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Hey, it was so good to see everyone again! :D

Here's a PDF of my presentation, and below are links to a bunch of things I mentioned. Happy to answer any questions here, Discord or anywhere else you can talk to me!

Fandom friendly instances

This is a very informal list. To stave off any potential drama, I am only listing the admins because there is a non-zero chance you may know one of them and this may influence your personal choice of instance. You can always follow people on other instances, as long as your instance admins haven't decided to suspend/block each other.

apobangpo.space (Kpop fandom, admin: jokaydia)
blorbo.social (general fandom, admins: lookatmychicken + tabby) - I can post an invite code under lock, but the admins just want some indication that you are a fandomer
federatedfandom.net (general fandom, admins: stopthatimp + madecunningly)
fandom.ink (general fandom, admin: alis)
sakurajima.moe (Japanese media fandom, admin: chikorita157)
urusai.social (Japanese media fandom, admin: neatchee)

Beginner sites/guides

Fedi.Garden (curated list of nice smaller instances, not just Mastodon ones)
Fedi.Tips (comprehensive beginner guide and tips)

Bridging to Bluesky

On the Fediverse, follow @bsky.brid.gy@bsky.brid.gy to opt in
On Bluesky, follow @ap.brid.gy to opt in
Opted in accounts can follow each other and interact with public posts!
Bridgy Fed website with documentation

Apps

Here are some apps I've used or people I know have used. Official apps are free, some apps are paid but often worth it.

Ivory (iOS)
Moshidon (Android, this is what I currently use)
Tusky (Android)
Otherwise: all the apps, including the official iOS/Android app, web and desktop clients, and some delightfully arcane retro computing options

I'm also using...

pixelfed.au (general insta clone, admin: shlee)
misskey-square.net (chill Japanese misskey server, admin: yuriha)

Current Mood: sleepy

littlerhymes

Just a few links in case people wanted to revisit.

The Boyz - Princess VCR - this is the full princess video, I only showed the introductions
Compilation of milcob (Hyunjae/Jacob) moments - this is a few years old so missing the more recent stuff, but you get the vibe

Road to Kingdom

Selected performances - no reactions, performance only
Selected performances - with reactions where available
RTK episodes - an alternate streaming link

A few other The Boyz things:

Maverick - Battle Royale concept
Drink It - vampires concept
Be Your Own King - didn't have time to show this, it's not quite a music video but it is wild
The Stealer's Tricks - had I been more prepared I would have shown this 90 second video which is magnificent/deranged

stickmarionette

Great to see everyone this weekend.

Here are the shows I mentioned in my two presentations:

The Killer is Also Romantic (Ye Olde Mr and Mrs Smith): Youtube (doesn't have the background music) | MangoTV (first two eps free)
A Familiar Stranger (the face swap show): Viki (free)
Dong Lan Xue: Youtube (the subs are bad)
Provoke (Republic era sexy revenge drama): Youtube (probably missing music) | WeTV (first 3 eps free) | Amazon Prime
Fortune Writer (villain tries to change her role in the book): Youtube (missing music) | WeTV (first two eps free)
The Spirealm: Viki (first five episodes free)

I will make a separate locked post once I get home for more sources.

alasen

Hey everyone! Sinpoz is tomorrow!

Timetable

Here's our timetable - as always running times are subject to change.
ETA 1PM SATURDAY: Timetable updated with our impromptu rescheduling.

ETA:8PM SATURDAY: Sunday timetable updated

We have no Pictionary scheduled this year! Saturday we do have an icebreaker activity instead, but no one will be required to stand up in front of the class - so please do arrive for 10am if you can!

If we forgot to schedule your activity or you have a late addition or change, or the day/time doesn't work with your schedule, just let us know.

Time	Saturday	Sunday
9:30	SETUP	SETUP
10:00	Welcome & Fandom Icebreaker	Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty (alasen)
10:30	Fediverse (Pirotess)	Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty (alasen)
11:00	Discussion - what platforms are we on now? where is fandom to you?	Severance (Dazy)
11:30	Chinese webdramas (Stick)	Severance (Dazy)
12:00	LUNCH	LUNCH
12:30	LUNCH	LUNCH
1:00	Dr Who (Blade) [now starting at1:45]	Discussion - adaptions (so many, but are they good?)
1:30	Dr Who (Blade)	Discussion - adaptions
2:00	BL/GL/QL (Bduh)	Spireleam (Stick)
2:30	BL/GL/QL (Bduh)	Spireleam (Stick)
3:00	KPop (Littlerhymes)	911 (Ozlyn)
3:30	KPop (Littlerhymes)	911 (Ozlyn)
4:00		Vid show (meelie)
4:30	Overage/social time	Overage/social time
5:00	FINISH	FINISH
5:30	Dinner - Thai	Dinner - Italian

Logistics

Castlereagh Boutique Hotel: Hyde Room, Level 5.

It's about a 5 minute walk from either Town Hall Station or St James Station, and around the corner from Gadigal metro station. If you're driving, the closest parking is Piccadilly parking (note the discounted weekend rates are for pre-pay not drive up).

There are a few steps to the lobby but they have a portable ramp if needed. You may be required to sign in to the hotel as it is a club. The lifts are around the corner to the left after you enter the main lobby - we did find them a bit slow on the day we visited. There are also stairs up if that is an option for you.

