By Fans 4 Fans

Lubricus Reunion is Postponed

djin7 — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:51:41 GMT

Lubricus Reunion is Postponed

Towards the beginning of 2019, the Con Com convened to start concocting what many Lubricus attendees have been asking for on a regular basis: a Lubricus Reunion Con. We originally planned for this convention to happen in October 2020. In March of 2020, we decided to postpone the convention until 2021 given the uncertainty around the spread of COVID-19 and anxiety about the US election. Meanwhile, many con attendees were feeling increasingly disenfranchised by JK Rowling’s transphobic tirades in the media. In February 2021, although we now have “adults in the room at the White House” and COVID vaccine on the horizon, the future is still uncertain. Many con attendees may not be able to attend a Fall of 2021 con due to health conditions and/or economic uncertainty as a result of the pandemic. In order to address the needs of those attendees and uphold our values of safety and inclusivity, we will be postponing the Lubricus Reunion indefinitely.

We’ve made this decision with a heavy heart primarily because we want all Lubricus attendees to feel and be safe at our events. In addition, we also acknowledge that attending fan conventions might be an expense that becomes lower priority during times of financial stress. Luckily, we were able to renegotiate with the hotel and should be in a strong financial position to host a convention once it’s safe and possible for everyone. Further, postponing the convention gives us time to think creatively about how to make the convention a safe and healing space for trans attendees and allies who feel triggered by current events.

For those who have already purchased registrations for 2021, we will be refunding 100% of your registration price between now and March 1, 2021. If you don’t see a refund by that date, please send us a note at at registration@bf4f.org. If we don’t hear from you, we will assume that you’ve received your refund.

Please see the updated web site for additional details and stay tuned to Lubricus social media for additional announcements about the Lubricus Reunion Con and other related BF4F activities. Stay safe, healthy, and slashy everyone!

Lubricus 2020 is now Lubricus 2021

djin7 — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 23:07:40 GMT

Lubricus 2020 is now Lubricus 2021!

At the start of this year, the Con Com had nothing but high hopes for an exciting and fun filled weekend of slashy goodness. We were all eagerly anticipating reuniting with old friends and making new ones in Portland this October.

However, in light of current circumstances, the Con Com has decided to postpone Lubricus: The Reunion until 2021. We’ve made this decision with a heavy heart primarily because we want all Lubricus attendees to feel and be safe at our events. In addition, we also acknowledge that attending fan conventions might be an expense that becomes lower priority during times of financial stress. Due to these and other reasons, we didn’t think October 2020 was the right time for a Lubricus Reunion.

Despite this disappointment, the Con Com has been busy making arrangements for 2021. We are pleased to announce that Lubricus: The Reunion will be held October 21-24, 2021 at the Crowne Plaza in Portland! Because the original Lubricus was held in 2011, this means next year’s con will officially be our 10 year reunion.

Please see the details about registration and refunds over at the Lubricus Website and keep hanging in there!

ICYMI: Con Com recommendations for quarantine:

Lubricus Fannish COVID Survival Part 1

Lubricus Fannish COVID Survival Part 2

Lubricus Fannish COVID Survival Part 3

- Lubricus Con Com Team

Lubricus Fannish COVID Survival Part 1

djin7 — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 05:30:24 GMT

Like many fans around the world, the Lubricus Con Com is sheltering in place experiencing this weird new reality that COVID-19 has brought upon us. Self care is extremely important during times like this and in addition to taking long bubble baths and snuggling with our pets, we’re also reading fic! We thought it would be fun to share some of the fics that are helping us get through this trying time...

Today we feature in Part 1: Something New, including Marvel Cinematic Universe, Car Talk (NPR)/Good Omens, and Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù (Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation) aka The Untamed (TV): https://www.bf4f.org/post/lubricus-fannish-covid-survival-part-1

Part 2 :Something Old to come later in April, and will spotlight Harry Potter classics!

