DLV 2019 attendee survey results, part 1 of 2 ...

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This is the first of two reports. This covers the objective portion
of the 2019 DLV Attendee Survey.

72 mostly-complete responses were received, representing about 61% of
the individuals present, which is a normal level of response for our
surveys.

Comments and discussion are welcome. Simply reply to this item.
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How many times have you attended Diva Las Vegas?

Once: 21
Twice: 13
Three or more: 8
Five or more: 16
Ten or more: 14
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About how far did you travel to attend DLV 2019?

Less than 50: 9
100: 0
200: 1
500: 22
1000: 16
2000: 16
5000: 8
10000: 0
20000 or more: 0

Average miles: 1384.2
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What primary means of transportation did you use to travel to DLV 2019?

My own private vehicle: 37
Rental vehicle: 1
Other persons vehicle: 2
Commercial air: 29
Private or charter air: 1
Bus: 0
Local, no travel necessary: 3
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On what date did you arrive for DLV 2019?

(Due to a technical issue missed by the proofreaders, the numerical
dates were incorrect when the survey was first deployed. Weekdays were
correct and these totals were adjusted accordingly.)

Before Sunday, March 31: 33
Sunday, march 31: 27
Monday, April 1: 9
Tuesday, April 2: 2
Wednesday, April 3: 1
Thursday, April 4: 1
Friday, April 5 : 0
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On what date did you depart DLV 2019?

Sunday, March 31: 3
Monday, April 1: 1
Tuesday, April 2: 5
Wednesday, April 3: 5
Thursday, April 4: 6
Friday, April 5: 17
After Friday, April 5: 35

Average length of stay: 4.82 days.
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Which of the following best describes your attendance and participation
in Diva Las Vegas 2019?

I attended solo and chose my activities individually: 53
With partner - chose activities individually: 2
With partner - mostly participated as a couple: 11
With group - chose activities individually: 3
With group - mostly participated as group: 3
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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?

Casino gaming: 15
Nongaming tourist activities: 19
Business: 2
Spending time alone in the room: 8
Spending time with other DLVers: 16
Spending time with non-DLVers: 4
My usual activities as a LV local: 9
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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: 50
No I did not: 23
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Did you have a personalized name tag during your attendance of DLV 2019?

Yes, printed one at home and brought it with me: 28
Yes, printed one at home, forgot it, had it re-printed on site: 2
No, printed one at home, forgot it, was not able to have printed: 3
Yes, I had one printed on site: 18
No, I did not: 18
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Which version of the DLV 2019 schedule did you find to be most helpful?

The custom schedule with the default options.: 4
The custom schedule with the options I choose.: 23
The tabular (calendar-like) schedule.: 10
The big honking ugly printed version.: 5
The summary printed in the general mailings.: 11
I did not need or did not use a schedule.: 9
I have no clue where to find any of the above.: 8
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What is your approximate age?

19 - 25: 0
26 - 30: 0
31 - 35: 1
36 - 40: 1
41 - 45: 2
46 - 50: 4
51 - 55: 11
56 - 60: 15
61 - 65: 11
66 - 70: 14
71 - 75: 10
76 - 80: 2
81 - 85: 2
89: 0

Approximate average age: 63.63
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Approximate length of experience with regard to appearing in public.

I have not yet appeared in public.: 1
DLV 2019 was my first public exposure.: 3
Less than one year.: 4
1 - 2 years: 6
2 - 5 years: 7
5 - 10 years: 9
10 - 20 years: 20
More than 20 years.: 18
This question does not apply to me.: 3
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About how often do you get any significant public exposure?

Daily: 8
Weekly or so: 32
Monthly or so: 4
A few times a year: 16
Once a year or less: 9
This question does not apply to me.: 3
(One response discarded for inconsistency)
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I consider myself to be primarily a (an) ...

Crossdresser: 29
Transgender(ist): 13
Transwoman: 9
Transition track, No-op: 5
Gender-fluid: 4
I do not identify with any of the above labels: 4
Transvestite: 3
Intersex: 2
Friend of another attendee: 1
Transition track, Pre-op: 1
Significant other: 1
Transman: 1
Admirer: 0
Bigender: 0
Drag queen: 0
Friend of the community or ally: 0
Gender-nonconforming: 0
Gender-neutral: 0
Gender-questioning: 0
Genderqueer: 0
H Benjamin Syndrome: 0
Pangender: 0
Post-op: 0
Self-identified man: 0
Self-identified woman: 0
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Do you belong to a local transgender support group?

I am currently a member.: 19
I have previously been a member.: 25
I have never been a member.: 28
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Have you ever attended any of the following transgender community
events? (Weighted relative responses for each event.)

