In light of experiences at this WorldCon

[james_davis_nicoll]

In light of experiences at this WorldCon, I am amending my panel requirements: No all-male panels, and at least _two_ panelists who are persons of colour.

Comments

Something's advocate

[rdm]

This does have the side-effect of preventing you from appearing in solo presentations.

Is this a deliberate result?

Re: Something's advocate

[roseembolism]

Strangely, I think the term "panel" implies more than one person.

Re: Something's advocate

[rdm]

Even more strangely, I have seen items labeled as 'panels' with one person scheduled (albeit not at a Worldcon - that I can recall). Hence my question.

For bonus unrelated fun, however, I have also attended panels where zero panellists turned up, but there was a room full of audience. Including several people more qualified to talk on the topic than the original panellists. No prizes for what happened next. (Again, not a Worldcon.)

Re: Something's advocate

[beamjockey]

Not long ago, a con put me on a panel where I turned out to be the only panelist for some reason.

I appointed myself moderator, and we held a discussion of the topic among audience members. Worked out fine, on this occasion. The concom later apologized.

This wouldn't work so well if the panel was supposed to be a conversation among people with specialized knowledge.