DLV 2022 Survey results, part 1 ...

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62 mostly-complete responses were received.

How many times have you attended Diva Las Vegas?

Once: 16
Twice: 14
Three or more: 13
Five or more: 12
Ten or more: 7
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About how far did you travel (miles) to attend DLV 2022?

Less than 50: 5
50-100: 0
100-200: 2
200-500: 16
500-1000: 11
1000-2000: 18
2000-5000: 9
5000-10000: 0
Over 10000: 1

Approximate average miles: 1945.96
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What primary means of transportation did you use to travel from your
home to DLV 2022? (ordered by number of responses)

Commercial air: 32
My own private vehicle: 27
Rental vehicle: 1
Private or charter air: 1
Local, no travel necessary: 1
Other persons vehicle: 0
Bus: 0
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On what date did you arrive for DLV 2022?

Before Sunday, October 23: 12
Sunday, October 23: 21
Monday, October 24: 14
Tuesday, October 25: 9
Wednesday, October 26: 3
Thursday, October 27: 1
Friday, October 28: 1
Saturday, October 29: 0
Sunday, October 30: 0
Monday, October 31: 0
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On what date did you depart DLV 2022?

Sunday, October 23: 0
Monday, October 24: 0
Tuesday, October 25: 1
Wednesday, October 26: 3
Thursday, October 27: 6
Friday, October 28: 21
Saturday, October 29: 11
Sunday, October 30: 5
Monday, October 31: 2
After Monday, October 1: 12

Average length of stay: 5.36 days.
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Which of the following best describes your attendance and participation
in Diva Las Vegas 2022?

I attended solo and chose my activities individually: 46
With partner - mostly participated as a couple: 8
With partner - chose activities individually: 3
With group - chose activities individually: 3
With group - mostly participated as group: 1
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During the timespan that you were attending the DLV event, during the
times that you were not actively participating in DLV activities, which
of the following best describes what you were usually doing? (ordered by
number of responses)

Nongaming tourist activities: 16
Spending time with other DLVers: 15
Casino gaming: 14
Spending time alone in the room: 6
My usual activities as a LV local: 5
Business: 3
Spending time with non-DLVers: 1
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While you were in attendance, did you get a chance to officially check
in with one of our volunteers (whether or not you got a name tag)?

Yes I did: 52
No I did not: 8
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Did you have a personalized name tag during your attendance of DLV 2016?
(ordered by number of responses)

Yes, printed one at home and brought it with me: 26
Yes, I had one printed on site: 20
No, I did not: 7
I had a custom tag not provided by DLV: 5
Yes, printed one at home, forgot it, had it re-printed on site: 1
No, printed one at home, forgot it, was not able to have printed: 1
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Which version of the DLV 2022 schedule did you find to be most helpful?
(ordered by number of responses)

The simple complete schedule.: 22
The mobile version of the schedule.: 20
The tabular (calendar-like) schedule.: 7
The summary printed in the general mailings.: 4
I have no clue what version of the schedule I was using.: 3
I did not need or did not use a schedule.: 3
The custom schedule with the options I choose.: 2
The custom schedule with the default options.: 0
The big honking ugly printed version.: 0
A schedule I found on social media.: 0
I have no clue where to find any of the above.: 0
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What is your approximate age?

21 - 25: 0
26 - 30: 0
31 - 35: 1
36 - 40: 1
41 - 45: 4
46 - 50: 3
51 - 55: 3
56 - 60: 12
61 - 65: 18
66 - 70: 10
71 - 75: 9
76 - 80: 1
81 - 85: 0
over 85: 0

Approximate average age: 63.14
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Approximate length of experience appearing in public.

I have not yet appeared in public.: 2
DLV 2022 was my first public exposure.: 1
Less than one year.: 2
1 - 2 years: 8
2 - 5 years: 8
5 - 10 years: 12
10 - 20 years: 16
More than 20 years.: 10
This question does not apply to me.: 1
(one response discarded for inconsistency)
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About how often do you get any significant public exposure?

