Viper001
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ORIGINAL: TolerableCruelty
Maybe its just Me... but isn't that what public scening within a dungeon or group is ? Just ego-stroking ? * Hey !! Look at ME !! See what I can do !!!"*
Rather limited, don't ya think? I can agree that, for some, it is about ego. However, many of us play at dungeons/parties simply because we cannot play at home - kids, neighbors, etc. Sometimes we play, or simply observe, to learn new techniques and styles, to broaden our own skillsets with the help of more skilled tops. Sometimes we are asked to attend in order to coach someone else in a specific skill. So no, it's not always about ego-stroking :)
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As far as the potential for permanent damage.... that happens regardless, no matter where, when, or how you scene. Hell it happens when you get in your car to drive to the local gas station.
I don't see how a vehicle accident applies to BDSM play/scene. Maybe there could be a similarity if one person was driving beyond his/her ability to control a vehicle? Now add the element of a competition by placing this person on a racetrack and offering a prize. Would it be fair to say that the potential for injury is somewhat increased?
Here's the core thought lurking in the back of my mind ,,,,, is it possible that someone might be tempted to play well beyond their skillset just to win a "competition" ?
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I know many preach about SSC... but what it all boils down to is the C. If you take a good hard look at it, nothing we really do is safe.... and sane is quite debateable by anyones standard. I know a girl that was walking up three steps with her Master to the local club in her town... twisted her ankle and broke it. Now, because they were at the club and she was "in care of her Master"... was that a safety issue He should have been concerned with ? Did management curse him and revoke membership ? Was he scolded for not picking her up and carrying her across the threshold in a safer manner... rather than let her just walk on her own, which could be potentially dangerous ?
No... it was a freak accident. Accidents happen, no matter how safe you want to be or how much you prepare.
Personally, I never preach SSC. RACK is closer to my belief/mindset, but that's another topic altogether.
Safety is always an issue, which is why we routinely use DM's at parties/dungeons. Yes, accidents do happen in spite of the best of intentions/planning. Is it really necessary to further goad tops into possibly playing well beyond their skill level via a "competition" ?
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And, for the record, I say again... there isn't enough info on that web page to go on... noone has any idea what "types" of extreme scenes, the experience level of those involved, or how they are going to categorically be judged (by craftiness of the Dom, screams from the sub, personal viewpoints of those judging, etc).
Agree, there is a lack of specific information. So I interpreted the OP as asking for general opinions, and mine stands - simply because I'm keying on the terms "extreme" and "contest". At worst, we can agree to disagree, yes?
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Where is all the tolerance now ??
Probably a difference in how we apply the word. I am tolerant of other's kinks and personal opinions (just as I don't take umbrage at this conversation). In this particular case we aren't discussing a kink. Opinions were solicited concerning an event/circumstance so I fail to see how would "tolerance" would apply?
I am tolerant of this in that it doesn't really matter to me if they hold this event or not. Do i have an opinion on it? yes, of course. Would I be involved in such an event? no thank you, I don't need the potential liability issues.
Regards
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