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This is the first of four reports. This contains the results of the
objective part of the DLV 2013 Attendee survey.
81 mostly-complete entries were received, as well as a number of
additional comment-only entries. Not all survey-takers answered all
questions, so the total will not always add up to 81.
This is a "Just The Facts, Ma'am" report. Comments and discussion
are encouraged. :)
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How many times have you attended Diva Las Vegas?
Once: 15
Twice: 11
3 or more: 55
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About how far did you travel to attend DLV 2013?
Less than 50: 9
100: 3
200: 2
500: 21
1000: 12
2000: 20
5000: 12
10000: 1
20000 or more: 0
Average miles: 1670.62
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What primary means of transportation did you use to travel to DLV 2013?
My own private vehicle: 39
Rental vehicle: 4
Commercial air: 29
Private or charter air: 2
Bus: 2
Rail: 0
Local, no travel necessary: 4
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On what date did you arrive for DLV 2013?
Before Sunday, April 14: 28
Sunday, April 14: 32
Monday, April 15: 10
Tuesday, April 16: 4
Wednesday, April 17: 1
Thursday, April 18: 3
Friday, April 19: 0
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On what date did you depart DLV 2013?
Sunday, April 14: 1
Monday, April 15: 1
Tuesday, April 16: 1
Wednesday, April 17: 2
Thursday, April 18: 4
Friday, April 19: 12
After Friday, April 19: 57
Average length of stay: 5.41 days.
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What is your approximate age?
18 - 25: 0
26 - 30: 2
31 - 35: 4
36 - 40: 3
41 - 45: 5
46 - 50: 7
51 - 55: 11
56 - 60: 13
61 - 65: 16
66 - 70: 11
Over 70: 6
Approximate average age: 58.75
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Approximate length of experience with regard to appearing in public.
I have not yet appeared in public.: 1
DLV 2013 was my first public exposure.: 2
Less than one year.: 1
1 - 2 years: 3
2 - 5 years: 11
5 - 10 years: 25
10 - 20 years: 19
More than 20 years.: 14
This question does not apply to me.: 4
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About how often do you get any significant public exposure?
Daily: 14
Weekly or so: 14
Monthly or so: 18
A few times a year: 23
Once a year or less: 4
This question does not apply to me.: 5
(Discarded for inconsistency): 2
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I consider myself to be primarily a (an) ...
Crossdresser: 35
Transvestite: 3
Pre-op: 5
Post-op: 4
No-op: 4
Transgender(ist): 19
Drag queen: 0
Genderqueer: 2
Gender-nonconforming: 0
Intersex: 0
H Benjamin Syndrome: 0
Significant other: 1
Admirer: 1
Friend of the community: 0
Friend of another attendee: 3
I do not identify with any of the above labels: 3
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I am a (an) ...
Nonsmoker: 72
Occasional smoker: 6
Regular smoker: 3
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I consider myself to be a ...
Non-drinker: 14
Social drinker: 60
Regular drinker: 7
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Do you belong to a local transgender support group?
I am currently a member.: 28
I have previously been a member.: 24
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.)
First Event 7
Fantasia Fair 12
Southern Comfort Conference 24
Fall Harvest 6
Be-All 11
California Dreaming 6
Colorado Goldrush 5
Esprit 16
Texas T 1
Pinkfest 5
Paradise in the Poconos 5
Holiday Enfemme 4
En Femme Getaway 1
Dignity Cruise 9
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Did you find our web site to accurately depict what you experienced at DLV?
Yes, definitely.: 67
Yeah, kinda.: 12
No.: 1
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.: 69
It was a bit confusing.: 12
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.: 7
No.: 73
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?
Harrahs:
Definitely satisfied: 7
Mostly satisfied: 6
Neutral: 1
Not really: 1
Definitely not: 0
Tuscany:
Definitely satisfied: 3
Mostly satisfied: 1
Neutral: 0
Not really: 0
Definitely not: 0
Paris:
Definitely satisfied: 4
Mostly satisfied: 3
Neutral: 0
Not really: 0
Definitely not: 0
Other hotels (alphabetical by hotel):
Definitely satisfied (Bally's)
Mostly satisfied (Bally's)
Definitely satisfied (Caesars)
Definitely satisfied (D LasVegas)
Definitely satisfied (El Cortez)
Neutral (Excalibur)
Definitely satisfied (Flamingo)
Definitely satisfied (Golden Nugget)
Neutral (Hooters)
Definitely satisfied (Las Vegas Hotel)
Mostly satisfied (Luxor)
Definitely satisfied (Palms Place) (2 responses)
Definitely satisfied (Planet Hollywood)
(Includes responses noted Imperial or Imperial Palace.)