First Event 6
Fantasia Fair 8
Southern Comfort Conference 12
Fall Harvest 15
Be-All 6
California Dreaming 10
Colorado Goldrush 3
Esprit 4
Texas T 11
Pinkfest 12
Paradise in the Poconos 0
Holiday Enfemme 3
Keystone Conference 4
En Femme Getaway 2
Dignity Cruise 2
Wildside Vegas 17
Just You Week 9
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Did you find our web site to accurately depict what you experienced at
DLV?

Yes, definitely.: 56
Yeah, kinda.: 14
No.: 2
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.: 64
It was a bit confusing.: 5
No.: 2
I did not register or sign up on line.: 1
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Did you have any technical or ergonomic difficulties when using our
on-line registration or activity sign-up screens?

Yes.: 6
No.: 64
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?

Alexis Park:

Definitely satisfied: 0
Mostly satisfied: 0
Neutral: 0
Not really: 0
Definitely not: 0
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Flamingo:

Definitely satisfied: 23
Mostly satisfied: 8
Neutral: 0
Not really: 1
Definitely not: 0
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Paris:

Definitely satisfied: 3
Mostly satisfied: 0
Neutral: 0
Not really: 0
Definitely not: 0
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Four Queens:

Definitely satisfied: 4
Mostly satisfied: 2
Neutral: 0
Not really: 0
Definitely not: 0
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Other hotels:

Definitely satisfied (Caesars)
Definitely satisfied (Harrahs)
Definitely satisfied (Red Rock) (2 responses)
Definitely satisfied (SLS) (2 responses)
Mostly satisfied (El Cortez)
Mostly satisfied (Hooters) (2 responses)
Mostly satisfied (Luxor)
Neutral (Palms Place) (2 responses)
Not really (Plaza)

Did not stay in a local hotel: 12
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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?

Alexis Park:

Very comfortable: 0
Somewhat comfortable: 0
Neutral: 0
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
Very uncomfortable: 0
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Flamingo:

Very comfortable: 23
Somewhat comfortable: 8
Neutral: 0
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
Very uncomfortable: 1
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Paris:

Very comfortable: 3
Somewhat comfortable: 1
Neutral: 0
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
Very uncomfortable: 0
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Four Queens:

Very comfortable: 4
Somewhat comfortable: 1
Neutral: 1
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
Very uncomfortable: 0
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Other hotels:

Very comfortable (Caesars)
Very comfortable (El Cortez)
Very comfortable (Harrahs)
Very comfortable (Hooters) (2 responses)
Very comfortable (Plaza)
Very comfortable (Red Rock) (2 responses)
Very comfortable (SLS) (2 responses)
Somewhat comfortable (Luxor)
Somewhat comfortable (Palms Place) (2 responses)
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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: 24
No but I was aware of it: 38
No but I was too late for it: 3
No and I was unaware of it: 1
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What was your level of enjoyment at each of the following activities?

