August 28 2005 EhBC Online Discussion

August 28, 2005 EhBC Online Discussion

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<Justice> hi jewel/
<spirited_sassy{CP}> so what does eveyone expect in a playparty
<jewel`{F}> to see lots of friends
<Jaysker{padma}> well i expect to watch abi a bit
<`abi{A}> lol
<jewel`{F}> that too
<jewel`{F}> to hear abi do math
<`abi{A}> my math's not as good as sassy's ;)
<spirited_sassy{CP}> yep my night wouldn't be complete without watching `abi{A} and Achilles
<Jaysker{padma}> to watch people forget the number 3
<spirited_sassy{CP}> lol
<spirited_sassy{CP}> i am practicing my mathe
<snowy_kat> I haven't the foggiest. I've never been to one.
<`abi{A}> what would you expect or want to see snowy_kat?
<snowy_kat> Tough one
<Jaysker{padma}> i expect to get some new ideas about ways to play
<snowy_kat> I wouldn't want to feel threatened
<jewel`{F}> to see just about anything you ever thought you would only read about
<`abi{A}> threatened in what way snowy_kat?
* `abi{A} wants to know what jewel has been reading
<spirited_sassy{CP}> i like to see lots of play
<snowy_kat> Um...like...I recently went to my first fetish night at a club and a much older gentleman came up to me and just started flogging me...out of the blue
<snowy_kat> I didn't know what to say
<padma{Jaysker}> how about, 'get the fuck off me, you asshole!'?
<snowy_kat> I woudn't want that to happen again
<`abi{A}> ummm.....'stop that' would be appropriate
<padma{Jaysker}> :)
<jewel`{F}> tur around and slap him snowy_kat
<spirited_sassy{CP}> that works for me
<paperclip[B]> i wouldn't have said anything...but perhaps my actions in response would have spoken tons LOL
<padma{Jaysker}> That's not consensual, snowy_kat.
<snowy_kat> So...yeah... I'd want to be with people I knew and I'd want to feel safe.
<Jaysker{padma}> and is more than a bit creepy
<`abi{A}> I'm not sure where you live snowy_kat, but I can't imagine that happening at any events around here
<snowy_kat> Yeah...I thought so too.
<spirited_sassy{CP}> fetish night is different then a playparty
<snowy_kat> I live in KW
<padma{Jaysker}> No one should ever do anything to anyone who didn't want it.
<snowy_kat> I just moved here a month ago
<snowy_kat> How are they different spirited_sassy?
<`abi{A}> and where was this party snowy_kat?
<padma{Jaysker}> In any case, one way they're not different is that attendance does not constitute blanket consent.
<joy> i went to my first playpart about a month ago... and I didn't feel threatened at all - everyone was very welcoming and respectful
<snowy_kat> That sounds awesome.
<spirited_sassy{CP}> most playparties have rules about play
<spirited_sassy{CP}> fetish nights are more about fetishes and less about the rules of BDSM
<snowy_kat> I did notice that this one had a list of rules posted on the walls.
<padma{Jaysker}> true enough, sassy, but consent is still consent.
<paperclip[B]> i agree with spirited_sassy{CP} but for other reasons. i find the entire atmosphere different at a fet party vs a playparty and so far, the play i've seen at a fet night have been rather light.
<Jaysker{padma}> BDSM folks understand consent more than most regular folks
<snowy_kat> I guess they're just suggestions.
<snowy_kat> So playparties are more...well "more"?
<spirited_sassy{CP}> i think so
<Jaysker{padma}> people are there to play for the most part
<paperclip[B]> i would say a fet night is more of a danceparty, have fun without the focus being play.
<Jaysker{padma}> and socialize with others in the scene
<paperclip[B]> yeah
<motoki> and the venue is usually geared to promote play - enough room for equipment, DM's, etc
<paperclip[B]> but i do that at play parties too LOL
<jewel`{F}> different danicing paperclip[B]
<paperclip[B]> lol yeah
<spirited_sassy{CP}> snowy_kat where was this fetish event you went to
<snowy_kat> Toronto
<snowy_kat> They don't have these in New Brunswick... (where I moved from) LOL!
