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Saturday, August 1 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Engaging in Positive Fandom: A Discussion

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How do we encourage relationships between creators and their fans to remain positive and passionate without tipping into idolatry and obsession, and how do creators engage their audience without taking advantage of admiration and devotion? This group of fans and creators will share their own experiences and provide insight on how a safer fandom can be cultivated while seeking plenty of input from attendees. Make sure your voice is heard!
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Melissa Anelli

Co-Executive Director, BroadwayCon
Melissa Anelli runs BroadwayCon, LeakyCon, and GeekyCon. She is the co-executive director of Mischief Management and NYT bestselling author of "Harry, A History." She also serves as the president of the board of the HP Alliance, where she is a founding member.
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Jackson Bird

Jackson is a speaker, video creator, and wizard activist. He’s the Communications Director of the Harry Potter Alliance (HPA), where he activates online fan communities towards social action. He regularly speaks about new media and fan activism at events including TEDx Women, MIT’s... Read More →
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Sahitya Raja

Executive Director, Uplift- Online Communities Against Sexual Violence

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
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