Update on the Con: As of today, we’re still planning to hold Lubricus 2020 so if you think you’d like a convention fix in October sign up via the Registration Page. Please note that you can cancel your reservation any time before September 29, 2020 per our Attendance and Cancellation Policy. We’ll of course be monitoring the global health situation and will be sending updates about the con as we get closer to the dates.

Take care, stay healthy and safe, and remember that we are all in this together!

Lubricus: The Reunion! Portland, Oregon, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2020

djin7 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:20:42 GMT

Lubricus and Current Events (Covid-19)

Lubricus is still on: The Lubricus Con Com has discussed the current events and is monitoring the situation carefully. At this time we have no plans to cancel or postpone our October 2020 event and are monitoring the situation as it develops.

Social Distancing: Many people are reporting positive aspects of quarantine and social distancing, even as some suffer hardships in employment and cancellations costs. But staying home can be very relaxing, and the best thing about being in a fandom is that there is a lot of amazing content out there to keep one's attention for long periods. Perhaps now is the time to re-read that epic Snarry from 2009, or to catch up on those fanvids you've been saving on your Watch Later list on Youtube. Meaning to catch up or get familiar with a new fandom via Netflix? Now is your chance.

Self-Care: Remember self care during this time: Get out into the fresh air away from crowds. Exercise or stretch if you can. Eat fresh food wherever possible. Spring clean. Don't forget to take a break between online or TV content, or turn it right off if it's causing you anxiety. Facetime, Google chat or Zoom Cconference friends and family.

Thinking of you, and sending positive patronuses!

Lubricus Con Comm

Lubricus: The Reunion! Portland, Oregon, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2020

djin7 — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 22:01:01 GMT

Why Lubricus?

It’s still early in 2020 so there’s time to properly allocate your convention budget and set aside some funds for Lubricus 2020. But with so many different social media outlets for fandom and so many different conventions happening all over the world what sets Lubricus apart? Here are a few qualities about our little con that make us special…

Lubricus is by fans for fans: The Lubricus Con Com is made up of real-life slash fans who have found themselves craving more slashy content at the mainstream HP conventions. They’ve put on two successful Harry Potter versions of Lubricus and are excited to join forces again in 2020 to host this multifandom iteration of Lubricus.

Lubricus is affordable: We offer several different types of tickets for Lubricus 2020 with the cheapest version (Get Your Rocks Off) providing admission to all Lubricus programming, the Blue Ball, and the Morning After Breakfast for just $140. The con rate at the hotel is just $149 per night for a standard room for up to two people; the rate is an extra $10 for a third or fourth person in a room. And on top of that, Portland doesn’t have sales tax!

Lubricus is intimate and friendly: The previous Lubricus conventions had under 100 attendees each, which provides enough people to have a good time, but not so many that introverts end up feeling completely overwhelmed and end up hiding in their hotel rooms. Many people attending Lubricus have known each other for years, but we’ve always welcomed new faces at cons. If you like slash, we like you.

Lubricus has a Common Room: Inspired by the lounge spaces at Hogwarts, Lubricus provides a chill hang out space for congoers to chat, drabble, craft, and just hang out. We decorate the space to be cozy and fannish so that it can be both energizing and relaxing at the same time.

Lubricus has a Blue Ball: The Blue Balls' of previous cons have been a night for congoers to dress up, dress down, dance, eat, enjoy vids and fannish company during an evening of supreme fun. And we always have themed drinks! This year's Blue Ball will be no different and if you need an extra excuse to dress up, it takes place on Halloween.

There are many more reasons to include Lubricus in your 2020 con planning. Check out our web site to learn more.

Lubricus: The Reunion! Portland, Oregon, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2020

djin7 — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 05:53:07 GMT

Those Who Do Not Remember the Past Are Condemned to Repeat It.

Looking back on our fannish days, when we were all more or less sharing the same spaces and communities, the thing we remember the most is the mockery making friends.

NEVER FORGET the friends made in solidarity through fandoms. NEVER.

We sincerely miss you all.

REGISTER FOR LUBRICUS 2020 TODAY!

