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RULE #2: NO TOUCHY

Kuzco’s right!
Keep those itchy hands where we can see em!
Credits to AMG-Chan and Animangaki for these photos.
COSPLAY. IS. NOT. CONSENT.
Say it with me, class.
COSPLAY.
IS.
NOT.
CONSENT.
Very good, this will not be coming out for your exam.
*sees brick flying in the distance*
*To be Continued*
Whether someone is a Cosplayer or not, hands up.
NO ONE, has the right to touch anyone without permission.
Even with permission, avoid doing it.
RULE #2.1: INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING,
1) Glomping (Tackle hugging)
Real Life is NOT an anime,
DON’T DO THIS.
You could potentially,
- Physically harm someone.
- Damage people’s props.
- Give wrong impressions about the ACG scene.
Glomping is only for 2 scenarios,
- Online Chat Rooms.
- Choreographed Glomps.
2) Physical Violence
If there is trouble, call in the following,
- Event Staff.
- Venue Security.
- The Cops.
The FBI (If Malaysia had one!)
I know some of us want to deck scumbags in public, but let’s not turn guilty parties into the victim.
3) <Insert BS 4.0 here>
Basically, touching a person’s body because “Opportunity”.
And/or items that don’t belong to you.
You thirsty MF-Kers don’t CB.
Ninja Mudkip. 🤔
Watches. 👀
You. 👀 👀 👀
Don’t be surprised if one of you itchy F-Sticks gets Mudkip punched at a future event. 🤔
Exceptions to Rule 2 – The 5W 1Hs
1) Photoshoot Assistance
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OwO What’s this?
- Photoshoots that involve helpers helping out.
- Usually by holding a cosplayer’s costume to assist in setting up that perfect photo for the photographer.
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Who are involved?
- Cosplayers.
- Photographers.
- Helpers.
- People associated with either the cosplayer, photographer, or both.
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Where at?
- The Event Venue.
- Usually a wide open space to accommodate multiple people.
- Varies based on the venue itself.
- The Event Venue.
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When?
- Anytime during the event.
- Duration varies based on the photographer/s.
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But Why? 🤔
- To land that perfect photo shot.
- Needs assistance from people to,
- Hold a cosplayer’s costume.
- Release it at the right time.
- Have the photographer take the shot.
- Can take multiple attempts.
2) Normal Gestures
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OwO What’s this?
- Everyday gestures between people.
- High-fives.
- Handshakes.
- Fist Bumps. *Bahlalalalalalala*
- Hugs.
- Everyday gestures between people.
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Who are involved?
- Pretty much anyone.
- Usually people that know one another, or people with permission granted.
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But Why? 🤔
- Normal human interactions. (Because duh.)
3) Public Break Ups
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OwO What’s this?
- NO, not the kind of “break-ups” from TV Dramas.
- YES, the kind of breakup that involves getting people off other people.
- Meant to calm situation between parties that might get touchy.
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Who are involved?
- People too itchy to punch people.
- Depends on the situation.
- People not too itchy to punch people.
- Event staff.
- Regular bystanders.
- Security detail for high profile people.
- People too itchy to punch people.
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But Why? 🤔
- Meant to keep people away from others.
- Security escorting a Celebrity/Guests etc.
- Meant to keep people away from others.
*END OF TRANSMISSION*
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