<joy> Do you know about DM's snowy_kat? I think they're one way that a play party is quite unique
<padma{Jaysker}> i think the atmosphere is different in other ways too - for me the focus at a fet night is about appearance, while at most of the play parties i go to are more focused on play.
<snowy_kat> There was a DM there... I found out after the fact.
<spirited_sassy{CP}> they have them in New Brunswick because i have attended some there
<snowy_kat> What?!
<snowy_kat> No way.
<padma{Jaysker}> :)
<padma{Jaysker}> we're everywhere.
<spirited_sassy{CP}> way
<motoki> at any rate, snowy_kat - you always have the right to say "no", and to insist on it
<padma{Jaysker}> and if they won't take it from you, turn and ask someone else to help you say no.
<padma{Jaysker}> :D
<Jaysker{padma}> i would not like to think what the general social attitude would be toward someone who struck someone without consent at one of the local play parties
<snowy_kat> Logically I understood that, I just wansn't expecting that to happen so I froze.
<padma{Jaysker}> Most people would be offended enough that they'd be GLAD to explain consent to such a violator.
<padma{Jaysker}> I know I'd get a *ahem* kick out of it. Or into it. Or something.
<Jaysker{padma}> that's my padma, a gentle flower
* padma{Jaysker} imagines spikey heels driving into bad person's tender bits
* motoki would expect to see that at a play party ;)
* padma{Jaysker} would be explaining quite clearly how "nonconsensual" feels...
<paperclip[B]> as for the topic, i think my expectations when going to a play party would be: play, seeing friends and discretion.
<padma{Jaysker}> yes.
<Jaysker{padma}> that is a good summary paperclip
<paperclip[B]> thanks!
<Jaysker{padma}> discretion is sacred in this community
<padma{Jaysker}> i have a number of friends whom i know only through the community.
<padma{Jaysker}> whom i only really see at play parties.
<paperclip[B]> me too
<snowy_kat> Are they frequent events?
<paperclip[B]> there always seems to be something happening somewhere LOL
<motoki> at least monthly in the combined Toronto and SW Ontario area
<motoki> usually more than that
<Jaysker{padma}> it depends how far afield you are willing to go - there is usually one a month somewhere in kitchener, guelph or london
<Jaysker{padma}> and more frequently in toronto
<padma{Jaysker}> (and hamilton)
<`abi{A}> so...what would you like to see at playparties that you don't see?
<paperclip[B]> hmmm
<spirited_sassy{CP}> more edgy play
<`abi{A}> I recently read a list of rules for a play party which included "no edge play". I found that rather odd
<padma{Jaysker}> more seating.
<paperclip[B]> penetration? hehehe
<padma{Jaysker}> seriously. more seating.
* paperclip[B] 's just being perverted LOL
<spirited_sassy{CP}> no edge play?
<padma{Jaysker}> i use a cane to get around. it's really hard to get a comfortable place to sit near the play area at KNaNo, so I never get to watch much.
<padma{Jaysker}> :(
<motoki> very odd abi
<Jaysker{padma}> and more nakedness
<`abi{A}> no edge play....yes....it occurs to me that is rather subjective
<paperclip[B]> more nakedness? how much more can you get? LOL
<Jaysker{padma}> well, the underwear can get in the way at some events
<Jaysker{padma}> :)
<paperclip[B]> lol
<spirited_sassy{CP}> yes `abi{A} because what is edgy to me is not edgy to you
<Jaysker{padma}> nothing is edgy to abi
<padma{Jaysker}> (i think she means =my= underwear can get in the way...;) )
<paperclip[B]> lol
<paperclip[B]> BENT has total nudity
<paperclip[B]> but i've noticed that the majority do not take advantage of that
<joy> you're obviously not wearing stringy enough panties then, padma
<padma{Jaysker}> we both work during the week. getting up to TO on Wednesday nights is just not feasible.