Bare Plus Beauty Makeovers, All sessions: 4.40 (15 responses) (2 no-shows)
Power Walk with Cathy, Fashion Show Mall, All sessions: 2.0 (1 responses)
Coffee with Aunt Katie, Caesars Palace, All sessions: 4.66 (3 responses)
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Lunch With AJ, Harrahs Food Hall, Sunday, March 31: 5.0 (6 responses)
Carnaval Court Dance Party, Carnaval Court, Sunday: 4.44 (9 responses)
Denny's dining option, Neonopolis, Sunday, March 31: 4.70 (20 responses)
Center Cut dining option, Flamingo, Sunday, March 31: 4.20 (5 responses)
Piff The Magic Dragon, Flamingo, Sunday, March 31: 4.37 (8 responses)
Explore Downtown, Sunday, March 31: 4.60 (10 responses)
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Lunch With Aejaie, Harrahs Food Hall, Monday: 4.87 (8 responses) (1 no-show)
Bowling, Orleans, Monday, April 01: 4.66 (9 responses) (3 no-shows)
New Attendee Welcome and Orientation, Monday: 4.51 (31 responses)
Welcome Dinner Meet-Greet, Monday: 4.59 (54 responses) (3 no-shows)
Nightcap with Cindy, Flamingo, Monday, April 01: 4.69 (13 responses)
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Tennis, Bally's, Tuesday, April 02: 5.0 (4 responses) (1 no-shows)
Outlet Mall Shopping with JoAnn, Tuesday: 4.44 (9 responses) (4 no-shows)
Lunch, Cocktails and Hair, Off The Strip Tuesday: 4.20 (24 responses)
Ruths Chris dining option, Harrahs, Tuesday: 5.0 (8 responses) (2 no-shows)
Ricardo's option, Ricardo's, Tuesday: 4.85 (7 responses) (2 no-shows)
PF Chang option, Planet Hollywood, Tuesday: 3.0 (1 responses) (1 no-shows)
Australian Bee Gees show, Excalibur, Tuesday: 5.0 (8 responses) (1 no-shows)
Dancing at Paris, Tuesday, April 02: 4.52 (17 responses)
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Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf, Wildhorse, Wednesday: 4.90 (10 responses)
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Wednesday: 4.33 (6 responses) (2 no-shows)
Lunch With Aejaie, Harrahs, Wednesday: 4.82 (17 responses) (2 no-shows)
Model Railroad and Railfan Social, Flamingo, Wednesday: 4.80 (10 responses)
Art Tour, Bellagio, Wednesday, April 03: 5.0 (5 responses)
Bingo at Hamburger Mary's, Wednesday, April 03: 4.50 (14 responses)
Eat Drink Be Mary, Hamburger Marys, Wednesday: 4.6 (15 responses) (1 no-show)
Trevi dining option, Caesars, Wednesday, April 03: 4.50 (12 responses)
Carmine's dining option, Carmine's, Wednesday, April 03: 4.66 (3 responses)
Big Lift Bar Crawl, Wednesday, April 03: 4.85 (14 responses) (2 no-shows)
Dancing at Paris, Wednesday, April 03: 3.83 (12 responses)
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Neon Museum, Flamingo, Thursday, April 04: 4.0 (2 responses) (2 no-shows)
Crossdressers.com Luncheon, Thursday: 4.40 (15 responses) (4 no-shows)
High Roller Big Wheel, The Linq, Thursday: 4.71 (14 responses) (1 no-show)
KISS Monster Mini Golf, Rio, Thursday: 4.75 (4 responses) (3 no-shows)
High Tea, Four Seasons, Thursday, April 04: 4.0 (3 responses)
Farewell Dinner-Social, The Linq, Thursday: 4.27 (43 responses) (2 no-shows)
Carnaval Court Dance Party, Thursday, April 04: 4.16 (12 responses)
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Carnaval Court Dance Party, Friday, April 05: 4.83 (6 responses)
Virgil's Dining option, The Linq, Friday, April 05: 5.0 (2 responses)
Margaritaville Dining, Flamingo, Friday: 4.40 (5 responses) (1 no-show)
Stars n Stilettos, Hamburger Marys, Friday: 5.0 (6 responses) (4 no-shows)
Explore The Linq, The Linq, Friday, April 05: 5.0 (3 responses)
Dancing at Paris, Friday, April 05: 4.75 (8 responses)

Average enjoyment score: 4.53
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What is your opinion regarding the presence of commercial activities at
Diva Las Vegas?

They are fine with me: 35
They are fine with me as long as they are limited in number: 14
They are fine with me as long as they are relevent to TG needs: 19
I'm concerned they are pushing out social and participatory activities: 0
Commercial activities have absolutely no place at Diva Las Vegas: 2
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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 activites?

Seldom or never: 35
Occasionally: 30
Frequently: 5
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Did you find yourself missing DLV activities because you were in any
uncomfortable, unsure, or uneasy about attending?

Never: 65
Once: 6
Occasionally: 1
Frequently: 0
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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: 68
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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?

Yes, for recreational purposes.: 2
Yes, for medical purposes.: 0
No, not at all.: 59
I would rather not say.: 4
I don't know what you are talking about.: 5
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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.: 26
Yes, and it worked off and on.: 4
Yes, but it seldom or never.: 2
No, I did not use it..: 34
I do not know what you are talking about.: 4
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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.: 29
Yes, and it worked off and on.: 6
Yes, but it seldom or never.: 3
No, I did not use it..: 29
Yes, and I suspended or unsubscribed: 1
Say what?: 3
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Which of the following best describes your experience with the DLV
On-site Check-in, held on Sunday and Monday at the Flamning?

Used it and found it to be helpful.?: 30
Used it, but did not find it to be helpful.: 1
I tried but I could not find it.: 3
I was too shy or apprehensive to use it.: 0
I did not know that On-Site Check-in was available.: 3
I chose not to use On-Site Check-in.: 23
No clue what you are talking about.: 6
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What was your primary means of transportation to and from DLV
activities?

My own private vehicle: 24
My own rental vehicle: 8
In another's vehicle: 3
Taxi: 6
Uber, Lyft, etc.: 19
Multiple paid modes: 1
City bus or shuttle: 0
Walking: 6
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Did you have any difficulty getting a ride to DLV activities?

Yes: 2
No: 69
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Did you have any difficulty finding the locations at which DLV 2019
activities were held?

Yes: 7
No: 64
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Did you have any difficulty finding the group at any of our venues?

Yes: 9
No: 62
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Did you find the online maps to be helpful?

