IMPORTANT! We are starting an awareness week!

[Little Illy]

Yes! @LittleKittenn, if you can't choose just one, wear both or those you identify with.

[Little Miss Dollie]

This is such a great idea!!! I love it, and will definitely be participating. Pink and orange kinda clash tho...lol. I really hope I find others at my college. It would be nice to make friends and not be so alone.

[Thequeen]

I dont want to sound like i dont support or anything because this is truly an awesome idea like everyone else has said. However, I did want to ask one question if i might. For ribbon/awareness weeks dont they usually only have one color for the entire week and all participants of it? Such as red ribbon week to promote staying drug and alcohol free. I mean I understand why we would want the different colors so everyone can see exactly who and what is around them but I honestly feel as though it is repetitive to both have a distinguishing color as well as to write the letter. So I was wondering if it would not be easier to have it be one color ribbon with the letter on it? I feel it would also make it easier for participants because I personally wont be consciously able to look for five colored ribbons and to me i also think it kind of causes some distortion in your idea by having that. Because as a mommy dom the only color I might see would indicate a little but I wouldnt want to scare them by approaching them as a mommy just to say hi. Whereas if it was all one color and we started talking mutually then slowly introduced our rules I dont think the little would be as scared or think of me as a sort of predator for having just approached them. Obviously this is your idea I just thought I would provide my thoughts to help out, use them as you may or may not because I definitely dont want to destroy this wonderful idea.

[Little Illy]

@ Thequeen - The Ribbon Week isn't like a normal "Ribbon" support movement. I don't know what else to call it at the moment. This isn't about raising awareness to us as a community, but rather this is about signalling to those in the community who we are, what we are and that we are not alone. There are so many people who feel segregated from the community in real life so this was an identification means to help bridge that gap. That is why the different colors are there. It is saying "Hey! I am a little!" Or "Hey! I am a Switch!" Not so much of "CG/L Pride!"

 

If any of that makes sense... 

[Dragon Child]

Imma participate!

[keymonkey82]

This is a great idea!!!

I'm in... just have to find some ribbon now 

[Thequeen]

Thank you for explaining so well. Yes that does make a lot of sense now that I understand the reason behind it. I will be finding my little's and I some ribbon for this grand occasion!

[Little Illy]

@ Thequeen - I'm glad I was able to explain that well.

 

Just as a reminder!!! 12 days until it starts everyone!!

[PrincessCupcake25]

This is such an awesome idea!! I cant wait to do this...

I might also wear the ribbon in my hair tho, maybe as like a bow or something ^-^

[spaceprincess_]

This is pretty cool and I even have a friend who I suspect might be little irl..... but honestly I'm kind of scared to talk about this kind of thing with people in person. I don't know why, it still seems kind of embarrassing...

It's a bit embarrassing but if you're reeeeally sure then go for it! I've actually talked to three different girls (two were friends of friends and one a total stranger in line at a Melanie Martinez concert, lol) who all turned out to be littles when I asked them about it. There was too many 'little signs' and my curiosity got the better of me and eventually I kinda quietly asked if they were a little and I'm lucky that they all said yes! Now I have IRL little friends, it's really fun when we can hang out though Daddy laughs coz it makes me suuuper sassy and naughty

[Little Illy]

It's a bit embarrassing but if you're reeeeally sure then go for it! I've actually talked to three different girls (two were friends of friends and one a total stranger in line at a Melanie Martinez concert, lol) who all turned out to be littles when I asked them about it. There was too many 'little signs' and my curiosity got the better of me and eventually I kinda quietly asked if they were a little and I'm lucky that they all said yes! Now I have IRL little friends, it's really fun when we can hang out though Daddy laughs coz it makes me suuuper sassy and naughty

 

This right here is why I made the Awareness Week! To be able to bridge that gap and find littles (And caregivers) in real life so we can all form these amazing bonds and feel more immersed in our community!

[Little Illy]

Guys!! ONLY 8 MORE DAYS LEFT!!!

[✿♛Princess✿♛ Harley Q ❣]

This is amazing. I think it should definitely be kept simplified though and the same as I could see it getting confusing. Great stuff, I'll be wearing pink! Proudly!

[Little_princessj]

I actually think that this is a great idea persons are aware of the lesbian abd gay community so i Don't see why we should continue in secrecy. Thanks for thinking about this.

[Oliver]

Any Londoners/UKers brave enough for this?

[Little Illy]

One second guys. This isnt a means from the public to recognize us XD This is a way for those within the community to secretly signal to other community members.

[IchigoHime]

I love this idea so much!    I will definitely be wearing my ribbon, though I don't know if anyone in my area will know it. I'm also going to share this in a private group I am in on facebook and on my FetLife profile. 

[Oliver]

Londoners/UKers - where will you be heading with your ribbon on?

[Little Illy]

All I ask for anyone who shares this is to literally copy and paste the original announcement so that way all information stays correct! But THANK YOU for spreading the word!!!!

[Guest GrapeApe]

Question: How does a guy get away with wearing a ribbon, and not appearing overly conspicous?  Any ideas?

[Willa14]

I made a fancy ribbon through a chain bracelet with an L charm and some other little charms... Wearing it already in Central Mass and have reposted to local community boards! Couldn't wait! ^.^

[Little Illy]

@GrapeApe - maybe do a darker blue. I see guys with dark colored bracelets on all the time. Absolutely worse case scenario if anyone asks you can always say its "a support thing for a friend" and shrug it off. There are so many "support things" now a days that most people will just nod and forget about it. But honestly a darker shade will more than likely be overlooked by the vanilla world. Hope this helped!

[Guest ♪ ♩ ♫ ♬ⓇⓄⒷ♪ ♩ ♫ ♬]

Soo Much  yes   <3

[IchigoHime]

So I have gotten some positive feedback from sharing on FetLife, more people who will be doing it.

 

Also, I thought about potentially sharing this on tumblr but decided against it as there are a lot of people who attack the community through the tags and such. So I thought it probably wouldn't be a good idea, though a lot of littles are on tumblr and unaware of anywhere else online. Unless someone could think of an idea to make it happen in a safe way for others to not see it?

[lilybell]

Hmm, thinking of a way to make this last so I can have a keepsake bracelet instead of just a ribbon piece!