Protecting your reputation

[fetishdj]

Oh indeed... but the point was that what made that story so prominent (and, as you say, the alleged 'public interest') was the added spin of his famous nazi supporting relative. Whether or not it is true, it still was the 'fact' that put it on the front page. So, any BDSMer needs to consider this when making lifestyle choices. A 'bit of slap and tickle' may someday soon be seen as harmless to a career (though at present it is not quite that way) but scenes linked to controversial topics like cannibalism, Nazis, black slave trade (quite a common one from what I have heard), Jewish roleplay, religious roleplay or anything to do with children will be an instant target for front page news.

[fellintobed]

Oh indeed... but the point was that what made that story so prominent (and, as you say, the alleged 'public interest') was the added spin of his famous nazi supporting relative. Whether or not it is true, it still was the 'fact' that put it on the front page. So, any BDSMer needs to consider this when making lifestyle choices. A 'bit of slap and tickle' may someday soon be seen as harmless to a career (though at present it is not quite that way) but scenes linked to controversial topics like cannibalism, Nazis, black slave trade (quite a common one from what I have heard), Jewish roleplay, religious roleplay or anything to do with children will be an instant target for front page news.

Or animals... there was a fellow who died in Washington State from complications following sex with a horse. He wasn't anyone famous, but it was ALL over the news. I felt terrible for his family (and him, but it was his choice to go for the horse, not theirs). Front page BDSM news for non-famous people does tend to center around accidental deaths, so those wishing to protect their reputations have another reason to be very careful, especially if they're drawn to edgeplay.