The Argument for a Black/Ethnic Performer Category at the Transgender Erotica Awards.

[MrFanti]

That's the slippery slope argument and not really valid. There aren't large groups of Asian, Native American or Indian models that are getting overlooked, compared to Black Models.

Point taken.
That being said, even though the other ethnic groups are numerically smaller, it would be interesting to hear the perspectives of the performers within those ethnic groups...

I would say there are HUGE numbers of Asian performers - they're just not in the USA...

[MrFanti]

I think you over analyse things.. You are free to have whatever categories you like as organiser or those competitions. Some people will like it, others will not... It doesn't harm anybody. All you lose is that extra trophy you need to have made!

But...."everyone gets a trophy these days"....

[GroobySteven]

I would say there are HUGE numbers of Asian performers - they're just not in the USA...

And eligible for the 'Non-US Performers Award.'

[GroobySteven]

I think you over analyse things.. You are free to have whatever categories you like as organiser or those competitions. Some people will like it, others will not... It doesn't harm anybody. All you lose is that extra trophy you need to have made!

If we didn't take into account the people who came to the show, and participated in the show, then we wouldn't be doing a very good job. As the caretaker of the awards which run on participation from sponsors, models and fans - we're interested in hearing feedback and viewpoints before making a decision.

[fred41]

I think it may be better for the show itself to have the separate category - more categories create more winners...more winners create more participants...more participants may then include a wider fanbase. I'm sure there are dudes that may have a particular thing for black girls and others who would just like to see a great ethnic turnout...variety is the spice of life.
At the very least,I don't think having the category can hurt the show in any conceivable way, but it can possibly make it even better.
Originally I would have said "keep it the way it is" because I figured do what's easiest for you, but Ed Jaxon bought up excellent points in his post and I agree with him.
Some folks will bicker about it regardless of which way you decide , but it's a lighthearted awards show and party that's meant to be fun ...and nothing says fun like hot black chicks ! The more the better

[MrFanti]

And eligible for the 'Non-US Performers Award.'

Is this a completely global category or is it broken up? For example "European Performer's Award"...?