The convention policies have had a minor update for 2008. The current version is online at the same place here:
http://www.kumoricon.org/?page_id=44This update is the version that was printed in the 2008 con book.
For reference, the 2007 policies are archived here:
http://www.kumoricon.org/sitehistory/2007/www.kumoricon.org/indexb60b.htmlHere are the differences:
Removed parts are in
strikethrough, added parts are in
italic, and unchanged parts have no special formatting.
Costumes and outfits are one of the best parts of anime conventions. Before you put long hours and hard work into your cosplay, be aware that all outfits must cover areas of the body to comply with decency requirements.obey Washington decency laws. The law reads as follows:
[RCA 9A.88.010] "A person is guilty of indecent exposure if he intentionally makes any open and obscene exposure of his person or the person of another knowing that such conduct is likely to cause reasonable affront or alarm."
You will be asked to return to your room if your outfit covers too little of your body, as shown in the picture below. Outfits that are tight or shear enough to expose those parts which should be covered are also prohibited.
Kumoricon is back in Oregon state this year, so of course the Washington law quote was removed. The relevant Oregon law is much more liberal than Washington's so it made no sense to include it; it might imply that the stricter standards of Kumoricon don't apply. It might imply that you can do anything
except the specific things banned by law. Of course, the law applies, as well as Kumoricon's clothing coverage policies.
Solicitation
- Displaying of signs with profanity, explicit or graphic language, insults, threats, solicitations, or room party advertisements
not produced and approved by Kumoricon Executive Staff (i.e. "Glomp me", "Hug the Ninja", "Room Party Info")
Other Offensive and/or Illegal Behavior
- Consumption of alcohol in the Convention Space, unless it is within an event officially sanctioned by Kumoricon with permission to serve alcohol from Kumoricon Executive Staff or the hotel
Consent to Photography
Any photographs or videos of attendees taken by Kumoricon staff in an official capacity may be used or published by Kumoricon without further consent of the attendees being recorded.
Photography by Attendees
Taking photographs and videos is allowed in most public areas of the convention. However, specific events, panels, or areas may restrict photography. Please respect the wishes of anybody who asks not to be photographed or video-recorded.
Photography is not allowed in the art show without permission from staff and the consent of the artist whose work is being photographed.
Photography
Any photos or film officially taken of attendees by Kumoricon staff or its affiliates is property of the convention.
The new photography policies address two things: Photography by Kumoricon, and photography by attendees.
3. A prop is any item that is for display or part of a costume, or a potentially dangerous item, carried or worn by an individual that is not clothing.
4. Convention Sspace is any area that the convention is using for events, panels, activities, and vendor/artist sales areas, and their connecting walkways and hallways.
*Policies are subject to change, and are enforced at the discretion of Kumoricon Staff. Updates will be available at www.kumoricon.org. The most current version will be available in the convention bags on your arrival.
