The use of the .mp4 file extension in the title immediately frames the subject as a piece of digital media—something that can be downloaded, shared, or deleted. This mirrors a specific contemporary experience of identity, where one's "self" is often curated and compressed into a format suitable for digital consumption. In the context of "Bi" (bisexuality), the title suggests a fluid identity that is frequently misunderstood or "buffered" by societal expectations, existing in a state of constant transition between different viewers and platforms. The Bureaucracy of Intimacy
The boundaries drawn by marginalized individuals in digital spaces to protect their peace.
The phrase "By Appointment Only" evokes a sense of formal exclusion and professional distance. By combining this with a queer signifier, the work critiques how modern dating and social interactions have become increasingly scheduled and clinical.
Based on the title this essay explores the intersections of digital ephemerality, queer identity, and the transactional nature of modern intimacy. The Digital Artifact as Identity
It suggests that access to the "bi" experience or individual is restricted, perhaps as a defense mechanism against the fetishization or erasure often faced by bisexual people.