been part of a fair number of these virtual gatherings, I can say there are many disadvantages to them compared to in-person events—but, paradoxically and perhaps
perversely, there also can be advantages. And virtual gatherings are, at least to me, still a bit surreal. An in-person party or social event happens at a certain place to which attendees
travel—perhaps across town, perhaps across the country, perhaps across the world. By contrast, with a virtual gathering the concept of “place” becomes almost
meaningless; without leaving the comfort of one’s living room one can virtually travel to, say, Chicago for an event hosted by the Leather Archives & Museum (see below).
https://lavendermagazine.com/our-lives/virtual-leather/