$140 US Registration costs (full). Also, you can help by:

No Strings Attached ($25) **This is a Non-Attending Registration** You won’t be attending Lubricus, but you still want to show some love! Like the Hogwarts ghosts, you’ll be with us in spirit. We will even put up a ghost picture of your user icon in your memory.

Lend a Helping Hand ($175): This is a Sponsorship Registration. No pillow princesses here - you want to help others reach their bliss by contributing an extra $35 toward our scholarship fund, so we can provide reduced-cost registrations to those who need financial assistance. Your registration includes admission to all Lubricus programming, the arts & crafts fair, the Blue Ball, and the Morning After Breakfast.

BDE (Big Donor Energy ($250): This is an Investor Registration. Like the Malfoys, you’re willing and able to provide financial support for a great cause. By purchasing this level of registration, you're helping us keep the Con's costs down for the Basic Registration, so Lubricus is as accessible as possible for slash lovers of all means! This registration includes admission to all Lubricus programming, the arts & crafts fair, the Blue Ball, and the Morning After Breakfast.

Lubricus: The Reunion! Portland, Oregon, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2020

djin7 — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 23:23:05 GMT

Registration is Open!

Registration for Lubricus 2020 is officially open! Check out our Registration Page to get your spot today!

Lubricus: The Reunion! Portland, Oregon, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2020

djin7 — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 07:11:14 GMT

www.bf4f.org/post/we-have-almost-as-many-registration-options-as-voldemort-has-horcruxes

We Have Almost as Many Registration Options as Voldemort Has Horcruxes

Registration for Lubricus 2020 opens on February 1 and we have lots of options to choose from. Here is an overview of what’s available…

Get Your Rocks Off ($140): This is a Basic Registration. Includes admission to all Lubricus programming, the arts & crafts fair, the Blue Ball, and the Morning After Breakfast.

Lend a Helping Hand ($175): This is a Sponsorship Registration No pillow princexes here - you want to help others reach their bliss by contributing an extra $35 toward our scholarship fund, so we can provide reduced-cost registrations to those who need financial assistance. Your registration includes admission to all Lubricus programming, the arts & crafts fair, the Blue Ball, and the Morning After Breakfast.

BDE (Big Donor Energy ($250): This is an Investor Registration. Like the Malfoys, you’re willing and able to provide financial support for a great cause. By purchasing this level of registration, you're helping us keep costs down for the Basic Registration, so our con is as accessible as possible for slash lovers of all means! This registration includes admission to all Lubricus programming, the arts & crafts fair, the Blue Ball, and the Morning After Breakfast.

No Strings Attached ($25): This is a Non-Attending Registration. You won’t be attending Lubricus, but you still want to show some love! Like the Hogwarts ghosts, you’ll be with us in spirit.

One Night Stand ($25): This is a ticket for admission ONLY to the Blue Ball on October 31, 2020. Dust off your dress robes and get ready for the HOTTEST Halloween party in town. These tickets can be purchased alone at any time, or as an add-on when you purchase any of the registrations listed below. Bring your friends, enemies, rivals, crushes, partners, favorite Quidditch star, etc. There will be a cash bar at the Ball where you can purchase drink tickets.

And don’t forget to check out our registration page and FAQ for additional details.

Lubricus: The Reunion! Portland, Oregon, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2020 "

djin7 — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:11:25 GMT

Professor Snape is not pleased, but the slashy gang who brought you Lubricus in 2011 and 2012 is back and better than ever! Lubricus 2020: The Reunion will be a slash-filled weekend chock full of squee, old friends and new, smut, arts/crafts, food, dancing, and so much more! Programming is entirely attendee-driven, so that means you get to decide what kind of content you want to have at the con. Here are the key details you need to know…

Dates: October 29, 2020 to November 1, 2020

Location: Crowne Plaza Portland

Costs: Base registration starts at $140 with increasing levels of sponsorship registration

What is this con all about?

