open question for science fiction fans

Has it been your experience that West Coast science fiction conventions are safe space for persons of all genders?

If so, how is that safe space maintained?

Do we have the same problems that have been discussed rather a lot with respect to East Coast conventions?

If so, what can we as a fandom do about it?

Discuss.

discussion of victimhood, responsibility and fear (triggering)

( cut for severe potential triggers )