So, person A is making a name for hirself as an advocate for oppressed groups M and N. Person B, an ex of person A, says, "Hold on, this person raped me at a con, they aren't as pure as they claim to be". Person C, a friend, and probably now lover of person B, says "Yes, I was there, it was baaaad" and describes something eerily similar to a ( Read more... )

I've worked with various non-profit and volunteer organizations for years. I've also worked in the corporate world for years, in both large and small companies, as a permanent employee and as a temporary and contract worker. One of the things I do best is get a good, solid understanding for an organization's culture and structure, it's "zen", if ( Read more... )

As SiliCon approaches, more and more of my time is being spent killing drama llamas. You know the type of thing - people who get butthurt because of what someone said, or didn't say, to them or about them. Every con I've ever had any contact with has had them. Nothing new, there ( Read more... )

Drama is stuff I *solve*, not stuff I cause or indulge in. People with "Yes, but..." syndrome will have to talk to the end of my clue-stick.

I'm entering a very blunt phase right now. This means I call it like I see it, and let the chips fall where they may.

That means I'm a bitch. However, I try to be an honest bitch. I'm also not going to name names, out of respect for people's privacy.
( Now for the shit-stirring and drama )

OK, the Drama(tm) started on note_to_asshat has now taken a truly ridiculous turn. Some wanker started note_to_elorie. Now, it could have been a member of childfree. Some people there are that immature. Or it could have been a sock puppet of elorie herself, just to claim some sort of victory - but I doubt it - she's not that clever ( Read more... )