Have you/would you be leashed in Public?

[where]

As a matter of common courtesy, I try to avoid offending or alarming the populace. But I'm not an exhibitionist, so restraining myself isn't all that hard as a general rule.

With regard to leashes specifically, I'm just plain uninterested. I prefer a partner who's voice-trained, rendering collar & leash unnecessary.

is that like self bondage?

there is always a danger you could also end up looking like a goth and be denied access to public transport....
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bradford/7204543.stm

 

[Duncan1981]

Thanks guys, these were great points of views. -Shrugs- I guess I would rather experience things without worries of if it offends random people..something I can look back on and say "hey I did that one" with a wicked grin while the random people would forget it before long.

 

[where]

Thanks guys, these were great points of views. -Shrugs- I guess I would rather experience things without worries of if it offends random people..something I can look back on and say "hey I did that one" with a wicked grin while the random people would forget it before long.

all joking aside, I think it's better to not share one's kink with the general population because it's kinda shoving one's sexuality down people's throats and therefore not cool.

 

[Duncan1981]

To point out the Uk news you posted, these people were just trying to get on a bus, I don't think they were saying hey do as we do. Kinda falls in the realm of if I jump off a bridge you going to as well? There is a difference between being comfortable with what you do day to day, and forcing onto others. Now I am wondering if its just cause of where we are that defines right or wrong or is it more who we are as an person?

 

[teknight]

Now I am wondering if it's just cause of where we are that defines right or wrong or is it more who we are as an person?

And that deep sounding question means what?

Are you saying the driver's safety concerns are hog wash?

 

[where]

To point out the Uk news you posted, these people were just trying to get on a bus, I don't think they were saying hey do as we do. Kinda falls in the realm of if I jump off a bridge you going to as well? There is a difference between being comfortable with what you do day to day, and forcing onto others. Now I am wondering if its just cause of where we are that defines right or wrong or is it more who we are as an person?

no, it doesn't equate to jumping off a bridge, really. I do rather think these guys were just silly poseurs and I'd personally have no problem with seeing the odd couple walking around leashed, but I would think they were a bit ridiculous. there is a chance that some people might take rather more violent offense to it. As to what you feel comfortable doing, well I feel comfortable going around naked with my hair unbrushed but it's not really an appropriate way to behave in public.

 

[Duncan1981]

-Shrugs- Different point of views.

 

[teknight]

-Shrugs- Different point of views.

Are you basically saying you should be allowed to do anything, even if that meant offending others?

 

[JMohegan]

I only want to leave them tied to the meter while I have lunch myself.

So cruel, especially in very hot weather! Here's hoping you leave a bowl of water.

is that like self bondage?

there is always a danger you could also end up looking like a goth and be denied access to public transport....
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bradford/7204543.stm

"You wouldn't expect your cat or dog to do the washing up or cleaning round the house."

Hilarious.

 

[where]

-Shrugs- Different point of views.

absolutely, but do you not accept that there is a difference between behaviours in different arenas? what is acceptable in your bathroom isn't quite so acceptable in your works canteen, is it?

 

[where]

"You wouldn't expect your cat or dog to do the washing up or cleaning round the house."

Hilarious.

maybe I should consent to be collared, if it gets me out of housework.

 

[JMohegan]

maybe I should consent to be collared, if it gets me out of housework.

Sorta gives new meaning to the question, "who's walking whom?"

 

[JMohegan]

Thanks guys, these were great points of views. -Shrugs- I guess I would rather experience things without worries of if it offends random people..something I can look back on and say "hey I did that one" with a wicked grin while the random people would forget it before long.

What kind of things are you talking about here? What sort of public stuff makes you grin?

 

[Stella_Omega]

Thanks guys, these were great points of views. -Shrugs- I guess I would rather experience things without worries of if it offends random people..something I can look back on and say "hey I did that one" with a wicked grin while the random people would forget it before long.

Of course you would rather experience things without worries. We all would. and probably, a lot of us do-- but not worrying about consequences doesn't mean the consequences don't exist. Trust me on this...


The couple on the bus-- the danger, according to the conductor, is that they might get tangled in the leash if there were an accident, and possibly get other people tangled in it as well.

Which is of course not the real reason, but one that is fairly legitimate, because those busses have accidents on every run. (sarcasm)

The real reason is; "these people look SO STUPID that people on the other side of the world are being embarrassed for them. I don't want them in my face, get them ouuuut of here!

 

[EsotericSub]

Are you basically saying you should be allowed to do anything, even if that meant offending others?