For lunch, Galeries Vic or Pitt St Mall will likely have the most variety of fast food, both about 5 minutes walk. Remember Sunday is a restricted public holiday so finding options may be more tricky! Most of the fast food nearby should be open based on their websites, but Westfield and supermarkets will be closed. We've listed some options below and noted if they're showing as open definitely open sunday - will adjust if anyone has further information. Eating in the space should be fine so feel free to bring your lunch or have someone bring you something, but if rubbish can be limited that would be appreciated as we plan to take this out with us at the end of each day.

Chapter 5 Cafe (at hotel entrance) open to 1pm both days
Galleries Vic lower ground/food court (including Japanese, Sushi, Thai, Oporto, Fish, Italian)
Grilld (Galleries Vic, upstairs) - open Sat & Sunday
McDonalds (QVB or under Myer)
Hungry Jacks (around the corner)
Westfield (Under Myer or Level 5)

For dinner, see our dinner post.

If you need to contact us in a hurry, we'll probably see a message on Discord quickest- if you're not in our channel let us know and we'll invite.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone!

erilyn

Turns out more places are closed for the Easter weekend, especially Easter Sunday, than we hoped, but we have been able to make bookings for both nights. Hopefully these places are able to cater for everyone's dietary requirements but please check their websites, and let me know if you have any questions.

We won't do set menus or sharing around the table in general, though if you want to split stuff with people immediately around you, that can be sorted at the time.

The bookings are early, but we do finish up at the hotel at 5pm both days.

Saturday 19th April - Chat Thai, 5:30pm

About a 5 minute walk away in Westfield, this place is casual but the food is very tasty, we were there earlier this year.

Website

Menu (pdf)

Unclear if they will do split bills for a booking of our size. I am willing to put on credit card and get people to repay me, if needed.

Sunday 20th April - Vapiano, 5:45pm

A pizza and pasta restaurant about a 10 minute walk away at the corner of King and York Streets. We went with this because a) it was open and b) we think there's something everyone can eat, we haven't actually tried it out. Please note that there is a 15% public holiday surcharge.

It appears they will do split bills thanks to QR code ordering.

Website

Menu

RSVPs

Please comment by Thursday 17 April to confirm if you are coming on Saturday, Sunday or both, and let us know if you have any questions!

erilyn

We are hoping to organise dinner bookings for the Saturday and Sunday nights after Sinpoz for those who wish to attend. Costs of meals is not included in registration.

Please comment here if you are interested in Saturday night, Sunday night or both. Please also advise of any dietary requirements, we will do our best to accommodate as many as possible.

Suggestions of dinner venues close to the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel are more than welcome, especially if you have specific dietary requirements that they meet.

Sunday night is the Easter Sunday public holiday, so this may restrict our options.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

alasen

Hi everyone, it’s only 4 weeks until Sinpozium 2025, so we’re now asking for your suggestions about what you’d like to do this year!

We’re looking for volunteers to

pimp fandoms
lead discussions
run games
whatever!

To jog your memory about what types of activities people have run at Sinpozium, see our timetables: 2022 (online sinpoz) , 2017, 2015.

Topics

All types of fandoms (TV/Movies/Books/etc) whether it’s new or old! While we prioritise slashy/queer fandoms, other fandoms/source materials that Are Relevant To Our Collective Interests are welcome. If you're not sure if it fits, please ask in comments or via email.

Time

Approx. 5 minutes - 45 minutes. If you have a suggestion for a game or discussion you think would need longer, just let us know!

Format

Presentations/videos/slideshows: These will be shown by laptop connected to the hotel's data projector via HDMI but if you’d rather not bring your own laptop, please bring a usb stick or external drive (VLC playable) or provide in advance.
Games: From experience these work best if they are simple and interactive
Discussion topics: Multi-fandom are best! Topics might range from serious discussions of writing or fannish trends, to which characters look the best in tight jeans.

Let us know in the comments what you’d like to host (or would like to see happen) this year at Sinpozium.

If you have any questions you'd prefer to ask privately, please feel free to email us. We also have a dedicated channel in discord for discussion if you'd like to brainstorm. Let us know if you need access!

erilyn

Sinpozium is back in 2025!

Dates: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April 2025 (Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday).
Times: 9:30am to 5pm (with dinner afterwards for those interested)
Venue: Hyde Room, Level 5, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel.
This is a NEW venue, close to Town Hall station and Gadigal metro station. The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel and the function room are wheelchair accessible. There are a few steps to lobby but they have a portable ramp.
Cost: $60 for the weekend.

2025 Registration Form
This includes direct deposit payment information (please contact us if you wish to pay another way, or are an international attendee).

Like previous events, we hope it will be a great weekend of fannish fun and friends, with games, fandom pimps, discussions, vid watching and more. We will be starting to ask for volunteers/content suggestions in a separate post soon, and organising (opt-in) dinners on the Saturday and Sunday night.

More information about the venue and about Sinpozium in general is available here. Please ask us if you have any questions at all, either in the comments here (anon comments are welcome) or via sinpozium(at)gmail.com.

Registration cost is $60 for the weekend. Registration includes the hire of the venue and equipment, but not food or accommodation. We aim to keep costs low and flexibility high. Payment is required up-front, your registration will not be confirmed until we have received payment, and attendance numbers are limited to 35 people only. Full refunds will be available until 29th March. International attendees, please contact us at sinpozium(at)gmail.com to arrange payment.

- Lyn and Alasen

Sinpozium - slash con in Sydney

Fediverse things!

The Boyz and Jacob/Hyunjae

List of shows and links from my presentations

Sinpoz Timetable & Logistics

Dinner plans update - please confirm interest

Dinner plans

Sinpozium 2025 - Call for Content!

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