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What if the Cafe does really well and makes the con lots of money? Will you have to tell them to change the cast to all men? Would you close it down?
Actually, Bishounen_Hideto, Cafe Verfuhren is being hosted by YaoiCon, but is not affiliated with it. It is an independent project that has been graciously granted a venue in this convention, and the cover charge goes to help the Cafe staff make back their own costume and supply costs. It's an event that's there for people to attend if they want to, just like every panel and event at the con -- and those who disagree with it are by no means obligated to attend. It's a cast of girls because this particular group of female cosplayers feels more comfortable acting out their events with one another rather than strangers, and given the subject matter being portrayed, I think anyone would call that more than fair.
And to everyone else who feels like using Cafe Verfuhren as an arguing block for their Bishonen Auction complaints.......
The casting has nothing to do with Yaoi-Con policy at all, much less *anything* to do with the Bishonen Auction. The people who are planning the Cafe are working very hard to make this a good project -- your views on the Bishonen Auction are valid, but don't use the Cafe as an example. We want everyone to enjoy every part of YaoiCon, both the planners and the attendees alike, so let's not discourage the people who are trying to help create a fun, entertaining weekend.
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