Daily: 8
Weekly or so: 12
Monthly or so: 13
A few times a year: 17
Once a year or less: 6
This question does not apply to me.: 1
(four responses discarded for inconsistency)
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I consider myself to be primarily a (an) ... (ordered by number of
responses)

Crossdresser: 32
Transwoman: 9
Transgender(ist): 4
Gender-fluid: 4
Gender-nonconforming: 3
I do not identify with any of the above labels: 2
No-op: 1
Bigender: 1
Self-identified woman: 1
Intersex: 1
Significant other: 1
Transvestite: 0
Pre-op: 0
Post-op: 0
Drag queen: 0
Genderqueer: 0
Gender-neutral: 0
Gender-questioning: 0
Pangender: 0
Transman: 0
Self-identified man: 0
H Benjamin Syndrome: 0
Admirer: 0
Friend of the community or ally: 0
Friend of another attendee: 0
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Do you belong to a local transgender support group?

I am currently a member.: 17
I have previously been a member.: 16
I have never been a member.: 27
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Have you ever attended any of the following transgender community events?
(Weighted relative responses for each event, ordered descending)

Wildside Vegas 20
Fantasia Fair 11
TG Rocktober 7
First Event 6
Esprit 5
Pinkfest 5
Southern Comfort Conference 4
Be-All 3
California Dreaming 3
Fall Harvest 2
Keystone Conference 2
Paradise in the Poconos 2
Texas T 2
Colorado Goldrush 1
Just You Week 1
Dignity Cruise 0
En Femme Getaway 0
Holiday Enfemme 0
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Did you find our web site to accurately depict what you experienced at
DLV?

Yes, definitely.: 46
Yeah, kinda.: 16
No.: 0
I have not viewed the DLV web site.: 0
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Did you find our on-line registration procedure and activity sign-up to
be convenient and easy to use?

Yes.: 59
It was a bit confusing.: 3
No.: 0
I did not register or sign up on line.: 0
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Did you have any technical or ergonomic difficulties when using our
on-line registration or activity sign-up screens?

Yes.: 5
No.: 57
I did not register or sign up on line.: 0
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If you stayed in a local hotel, were you satisfied with the quality and
condition of your room and the facilities of the property?

Flamingo:

Definitely satisfied: 18
Mostly satisfied: 9
Neutral: 3
Not really: 1
Definitely not: 1

Other hotels: (ordered by rating, descending)

Definitely satisfied (Paris) (3 responses)
Definitely satisfied (Sahara) (2 responses)
Definitely satisfied (Ballys)
Definitely satisfied (Bellagio)
Definitely satisfied (Club del Soleil)
Definitely satisfied (Delano)
Definitely satisfied (Marriott timeshare)
Definitely satisfied (Park Suite)
Definitely satisfied (Treasure Island)
Definitely satisfied (Tuscany)

Mostly satisfied (Linq)
Mostly satisfied (Plaza)
Mostly satisfied (Tuscany)

Neutral (Rio)

Definitely not (Motel 6)
Definitely not (Rio)

Did not stay in a local hotel: 8
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If you stayed in a local hotel, what was your comfort level regarding
the climate, culture, and attitude that you perceived there?

Flamingo:

Very comfortable: 23
Somewhat comfortable: 7
Neutral: 1
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
very uncomfortable: 0

Other hotels:

Very comfortable (Sahara) (2 responses)
Very comfortable (Paris) (2 responses)
Very comfortable (Tuscany) (2 responses)
Very comfortable (Ballys)
Very comfortable (Bellagio)
Very comfortable (Club del Soleil)
Very comfortable (Delano)
Very comfortable (Linq)
Very comfortable (Park Suite)
Very comfortable (Plaza)
Very comfortable (Tuscany)
Very comfortable (not specified) (3 responses)

Neutral (Motel 6)
Neutral (Rio)
Neutral (Treasure Island)

Somewhat uncomfortable (Rio)
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Did you take advantage of our special promotional hotel room rates at
the Flamingo for all or part of your stay?