Definitely satisfied (Quad) (2 responses)
Mostly satisfied (Quad) (10 responses)
Neutral (Quad) (2 responses)
Not really (Quad)
Definitely not (Quad)
Mostly satisfied (Plaza)
Definitely satisfied (Rio) (2 responses)
Definitely satisfied (Royal)
Definitely satisfied (Stratosphere)
Definitely satisfied (Sunset Station)
Definitely satisfied (TraveLodge)
Did not stay in a local hotel: 16
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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?
Harrahs:
Very comfortable: 10
Somewhat comfortable: 3
Neutral: 1
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
very uncomfortable: 1
Tuscany:
Very comfortable: 4
Somewhat comfortable: 0
Neutral: 0
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
very uncomfortable: 0
Paris:
Very comfortable: 5
Somewhat comfortable: 2
Neutral: 0
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
very uncomfortable: 0
Other hotels:
Very comfortable (Bally's) (2 responses)
Very comfortable (Caesars)
Very comfortable (D Las Vegas)
Very comfortable (El Cortez)
Somewhat comfortable (Excalibur)
Very comfortable (Flamingo)
Very comfortable (Golden Nugget)
Neutral (Hooters)
Somewhat comfortable (Luxor)
Very comfortable (Palms Place)
Somewhat comfortable (Palms Place)
Somewhat uncomfortable (Plaza)
Very comfortable (Las Vegas Hotel)
(Includes responses noted Imperial or Imperial Palace.)
Very comfortable (Quad) (9 responses)
Somewhat comfortable (Quad) (2 responses)
Neutral (Quad) (4 responses)
Very comfortable (Planet Hollywood)
Very comfortable (Rio) (2 responses)
Very comfortable (Royal)
Very comfortable (Stratosphere)
Very comfortable (Sunset Station)
Somewhat comfortable (TraveLodge)
Very comfortable (not specified)
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What was your level of enjoyment at each of the following activities?
(Scale of 1-5. 5 is highest enjoyment.)
Sunday:
Religious services, Metropolitan Community Church: 4.66 (3 responses)
Titanic and Bodies, Luxor: 4.0 (2 responses) (2 no-shows)
Lunch With Ginger, Harrah's Buffet: 4.0 (4 responses)
Newcomer Open House, Artisan: 4.30 (20 responses)
Sin City Happy Hour, Flamingo: 4.50 (2 responses)
PT's Happy Hour, PT's Pub Sahara: 4.33 (6 responses)
Flamingo Buffet option, Flamingo: 4.77 (9 responses) (1 no-shows)
Artisan dining option, Artisan: 4.0 (10 responses) (1 no-shows)
Satay dining option, Satay: 4.42 (7 responses)
Pamplemousse dining option, Pamplemousse: 4.83 (6 responses) (1 no-shows)
Mainstream Common Gathering, Margaritaville: 4.0 (5 responses)
Alternative Common Gathering, Drink And Drag: 3.86 (23 responses)
Monday:
Katie's Koffee Korner, Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad: 4.50 (4 responses)
Studio Lites Open House, Studio Lites: 4.31 (19 responses)
Lunch With Ginger, Stratosphere Buffet: 4.70 (10 responses)
Girlfriend Party Makeovers, Bare Escentuals FSM: 4.62 (8 responses) (1 no-shows)
Newcomer Open House, Artisan, Monday: 4.11 (27 responses)
Welcome Meet And Greet, Artisan, Monday: 4.22 (58 responses)
Tuesday:
Katie's Koffee Korner, Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad: 3.85 (7 responses)
Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf, Desert Rose: 4.71 (14 responses)
Just You Open House, Just You: 3.71 (14 responses)
Lunch With Ginger, LV Hotel Buffet: 4.0 (3 responses)
Art Tour - Andy Warhol, Bellagio: 4.25 (8 responses) (2 no-shows)
Newcomer Open House, Artisan: 4.40 (10 responses)
Piano Bar Happy Hour, Harrah's: 4.50 (4 responses)
Mob Bar Happy Hour, Mob Bar: 4.66 (6 responses)
Oscar's dining option, Oscar's - Plaza: 4.66 (3 responses)
Ruth's Chris dining option, Ruth's Chris - Harrah's: 4.90 (10 responses)
Hard Rock dining option, Hard Rock Cafe Harmon: 4.25 (12 responses) (2 no-shows)
Mexican dining option, Ricardo's: 4.37 (8 responses)
Hofbrau dining option, Hofbrauhaus: 4.70 (10 responses) (1 no-shows)
