September 28 2003 EhBC Online Discussion

September 28, 2003 EhBC Online Discussion

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* BernieRoehl smiles
<BernieRoehl> A topic that's been on my mind lately
<BernieRoehl> So... what do people expect from the average play party?
<jewel`{F}> i had so many people telling all sorts of different things to expect before my first play party
<DarkAngel^> I never know what to expect
* Kilted_One that ppl take out their dead before they leave??
<yummy> good equipment, knowledgable DM's, comfie place to socialize, okay music
<sinfuly_delicious> lol
* yummy prefers no dead at play parties she attends
* motoki hopes for a very welcoming atmosphere for newcomers!
<jewel`{F}> expect the unexpected
<sinfuly_delicious> has only been to one, so is not really sure of expectations
<Kilted_One> would there be a different expectation for a semi private party to a private one??
<firestar{LO}> this one expects to socialize with old friends and meet ones
<yummy> semi private means to me that there are less single men drinking at the bar
<sinfuly_delicious> lol
<firestar{LO}> more freedom at a private party, i would expect
* motoki isn't sure of the difference
<yummy> semi private you know that everyone is known or vouched for
<BernieRoehl> A play party is typically held in a rented venue, whereas a private party is in someone's hoe
<yummy> can't just wander in to watch the kinky folk
<motoki> oh
<firestar{LO}> private, being exactly that "private" either your name is on the "guest list" or it isn't
<Kilted_One> a semi private party is one that is not open to the general public, tickets are normally sold ahead of time and a pvt party is by invitation only
<BernieRoehl> A fetish night is open to anyone who pays at the door
<motoki> so private parties in someone's home aren't as common i take it?
<DarkAngel^> well they are common,,, but most just dont hear of them
<motoki> lol makes sense
<firestar{LO}> private parties in homes are much more ummm inimate imho
<BernieRoehl> It depends on what you mean by a "party" -- some couples get together to play privately, and that happens a loot
<BernieRoehl> (lot)
<firestar{LO}> intimate
<yummy> its not considered in good taste to go on to those not invited that you were at a private party
* motoki nods
<motoki> well - i really don't know what to expect
<BernieRoehl> I'm facinated by what peoples' expectations are before they attend their first party, and what shapes those expectations
<motoki> let's see...
<motoki> having never been to a play party, and having been to only one bdsm club in my life..
<motoki> my expectations are that people will mostly know one another..
<Kilted_One> I have held several parties (pvt) and public (with the help of shado over there <winks>) and the content or "what to expect" is sort of pre-determined in the public ones but it is far from difined at my pvt ones
<AndrewDom> evening all
<motoki> that there probably won't be a heck of a lot of "scening" going on, but likely some ...
<jewel`{F}> i was told to expect fancy fet wear, hard playing all sorts of things, most of which i think people exagerated
<motoki> that i won't know what to do and will feel like i stick out like a sore thumb (LOL)
<DarkAngel^> well some try to make sure they dont attend any party without meeting or saying hello to everyone motoki
<yummy> motoki, wear BLACK
<yummy> as much black as you can
<yummy> you'll fit in
<motoki> and that people will seem pretty normal and not some extravagant leather-wear/goth whatever thing
<krista-F> my very first play party was DAL a few years ago
<yummy> black pants/skirt and top work
<krista-F> and i was planning to wear a t-shirt and jeans.
<motoki> i wore black pants and a dark top to the club i went to
<yummy> really krista-F?
<yummy> you fit in right motoki?
<krista-F> yes..had not a clue
<motoki> not really
<motoki> it was a gross club - guys walking around whacking off
<krista-F> nic aka rawlove took me shopping....lol
<AndrewDom> that must have been 23 years ago krista-F!!
<motoki> had to watch where you stepped
<Sweet1`> sometimes as little black as possible works too <g>
<yummy> the more play oriented the event, the less fashion oriented folks are
<yummy> a thong only
<DarkAngel^> lol ,, well the events I attend dont allow that motoki
<motoki> that's refrehsing to hear!
