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OriginalStuff -> RE: S&M is now PC?? (8/30/2008 9:34:19 PM)
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in stumbles another dinosaur.......
Honestly, I don't see it as "youth" or "age" issue. But as everyone has made mention of how this has evolved, such as the internet and new technology bringing more people into it; I can't help but feel that some of the people have come into the "scene" seeing it as nothing more then a specator sport, coming to events to "cheer on their favorite team/Dominant/sub".
Some people may enjoy that atmosphere, and to them I say more power to you! However, if you do not know the people involved within a scene, common sense SHOULD prevail and a safe distance and respectful voice level be kept. I have witnessed a scene where the Dominant was a "favorite Player" at the event and while throwing a single tail, startled by a "football cheer" causing the Dominant's eye to be diverted for a split second and thus putting the submissive in danger of potentially losing an eye.
Yes, playing in public isn't without risk and the potential of distraction. A glass can get dropped causing a sudden noise, a chair knocked over. But when someone stands, watching a scene deliberately shouting and creating a distraction, that is where a line is crossed. A Dominant that plays in public should be able to focus on what They are doing, but They are only human. To have to stop a scene because of behavior from random strangers is simply unacceptable.
As far as rules, yes the venue mentioned does indeed have rules regarding distracting/interferring with a scene. But that did not stop people from walking up behind Me during My scene and causing a distraction and possibly endangering My slave. The DMs are there for safety, but they shouldn't have to play Miss Manners. If you are going to attend an event and are unsure about the rules, then it is your responsiblity to find out what is and isn't acceptable.
Since when is social protocal not in effect at any public event? It's not that it's not in effect, it's that people are obviously choosing to ignore it, or feeling entitled to do as they please.
Call Me a dinosaur, but respect is respect and if your "kink" is endangering others because of your behavior, without their consent, then you've become a liablilty to those around you. And yes, that includes "football cheers" from the "spectator kinkster".
Maybe I'm too old fashioned, but I always remember the 3Rs
R espect for self
R espect for others
R esponsiblity for ALL of your actions
If manners are old fashioned, then call Me proud to be a dinosaur!
OS~asuarus
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