Just about anything can be deemed offensive, depending on who you ask. If anything that could possibly offend somebody were disallowed, we'd be in a very sorry state, haha. I do agree that it's something that one should still take into consideration, though. Just because you can legally offend people, doesn't mean that you have to.

Responding more directly to the article:
I want to know why the couple couldn't just unclip her leash for the duration of the ride. While walking down the street, she can wear it, but while on the bus they are subjecting themselves to the rules of the bus. It's perfectly acceptable for service to be refused to passengers who are unwilling to follow safety regulations. Personally, I can't really imagine an unsuspecting passenger being decapitated or strangled by this woman's leash during a sudden stop, but I suppose that's not that point.

As much as it seems like the chances of causing injury to other passengers are slim, I still think it would have been very simple for the leash to have been unclipped, and then put back on after disembarking the bus. How would it harm the couple to have to do that for a short period of time? Is she so incredibly pet-like that she'd be likely to dart into the street after a passing motorist?

 

[Stella_Omega]

Just about anything can be deemed offensive, depending on who you ask. If anything that could possibly offend somebody were disallowed, we'd be in a very sorry state, haha. I do agree that it's something that one should still take into consideration, though. Just because you can legally offend people, doesn't mean that you have to.

Responding more directly to the article:
I want to know why the couple couldn't just unclip her leash for the duration of the ride. While walking down the street, she can wear it, but while on the bus they are subjecting themselves to the rules of the bus. It's perfectly acceptable for service to be refused to passengers who are unwilling to follow safety regulations. Personally, I can't really imagine an unsuspecting passenger being decapitated or strangled by this woman's leash during a sudden stop, but I suppose that's not that point.

As much as it seems like the chances of causing injury to other passengers are slim, I still think it would have been very simple for the leash to have been unclipped, and then put back on after disembarking the bus. How would it harm the couple to have to do that for a short period of time? Is she so incredibly pet-like that she'd be likely to dart into the street after a passing motorist?

I would pay to see that!

OMIGOD I can't stop laughing!

 

[bhndblueyes88]

I would pay to see that!

OMIGOD I can't stop laughing!

Me neither ^_^ And in my head, she's all in pink with poodle hair. And barking.

It's splendid!! XD

 

[teknight]

I'm guessing the bus company doesn't allow pets on their buses. Isn't that what she is?

 

[EsotericSub]

I would pay to see that!

OMIGOD I can't stop laughing!

What, it was a genuine question?

 

[Aurantica]

no, it doesn't equate to jumping off a bridge, really. I do rather think these guys were just silly poseurs and I'd personally have no problem with seeing the odd couple walking around leashed, but I would think they were a bit ridiculous. there is a chance that some people might take rather more violent offense to it. As to what you feel comfortable doing, well I feel comfortable going around naked with my hair unbrushed but it's not really an appropriate way to behave in public.

Can you think of what the extreme feminists would say? yikes....
And I agree with you, there are some things that, while they feel right to do, you shouldn't do when in public

 

[Duncan1981]

What kind of things are you talking about here? What sort of public stuff makes you grin?

Well there is a rather large list here, but since this is not my OP I would be more then happy to answer in a pm.

 

[where]

Sorta gives new meaning to the question, "who's walking whom?"

if becoming a pet gets me out of cooking, hoovering and doing the dishes, I'm more than happy to bend my principles.

Can you think of what the extreme feminists would say? yikes....
And I agree with you, there are some things that, while they feel right to do, you shouldn't do when in public

my mum is a fairly radical second waver and I think if she had any inkling about the nature of the collar I wear, she'd possibly disown me. she's cool with the cock rings and stuff, but the collar and all it represents?

 

[JMohegan]

Well there is a rather large list here, but since this is not my OP I would be more then happy to answer in a pm.

It's tough to put your comments in perspective, without knowing the specifics of what you're really talking about here. My reaction depends entirely on what you're doing.

No thanks, I don't do the pm thing.

 

[teknight]

Well there is a rather large list here, but since this is not my OP I would be more then happy to answer in a pm.

It's tough to put your comments in perspective, without knowing the specifics of what you're really talking about here. My reaction depends entirely on what you're doing.

No thanks, I don't do the pm thing.

Here's a novel idea, Duncan: start a thread for it: "things that make me grin in public"

 

[KoPilot]

Well there is a rather large list here, but since this is not my OP I would be more then happy to answer in a pm.

I think it's funny that you don't want to publicly discuss it.