<motoki> one guy approached me and wanted to "be my dom"
<motoki> i left shortly after that
<krista-F> ewwwwwwwww. that could have ended my attnedance right quick
<krista-F> the whacking off part.not the thong
<DarkAngel^> try different events motoki,, many in this area are much safer and well run it sounds like
<motoki> i hope so
<Kilted_One> hell I dont even allow that at my pvt parties....I have to walk on the carpets after the party is ended
<motoki> lol KO
<`abi> but I think that you can reasonably expect to see alot of people scening motoki
<motoki> that's good
<DarkAngel^> spoiled sport KO
<motoki> i'd like to feel that i can fall into my roll without "sticking out", if that makes sense
<Kilted_One> and you thought that I was just in party mode with the black lite DA??
<Kilted_One> and what would that "role"be motoki??
<motoki> submissive
<motoki> (but not doormat)
* Kilted_One nods...ahhh terminology...getting into your "headspace"....
<motoki> yes exactly - i guess role isn't the best word
<abitbent> *ahem* the headspace is just fine at your place KO
<Kilted_One> lol
<Kilted_One> ty abitbent, Im sure you have "been" there
<abitbent> ;-)
<firestar{LO}> mmmmm "headspace" it's sure has been awhile.....
* sinfuly_delicious slips back in
<DarkAngel^> the parameters of what is allowed ,, is similar for each type of event (private - house, semi private - closed event, and public - fet night)
<motoki> what do those who have been around the play parties a few times "expect" of those newer to it?
<DarkAngel^> what is allowed is based on what the host will accept, what the venue will accept (the same for a private home) and what local laws allow
<yummy> most tell you rules before, even private parties
<yummy> normally no surprises unless you choose not to read them
<AndrewDom> adn if they don't they should
<AndrewDom> feel free to ask
<krista-F> i did that once........not a good idea
<AndrewDom> what? ask?
<yummy> ask or not read?
<jewel`{F}> motoki i think if you were to go in with an open mind, are polite and respectful you will be welcomed
<krista-F> didn't do either.....duh
<krista-F> i thought i knew much more than i did in those days
* motoki has already read all the stuff on the websites
<Kilted_One> if I were to meet you at a semi pvt party motoki, I would expect nothing more than normal respect and curtacy...ohhh and of course a hug and a smile <smiles>
* motoki smiles
<sinfuly_delicious> and dont sit still in one place
<DarkAngel^> I am more shy than KO ,,, I only hug after meeting the person for the second time ,,lol
<jewel`{F}> He gives great hugs too motoki
* sinfuly_delicious smiles at Kilted_One
<motoki> mmm - sumthing to look forward to
<`abi> generally motoki .. if you remember the rules from kindergarten, you'll do fine ... don't touch what isn't yours, don't join into a game unless you're invited and if it's a back-to-school DAL, take an apple for the teacher
<motoki> i think i can handle that
<jewel`{F}> and lunch money for the bully, you forgot that one `abi
<AndrewDom> abi...a new "All I Needed to Know for PlayParties I Learned in Kindergarden"
* DarkAngel^ <--- is a bully
<sinfuly_delicious> lol
* motoki might purposefully "forget" her lunch money if that means getting bullied
<motoki> *weg*
* BernieRoehl smiles
<BernieRoehl> I've spoken to people whose expectations of what play parties are like are shaped more by erotic fiction than anything else
<Kilted_One> ohh if you have a cute face and fluttering eyelashes I dont think the Dom would notice if you had lunch money or not motoki <smiles>
<motoki> lol
<BernieRoehl> They're usually disappointed to find out how normal we all are!
<DarkAngel^> shhh KO ,, I almost got some lunch money there
<motoki> you mean it won't be like a chapter out of Gor books?
<AndrewDom> speak for yourself BernieRoehl!!
<Kilted_One> well we do have a Gorean whipping post
<sinfuly_delicious> night Aall
* motoki perks
* AndrewDom knows BernieRoehl IS normal
<motoki> if you promise me bad grammar like in the gor books, i'll be there (at the party, and at the post)
<DarkAngel^> he is ?