Yes I did: 25
No but I was aware of it: 23
No but I was too late for it: 5
No and I was unaware of it: 4
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What was your level of enjoyment at each of the following activities?
(Scale 1-5, ordered by date and time of activity)

Common Happy Hour, Flamingo, Sunday, Oct 23: 4.45 (20 responses)
Informal Welcome Gathering, Flamingo, Oct 23: 4.52 (19 responses)
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Lunch With Marg, Harrahs, Monday, October 24: 4.50 (4 responses)
Monster Mini Golf, Bally's, Oct 24: 4.69 (13 responses) (1 no-shows)
Golden Steer option, Monday, Oct 24: 5.0 (6 responses) (1 no-shows)
Virgil's BBQ option, Linq, Oct 24: 4.60 (15 responses) (3 no-shows)
Informal Common Gathering, Monday, October 24: 4.45 (20 responses)

Lunch and TopGolf, Tuesday, October 25: 5.0 (7 responses)
Lunch With TerriLynn, Tuesday, October 25: 4.66 (3 responses)
Wig Seminar and Demo, LV Wigs, Tuesday, Oct 25: 4.64 (14 responses)
Illuminarium, Tuesday, October 25: 4.75 (4 responses) (1 no-shows)
Welcome Activities, Bahama Breeze, October 25: 4.72 (51 responses)
Informal Common Gathering, Tuesday, October 25: 4.66 (27 responses)

Pickleball, Bally's, Wednesday, October 26: 5.0 (5 responses)
Makeup Demo-Seminar, N2-Looking Glass, Oct 26: 4.60 (15 responses)
Mob Museum Tour, Wednesday, October 26: 4.61 (13 responses)
Whiskey Licker Up option, Neonopolis, October 26: 5.0 (8 responses)
Siegel Dining Option, El Cortez, Oct 26: 4.46 (13 responses) (1 no-shows)
Denny's option, FSE, Wednesday, October 26: 5.0 (4 responses) (3 no-shows)
Rocky Horror H'ween, Backstage, October 26: 2.78 (23 responses) (1 no-shows)
Informal Common Gathering, FSE, October 26: 4.80 (10 responses)

Pinball Hall Of Fame, Thursday, Oct 27: 4.64 (14 responses) (1 no-shows)
Lunch With DeeDee, Harrahs, Thursday, October 27: 4.0 (3 responses)
Pool Party, Paris, Thursday, Oct 27: 4.54 (11 responses) (2 no-shows)
Art Tour, Bellagio, Thursday, October 27: 4.0 (1 responses)
Off The Strip option, Linq, October 27: 5.0 (3 responses) (2 no-shows)
Ruths Chris option, Harrahs, Oct 27: 3.90 (10 responses) (1 no-shows)
Tilted Kilt option, Linq, October 27: 4.80 (10 responses) (1 no-shows)
Murder By Association, Lawrys, Thursday, October 27: 5.0 (6 responses)
Farewell Gathering, Flamingo, Thursday, October 27: 4.50 (20 responses)

Shopping and Lunch, FSM, Friday, October 28: 4.66 (3 responses)
Lunch With Sarah, Tuscany, Friday, October 28: 5.0 (2 responses)
Day Drinking Class, Harrahs, Friday, October 28: 4.16 (6 responses)
Yardhouse option, Linq, Oct 28: 4.75 (8 responses) (2 no-shows)
Jimmy's option, Friday, October 28: 5.0 (3 responses) (3 no-shows)
Informal Common Gathering, Friday, October 28: 4.41 (12 responses)

DLV Invitational Golf, Sunrise, Saturday, Oct 29: 5.0 (3 responses)
Day Drinking Class, Harrahs, Saturday, October 29: 4.20 (5 responses)
Happy Hour, Carmine's, Saturday, October 29: 5.0 (6 responses)
Dinner, Cleaver Butchered, Saturday, October 29: 5.0 (2 responses)
Saturday Dance Party, Harrahs, Saturday, October 29: 4.0 (3 responses)

Atomic Testing Museum, Sunday, Oct 30: 5.0 (2 responses) (1 no-shows)
Day Drinking Class, Harrahs, Sunday, October 30: 3.50 (2 responses)
America's Got Talent, Luxor, Sunday, October 30: 5.0 (3 responses)
Dinner, Cleaver - Butchered, Sunday, October 30: 5.0 (5 responses)

Halloween Downtown, FSE, Monday, October 31: 2.62 (8 responses)

Average enjoyment score for all activities: 4.49
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Which type(s) of activities would you like to see more of?
(ordered by number of responses, descending)

More shows, live music, and entertainment.: 28
More personal improvement, hair, makeup, etc.: 22
More bar, clubbing, nightlife activities.: 18
More smaller social activities.: 17
More larger social activities.: 17
More personal introductory activities.: 16
More outdoorsy, hiking, side trips, etc.: 13
More touristy, museums, tours, etc.: 12
More gaming and casino activities.: 7
More recreational activities.: 6
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Which of the following best expresses your thoughts regarding where
future DLV events are placed on the yearly calendar?