The Con That Shall Not Be Named (aka Lubricus) is a fan-inspired and fan-run wizarding slash convention presented by By Fans 4 Fans. Although the first two iterations of Lubricus were limited to Harry Potter slash, Lubricus 2020 will be mutlifandom. Because attendees get to determine the Slashy programming, we can't say what will be featured yet, but expect to see Doctor Who, Marvel/Avengers, Sherlock, Star Trek, Star Wars, Supernatural, and many more. Remember, you get to decide!

ACCIO SLASH: www.bf4f.org/post/announcing-lubricus-2020-the-reunion

This entry was originally posted at Dreamwidth here. Comment here, there, or the other place, it's all good.

List of Attendees

samtastic4 — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:47:22 GMT

You ask, and we shall deliver! Here is a list of badge name's from Lubricus: Coming Again:

chaechae

Emma Grant

samwise_sam

Lilyseyes

Alisanne

Romaine

kriken

its just gwen

saladbats

Stefanie (elenauial)

VimesLady (Becky)

Dacro

Djin7

Anneke

shyfoxling

Winnett

Kimberly

Tripperfunster

snottygrrl

emansil

Roozetter

atypicalsnowman

SevenSickles

Lita Skeeter

Dementor Delta

RurouniHime

sugareey

andreanna

Chibitoaster/Littleblackbow

oldenuf2nb

amightypenguin

Queenie Mab

dysonrules

Micole Rose

Taemanaku

Chaos

Tegan

xterm

Kristin (bicrim)

Veridari

Yolanda
lettered
red_rahl
Siyada

Lubricus is now on Facebook

akemi42 — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 20:09:49 GMT

Based on the feedback from attendees at this year's convention, we have decided to open a Facebook account. You can like and follow us here. Hopefully this will be a useful additional tool for announcing future conventions, deadlines, and otherwise communicating with folks who have attended or plan to attend a Lubricus event.

In accordance with our Privacy Policy, the ConCom will not be posting pics of attendees on the Lubricus Faceboook account. That said, we are not in the position to police what other people do. We trust you will all use common sense and act with decorum because we know you are awesome.

Peen on Tumblr!

emmagrant01 — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:58:47 GMT

To celebrate Penis Fridays on Tumblr, we'll be posting the decorated cocks from the Cock Decorating Contest held at lubricus this year.

You can see the first entry, that of the lovely veridari, here on our Tumblr. (Obviously NSFW.)

Original cock drawing by tripperfunster. Her copyright is on that peen! ;-)

Thank you all for lubing up with us!

akemi42 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:58:10 GMT

Now that the ConCom has had a day or two to recover, we wanted to say thank you to all of the awesome attendees for making Lubricus happen this year. Over the next few days, please keep an eye on this community for the following...

List of badge names of all attendees
Information about how to provide feedback and concrit about the convention
Notes from the panels at the convention (and follow-up on action items)
Scans and links to works created after bites from the Plot Bunny

Also please feel free to post your own con squee, Plot Bunny fills, and other thoughts over at lubechat. We had a wonderful time slashing and squeeing with everyone this year. Thanks again for making it a fantastic convention!

The Quote Wall

emmagrant01 — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:02:16 GMT

Here's something to lift your con drop a bit.

"You just showered? Did you wash your crotch?" - Tripper

"It smells like burger in here. That is a glorious smell." -AMightyPenguin

"That's a lot of cocks." -Sugareey

"I cleaned my ass out for this?" -Anon

"Big ole wang!" - Tripperfunster

"I wish my asshole had a clitoris on it." - Tripper

"Look! Anti-monkey butt!" -DJ

"What am I supposed to wipe my butt with now?" -Sam

"The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy." -DJ
"But I'd fuck him." -Emma

"Bring back the Snack!" -DJ

"Snape walked in. He was wearing a leopard print thong." -Quote from a fic

"That's what this con is all about. I don't know you, but here, have a penis." -Alisanne

"Where do I put my cock?"
"Just over there on the wall of shame. I mean fame." -DJ