* BernieRoehl chuckles
<DarkAngel^> Ouch that hurt ,,, translates from Gorean the same ,,
<motoki> :)
<DarkAngel^> Equipment is something you certainly can expect at a Play Party
* motoki flutters her eyelashes and listens somewhat melodramatically
<motoki> i'd probably be blown away just looking at the equipment, let alone the scenes
* AndrewDom knows DarkAngel^ drives up in his big 16 wheeler every playparty to unload his equipment
<DarkAngel^> as well as Dom/me's drooling over each others toys ,,,, lol
<cynful_cynthia> :)
<motoki> lol
<DarkAngel^> no AndrewDom ,,, just 6 wheels ,,, 4 on the truck and 2 on the trailer
<motoki> are there many Dommes at these events?
<arhiannah> eh...one or two
<arhiannah> :)
<DarkAngel^> lol ,, I see more Fem Dommes actually ,,, and they are bringing more numbers of male subs out as well
<motoki> hmmm
<Kilted_One> At most of our local parties I think there is normally a good blend of "everybody, every type ,every gender"
<motoki> i read somewhere that there are often more Doms than subs at events - is that the case? i was surprised by that generalization
<krista-F> no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<krista-F> lol
<DarkAngel^> lol
<motoki> that's kinda what i figured
<AndrewDom> no motoki, we're a very rare breed!!
<BernieRoehl> Not anymore -- the balance (at the moment) is pretty even at most events
<motoki> do people tend to meet one another elsewhere than go together to parties?
<motoki> than = then
<BernieRoehl> Umm... yeah, that's what I meant to say. We're very rare, better grab us while you can motoki!
* motoki snickers
<BernieRoehl> It varies. A lot of people show up with friends or in couples, others on their own
<Omy> Hey Bernie...no unconsentual garbbing you slut
<Omy> errr grabbing'
* AndrewDom is glad his kick under the table awakened BernieRoehl
* motoki perks again
<BernieRoehl> If it's your first event, you may want to hook up with another female sub who you can hang out with
<motoki> perhaps i'll meet someone at the munch who i can hang with (so to speak)
* BernieRoehl is guessing motoki's gender
* motoki is female
<krista-F> i attend parties on my own all the time..and find it to be a very safe environment for a girl on her own
<motoki> that's good to hear
<krista-F> and it is usually out of town for me motoki..and i feel safe and am usually well looked after
* BernieRoehl looks around in channel and sees several possibilities
<motoki> i'm hoping to go to the munch this wed
* AndrewDom looks at krista-F and winks at her "usually well looked after"
<Omy> There are many people motoki, Dom/me and sub that would gladly meet new people at a coffee shop and then goto the event together.
<abitbent> good folk here motoki... we're fortunate to be local to such great people.
<motoki> very good to hear
<motoki> it was unnerving going to that club i mentioned alone
<motoki> i checked in at the front and told them i was alone and they kept an eye on me throughout the evening, but still
<Kilted_One> the three ops will all be at the munch on wed motoki...we dont allow the Mod to go though <winks>
<motoki> :)
<motoki> oh ok
<jewel`{F}> motoki i have been to DAL a number of times alone, i have always felt very safe
<motoki> and i saw pics for two of you so i don't feel so "in the dark"
<Kilted_One> too dam pushy arent you Mod??
* motoki wonders if one of the people in the pic she saw is "regimental" ... *snicker*
<DarkAngel^> you feel in me ?
<Kilted_One> guess that would be Bernie and I
<DarkAngel^> HEY !
<Kilted_One> you will have to ask me in person to find out
<naughtyvickie> i go to DAL alone all the time and have never had a problem
<Omy> 1Laughing 140ut 1Loud KO
<motoki> lol
<Kilted_One> your pic there too DA??
<DarkAngel^> pic where KO ?
<Kilted_One> I have been to DAL a few times along and never had any problems either
<DarkAngel^> it is on the DAL page ,,lol
* cynful_cynthia giggles
<DarkAngel^> no fair motoki ,,, now I get to see your pic
<motoki> :)
* Omy looks at KO...1 Well that's not entirely true...there was that time the regiment was putting tents up
<DarkAngel^> I will be at tomorrow's Woodstock Munch ,, but not wed's KW one ,,, volleyball is berry berry impotunt to me
* Kilted_One laughs
<Kilted_One> tent poles??
