CSSN
@cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social
Heralding antiharassment in the nerd con community since 2016. Founded by cosplayers for anyone who has been harassed, stalked, abused, or sexually assaulted to know that you're not alone, and #WeBelieveYou
https://cosplayer-ssn.org/
https://cosplayer-ssn.org/
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@cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Hi Bsky! We're the Cosplayer Survivor Support Network (CSSN), a group founded in 2016 by cosplayers because the phrase "cosplay is not consent" didn't appear to be improving harassment or worse in the convention community.
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Don't forget to stop by Anime Frontier's Cosplay Repair booth!
In our pamphlet that they graciously printed for us, we outline the stats of how many conventions we've evaluated have NO harassment policy.... and you really should see what we found 😬
In our pamphlet that they graciously printed for us, we outline the stats of how many conventions we've evaluated have NO harassment policy.... and you really should see what we found 😬
Courtesy of @ashweezcosplay.com on IG: make sure to stop by the Cosplay Repair booth at Anime Frontier TOMORROW!
They've graciously offered to forward their tip jar to CSSN this year, along with printing our brand new trifold. Grab a copy and say hi to the hardworking folks at Cosplay Repair!
They've graciously offered to forward their tip jar to CSSN this year, along with printing our brand new trifold. Grab a copy and say hi to the hardworking folks at Cosplay Repair!
December 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Don't forget to stop by Anime Frontier's Cosplay Repair booth!
In our pamphlet that they graciously printed for us, we outline the stats of how many conventions we've evaluated have NO harassment policy.... and you really should see what we found 😬
In our pamphlet that they graciously printed for us, we outline the stats of how many conventions we've evaluated have NO harassment policy.... and you really should see what we found 😬
We're not sure of the lore here, but those shoes look GREAT for dancing 👀
December 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We're not sure of the lore here, but those shoes look GREAT for dancing 👀
Also, if you haven't checked out our website in a minute, we're making some big changes! Big thanks to patron Marina for helping us review and make updates.
cosplayer-ssn.org/index.php
cosplayer-ssn.org/index.php
Cosplayer Survivor Support Network
The CSSN is a group devoted to provide support and resources to members of the cosplayer community who are survivors of abuse, assault, and harassment.
cosplayer-ssn.org
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Also, if you haven't checked out our website in a minute, we're making some big changes! Big thanks to patron Marina for helping us review and make updates.
cosplayer-ssn.org/index.php
cosplayer-ssn.org/index.php
Courtesy of @ashweezcosplay.com on IG: make sure to stop by the Cosplay Repair booth at Anime Frontier TOMORROW!
They've graciously offered to forward their tip jar to CSSN this year, along with printing our brand new trifold. Grab a copy and say hi to the hardworking folks at Cosplay Repair!
They've graciously offered to forward their tip jar to CSSN this year, along with printing our brand new trifold. Grab a copy and say hi to the hardworking folks at Cosplay Repair!
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Courtesy of @ashweezcosplay.com on IG: make sure to stop by the Cosplay Repair booth at Anime Frontier TOMORROW!
They've graciously offered to forward their tip jar to CSSN this year, along with printing our brand new trifold. Grab a copy and say hi to the hardworking folks at Cosplay Repair!
They've graciously offered to forward their tip jar to CSSN this year, along with printing our brand new trifold. Grab a copy and say hi to the hardworking folks at Cosplay Repair!
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Friday, 12/12 at 7pm Eastern—it’s official! CSSN will be a part of “Convention Policy Demon Hunters,” a collaborative panel with RoCCET Lab (Carleton University) about what we’ve learned from evaluating convention harassment policies over the years.
CasaCon is FREE! Join here: discord.gg/QBtxV8gGmA
CasaCon is FREE! Join here: discord.gg/QBtxV8gGmA
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Friday, 12/12 at 7pm Eastern—it’s official! CSSN will be a part of “Convention Policy Demon Hunters,” a collaborative panel with RoCCET Lab (Carleton University) about what we’ve learned from evaluating convention harassment policies over the years.
CasaCon is FREE! Join here: discord.gg/QBtxV8gGmA
CasaCon is FREE! Join here: discord.gg/QBtxV8gGmA
Friday, 12/12 at 7pm Eastern—it’s official! CSSN will be a part of “Convention Policy Demon Hunters,” a collaborative panel with RoCCET Lab (Carleton University) about what we’ve learned from evaluating convention harassment policies over the years.
