BPL UNIVERSAL CON 2020

COSPLAY POLICY • BPL Comic Con does not tolerate harassment or discrimination. If you feel that you are being harassed, or see someone else being harassed, please locate a member of our staff or, security personnel. If you see something, say something! • BPL Comic Con is an all-ages and family-friendly event. Costumes, cosplay, and “acting the part” are always encouraged but please be aware of the people around you, especially when children are present. Costumes must be suitable for all audiences. • No one will be permitted to be topless in the library. Genitalia and/or nipples must not be visible through the costume. Liquid latex/ body paint do not a costume make. All “private parts” must be covered by actual clothing and you may use liquid latex/body paint as an enhancement. • Appropriate is required at all times in the library. If your costume calls for bare feet, you may wear flip-flops or ballet , but the soles of your feet should not come in contact with the floor. If your costume requires a morph suit or unitard-type outfit you must pad the soles of the costume. Please check out this tutorial on how to make "invisible ." • The illusion of nudity is unacceptable. No Exceptions. • Inline skates (i.e. Rollerblades), , Togo skates, sneaker skates (i.e. ), and the like may not be worn or used in the library. Sneaker skates/Heelys, many only be worn in sneaker form. • Body makeup that easily smears or transfers to any person or property cannot be worn. Please properly seal and set all makeup so that does not happen. • You must have a clear line of sight; this includes peripheral vision. Being only able to see through a tiny eye slot does NOT constitute a clear line of sight. If this is unavoidable, cosplayer MUST have a handler at all times. Other cosplayer wearing masks or heads do not qualify as a handler. This rule does apply to attendees in fur suits as well, you require a handler with you at all times. This is for the safety of all attendees, staff, and other library patrons. • Shock costumes, or costumes which have the sole purpose of offending and disrespecting other individuals, cultures, or religions in any way, will not be tolerated. We ask that you be respectful of other attendees. • No gang signs, no racist symbols. • Emblems of genocide are prohibited. • Flammable materials such as candles, fireworks, sparklers, liquid fuels or other fire hazards are strictly prohibited. Small personal smoking paraphernalia (cigarettes, lighter, e-cigarettes, etc.) may be carried, but may not be used in the library. Sharp and/or fragile materials are likewise prohibited. Broken glass isn’t fun for anyone. • Your costume should not shed. Please avoid loose materials such as sand, glitter, confetti, flower petals or other items that are designed to fall, scatter or otherwise separate from your costume. • No costumes may be realistic depictions of American law enforcement, current American military uniforms, first responders, emergency medical personnel, or any official government agent. “Vintage,” historical, any non-current uniforms, and any military or police-style costumes may be addressed at the convention’s discretion (i.e., Resident Evil, Metal Gear Solid, etc.) • If your costume has pieces such as wings, spikes, armor, etc. that extend well beyond your person, or you are carrying a large prop, please be aware of your surroundings and of people around you. You may be asked to change your costume or remove your prop from the library if it is found to be unwieldy, disruptive, or dangerous. • Please do not block doorways, walkways, or exits with your costume, props, or costume pieces. • NO WEAPONS, REAL OR PROP, OF ANY KIND are permitted at BPL Comic Con.

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