beneficial movement to succeed, it needs enthusiastic participants on
the ground—and that's you!
Thank you so much,
-Meitar "maymay"
Blog: http://maybemaimed.com
Community: http://KinkForAll.org
Volunteering: http://ConversioVirium.org/author/maymay
PLEASE COPY AND CROSSPOST THIS MESSAGE FREELY.
If you have already heard about KinkForAll through the grapevine, then
please consider this email a reminder. If you haven't, then please
take a minute to scan this message. You're receiving this message
because someone trusts you to read it with an open mind. Smile! :)
Vitals
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What: A no-limits sex-positive gender and sexuality unconference.
Why: To inspire a creative, interactive and open environment where
everyone feels comfortable talking, learning, and being inspired by
all kinds of sexuality.
When: March, 2009 (exact date yet to be determined)
Where: NYC (We're still looking for a venue! Can you help? See 'Get
Involved,' below!)
Who: Everyone
How much: Free (as in beer as well as freedom)
Details
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KinkForAll is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people of
the kink, queer, sex-positive and related communities to share and
learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions,
presentations, and interaction from all participants. (It is inspired
by the BarCamp community.)
ANYONE WITH SOMETHING TO CONTRIBUTE OR WITH THE DESIRE TO LEARN IS
WELCOME AND INVITED TO JOIN. When you attend, be prepared to share
with others. When you leave, be prepared to share it with the world.
A KinkForAll is a special kind of gathering because there are no
spectators, only participants. Attendees must give a talk or a
presentation, help with one, or otherwise volunteer/contribute in some
way to support the event. This is called sharing and we like it. All
presentations are scheduled the day they happen—there are no pre-
scheduled presentations or keynote addresses. The people present at
the event will select the presentations they want to see.
Anyone can present, on any topic related to sexuality. You do not
necessarily have to teach a new skill or idea. You might share an
experience, review a product, or read a poem. The goal is to start a
discussion, make connections, and exchange knowledge. Presentations
promoting specific commercial products or companies are discouraged.
Learn more about what to expect at
http://kinkforall.pbwiki.com/WhatToExpect
Learn more about the event guidelines at
http://kinkforall.pbwiki.com/TheRulesOfKinkForAll
Get Involved
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We need your help in spreading the word. Please help by participating.
Here's how:
1. Get excited by reading the ideas on http://kinkforall.pbwiki.com/KinkForAllNewYorkCity
2. Add your name or handle to the list of participants
3. Join the mailing list and introduce yourself by emailing kinkf...@googlegroups.com
If you have access to a venue, or know someone who has access to a
venue, please email the kinkf...@googlegroups.com mailing list with
that information.
Still have questions? Read the Frequently Asked Questions at
http://kinkforall.pbwiki.com/FrequentlyAskedQuestions
or email kinkf...@googlegroups.com for more details.
KinkForAll Online
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Participate online before the event at your favorite social networking
web site.
Homepage: http://KinkForAll.org
Google: http://groups.google.com/group/kinkforall
Twitter: http://twitter.com/KinkForAll
Identica: http://identi.ca/kinkforall
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/KinkForAll/40066342762
All primary organizational efforts are being coordinated via the
mailing list. Join for free and help turn ideas into realities!
http://groups.google.com/group/kinkforall