<Jaysker{padma}> BENT is on a wednesday nite and i am too old to do that
<paperclip[B]> ah
<paperclip[B]> true enough
<snowy_kat> What do most people wear...or not wear?
<Jaysker{padma}> i am always having to check the rules for events on genital nudity
<motoki> it's very variable
<paperclip[B]> what you'd normally see, thongs, g-strings
<`abi{A}> it depends on the event snowy_kat ... some allow full nudity, others do not
<paperclip[B]> that's while playing, i should clarify
<Jaysker{padma}> people might wear something sexy or might just wear t-shirt and jeans
* snowy_kat tosses her boyshorts out the window
<Jaysker{padma}> and undress some if they are going to bottom in a scene
<`abi{A}> personally....my requirements are something that I can out of in less than 10 seconds and put back on without braincells
<Jaysker{padma}> boyshorts are sexy
<paperclip[B]> this brings up something else i expect when i go to play parties...ideas for new outfits
<padma{Jaysker}> actually, one of the things i like best about wearing something to an event is getting to have it taken off, or taking it off myself, at the beginning of the scene.
<spirited_sassy{CP}> i agree abi
<motoki> lol
<joy> wearing something that you need more than just playful assistance having taken on or off you can be somewhat annoying...
<motoki> of course, that's sometimes the point
<joy> depends on the person of course
<`abi{A}> I'm especially fond of having things cut off ... but that can't happen everywhere either
* motoki too
<`abi{A}> things = clothes, not body parts ... just for clarification
<Jaysker{padma}> it makes putting them back on a bit more difficult methinks
<snowy_kat> And you'd run out of clothes abi
<spirited_sassy{CP}> geesh and i thought it was body parts abi........lol
<Jaysker{padma}> clothes are overrated (esp on abi)
<`abi{A}> that's only if you miss by more than 10 sassy ;)
<motoki> rotfl
<kierana{DRFL}> whoever cuts off the clothes buys a new replacement.
<spirited_sassy{CP}> hush up motoki
<spirited_sassy{CP}> lol
<motoki> i think that's dependent on the people involved, kierana
* motoki grins to sassy
<Lady_Shoshin> I think is a good idea kierana
<kierana{DRFL}> *smiles* seemed like a good rule to me, motoki...
* motoki starts preparing an itemized invoice for "clothes cut off", but doubts it'll get far
<spirited_sassy{CP}> motoki Sir says that isn't happening
<motoki> rotfl
<Lady_Shoshin> LOL
<jewel`{F}> when one is told to go to valuevillage or goodwill and find something particular you know you may not be wearing it for long
<motoki> yay Value Village, that's all i can say
<Jaysker{padma}> so i guess i expect a variety of play equipment, some DMs, some first aid voluteers, good friends
<Lady_Shoshin> eBay is a good source too
* `abi{A} nods to Jaysker{padma} ... and I like to see a variety of different play too
<spirited_sassy{CP}> i agree Jaysker{padma}
<paperclip[B]> variety is good Jaysker{padma}
<spirited_sassy{CP}> i like to hear the people playing too
<Lady_Shoshin> so do I
<motoki> i was tinking about the sounds, too, sassy
<Lady_Shoshin> I insist on safety of the venue
<motoki> or the lack of sounds
<spirited_sassy{CP}> it isn't a party unless i hear the crack of a whip
<motoki> mmmm
<Jaysker{padma}> i like a venue where i am not afraid to sit on the toilets, too
<snowy_kat> Yeah!
<kierana{DRFL}> mood lighting
<Lady_Shoshin> very true, do you remember Catacombs? I went to the venue, but the washrooms were a nightmare
<paperclip[B]> good play music
<motoki> i enjoy a wide variety of play styles
<`abi{A}> no Cher
<paperclip[B]> lol
<paperclip[B]> gosh no
<Jaysker{padma}> and drinks where you don't feel like you need lube when you pay for them
<spirited_sassy{CP}> lol
<motoki> i.e., watching a wide variety
<Lady_Shoshin> lol
<joy> but not too loud... the party I was at had the music so loud it was hard to hear your Top/bottom (respectively)
<Lady_Shoshin> the wide variety depends on who shows up on any given night
<padma{Jaysker}> (and no cheapass off-brand mixers, either, geebus, PC Cola? I mean really...)