Scavenger Hunt, Start at Mob Bar: 5.0 (6 responses) (4 no-shows)
Pub Crawl, Start at Buffalo: 3.50 (6 responses)
Fremont Street Experience, Fremont Street Experience: 4.0 (11 responses)
Wednesday:
Katie's Koffee Korner, Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad: 5.0 (2 responses)
Shopping With Ginger, LV Premium Outlets North: 4.66 (9 responses) (4 no-shows)
Lunch With Ginger, Makino LVPO-N 4.71 (7 responses)
Nathan Burton Comedy-Magic, Planet Hollywood: 4.86 (15 responses) (3 no-shows)
Carla's Boutique - Wine And Cheese, The Center: 4.76 (13 responses)
PF Changs Dinner, PF Chang - Planet Hollywood: 4.60 (30 responses)
EHM Reception and Swap Meet, Erotic Heritage Museum: 4.50 (28 responses) (7 no-shows)
Absinthe Show, Caesars Palace: 5.0 (6 responses)
Thursday:
Trap (shotgun) Shooting, CC Shooting Complex: 4.83 (6 responses) (3 no-shows)
Volunteer and prospective volunteer Luncheon, Artisan: 3.70 (10 responses)
Pole Dance Lessons, Pole Fitness Studio: 5.0 (9 responses) (4 no-shows)
Trevi Dinner, Trevi - Caesars: 4.64 (28 responses) (1 no-shows)
Quiet Evening At Home, Private facility: 4.14 (7 responses) (1 no-shows)
Audrey Tour, Start at Paris, Thursday: 4.0 (1 responses)
Limousine Tour, Caesars Palace: 4.58 (29 responses) (1 no-shows)
Friday:
Non-Charles Bar, Cosmopolitan: 4.0 (8 responses)
Katie's Koffee Korner, Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad: 1.0 (1 responses)
Lunch With Ginger, Gold Coast Buffet: 4.80 (5 responses)
High Tea, Four Seasons: 4.80 (10 responses) (1 no-shows)
Macy's Makeovers, session 1, Macy's FSM: 5.0 (4 responses) (1 no-shows)
Macy's Makeovers, session 2, Macy's FSM: 5.0 (4 responses) (1 no-shows)
Macy's Makeovers, session 3, Macy's FSM: 5.0 (4 responses) (1 no-shows)
Farewell Celebration, Bahama Breeze: 4.85 (57 responses)
Dancing at Paris, Paris: 4.77 (35 responses)
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What was your comfort level at each of the following activities?
(Scale of 1-5. 5 is highest comfort level.)
Sunday:
Religious services, Metropolitan Community Church: 1.0 (2 responses)
Titanic and Bodies, Luxor: 3.0 (2 responses)
Lunch With Ginger, Harrah's Buffet: 3.66 (3 responses)
Newcomer Open House, Artisan: 4.16 (12 responses)
Sin City Happy Hour, Flamingo: 5.0 (2 responses)
PT's Happy Hour, PT's Pub Sahara: 5.0 (5 responses)
Flamingo Buffet option, Flamingo: 4.33 (6 responses)
Artisan dining option, Artisan: 4.42 (7 responses)
Satay dining option, Satay: 4.25 (8 responses)
Pamplemousse dining option, Pamplemousse: 5.0 (6 responses)
Mainstream Common Gathering, Margaritaville: 3.33 (3 responses)
Alternative Common Gathering, Drink And Drag: 4.68 (19 responses)
Monday:
Katie's Koffee Korner, Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad: 5.0 (3 responses)
Studio Lites Open House, Studio Lites: 4.45 (11 responses)
Lunch With Ginger, Stratosphere Buffet: 4.85 (7 responses)
Girlfriend Party Makeovers, Bare Escentuals FSM: 4.50 (8 responses)
Newcomer Open House, Artisan: 4.73 (23 responses)
Welcome Meet And Greet, Artisan: 4.76 (52 responses)
Tuesday:
Katie's Koffee Korner, Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad, Tuesday: 5.0 (6 responses)
Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf, Desert Rose: 5.0 (13 responses)
Just You Open House, Just You, Tuesday: 4.27 (11 responses)
Lunch With Ginger, LV Hotel Buffet: 5.0 (2 responses)
Art Tour - Andy Warhol, Bellagio: 5.0 (8 responses)
Newcomer Open House, Artisan: 4.37 (8 responses)
Piano Bar Happy Hour, Harrah's: 5.0 (5 responses)
Mob Bar Happy Hour, Mob Bar: 5.0 (6 responses)
Oscar's dining option, Oscar's - Plaza: 5.0 (3 responses)
Ruth's Chris dining option, Ruth's Chris - Harrah's: 4.55 (9 responses)
Hard Rock dining option, Hard Rock Cafe Harmon: 4.40 (10 responses)
Mexican dining option, Ricardo's: 5.0 (6 responses)
Hofbrau dining option, Hofbrauhaus: 5.0 (9 responses)
Scavenger Hunt, Start at Mob Bar: 4.83 (6 responses)