CasaCon is FREE! Join here: discord.gg/QBtxV8gGmA
CasaCon is FREE! Join here: discord.gg/QBtxV8gGmA
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Friday, 12/12 at 7pm Eastern—it’s official! CSSN will be a part of “Convention Policy Demon Hunters,” a collaborative panel with RoCCET Lab (Carleton University) about what we’ve learned from evaluating convention harassment policies over the years.
CasaCon is FREE! Join here: discord.gg/QBtxV8gGmA
CasaCon is FREE! Join here: discord.gg/QBtxV8gGmA
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#AnimeFrontier is in less than a month!
This year, all tips given to the Cosplay Repair booth will be donated to @cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social to help survivors of sexual assault & harassment in the cosplay community.
Remember to use code AFAMBASSADOR25 for a discount on your badge for a discount!
This year, all tips given to the Cosplay Repair booth will be donated to @cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social to help survivors of sexual assault & harassment in the cosplay community.
Remember to use code AFAMBASSADOR25 for a discount on your badge for a discount!
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
#AnimeFrontier is in less than a month!
This year, all tips given to the Cosplay Repair booth will be donated to @cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social to help survivors of sexual assault & harassment in the cosplay community.
Remember to use code AFAMBASSADOR25 for a discount on your badge for a discount!
This year, all tips given to the Cosplay Repair booth will be donated to @cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social to help survivors of sexual assault & harassment in the cosplay community.
Remember to use code AFAMBASSADOR25 for a discount on your badge for a discount!
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Basically, people need different things, and we as bystanders are usually not equipped to be good at handling every individual issue presented. As an ally, don't set yourself up for failure by thinking you can do it all. Please take the time to learn about bystander intervention.
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Basically, people need different things, and we as bystanders are usually not equipped to be good at handling every individual issue presented. As an ally, don't set yourself up for failure by thinking you can do it all. Please take the time to learn about bystander intervention.
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Also, deescalation is a skill, and there's a reason why a lot of people in political action/protesting take classes on it.
Find out what kind of bystander intervention *you* can do and practice it so that you can help out in a situation when you least expect it.
righttobe.org/guides/bysta...
Find out what kind of bystander intervention *you* can do and practice it so that you can help out in a situation when you least expect it.
righttobe.org/guides/bysta...
The 5Ds of Bystander Intervention - Right To Be
righttobe.org
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Also, deescalation is a skill, and there's a reason why a lot of people in political action/protesting take classes on it.
Find out what kind of bystander intervention *you* can do and practice it so that you can help out in a situation when you least expect it.
righttobe.org/guides/bysta...
Find out what kind of bystander intervention *you* can do and practice it so that you can help out in a situation when you least expect it.
righttobe.org/guides/bysta...
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This is also why I believe more in the power of organizations, set-out rules, and political action than single individuals, because organizations (ideally) have been vetted, and that's harder to do for individuals, which is how I've seen "Con Moms" at anime cons do more harm than good for strangers.
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is also why I believe more in the power of organizations, set-out rules, and political action than single individuals, because organizations (ideally) have been vetted, and that's harder to do for individuals, which is how I've seen "Con Moms" at anime cons do more harm than good for strangers.
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I'd vouch for several of the people in the Splatoon scene who have volunteered to be people's buddy if they need someone in light of politics in some states. And I would also absolutely get my Karen on for people.
But we should recognize that no one person can be every person's safe ally.
But we should recognize that no one person can be every person's safe ally.
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I'd vouch for several of the people in the Splatoon scene who have volunteered to be people's buddy if they need someone in light of politics in some states. And I would also absolutely get my Karen on for people.
But we should recognize that no one person can be every person's safe ally.
But we should recognize that no one person can be every person's safe ally.
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Thread 🧵:
As someone who's seen pronouncements from bad actors about how they're safe (re: people can go to them at events if they're in danger), I want to address that while several Riptide attendees I know have great intentions, this is not a great stopgap measure on the whole.
As someone who's seen pronouncements from bad actors about how they're safe (re: people can go to them at events if they're in danger), I want to address that while several Riptide attendees I know have great intentions, this is not a great stopgap measure on the whole.
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Thread 🧵:
As someone who's seen pronouncements from bad actors about how they're safe (re: people can go to them at events if they're in danger), I want to address that while several Riptide attendees I know have great intentions, this is not a great stopgap measure on the whole.
As someone who's seen pronouncements from bad actors about how they're safe (re: people can go to them at events if they're in danger), I want to address that while several Riptide attendees I know have great intentions, this is not a great stopgap measure on the whole.
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When you start a convention, pick a name, search for it to make sure it’s not used (nobody needs ANOTHER “ChibiCon”), and then stick with one name and spelling.