<spirited_sassy{CP}> that is where hand signals come in
<motoki> and attention to body language
<joy> true enough
<paperclip[B]> but is that an expectation of a play party or your partner?
<`abi{A}> or a spotter
<motoki> it's also nice when the "energy" at a play party is up
<spirited_sassy{CP}> oh yeah the energy is important
<Lady_Shoshin> that also depends on who shows up on any given night
<motoki> not just who, but time of year, weather, etc
<bran> hello
<Lady_Shoshin> yep motoki
<spirited_sassy{CP}> yep agreed
* Jaysker{padma} wants to go to a play party right now
* Lady_Shoshin checking my deoderant
<bran> may i ask if anyone is from guelph area here?
<Lady_Shoshin> Guelph has a kickass party!
<jewel`{F}> bran please check your pvts
<spirited_sassy{CP}> and i expect that the DM's would be knowledgable
* padma{Jaysker} imagines Lady_Shoshin smells absolutely divine...
<spirited_sassy{CP}> and not interfere in play
<bran> oh that was for this room? sry
<Lady_Shoshin> lol
<snowy_kat> Do people tend to go to playparties on their own?
<spirited_sassy{CP}> some
<Lady_Shoshin> I do
<padma{Jaysker}> certainly people do.
<spirited_sassy{CP}> i don't cause i'm collared
<padma{Jaysker}> it helps to have gone to the Munch first.
<snowy_kat> I suppose you'd have to until you got to know people.
* Lady_Shoshin wiping away a crocodile tear
<snowy_kat> That's my plan padma
<padma{Jaysker}> then you've seen people in their mundanes, and it's a little easier to walk up and say hi.
<jewel`{F}> i have been to a few with out Fyre, but usually only when He know certain others will be there
<padma{Jaysker}> (when they're not at all mundane!)
<motoki> i have in the past
<Lady_Shoshin> I don't have a submissive, so I usually go alone, but I know lots of people, so I can socialize
<kierana{DRFL}> i have gone on my own in the past and will be again now
<spirited_sassy{CP}> there is a wide range of people
<Lady_Shoshin> yep, some come in groups, in couples, alone, whatever
<Lady_Shoshin> munches are the best places to show up alone, go to a few, then at the party, you will see familiar faces
<spirited_sassy{CP}> snowy_kat didn't you go to the fetish night alone?
<padma{Jaysker}> thing is, too, people know who's new and who isn't - and they will say hello, they're a friendly bunch, and know how hard it can be the first time.
<snowy_kat> No. I went with two other people.
<kierana{DRFL}> and the hugs you get are some of the best going
<snowy_kat> But...they are in Toronto.
<Lady_Shoshin> People are often too busy with the party to notice someone in the corner alone, that is why I recommend munches to get into the swing of things so to speak
<spirited_sassy{CP}> well KW has a munch and a brunch so attend and you will start to know the people
<snowy_kat> I was hoping to do that this coming month.
* jewel`{F} wants to go to the brunch again soon
<Lady_Shoshin> good folk at the KW functions
<padma{Jaysker}> we'll look forward to seeing you...although come to think of it, i may not be there, as I'm often in Toronto overnight on Wednesdays for the next little bit...
<spirited_sassy{CP}> there are the sunday brunches though too
<snowy_kat> In KW?
<jewel`{F}> yes snowy_kat
<Lady_Shoshin> yep
<joy> the september munch will be my first as well, snowy_kay, so we can be new together
<spirited_sassy{CP}> yes
<snowy_kat> Yay!
<snowy_kat> new best friend = joy
<spirited_sassy{CP}> the first Wed of the month and the 3rd sunday
<snowy_kat> Cool. Thanks. I didn't know about that one.
