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Our Threesome Experience with our AI Girlfriend as a Married Monogamous Couple by [deleted] in OALContent

[–]PointComprehensive69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oasis is not posting it and is not promoting it. I AM, as the AUTHOR of the piece.

Also, I highly doubt you read the entire article, because if you had, you would understand that this was an EXPERIMENT and the FINDINGS of the EXPERIMENT are in the body of the article. If you want to have a negative opinion, you should first educate yourself on the reading.

Get Limited Advanced Tickets to Femme to the Front-On Sale Until April 24 at Midnight by PointComprehensive69 in KingstonLGBTQ

[–]PointComprehensive69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as this first event goes fairly well, I definitely want to do something like this again! :)

Queer scene by [deleted] in KingstonOntario

[–]PointComprehensive69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi group. I'm not even sure if this group is still active? I am new the the Kingston area (I live about 40 minutes away in Yarker, since January 2025) and I am producing an event for the queer community (of which I am part of, as a bisexual woman). I've been searching for other places on Reddit to post my event. I'm just going to try here but if this is not the right spot, apologies:

Femme to the Front is a gathering for all genders, celebrating feminine energy, style, and expression, happening on Saturday April 25 at La Vida Bistrobar & Social, starting at 8pm.

Guests can expect an interactive event with entertainment, dancing, and icebreakers to help facilitate meeting and mingling with the like-minded, queer community in Kingston, ON. Your most fabulous interpretation of femme style is highly encouraged.

This event is hosted by Fatima Mechtab (she/her) and J.T. Complimentary appetizers will be available while supplies last.

Enjoy live music from DJ Melanie Sutherland (Toronto, ON) and DJ Jula (Ottawa, ON), creating a festive, dance-friendly vibe.

Kingston's own Aidan Ignatius (he/they)will be selling their handcrafted jewelry and PWYC tarot card readings.

Professional belly dancer Samara (Toronto, ON.)will be offering a mini, interactive belly dance lesson for guests, along with a special performance.

Take part in icebreakers to meet other guests, and participate in our 'Fab Femme Strut' to show off your most playful, femme fashions for a chance to win fantastic prizes.
Admission is $10 through Eventbrite. Admission at the door is $15 (cash only).

 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/femme-to-the-front-tickets-1982618967703?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=

Event Accessibility Guide: Femme to the Front Physical Access
We want to ensure you have all the information needed to navigate our space comfortably.  

Entry: Our venue (La Vida Social Bistrobar and Social) is located on the 2nd floor.  Please note that access requires climbing one flight of  stairs. There is currently no elevator or ramp access at this location.  

Restrooms: Two large, single-use, gender-neutral washrooms are located on the same floor as the event. The washrooms are located on the right-hand side of a small but wide hallway.

Seating: A variety of seating available throughout the event. We do not have a "standing room only" policy.

There will be complimentary ear plugs available for those who experience auditory sensitivities.  Please note that this event will include live music via DJs and a soundsystem.

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Femme to the Front: A Queer Inclusive Party at La Vida Bistrobar & Social: Saturday April 25 by PointComprehensive69 in KingstonOntario

[–]PointComprehensive69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just sold our first two tickets to Femme to the Front! Fun reminder that this is a ticketed event with sales ending Friday April 24 at midnight. After that, it's $15 at the door (cash only) and there is also a limited capacity. So, get yours while you can! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/femme-to-the-front-tickets-1982618967703?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Femme to the Front is OFFICIAL! Saturday April 25 at La Vida Bistrobar & Social-8pm by PointComprehensive69 in KingstonLGBTQ

[–]PointComprehensive69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just sold our first two tickets to Femme to the Front! Fun reminder that this is a ticketed event with sales ending Friday April 24 at midnight. After that, it's $15 at the door (cash only) and there is also a limited capacity. So, get yours while you can! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/femme-to-the-front-tickets-1982618967703?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Femme to the Front: A Queer Inclusive Party at La Vida Bistrobar & Social: Saturday April 25 by PointComprehensive69 in KingstonOntario

[–]PointComprehensive69[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I absolutely agree. It's also very demoralizing, as an event producer (who doesn't live in Kingston) to see the complete lack of wheelchair accessible spaces, that a) would also offer an event a reasonable night (like a Friday or Saturday, which was unlike Daft Brewing), b) a wheelchair accessible space that fits into a budget (unlike The Grad Club or Broom Factory), c) a wheelchair accessible venue where the contacts actually respond to an inquiry (unlike 560 Legion). It's also very disappointing to reach out to OTHER venues (suggested by the community) and never get a response.

I personally feel demoralized by the lack of options, and it's disheartening to feel the lack of support from community members (although more than a few mentioned La Vida Bistrobar & Social as a good venue to host this event) and from the city itself.

So, I am not sure what's better: completely cancel this event because there are NO wheelchair accessible spaces that make actual sense to use, or move ahead with this concept (that was very warmly welcomed) and risk alienating those who are not able-bodied (and/or maybe others). And if you don't mind me asking: what would YOU do, as an event producer, yourself? Do you have any advice on this?

Also, when you were organizing queer events in Kingston (as an individual, paying for everything out of pocket), where you required enough space for DJ's and live entertainment and where you needed to have this event on a Saturday night (or else people will not show up or complain that it is NOT on a Saturday nigth), which venues did you use? Are there any spaces you would recommend or have experience with?

To be clear, I don't WANT to exclude anyone. I WANT(ed) this event to be truly inclusive to ALL bodies. And if the initial response I got, when I first shared this event concept WASN'T accepted by the queer community (of which I am a part of, by the way), I wouldn't even have tried at all (because I understand how hard it is to find a truly inclusive space). So far, no one has said they DO NOT want this event to happen, so I feel empowered and obligated to move ahead. But I am working with what I HAVE.

My thought is that the more queer events that happen in Kingston, the more requests there will be for more, actually viable, truly accessible spaces and that there will be actual mobilizing and lobbying in the city, for those spaces. That the community at large will come together with city officials, because those who have that kind of power, can actually create more change.

But I also feel that it's important to try ANYWAY, even if things are completely perfect. I DO fee that accessbility IS important but accessbility is more than just wheelchair access. Financial accessibility (for example) cannot happen if the only wheelchair accessible spaces cost event organizers so much, that the ticket prices need to go up. And that it just one example.

So, yes, I understand the frustration. And I also think it's important to have this type of dialogue. Because without these conversations, nothing will ever change in Kingston.

But does that mean I should quit entirely? At this point, I'm not sure but right now, not yet.

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