# Informative Queer Editing Events Grindr hosted a queer edit-a-thon at SXSW By Ell Smith | Published 2018-03-16 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queer-editathon References: [adweek](http://www.adweek.com/digital/grindr-sponsors-a-queer-edit-a-thon-of-wikipedia-at-sxsw/) & [badbluetech.bitnamiapp](http://badbluetech.bitnamiapp.com/p.php?sid=99225033) Grindr and Queer the Internet hosted a queer edit-a-thon at this year's SXSW festival, in which Austin residents were tasked with ensuring [Wikipedia's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wikipedia-article-ai) pages regarding the [LGBTQ+](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-wool-survive) community were up to date, and accurate. The five-hour event was attended by other 50 individuals who collectively made more than 500 edits on Wikipedia's queer-related pages. [Grindr's editor in chief](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grindr-edge) Zach Stafford commented on the importance of the event, stating that “People should have a say in their own stories, who’s telling their stories and stories about their community.” The event's significance reaches beyond the city's limits, as Tobin Low claims “The impact on a young queer person going to Wikipedia and seeing proper pronouns used or finding substantive information about important figures in queer history is immeasurable.” Image Credit: Grindr, Wikipedia ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Queer Edit-a-thons:** Hosting queer edit-a-thons allows for the updating and accuracy of LGBTQ+ content, empowering the community to have a say in their own stories. - **Community-driven Content Creation:** Engaging communities in content creation ensures accurate representation and inclusivity, such as with queer edit-a-thons. - **Importance of LGBTQ+ Representation:** Recognizing the impact of seeing proper pronouns and substantive information about queer history on platforms like Wikipedia is crucial for the LGBTQ+ community. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms can organize and host queer edit-a-thons to promote inclusivity and community-driven content creation. - **Online Knowledge Sharing Platforms:** Knowledge sharing platforms like Wikipedia can collaborate with organizations to conduct queer edit-a-thons and ensure accurate LGBTQ+ representation. - **Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy:** Diversity and inclusion advocacy organizations can support and amplify events like queer edit-a-thons to promote LGBTQ+ representation in online spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pride-Inspired Social Initiatves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-in-dermatology.md) - [Senior-Friendly Pride Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seniorfriendly-pride.md) - [Inclusive LGBTQ+ Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclusive-lgbtq-event.md) - [Pride Month-Focused Mixology Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebratingyou-campaign.md) - [Inclusive Dating App Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbtqia-dating.md) - [LGBTQIA + Charitable Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folx-health.md) - [Queer-Friendly Remote Work Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbtq-remotely.md) - [Queer-Inclusive Educational Resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-in-guide.md) - [Fitness Club Pride Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefit-auction.md)