I think the biggest advantage in attending an event like Keystone is knowledge that was not available decades earlier. The first events I went to were crossdresser party’s where many of us met our first crossdresser. Over time people realized the crossdresser label did not represent them and they wanted more. That led to the trans designation and all of its variations we see today. Beginners today can attend an event like Keystone and get answers to their questions learning the various options available. Besides the multitude of seminars they give everyone a guide book which is a tremendous resource with tons of information. The book is one place that Keystone stands out from my previous event experiences in a big way. It is the first time I recall any event doing one especially as comprehensive as it is. Its a valuable resource for not only the event but at home as well. Post event questions along with ones an attendee was uncomfortable asking in person can be done in private. Contact information for a wide variety of vetted resources are available in the guide. That takes the guess work out of the search for inexperienced Keystone crossdressers.