If you’re referring to the con as YattaCon, Yattacon, Yatta Con, Yatta-Con, AND Yatta Comic Con, nobody will know which is right.
If you’re referring to the con as YattaCon, Yattacon, Yatta Con, Yatta-Con, AND Yatta Comic Con, nobody will know which is right.
June 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
When you start a convention, pick a name, search for it to make sure it’s not used (nobody needs ANOTHER “ChibiCon”), and then stick with one name and spelling.
If you’re referring to the con as YattaCon, Yattacon, Yatta Con, Yatta-Con, AND Yatta Comic Con, nobody will know which is right.
If you’re referring to the con as YattaCon, Yattacon, Yatta Con, Yatta-Con, AND Yatta Comic Con, nobody will know which is right.
As always, celebrate today, back to the work tomorrow. The best way you can help us right now is by reaching out to your favorite non 6/6 convention and asking them to update their policy and procedures! We'll update in future if & when we have capacity for more volunteers. Take care 'til next time!
March 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
As always, celebrate today, back to the work tomorrow. The best way you can help us right now is by reaching out to your favorite non 6/6 convention and asking them to update their policy and procedures! We'll update in future if & when we have capacity for more volunteers. Take care 'til next time!
It may feel like what we do is "pointless" in a world with so much suffering, but as a very astute colleague reminded us: right now, policy is THE tool we have in the convention community, so we're gonna use it.
Plus, 1K is a significant milestone for us. We're proud of the work we do!
Plus, 1K is a significant milestone for us. We're proud of the work we do!
March 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It may feel like what we do is "pointless" in a world with so much suffering, but as a very astute colleague reminded us: right now, policy is THE tool we have in the convention community, so we're gonna use it.
Plus, 1K is a significant milestone for us. We're proud of the work we do!
Plus, 1K is a significant milestone for us. We're proud of the work we do!
We're happy to announce that with our latest update, we're up to 1,024 convention policies evaluated and 62 6/6 evaluations. For the first time, we are at 6% of conventions at 6/6!!
... unfortunately a 6/6 means "doing the bare minimum," so let's keep trying ✍️
cosplayer-ssn.org/rp/home.php
... unfortunately a 6/6 means "doing the bare minimum," so let's keep trying ✍️
cosplayer-ssn.org/rp/home.php
Convention Harassment Policies
cosplayer-ssn.org
March 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We're happy to announce that with our latest update, we're up to 1,024 convention policies evaluated and 62 6/6 evaluations. For the first time, we are at 6% of conventions at 6/6!!
... unfortunately a 6/6 means "doing the bare minimum," so let's keep trying ✍️
cosplayer-ssn.org/rp/home.php
... unfortunately a 6/6 means "doing the bare minimum," so let's keep trying ✍️
cosplayer-ssn.org/rp/home.php
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AHHHHHH
MOM HOLY FUCK PART 2??!??!?!!!!!!!
I was catching up on internet connection and Guidebook and researching tomorrow's panel and WE ARE MENTIONED IN THEIR PDF???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT!!!! @cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social THIS IS SO COOL 😭🙏
MOM HOLY FUCK PART 2??!??!?!!!!!!!
I was catching up on internet connection and Guidebook and researching tomorrow's panel and WE ARE MENTIONED IN THEIR PDF???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT!!!! @cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social THIS IS SO COOL 😭🙏
January 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
AHHHHHH
MOM HOLY FUCK PART 2??!??!?!!!!!!!
I was catching up on internet connection and Guidebook and researching tomorrow's panel and WE ARE MENTIONED IN THEIR PDF???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT!!!! @cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social THIS IS SO COOL 😭🙏
MOM HOLY FUCK PART 2??!??!?!!!!!!!
I was catching up on internet connection and Guidebook and researching tomorrow's panel and WE ARE MENTIONED IN THEIR PDF???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT!!!! @cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social THIS IS SO COOL 😭🙏
Oh, goodness gracious 😂 That's a new internal hall of shame for us. Good luck to 'em, though!
January 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Oh, goodness gracious 😂 That's a new internal hall of shame for us. Good luck to 'em, though!
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@cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social You'll get a kick out of this...
Some small con (which shall remain nameless) just tried submitting their 2025 convention to us with a link to cosplayer-ssn.org/rp/home.php as their anti-harassment policy. 🤦♂️
That's not how this works! 🤣
Some small con (which shall remain nameless) just tried submitting their 2025 convention to us with a link to cosplayer-ssn.org/rp/home.php as their anti-harassment policy. 🤦♂️
That's not how this works! 🤣
January 2, 2025 at 5:33 AM
@cosplayer-ssn.bsky.social You'll get a kick out of this...
