Article Archives

September 2020

Covert vs. Overt Harassment by Fractali, Trickssi & Feytaline
Harassment that can fly under the radar. (Published 09/11/20)

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April 2020

D&De-escalation: Rape in Tabletop Games by Fractali & Trickssi
When sexual assault become a part of tabletop gaming. (Published 04/15/20)

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July 2019

Tarana Burke by Trickssi
It's a movement, not a moment. (Published 06/12/19)

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May 2019

Trigger Warnings by Fractali
Flaws in the "empirical study" on trigger warnings. (Published 05/03/19)

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January 2019

Between the Lines: Points Kotaku Missed by Trickssi
Last week, Kotaku reached out with some questions about recent activity in the cosplay community. (Published 01/21/19)

Why We Don't Publish Callout Posts by Feytaline & Trickssi
The problems with these kinds of posts, and why we don't put them here. (Published 01/20/19)

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October 2018

Look at Us by Fractali
We knew her. She was our sibling. Our friend. Our coworker. She was us. (Published 10/03/18)

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July 2018

"Open Secrets" by Fractali
When others won't protect us, we try to protect ourselves. (Published 07/05/18)

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May 2018

I Was a Cosplay Bully by Trickssi
Getting caught up in the culture of hate. (Published 05/25/18)

Narcissistic Personality Disorder by Fractali
Beyond vanity and selfishness. (Published 05/25/18)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Fractali
When trauma rewires the brain. (Published 05/23/18)

Body Dysmorphic Disorder by Fractali
When your reflection looks like it's in a funhouse mirror. (Published 05/16/18)

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April 2018

Our Voices & Stories: A by A
As soon as I made it down to the bottom of the steps I heard him calling for me. (Published 04/30/18)

Our Voices & Stories: A by A
I've had people who call the character that I'm cosplaying as as "their waifu". (Published 04/27/18)

Our Voices & Stories: Anonymous by Anonymous
I worked a certain convention for a really long time. (Published 04/25/18)

Our Voices & Stories: Nekoyasha by Nekoyasha
I started to do my pose and I saw his demeanor change. (Published 04/21/18)

Our Voices & Stories: E by E
I was in frustrated tears and the other guys were laughing. (Published 04/20/18)

Our Voices & Stories: Anonymous by Anonymous
When we got to the hotel, I was awestruck. (Published 04/20/18)

Our Voices & Stories: E by E
I lost count of how many times this happened. (Published 04/19/18)

Our Voices & Stories: Anonymous by Anonymous
I had no idea what I was doing. I didn't want to be there. (Published 04/19/18)

Our Voices & Stories: H by H
I wasn't wearing a costume. (Published 04/18/18)

Our Voices & Stories: E by E
While I don't want to ask anyone to walk on eggshells around me, it feels like a huge betrayal. (Published 04/18/18)

Our Voices & Stories: Anonymous by Anonymous
He said ALL HIS lady friends let him do it. (Published 04/16/18)

Our Voices & Stories: Ellie by Ellie
This would become my abusive ex. (Published 04/15/18)

Our Voices & Stories: Anonymous by Anonymous
I was dating a guy who is a well know locally based prop maker and cosplayer. (Published 04/14/18)

Our Voices & Stories: Anonymous by Anonymous
I thought he was cute so I was more inclined to say hi. (Published 04/13/18)

Sorairo-Days Shares Her Story About Harassment by Trickssi & Sorairo-Days
An interview with Sorairo-Days about recent online harassment. (Published 04/11/18)

Our Voices & Stories: B by B
I was introduced to this guy. I shook his hand, and he looked so offended. (Published 04/11/18)

Our Voices & Stories: Anonymous by Anonymous
I was sitting in a circle on the floor when I felt someone come up behind me. (Published 04/10/18)

Our Voices & Stories: Rose of Battle Cosplay by Rose of Battle Cosplay
We noticed a group of young men across the street where we needed to cross, and got a bad feeling. (Published 04/03/18)

Can I Have a Hug? by Feytaline
I was about to head back when he asked me those infamous, cursed, convention words. (Published 04/02/18)

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March 2018

Women as the Cause and Cure of Violence by Fractali
Ever heard a joke that a violent person just "needed to get laid"? (Published 03/20/18)

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February 2018

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month by Fractali
What can happen when dating violence occurs in the cosplay community. (Published 02/27/18)

Buzzwords are Just Words, and the Cosplayer is Not Content by Trickssi
"Cosplay Is Not Consent" didn't help me. (Published 02/08/18)

