Okay, Maymay asked me to pimp the upcoming KinkForAll Washington DC (November 21st, tomorrow!), and I just got the email this morning and I’m about to rush off into the wide blue yonder, so I’m going to cheat and crosspost. The first KinkForAll, which I attended, was an amazing experience, and if you happen to read this before tomorrow and are in the DC area, see if you can make it. This is one of the ways we can create our own spaces, spaces that meet our needs and where we can explore who we are. Tis the awesome.
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KinkForAll is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people of all persuasions to share and learn in an open environment. It is a fast-paced 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 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 lead a session, on any topic related to sexuality. You do not necessarily have to teach a new skill or idea. You might share an experience, facilitate a discussion, or read a poem. The goal is to start a conversation, make connections (and maybe even friends), and exchange knowledge. Presentations promoting specific commercial products or companies are discouraged.
Learn more about what to expect at
http://wiki.kinkforall.org/WhatToExpect
Learn more about the event guidelines at
http://wiki.kinkforall.org/TheRulesOfKinkForAll
This activity is not sponsored by, associated with, or endorsed by Montgomery County Public Schools or Montgomery County Government.
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 fellow participants’ topic ideas on
http://wiki.kinkforall.org/KinkForAllWashingtonDC
2. Add your name or handle to the list of participants
3. Join the mailing list and introduce yourself by emailing
kinkforall@googlegroups.com
4. Show up!
Still have questions? Read the Frequently Asked Questions at
http://wiki.kinkforall.org/FrequentlyAskedQuestions
or email kinkforall@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://wiki.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
Fetlife: http://fetlife.com/groups/2962
All organizational efforts are coordinated in public via the mailing list. Join for free and help turn ideas into realities!
Crossposting isn’t cheating. Thanks for posting this! KFADC was, indeed, awesome.