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Cosplayers 4 Tolerance & Respect (CTR) is a non-commercial
fan-initiative to promote the idea and values of Cosplay and opt for more
respect and tolerance for and among Cosplayers.
In our relatively short involvement with the cosplay community, we've run
into quite a lot of misunderstanding, prejudice, and negativity and
insults, both from outsiders AND from inside the community. Most of these
were/are based on the non-understanding and rumors that float around when
it comes to Cosplayers and their hobby, and on jealousy and envious
feelings from fellow Cosplayers.
There are two target groups we focus on: Outsiders to the hobby, and other
Cosplayers.
Outsiders:
If you're a Cosplayer, you've probably encountered the problem: people who
insult you at random and nitpick about your costumes, obviously thinking
they know everything - even though the aren't even Cosplayers
themselves. We thought it is about time to show people that we are more
than just a bunch of freaks with identity problems, to make them see that
the hobby of Cosplay is something that requires a lot of time, patience,
dedication, and yes - money, and that we are proud of what we are and what
we do.
Other cosplayers/the Cosplay community:
Sadly, some of that negativity also comes from within the "community" -
I've watched Cosplayers pick on each other, competing and fighting
violently over who is better or more beautiful, has the most accurate and
original costumes, and what not. While cosplaying contests and
competitions are FUN and very productive, this specific form of personal
competition is something that can spoil the fun and damage the community.
A community should be feeding on mutual respect and cooperation, instead
of jealousy and hatred. Cosplayers everywhere should help and support each
other, and share their knowledge and experiences without looking for
personal advantage over others.
These are the ideas CTR represents. If you agree
with what was stated above - then YOU should be a part of it!
CTR is NOT a club. There is NO membership fee, and there are NO
obligations for anyone. It's a graphical symbol for an IDEA. If you like
the idea and want to participate and try to help create a wider
understanding for the hobby of cosplay and the community - all you have to
do is grab our logo and spread the word!
Use any of the below logos, buttons, banners, or icons, and post them
• on your website
• on your blog
• on your myspace, facebook,
wherever
• in your signature in
e-mails, on forums, or sites --> and link them to
CORELLIANDAWN.COM
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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