Some small con (which shall remain nameless) just tried submitting their 2025 convention to us with a link to cosplayer-ssn.org/rp/home.php as their anti-harassment policy. 🤦♂️
That's not how this works! 🤣
Some small con (which shall remain nameless) just tried submitting their 2025 convention to us with a link to cosplayer-ssn.org/rp/home.php as their anti-harassment policy. 🤦♂️
That's not how this works! 🤣
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FYI: You don’t need to staff a convention to send in updates. We take them from everyone!
To submit a new convention (or a future date for a convention we've listed before), use this form: fancons.com/events/updat...
To update information on a convention or guest that's already listed, use the "Update" button on that page.
Please stop e-mailing us asking to make changes.
USE THE FORMS!
To update information on a convention or guest that's already listed, use the "Update" button on that page.
Please stop e-mailing us asking to make changes.
USE THE FORMS!
November 15, 2024 at 1:33 AM
FYI: You don’t need to staff a convention to send in updates. We take them from everyone!
END OF "NARUTTO" CRISIS INTERVENTION MNEMONIC
Thanks for reading and we hope this can help just a little if you don't know where to start with providing support for your friends and family during these times and in the future! Please prioritize safety above all. We believe you, and we NEED you.
Thanks for reading and we hope this can help just a little if you don't know where to start with providing support for your friends and family during these times and in the future! Please prioritize safety above all. We believe you, and we NEED you.
November 6, 2024 at 4:24 PM
END OF "NARUTTO" CRISIS INTERVENTION MNEMONIC
Thanks for reading and we hope this can help just a little if you don't know where to start with providing support for your friends and family during these times and in the future! Please prioritize safety above all. We believe you, and we NEED you.
Thanks for reading and we hope this can help just a little if you don't know where to start with providing support for your friends and family during these times and in the future! Please prioritize safety above all. We believe you, and we NEED you.
O: OFFER
This is a continuation of the above; always offer multiple options the person can choose between. It can help them feel empowered and feel that they are in control. It doesn't matter if they don't choose your choices; let them guide you, but provide them the torch to light the way.
This is a continuation of the above; always offer multiple options the person can choose between. It can help them feel empowered and feel that they are in control. It doesn't matter if they don't choose your choices; let them guide you, but provide them the torch to light the way.
November 6, 2024 at 4:22 PM
O: OFFER
This is a continuation of the above; always offer multiple options the person can choose between. It can help them feel empowered and feel that they are in control. It doesn't matter if they don't choose your choices; let them guide you, but provide them the torch to light the way.
This is a continuation of the above; always offer multiple options the person can choose between. It can help them feel empowered and feel that they are in control. It doesn't matter if they don't choose your choices; let them guide you, but provide them the torch to light the way.
TT: THINK THROUGH
Guide the person to imagine next steps they can take in the next few minutes, hour, rest of the day. They will know best what sounds right. Give them options to choose between if they're having trouble coming up with something; "do you want to grab food or get your phone charger?"
Guide the person to imagine next steps they can take in the next few minutes, hour, rest of the day. They will know best what sounds right. Give them options to choose between if they're having trouble coming up with something; "do you want to grab food or get your phone charger?"
November 6, 2024 at 4:21 PM
TT: THINK THROUGH
Guide the person to imagine next steps they can take in the next few minutes, hour, rest of the day. They will know best what sounds right. Give them options to choose between if they're having trouble coming up with something; "do you want to grab food or get your phone charger?"
Guide the person to imagine next steps they can take in the next few minutes, hour, rest of the day. They will know best what sounds right. Give them options to choose between if they're having trouble coming up with something; "do you want to grab food or get your phone charger?"
U: UNLOAD
Let the person tell you everything they're feeling, unfiltered. Understand their feelings might not match what you think a survivor or person in crisis might be thinking or feeling. Be extremely nonjudgmental. Validate what they're saying.
Let the person tell you everything they're feeling, unfiltered. Understand their feelings might not match what you think a survivor or person in crisis might be thinking or feeling. Be extremely nonjudgmental. Validate what they're saying.
November 6, 2024 at 4:19 PM
U: UNLOAD
Let the person tell you everything they're feeling, unfiltered. Understand their feelings might not match what you think a survivor or person in crisis might be thinking or feeling. Be extremely nonjudgmental. Validate what they're saying.
Let the person tell you everything they're feeling, unfiltered. Understand their feelings might not match what you think a survivor or person in crisis might be thinking or feeling. Be extremely nonjudgmental. Validate what they're saying.