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January 2018

National Stalking Awareness Month by Fractali
About 7.5 million Americans are stalked every year. (Published 01/23/18)

Witch Hunts by Fractali
The favorite phrase of critics of the #MeToo movement. (Published 01/16/18)

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October 2017

Being a "Feminist" in Harvey Weinstein's World by Fractali
The problem with Mayim Bialik's op-ed for the New York Times. (Published 10/18/17)

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September 2017

The Bystander Effect by Fractali
Why more witnesses to an event doesn't necessarily mean more assistance. (Published 09/22/17)

Anime Punch - edited by CSSN Staff
The perfect example of a "missing stair" in the anime community. (Published 09/20/17)

National Campus Safety Awareness Month by Fractali
Victim blaming & the myth of rampant false rape allegations. (Published 09/13/17)

Convention Harassment Policies by Feytaline
After presenting a panel or speaking about harassment, we're often asked, "How can I help?" (Published 09/06/17)

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August 2017

"You Could be Lying" by Trickssi
What happens when conventions don't have sufficient anti-harassment policies. (Published 08/21/17)

"Can't Blame a Dude" by Fractali
Non-Consensual Sexting: The Hot New Way to Make Someone Really Uncomfortable. (Published 08/20/17)

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April 2017

Resources for Survivors by Trickssi
For the conclusion of Sexual Assault Survivor Month. (Published 04/30/17)

Moment of Silence by Trickssi
For those who are silent, or have been silenced. (Published 04/29/17)

Dezel Is Problematic by Trickssi
Rape metaphors in Tales of Zestiria. (Published 04/28/17)

Domestic Violence and Marital Rape by Trickssi
Misconceptions about the "less serious" nature of these crimes. (Published 04/27/17)

Rape Kits by Trickssi
What they are, how they're used, and why so many haven't been tested. (Published 04/26/17)

Jill "Presa" Lewin by Trickssi
Presa's journey and what it means to Trickssi. (Published 04/25/17)

It's Not Just Women by Trickssi
Survivors who don't identify as female. (Published 04/24/17)

Sexual Violence against Bisexual People by Trickssi
Aggressions against the "invisible" orientation. (Published 04/23/17)

"Legitimate" Rape by Trickssi
No, the body doesn't have a way to "shut the whole thing down". (Published 04/22/17)

Rape as Device in Media by Trickssi (04/21/17)
The portrayal of sexual assault in movies, television, etc. (Published 04/21/17)

"That Pairing is Problematic" by Trickssi (04/20/17)
Bullying and shaming in fandom. (Published 04/20/17)

Double Standards by Trickssi
Who decides what is 'classy' and what is 'shameful'? (Published 04/19/17)

"There is a Flame in My Heart..." by Trickssi
The journey of Tales of Berseria protagonist Velvet Crowe. (Published 04/18/17)

The Invisible War by Trickssi
Rape and assault in the military. (Published 04/17/17)

Thank You by Trickssi
A personal note from Trickssi. (Published 04/16/17)

The Hunting Ground: Campus Rape by Trickssi
The reality of sexual assault on college campuses. (Published 04/15/17)

"Can I at Least Get a Smile?" by Trickssi
Catcalling and other elements of rape culture. (Published 04/13/17)

Elizabeth Smart by Trickssi
With a focus on society's value of virginity. (Published 04/12/17)

"Boys Will be Boys" by Trickssi
Our society continues to make excuses for men who assault and abuse. (Published 04/11/17)

Ecstatic Affect in Ballroom and My Experiences by Trickssi
A look at the culture of ballroom dancing. (Published 04/10/17)

"How You Can Reduce the Risk of Date Rape" by Trickssi
Placing blame on survivors, instead of where it belongs. (Published 04/09/17)

"It's Just a Joke!" by Trickssi
Inappropriate jokes and the effect on survivors. (Published 04/08/17)

"Grab Them By the P*ssy" by Trickssi
The now infamous tape of Donald Trump's comments. (Published 04/07/17)

Conventions/Tekko by Trickssi
Harassment at conventions. (Published 04/06/17)

The "Friend Zone" by Trickssi
The toxicity, misogyny, and objectification of this term. (Published 04/05/17)

"Survivors have scars, victims have graves." by Trickssi
Why these labels matter. (Published 04/04/17)

"We Interviewed Rapists" by Trickssi
Analysis of a deeply flawed and disturbing bit of 'advice'. (Published 04/03/17)

Triggers by Trickssi
Misuse of the word & the concept of censorship. (Published 04/02/17)

"Break His Finger" by Trickssi
Unhelpful & harmful 'tips' for preventing assault. (Published 04/01/17)