I would be more likely to attend an event in the spring: 14
I would be more likely to attend an event in the fall: 22
I would be equally likely to attend in the spring or fall: 22
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Which of the following best expresses your opinion on the celebration
of Halloween?

Enjoy it as an individual and as a member of the TG community.: 23
I can take it or leave it.: 24
I just don't care for it.: 10
I consider it to be demeaning to the TG community.: 1
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Did you find yourself missing DLV activities because you either got into
a time crunch or were simply too tired from previous activities?

Seldom or never: 26
Occasionally: 31
Frequently: 2
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Did you find yourself missing DLV activities because you were in any
uncomfortable, unsure, or uneasy about attending?

Never: 49
Once: 4
Occasionally: 5
Frequently: 1
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During the course of the event, did you suffer from an unexpected
illness or injury which prevented you from fully participating?

Yes I did: 3
No I did not: 56
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During the course of the event, did you ever patronize any of the
"dispensaries" that are now open to the public? (ordered by number of
responses)

No, not at all.: 50
Yes, for recreational purposes.: 4
I would rather not say.: 4
I don't know what you are talking about.: 1
Yes, for medical purposes.: 0
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Did you use the activity reminder service (e-mail or text messages to
your cell phone) and if so, did it work well for you?

Yes, and it worked fine.: 22
Yes, and it worked off and on.: 2
Yes, but it seldom or never.: 3
No, I did not use it..: 32
I do not know what you are talking about.: 0
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Did you use the DLV Group Text service (text messages from other
attendees to your cell phone or email) and if so, did it work well for
you?

Yes, and it worked fine.: 25
Yes, and it worked off and on.: 4
Yes, but it seldom or never.: 5
No, I did not use it..: 20
Yes, and I suspended or unsubscribed: 5
Say what?: 0
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During DLV, did you ever receive any inappropriate phone calls or text
messages from other attendees?

Yes.: 0
No.: 59
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Which of the following best describes your experience with the DLV
On-site Check-in, held on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Flamingo?

Used it and found it to be helpful.?: 36
Used it, but did not find it to be helpful.: 2
I tried but I could not find it.: 4
I was too shy or apprehensive to use it.: 0
I did not know that On-Site Check-in was available.: 6
I chose not to use On-Site Check-in.: 7
No clue what you are talking about.: 2
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What was your primary means of transportation to and from DLV activities?
(ordered by number of responses)

My own private vehicle: 24
Uber, Lyft, etc.: 14
My own rental vehicle: 10
Taxi: 7
In another's vehicle: 3
Walking: 1
City bus or shuttle: 0
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Did you have any difficulty getting a ride to DLV activities?

Yes: 1
No: 57
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Did you have any difficulty finding the locations at which DLV 2022
activities were held?

Yes: 5
No: 53
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Did you have any difficulty finding the group at any of our venues?

Yes: 5
No: 54
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Did you find the online maps to
be helpful?

Yes: 30
No: 3
I don't need a map: 17
What maps?: 6
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Did you have any difficulty contacting DLV volunteers by phone?

Yes: 2
No: 21
I did not attempt to phone.: 31
I never received any phone numbers.: 2
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Did you have any difficulty identifying and/or contacting DLV organizers
and volunteers in person at DLV?

Yes: 1
No: 55
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Did you find the other DLV attendees to be friendly and inclusive?

Mostly yes: 50
Yes, somewhat: 7
Neutral: 2
No, somewhat: 0
Mostly no: 0
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Did you participate in the DLV Discussion Forum?

Yes: 22
No: 36
I don't know what you are talking about.: 1
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In general, were you comfortable being seen with the DLV group in
general public settings?

Comfortable most or all of the time.: 49
Mostly comfortable, but sometimes uncomfortable.: 10
Frequently uncomfortable.: 0
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During DLV 2022, did you ever receive, without asking, any unsolicited
advice or constructive criticism regarding your dress, appearance,
mannerisms, etc.?

