You know, I really love what Midnight Pursona shared about cosplay, but what I love more is that more people are coming out and saying how bashing someone over cosplay is just ridiculous.  I love that more people are being vocal about it and when someone says something offensive to them they’re responding to it.

There’s this idea of “laughing it off” and “responding gives your oppressor power.”  However, I only like to laugh at things that are funny, and being called names isn’t funny.  Also, how long can you expect someone to be quiet about something?  Being called horrible names and not saying anything doesn’t always work, because that can give someone the idea that they can keep doing it.  And why are we blaming the victim in the first place?  Instead of addressing the person who is doing the name calling, when did it become o.k. to be like, “Eh don’t say anything,” and, “You’re just making it worse by saying something.”  Right, so it’s my fault for defending myself?  

Also, speaking out can give someone else who is too afraid to try cosplay the confidence to try, which is amazing.  I love when people are like, “I’m going to try cosplay now because of you,” so when I see more people speaking out about this I get a happy little smile on my face  :)