Pub Crawl, Start at Buffalo: 3.50 (4 responses)
Fremont Street Experience, Fremont Street Experience: 4.66 (12 responses)
Wednesday:
Katie's Koffee Korner, Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad: 5.0 (2 responses)
Shopping With Ginger, LV Premium Outlets North: 3.70 (10 responses)
Lunch With Ginger, Makino LVPO-N: 3.14 (7 responses)
Nathan Burton Comedy-Magic, Planet Hollywood: 4.93 (16 responses)
Carla's Boutique - Wine And Cheese, The Center: 4.55 (9 responses)
PF Changs Dinner, PF Chang - Planet Hollywood: 4.85 (28 responses)
EHM Reception and Swap Meet, Erotic Heritage Museum: 4.82 (23 responses)
Absinthe Show, Caesars Palace: 4.83 (6 responses)
Thursday:
Katie's Koffee Korner, Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad: 5.0 (2 responses)
Trap (shotgun) Shooting, Clark County Shooting Complex: 5.0 (7 responses)
Volunteer and prospective volunteer Luncheon, Artisan: 4.14 (7 responses)
Pole Dance Lessons, Pole Fitness Studio: 4.44 (9 responses)
Trevi Dinner, Trevi - Caesars: 4.65 (26 responses)
Quiet Evening At Home, Private facility: 4.83 (6 responses)
Audrey Tour, Start at Paris: 5.0 (1 responses)
Limousine Tour, Caesars Palace: 4.64 (25 responses)
Friday:
Non-Charles Bar, Cosmopolitan: 3.83 (6 responses)
Katie's Koffee Korner, Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad: 5.0 (1 responses)
Lunch With Ginger, Gold Coast Buffet, Friday: 5.0 (4 responses)
High Tea, Four Seasons, Friday: 4.27 (11 responses)
Macy's Makeovers, session 1, Macy's FSM: 5.0 (4 responses)
Macy's Makeovers, session 2, Macy's FSM: 5.0 (4 responses)
Macy's Makeovers, session 3, Macy's FSM: 5.0 (4 responses)
Farewell Celebration, Bahama Breeze: 4.86 (52 responses)
Dancing at Paris, Paris, Friday: 4.79 (29 responses)
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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: 50
Occasionally: 23
Frequently: 4
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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: 5
Occasionally: 6
Frequently: 2
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If you did NOT participate in Lunch With Ginger, which of the following
best indicates your primary reason for not participating?
Too expensive for me.: 3
I avoided all or most daytime activities.: 10
Too exposed to the general public for my comfort.: 2
I did not feel that I was welcome.: 4
I was persuaded by others to skip this.: 0
Inconvenient for my personal schedule.: 21
I did not know anyone else who would be there.: 2
I do not care for buffets and would prefer sit-down restaurants.: 3
I had other specific plans for lunch.: 17
Does not apply - I participated in Lunch With Ginger.: 9
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[ Moderator's note: An error with the following question was not
discovered until about 1/2 of the survey responses were in. Numbers
below represent those coming in after the error was discovered. ]
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.: 5
Yes, and it worked off and on.: 0
Yes, but it seldom or never.: 0
No, I did not use it..: 37
I do not know what you are talking about.: 3
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What was your primary means of transportation to and from DLV activities?
My own private vehicle: 36
My own rental vehicle: 22
In another's vehicle: 7
Taxi: 12
City bus or shuttle: 2
Walking: 0
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Did you have any difficulty getting a ride to DLV activities?
Yes: 3
No: 70
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Did you have any difficulty finding the locations at which DLV 2013
activities were held?
Yes: 10
No: 67
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Did you have any difficulty finding the group at any of our venues?
Yes: 11
No: 66
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Did you find the online maps to be helpful?