Yes, and I took it in a positive manner: 6
Yes, but I was put off by it.: 1
No, I did not.: 51
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During DLV 2022, did you ever give or attempt to give another attendee
some unsolicited advice or constructive criticism regarding dress,
appearance, mannerisms, etc.?

Yes, and it was received positively: 6
Yes, but it was received negatively: 0
No, but I sure felt like it at times: 6
No, not at all.: 46
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During your stay in Las Vegas to attend our event, were you ever
confronted or harassed by a member of the general public regarding your
manner of dress and presentation?

Yes, and it discouraged me from fully participating.: 0
Yes, but it did not discourage me from fully participating: 1
No, I was not.: 58
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During your stay in Las Vegas to attend our event, were you ever
confronted or harassed by a law enforcement officer, security guard,
venue manager, etc. regarding your manner of dress and presentation?

Yes, and it discouraged me from fully participating.: 0
Yes, but it did not discourage me from fully participating: 0
No, I was not.: 59
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Did you participate in our Big Sister program and if so, did you find it
to be helpful?

I had a Big Sister and I found the program to be helpful.: 3
I had a Big Sister and I did not find the program to be helpful.: 0
I was a volunteer Big Sister and had a positive experience.: 3
I was a volunteer Big Sister and my Little Sister was a no-show.: 1
I was a volunteer Big Sister and did not have a positive experience.: 1
I did not participate in the Big Sister program.: 50
I was unaware the Big Sister program existed.: 1
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Which of the following best represents the various payments you made
during the course of your attendance of DLV 2022?

Credit/debit cards almost exclusively.: 21
Credit/debit cards for big things, mostly cash otherwise.: 11
Mostly cards but occasionally cash.: 9
About 50/50 cash and cards.: 6
Mostly cash but occasionally cards.: 7
Cash almost exclusively.: 4
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Approximately how much did you spend on accommodations while you were
attending DLV?

Approximate average: 1103.77
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Approximately how much did you spend on food and non-alcoholic beverages
while you were attending DLV?

Approximate average: 428.70
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Approximately how much did you spend on alcoholic beverages while you
were attending DLV?

Approximate average: 229.46
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Approximately how much did you spend on local transportation (rental
car, taxi rides, Monorail pass, donation to others' fuel funds, etc.)
while you were attending DLV?

Approximate average: 170.0
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Considering all expenses of all types, what was the total amount you
spent in order to attend and participate in DLV?

Approximate average: 2716.96
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In general, did you consider DLV 2022 to be reasonable and affordable?

Yes, definitely: 35
Yes, somewhat: 13
Neutral: 2
No, somewhat: 6
No, definitely: 2
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Did you participate in table and/or machine gaming during your
attendance at DLV?

None at all: 25
Very little: 11
Occasionally: 16
Frequently: 5
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Which best indicates what DLV is to you? (ordered by number of
responses)

An opportunity to socialize.: 45
An opportunity to meet others in the TG community.: 35
An opportunity to dress.: 28
An opportunity to express myself.: 23
An opportunity to learn.: 18
An opportunity to party.: 11
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How important is it that there be a significant number of other
attendees of the same general age range? (ordered by number of
responses)

Moderately important to me.: 23
Little or no importance.: 20
Important, but there are other factors.: 11
Very important to me.: 4
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Did you think DLV was too long or too short?

It was too long: 11
It was too short: 3
It was just about right: 44
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And what about the request to wear name tags?

I found them to be helpful: 29
I don't really care either way: 23
I did not like them: 5
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Did you personally have any public restroom issues while attending DLV
2022?

I used public restrooms and YES I had issues or incidents.: 0
I used public restrooms and did NOT have issues.: 46
I seldom or never used public restrooms.: 6
This question does not apply to me.: 1
(5 responses discarded for inconsistency)
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All in all, did DLV 2022 meet your expectations?

DLV 2022 exceeded my expectations: 16
DLV 2022 met my expectations: 39
DLV 2022 failed to meet my expectations: 3
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Would you attend another DLV?

Yes, definitely: 35
Yes, probably: 15
Maybe: 5
Probably not: 3
Definitely not: 0