"Once I pooped corn and I thought of you." -Sam to Tripper

"Can you put my arm where his pen would be?" -Tripper

"So now it's not 'shag or die'; it's 'shag or the world dies'." -Ru

"So I pooped in the castle, all right?" -Sam

"Do I really want to get into sodomy with a ten year old?"-Veridari

"Sorry, I just had a Batman moment right now." -Chibitoaster

"YOLO: You only lube once!" -Anon

"Harry, I love you! I'm crying as I enter your asshole!" -Sam

"Don't knock [VJJ bedazzling] til you try it. Just put a little disco ball up there." -Tripp

"Would anyone mind if I ran around in just my underwear?" -Snape cosplayer

"It's Delta. I would just take it." -Roozetter

"Take your unsucked dick with you!" -Tripp

"Harry got his penis to activate." -quote from a fic

Chibitoaster: "How will Snape get pregnant if he doesn't bend over?"
Adreanna: "He can just stand up."

"I like to think fanfic exists in a world without bowel movements." -Stef

"Does he have a penis on his ass?" -Chibitoaster

"It's not good for my hoo-hoo." -Tripper (with accompanying swirly hand movement)

"Hot dogs! Get your hot dogs here!" -Dacro

"It's my copyright on that penis." -Tripper

"Show me the porn. Then give me your pickle." -Sam

"Dirty buttbaby people!" -Bicrim

"I will be dressed in a bunny costume, that's how you'll recognize me." -Chaeche on the phone

"Set your penis on 'stun'." -Dacro

"I use Facebook for Quidditch purposes." -Sugareey

"It's a eunuchorn!" -Tripp

"Nary a muffin in sight." -quote from a fic

"The best thing about fandom is the hate." -DJ

"HP fandom is still pretty erect." -Chibitoaster

"It's a unicorn Voldemort with assless chaps." -Anneke

Re: a typo in the program saying "Porn and Smuth". Tripper: "It's a new thing involving smut and scat, so you may want to think about that one."

"Banana hammock!" -everyone (this was the con safeward)

"Did Dumbledore touch this box?"
"Dumbledore never touched a box in his life." -Snape cosplayer

Feel free to add more in comments. :-)

Hey, Washington/Oregon/BC folks!

emmagrant01 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:40:57 GMT

It's con time! :-D

Seattle Weather Forecast

akemi42 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:15:21 GMT

It's sunny and warm in Seattle this week with temperatures in the 80's and 90's during the day, but it gets cooler at night. I am thinking these are perfect conditions for night time meetups in the hot tub. *evil grin*

Looking for emergency mods!

emmagrant01 — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:01:58 GMT

Due to a family emergency, we've lost a mod for three panels at lubricus this weekend. If any of you are interested in stepping in to moderate one (or more) of them, please comment below!

Panel 1
Title: What Happened in the Girls Dorm; or Let's Talk Femslash!
Summary: A roundtable on slash communities, fests, and challenges celebrating the women of the Potterverse.
Time: Friday 1:00

Panel 2
Title: The Ultimate HP AU
Summary: We've seen our beloved characters in just about every situation in fiction, from short order cooks to selkies. Surely it's all been done? Um, NO. Let's talk about the best and worst AUs, what we love about them, what we'd like to see, and ... how we can get someone to write it!
Time: Friday 3:00

Panel 3
Title: Crossovers, Crossing Over, or Over the Top?
Summary: Crossovers can be great fun, stunningly clever, or just plain crackfic. They can also be a way to introduce fans to your favorite characters in another movie or show, and they can also highlight some of our favorite tropes that repeat across fandoms. Let's ferret out some of the best crossover ideas, figure out what's hot, and (admit it) talk about that Snape/Sherlock crossover we all want to see!
Time: Saturday 4:00

Meet-ups at Lubrics: Schedule

emmagrant01 — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:35:35 GMT

Please see THIS POST for a preliminary meet-up schedule. Comment there with any additions or corrections.

ONE WEEK. OMG!!

7 Days and Counting!

samtastic4 — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:08:00 GMT

This is it! Only one more week until Lubricus: Coming Again begins!