* Omy looks at DA1 so when is the sweeling going to go down?
<motoki> woodstock is a fair drive for me, so i'm waiting for wed
<DarkAngel^> after I find a date Omy
<Omy> 1Laughing 140ut 1Loud
<DarkAngel^> that should be said as well ,,,, Play Parties are nice places to socialize ,, but harrasment and not understanding the term NO is strongly ,,Mmmmm educated into people
* motoki is being attacked by a parrot
<DarkAngel^> polly want a crack at her?
<motoki> lol
* `abi watches KO remove someone else's dead
<BernieRoehl> (It's actually the other one, KO)
<Kilted_One> well you know some just cant follow the rules <laughs.
<DarkAngel^> lol
* motoki will be too nervous to disobey any rules
<Kilted_One> sorry bout that Bernie
* BernieRoehl smiles
* BernieRoehl sighs... connection problems
* DarkAngel^ kicks BernieRoehl too ,,, so he doesnt get left out
<DarkAngel^> so what else are people curious about Play Parties?
<BernieRoehl> np KO
<DarkAngel^> what else should you expect ,,, AND ,, what would you WANT to see ,, that isnt there now?
* motoki wants to see chocolate given out to all subbies
<Omy> Not to worry motoki, the events Ehbc out on are friendly, relaxed, and highly entertaining.
* cynful_cynthia is always curious about individual style of flogging, cropping, spanking...ect
<Omy> err puts out
<DarkAngel^> who puts out ? .... I never do on the first (10 min) date
<abitbent> years ago at the button factory..i found an impromptu meeting just before the event for newbies was nice
<abitbent> if that still goes on
<motoki> lol
<Omy> Hmm that's an interesting idea...a newbie meet and greet...go over the rules and expectations before the event begins
<Omy> could do that at the same time the DM orientation is going on
* `abi would like to recommend the destruction of all Cher tapes
<motoki> will chocolate be given out? if so, i'm there
<abitbent> yes it was very helpful Omy
<Kilted_One> if anything there are more ppl available to help out now than there was back in the BF days abitbent, so I think that sort if thing is easier to do today
<Sweet1`> it's not a new idea Omy....it was suggested to LANO years ago
<Sweet1`> anyone going to a public event for the first time have an orientation so that they are all aware of what may happen, rules etc
<Kilted_One> we used to have walk throughs for newbies
* motoki really likes that idea
<DarkAngel^> as well as suggested that they read the events web page Sweet1` ,,, since many post rules and event info
<cynful_cynthia> we got that through e-mail and telephone
* DarkAngel^ remembers his first walk thru back at the button factory
<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?
<BernieRoehl> We used to run pre-event orientations for newbies at KNaNO. Might be worth doing again.
<Kilted_One> any idea why we stopped that practice Bernie??
<DarkAngel^> lol ,,, we were busy setting up Kilted_One
<BernieRoehl> The newbies weren't all showing up before the event, so it made it difficult
* Kilted_One laughs
<motoki> errant newbies
<DarkAngel^> and looking at Paul's new gadget
<abitbent> :)
<BernieRoehl> We would get a few, but not really enough to make it worthwhile
<Sweet1`> and because DM's were there to look after them
<Kilted_One> that is what I thought the reason was..numbers fell off
<DarkAngel^> I can post to see if there is any interest for the Oct DAL
<abitbent> can be within the first half hour of the event even... "May i have your attention please"... etc...
<BernieRoehl> Also, with so many events these days, the number of newbies at any particular event isn't that large
<shareena_> are you talking about the Werx workshop for newbies?
<DarkAngel^> I would preffer right at start or a bit before abitbent
<abitbent> sure thing DA.. although the numbers do have to support it i suppose
<Kilted_One> having it during the scene time can be very distracting to the players
<shareena_> guess not
<Sweet1`> one rather large club in the US has orientation for all entering the club, not just 'newbies' but anyone new to the club regardless of experience
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