Yes: 31
No: 7
I don't need a map: 26
What maps?: 8
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Did you have any difficulty contacting DLV volunteers by phone?

Yes: 6
No: 25
I did not attempt to phone.: 38
I never received any phone numbers.: 3
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Did you have any difficulty identifying and/or contacting DLV organizers
and volunteers in person at DLV?

Yes: 5
No: 65
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Did you find the other DLV attendees to be friendly and inclusive?

Mostly yes: 55
Yes, somewhat: 7
Neutral: 7
No, somewhat: 1
Mostly no: 2
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Did you participate in the DLV Discussion Forum on the web or the
associated mailing list?

Yes, via e-mail: 5
Yes, via Yahoo: 0
Yes, via MyDLV: 30
No: 34
I don't know what you are talking about.: 2
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Do you use MyDLV and if so how much?

For the Discussion Forum only: 24
For multiple features: 25
None at all: 20
What the heck is MyDLV?: 2
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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.: 56
Mostly comfortable, but sometimes uncomfortable.: 14
Frequently uncomfortable.: 1
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During DLV 2019, 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: 4
Yes, but I was put off by it.: 1
No, I did not.: 66
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During DLV 2019, 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: 2
Yes, but it was received negatively: 0
No, but I sure felt like it at times: 12
No, not at all.: 56
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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.: 1
Yes, but it did not discourage me from fully participating: 5
No, I was not.: 64
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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.: 1
Yes, but it did not discourage me from fully participating: 3
No, I was not.: 67
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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.: 6
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.: 6
I was a volunteer Big Sister and my Little Sister was a no-show.: 0
I was a volunteer Big Sister and did not have a positive experience.: 0
I did not participate in the Big Sister program.: 56
I was unaware the Big Sister program existed.: 3
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Which of the following best represents the various payments you made
during the course of your attendance of DLV 2019?

Credit/debit cards almost exclusively.: 26
Credit/debit cards for big things, mostly cash otherwise.: 7
Mostly cards but occasionally cash.: 10
About 50/50 cash and cards.: 11
Mostly cash but occasionally cards.: 11
Cash almost exclusively.: 7
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Approximately how much did you spend on accommodations while you were
attending DLV?

Approximate average: 847.61
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Approximately how much did you spend on food and non-alcoholic beverages
while you were attending DLV?

Approximate average: 390.71
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Approximately how much did you spend on alcoholic beverages while you
were attending DLV?

Approximate average: 187.85
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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: 133.9
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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: 2751.42
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In general, did you consider DLV 2019 to be reasonable and affordable?

Yes, definitely: 39
Yes, somewhat: 22
Neutral: 8
No, somewhat: 2
No, definitely: 0
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Did you participate in table and/or machine gaming during your
attendance at DLV?

None at all: 27
Very little: 11
Occasionally: 17
Frequently: 16
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Which of the following electronic payment methods do you use?

PayPal:

Currently use: 35
Formerly used: 3
Account but never used: 6
Never used: 9
Never heard of it: 0
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Venmo:

Currently use: 1
Formerly used: 0
Account but never used: 2
Never used: 23
Never heard of it: 11
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Bitcoin:

Currently use: 0
Formerly used: 0
Account but never used: 0
Never used: 34
Never heard of it: 1
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Apple Pay:

Currently use: 5
Formerly used: 1
Account but never used: 0
Never used: 30
Never heard of it: 1
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Google Pay:

Currently use: 1
Formerly used: 0
Account but never used: 1
Never used: 32
Never heard of it: 3
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Which best indicates what DLV is to you?

An opportunity to dress.: 9
An opportunity to socialize.: 35
An opportunity to party.: 2
An opportunity to express myself.: 6
An opportunity to learn.: 2
An opportunity to meet others in the TG community.: 17
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How important is it that there be a significant number of other
attendees of the same general age range?

Very important to me.: 7
Moderately important to me.: 21
Important, but there are other factors.: 17
Little or no importance.: 26
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Did you think DLV was too long or too short?

It was too long: 11
It was too short: 10
It was just about right: 51
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And what about the request to wear name tags?

I found them to be helpful: 28
I don't really care either way: 39
I did not like them: 4
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Did you personally have any public restroom issues while attending DLV
2019?

I used public restrooms and YES I had issues or incidents.: 2
I used public restrooms and did NOT have issues.: 54
I seldom or never used public restrooms.: 10
This question does not apply to me.: 4
(One response discarded for inconsistency)
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All in all, did DLV 2019 meet your expectations?

DLV 2019 exceeded my expectations: 24
DLV 2019 met my expectations: 44
DLV 2019 failed to meet my expectations: 4
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Would you attend another DLV?

Yes, definitely: 45
Yes, probably: 16
Maybe: 8
Probably not: 4
Definitely not: 0



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