Last Day to Register Online!

samtastic4 — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 03:00:23 GMT

Hey all!

August 9th is the last day to register online! It is also only a week until Lubricus: Coming Again begins!

In order to get your registration going, please visit this post and read the information there.

Fear not! If you decide you want to attend Lubricus at the last minute, we will be accepting registrations at the door! Just show up at the hotel and we will get you registered for the best con evah!

If you have any questions, send them on over to registration@bf4f.org

Until then, happy slashing!

-Sam

Now available: Print editions of the Colouring/Book!

emmagrant01 — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:16:09 GMT

By popular request, we've run a limited printing of the Colouring/Book. These will be available while supplies last. Check it out:

For more information and to order a copy for yourself, see THIS POST.

Blue Ball Guest Ticket Information

samtastic4 — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:50:29 GMT

For all those non-con attendees (yeah, see what we did there?), we are offering special guest passes for the Blue Ball on Saturday night. Non-con ball tickets are $20 a piece and can be purchased in advance via paypal or at the door. A guest pass will allow entry into the ball and access to the tasty nibbles that will be available. In addition, since the ballroom is connected to the Common Room, which will be open during the ball, non-con guests will be able to move in and out of there as well.

To secure guest tickets, either leave a comment below or send an email to registration@bf4f.org with the number of guest tickets you would like.

Until then, happy slashing!

-Sam

Important Con Announcements

akemi42 — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:33:16 GMT

Please note that there are a few important upcoming deadlines for Lubricus including one today...

August 2: The last day to book at room at the convention hotel at the group rate of $86 per night. The regular rate is pretty cheap too, but discounts are always nice.

August 9: Online registration closes. There are still a few spots available so stop by here if you would like to register. After August 9, registrations will be available for purchase at the door via cash or check. Stay tuned for details.

August 16: Lubricus begins! Cannot wait to see everyone!

Meet-ups!

emmagrant01 — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:07:56 GMT

Want to organize a meet-up at lubricus? Here's the place to let everyone know!

Please comment below if you are interested in organizing or hosting a meet-up. Include the time, date, and location, and any other relevant information. Here is a link to the con schedule, for reference.

The CON SUITE is available for your meet-ups as well! If you'd like to hold your meet-up there (and so have access to the food and drinks, the DVD player, and all that lovely space) please note this in your comment and we'll add it to the con suite schedule. Please note that only registered con attendees are allowed in the con suite.

EDIT: PRELIMINARY MEETUP SCHEDULE

Sherlock
When: Thursday 9:00-10:00 pm
Where: Con suite
Contact: emmagrant01

Avengers
When: Thursday, 10:00-11:00 pm
Where: Con suite
Contact: akemi42

Buffy Sing-along
When: Thursday night, midnight
Where: Con suite
Contact: emmagrant01

Snarry
When: Friday, 8:30-10:00 pm
Where: Snarry suite
Contact: alisanne

Harry/Draco
When: Saturday, 5:00-6:00 pm
Where: TBA
Contact: oldenuf2nb

Hunger Games watch party
When: Saturday, late night (after the Blue Ball)
Where: Con suite
Contact: vampireanneke

If you want to add or edit, please comment!

Bedtime Stories at Lubricus

emmagrant01 — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:27:32 GMT

When: Friday night from 10:30-midnight
Where: The Common Room
Wear: Your pajamas!
Bring: Your kindle/tablet/laptop -- whatever you keep your favorite fics on

On Friday night, we’ll turn the Common Room into a giant bedroom for a slashy pajama party, complete with fannish bedtime stories, and we want you to bring your favorite fics to share! These should be short (1500 words at the most, around 10 minutes of reading), but you can also choose your favorite scenes from longer fics. These fics can be from any fandom and should be your go-to fics for comfort, smut, romance, or whatever. If you aren’t comfortable reading them out loud yourself, no worries! Just bring the fic to pass on to one of our volunteer readers, who will be happy to read it for you.

Please COMMENT below if you’d like to volunteer to read! (Otherwise it’ll all be me, heh.)