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| Wed 9 Dec 09, 7:26 PM Lashed_Up 3 yrs  |
Was wondering,with our tradition for corporal punishment and the like,can us Brits consider ourselves to be the leaders in bdsm,or is there now plenty we can learn from other nations? I appreciate its a multinational sport these days,but i would just be interested in which countries are admired or renowned for it?Or is Great Britain the capital of bdsm? | |
| 9 Dec 09, 7:30 PM SeaofDreams UK(G), 6 yrs |
Not even close, From what i have seen the Canadians are far more "Serious" when it comes to most aspects of BDSM lifestyle and community protocol.
"No, I'm not going to climb that . All of these ropes and gear are to tie up your wife and daughter." — Jeff Batten. | |
| 9 Dec 09, 7:32 PM AlexCobra UK(WC), 6 yrs  |
We seem to be dedicated and proficient from what I've seen, but rather more light-hearted than some. | |
| 9 Dec 09, 7:53 PM subbietrouble 2 yrs |
Didn't flagellation used to be called 'the English vice'? I don't know how seriously they take it, but I had the distinct impression that the English were definitely kinkier than other countries - at least until the 1970s when bdsm seemed to take off in a big way in the US trouble xxx | |
| 9 Dec 09, 8:21 PM The_Perfect_Sadist UK(PO), 4 yrs |
Yes. The English gentleman is incomparable in his sadism, his arrogance, his chauvinism (Note to self: why is there no English term for chauvinism?) and his disdain for those whom he casually ill-treats. Even the French, with their enviable international reputation for poor personal hygene and appalling manners, cannot compare to an English sadist in his selfish dedication to bringing pain, degradation and humiliation to the lower orders to keep them in their place. Perhaps the most amusing aspect of all about the international image of sadomasochism is that the Nazis, including Hitler, Himmler, Goering, Hess etc., modelled themselves on the English aristocrat. In attempting to dominate the world by force, they were simply imitating the English, who already ruled a quarter of the world's population by naked military force and sadistic violence. Pip Pip!
There may be more than one way to skin a cat - but there is only one try per cat. | |
| 9 Dec 09, 8:22 PM penwiggle UK(CB), 5 yrs  |
I think the same is true in the US. You say Ouch like it's a bad word. | |
| 9 Dec 09, 8:46 PM tokyoyearzero UK(N), 4 yrs |
It depends by what you mean 'more seriously'. Most of the yanks I've gotten to know over the years do take their bdsm seriously (but that can often be because they take things in general a lot more seriously and at face value- sorry to generalise to all my american cousins out there). We can see the humour and oddities associated with our perversions and activities perhaps a little better- but then saying that, I've met plenty of British kinksters who take themselves far too seriously for their own good "Tie yourself to me. No, no, no, no you're not rid of Me." | |
| 9 Dec 09, 8:47 PM SeaofDreams UK(G), 6 yrs |
Ive only done three US events but they were all very serious too. "No, I'm not going to climb that . All of these ropes and gear are to tie up your wife and daughter." — Jeff Batten. | |
| 9 Dec 09, 8:50 PM Thistle US, 4 yrs |
I'd agree with this. Having said that, I've only played in the UK, the US and Canada, so I'm by no means an expert. Edited to add: My personal experience has been that in Britain, the clothing and equipment are better and better maintained, the sense of community and the volume of events, munches and so on is better, the people are often more kind and welcoming and open-minded and there's more acceptance for the broad umbrella of choices and preferences.
love the brave but avoid cowards, knowing the gratitude of cowards is small ~Praxilla of Sicyon Edited 9 Dec 09, 8:53 PM by Thistle | |
| 9 Dec 09, 9:00 PM just_m UK(BS), 5 yrs |
FANTASTIC!! Haven't laughed so much in ages!!
But seriously, English more serious about BDSM than other cultures? I know. From my limited experiences with BDSM in four other cultures (US, France, Australia and Germany) it's not a matter of nationality, history or cultural background but of a mental capacity, imagination, drive...
"(Women) are not just there to be admired, they are there to be enjoyed."--Ellen Von Unwerth | |
| 9 Dec 09, 9:18 PM MisterAndy UK(SS), 4 yrs |
As the Marquis de Sade was French,surely our Gallic friends must have a thriving BDSM scene. And also what about Austria(Birthplace of Masoc),is there much happening there? Youth's a mask and it don't last. Live it long and live it fast.(The Killing of Georgie by Rod Stewart) Edited 9 Dec 09, 9:19 PM by MisterAndy |