<Lady_Shoshin> I run the munch in Burlington, we had about 10 people out and 4 were brand new to the lifestyle, it was great
<jewel`{F}> there is one in Woodstock as well, London, Hamilton, Guelph
<jewel`{F}> Stratford
<spirited_sassy{CP}> Hamilton's is this thursday
<Lady_Shoshin> I will be there
<Lady_Shoshin> all the munches mentioned are excellent
<spirited_sassy{CP}> so whatelse to we expect to see at playparties
<Lady_Shoshin> Can we old timers say it all together now, 1,2,3 - there are no stupid questions, only questions that haven't been answered yet
<jewel`{F}> new or intersting toys
<jewel`{F}> someone always seems to have found something new or different or a new use for something older
<Lady_Shoshin> spirited sassy(CP) Can I ask for anything? Then I want a painslut
<Lady_Shoshin> lol
<spirited_sassy{CP}> lol
* motoki doesn't qualify - she took Advil LOL
<Lady_Shoshin> lol
<spirited_sassy{CP}> we are taken Lady_Shoshin
<Lady_Shoshin> I know, CP is a fortunate Man
<spirited_sassy{CP}> don't you mean greedy man Lady_Shoshin?
<Lady_Shoshin> I think one of the problematic issues is temperature control, if it is cool so the Dom/mes don't overheat, then it can be too cold for subbies wearing practicaly nothing
<spirited_sassy{CP}> i agree Lady_Shoshin
<Lady_Shoshin> I say fortunate, you say greedy, same thing lol
<`abi{A}> I like it when they sweat ;)
<padma{Jaysker}> i usually find it's too hot - especially when there are lights directed at the play area.
<spirited_sassy{CP}> me too
<snowy_kat> Are there usually fans?
<spirited_sassy{CP}> wait i don't find it too hot usually i like the sweat
<spirited_sassy{CP}> no there are usually no fans
<padma{Jaysker}> well, i know Jaysker keeps one in her toybox...:)
<Lady_Shoshin> some people applaud yes *smirk*
<padma{Jaysker}> it's...scratchy.
* Lady_Shoshin notes wear sweatband in her to do book
<spirited_sassy{CP}> i would like to have no time limits on equipment
<Lady_Shoshin> there are positives and negatives on that issue
<ModBot> There are only about five minutes left in the formal part of tonight's discussion. Does anyone have any last-minute thoughts on the subject?
<`abi{A}> having enough equipment for the size of the crowd is one of the things I hope to find at events
<`abi{A}> if there is enough equipment, you don't need time limits
<spirited_sassy{CP}> agreed `abi{A}
<padma{Jaysker}> otoh, i can recall the time limit being used against you in a fairly delicious way once, abi.
<padma{Jaysker}> (once I saw, anyway)
<Lady_Shoshin> Just remember 5-10 pieces of equipment and 150 people wanting to play doesn't divide up well
<`abi{A}> lol...that was different padma...mindfucks don't count ;)
* spirited_sassy{CP} hates mindfucks
<Jaysker{padma}> i thought it counted quite well abi
<padma{Jaysker}> no, but it was wonderful. oh, my.
<Lady_Shoshin> spirited sassy(CP) may I tell him you said so?
<spirited_sassy{CP}> he knows Lady_Shoshin
<`abi{A}> except that usually 150 people don't want to play Lady_Shoshin ... it's more often the case that equipment stands empty for half the night and then there's a rush in the last hour
<Lady_Shoshin> lol
<Lady_Shoshin> abi(A) I agree, or people have their heart set on one piece of equipment while other pieces stand empty
<padma{Jaysker}> if we're asking what we'd like to see, i'd love to see someone make an adjustable spanking bench.
<kierana{DRFL}> hear hear
<padma{Jaysker}> the height from top pad to kneeling pad is a pain for some.
<Lady_Shoshin> mmmmmmmmmmmmmm yes!
<spirited_sassy{CP}> we have one of those
<Jaysker{padma}> really? adjustable? did you make it or buy it?
<padma{Jaysker}> I usually have to choose whether to put all the weight on my knees, or on my spine, and neither is a really palatable alternative in my condition.
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