STATEMENT FROM March 13, 2024: As Tabletop Gaymers, we unequivocally condemn any violation of human rights, particularly those injustices targeted at the LGBTQIA+ community. Our mission is rooted in fostering diversity, inclusion, respect, and visibility. We stand firmly against organizations and practices that marginalize, demean, or degrade queer individuals and communities. In the face of exclusion or discrimination, especially within spaces meant for connection, recreation, and shared fun like tabletop gaming, we affirm our unwavering commitment to creating and promoting safe, inclusive environments. Tabletop gaming holds a unique power to unite individuals, cultivating understanding, friendships, and shared experiences across diverse backgrounds. It's a realm where everyone should feel welcome, valued, and free to be themselves. Thus, we actively oppose intolerance and discrimination in gaming and commit to ensuring our spaces and events are inclusive and affirming for everyone, irrespective of their gender identity or sexual orientation. While we recognize the complexities involved in addressing these issues within the gaming industry, we urge event organizers and stakeholders to prioritize human rights and inclusivity in their decision-making processes. This commitment to inclusion and safety is also why we must remain vigilant and proactive in spaces that do not actively ensure the safety and well-being of LGBTQIA+ people. Our presence in such environments is not an endorsement but a call to action. We aim to transform these spaces, advocating for systemic changes that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion at their core. By standing in solidarity with those who advocate for equality and respect in all aspects of life, including leisure and hobbies, Tabletop Gaymers underscores its dedication to making the gaming community a beacon of inclusion and safety. Our initiatives and actions reflect our deep commitment to a world where every individual is celebrated for who they are, reinforcing our pledge to combat marginalization and exclusion in all its forms. We are more than a community; we are a movement, fighting for the dignity, respect, and rights of LGBTQIA+ gamers everywhere. Gaming is for all.