Yes: 40
No: 6
I don't need a map: 26
What maps?: 5
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Did you find the lack of a printed map and schedule to be an
inconvenience?
Yes, a major inconvenience.: 5
No: 56
Maybe a minor inconvenience.: 16
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Did you like receiving the Large Final Mailing information on the web or
would you prefer receiving it via e-mail?
I prefer it on the web.: 20
I prefer it by e-mail.: 29
It doesn't matter. I'll take it either way..: 30
It doesn't matter. I'll ignore it anyway..: 0
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Did you have any difficulty contacting DLV volunteers by phone?
Yes: 7
No: 26
I did not attempt to phone.: 42
I never received any phone numbers.: 4
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Did you have any difficulty identifying and/or contacting DLV organizers
and volunteers in person at DLV?
Yes: 8
No: 68
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Did you find the other DLV attendees to be friendly and inclusive?
Mostly yes: 63
Yes, somewhat: 8
Neutral: 5
No, somewhat: 2
Mostly no: 1
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Did you participate in the DLV Discussion Forum on the web or the associated
mailing list?
Yes, via e-mail: 11
Yes, via Yahoo: 3
Yes, via MyDLV: 30
No: 29
I don't know what you are talking about.: 5
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Do you use MyDLV and if so how much?
For the Discussion Forum only: 23
For multiple features: 26
None at all: 23
What the heck is MyDLV?: 7
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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.: 66
Mostly comfortable, but sometimes uncomfortable.: 12
Frequently uncomfortable.: 1
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During DLV 2013, 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: 7
Yes, but I was put off by it.: 4
No, I did not.: 67
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During DLV 2013, 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: 20
No, not at all.: 53
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Did you attend DLV 2013 in conjunction with attending some other
(non-TG) event such as the NAB Convention?
Yes: 2
No: 76
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Did you attend DLV 2013 in conjunction with attending some other
TG-related event in the Las Vegas vicinity?
Yes: 0
No: 78
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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.: 4
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.: 0
I did not participate in the Big Sister program.: 71
I was unaware the Big Sister program existed.: 1
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Approximately how much did you spend on accommodations while you were
attending DLV?
Approximate average: 581.94
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Approximately how much did you spend on food and non-alcoholic beverages
while you were attending DLV?
Approximate average: 394.44
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Approximately how much did you spend on alcoholic beverages while you
were attending DLV?
Approximate average: 153.47
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Approximately how much did you spend on gaming (total bets or coin-in,
not win or loss) while you were attending DLV?
Approximate average: 577.39
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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: 123.28
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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: 1921.52
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In general, did you consider DLV 2013 to be reasonable and affordable?
Yes, definitely: 45
Yes, somewhat: 24
Neutral: 5
No, somewhat: 0
No, definitely: 1
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Which best indicates what DLV is to you?
An opportunity to dress.: 13
An opportunity to socialize.: 45
An opportunity to party.: 5
An opportunity to express myself.: 12
An opportunity to learn.: 5
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Which best indicates your feelings toward our level of attention to and
enforcement of behavior, dress, and restroom guidelines?
I support a higher level of enforcement.: 6
I support the current level of enforcement.: 67
I don't like it, but I understand why it has to be.: 5
It's a bunch of bullsh*t, knock it off!: 3
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Would you prefer a more or a less structured schedule of activities?
More structured: 11
Less structured: 0
It was fine as it was: 68
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Would you prefer more activities be in mainstream venues, or more in
discreet or secluded or alternative venues?
I would prefer more secluded venues.: 8
I would prefer more mainstream venues.: 17
I think the balance was about right.: 55
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Did you think DLV was too long or too short?
It was too long: 8
It was too short: 4
It was just about right: 69
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And what about the request to wear name tags?
I found them to be helpful: 40
I don't really care either way: 36
I did not like them: 5
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Did you personally have any public restroom issues while attending DLV
2013?
I used public restrooms and YES I had issues or incidents.: 1
I used public restrooms and did NOT have issues.: 58
I seldom or never used public restrooms.: 13
This question does not apply to me.: 5
(discarded for inconsistency): 4
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All in all, did DLV 2013 meet your expectations?
DLV 2013 exceeded my expectations: 31
DLV 2013 met my expectations: 44
DLV 2013 failed to meet my expectations: 2
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Would you attend another DLV?
Yes, definitely: 57
Yes, probably: 15
Maybe: 8
Probably not: 0
Definitely not: 0
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(This posting was entered by Diva Las Vegas, an external user of MyDLV.)