ATL May Litogether

[Homburg]

Aaaaand it is time for a wooooord from our sponsor:

Things are getting a little hot in here. And the complexity level is escalating.

This isn't a convention. This isn't an orgy. This is a group of like-minded folks getting together for some casual fun. Personal politics and such really should be left at the door.

Right now, people are getting widgey about cameras, and earlier it was dress codes. Personally, I don't get it. Maybe I'm more casual about these things. *shrug*

One thing I do know is that SweetGigi is doing a great job here, and deserves credit and thanks for organising all of this. Gigi, you are kicking ass, darlin. Remember, she isn't getting paid to do this, y'all

So maybe we can all mellow out a bit and treat this more like a party and less like an event what needs programs to be handed out at the door.

Note: I'm not the sponsor. Casual fun is the sponsor.

 

[BiBunny]

You know...this may be turning into way more trouble and way more of a pain in the ass than it's worth. I'm suddenly reminded why I often prefer to stay at home.

 

[Homburg]

You know...this may be turning into way more trouble and way more of a pain in the ass than it's worth. I'm suddenly reminded why I often prefer to stay at home.

Oh, pfft. This started out as a small thing, and didn't need much organisation. As time has gone on, more and more folks jumped on board. As a result, more concerns were raised. It's still the same core experience though - like-minded people, casual fun, etc.

It's all Social Contract stuff. You accept the strictures of society as a whole to reap the benefits of existence within that society. Here on Lit, you accept the aggravations of the JAMESBJOHNSON's of the world to enjoy the company of folks like Evil Geoff. Well, much like that, in this case, you accept some of the aggravations some come with strong-willed people rubbing egos together to be able to hang out with the folk that you talk to on such a regular basis.

Personally, I'm willing to leave my comfort zone and deal with some guff to enjoy that camaraderie. In my case, that's a 10 hour drive each way. In Gigi's case, that's a big hotel bill. In ADR's case, a long and expensive plane ride. We each have our own aggravations to bear.

In my eyes, that increases the worth of the event. If I work my ass off to climb a mountain, the view is that much sweeter for the climb.

 

[BiBunny]

Oh, pfft. This started out as a small thing, and didn't need much organisation. As time has gone on, more and more folks jumped on board. As a result, more concerns were raised. It's still the same core experience though - like-minded people, casual fun, etc.

It's all Social Contract stuff. You accept the strictures of society as a whole to reap the benefits of existence within that society. Here on Lit, you accept the aggravations of the JAMESBJOHNSON's of the world to enjoy the company of folks like Evil Geoff. Well, much like that, in this case, you accept some of the aggravations some come with strong-willed people rubbing egos together to be able to hang out with the folk that you talk to on such a regular basis.

Personally, I'm willing to leave my comfort zone and deal with some guff to enjoy that camaraderie. In my case, that's a 10 hour drive each way. In Gigi's case, that's a big hotel bill. In ADR's case, a long and expensive plane ride. We each have our own aggravations to bear.

In my eyes, that increases the worth of the event. If I work my ass off to climb a mountain, the view is that much sweeter for the climb.

Ahhh...never mind. Fuck it.

 

[FurryFury]

Aaaaand it is time for a wooooord from our sponsor:

Things are getting a little hot in here. And the complexity level is escalating.

This isn't a convention. This isn't an orgy. This is a group of like-minded folks getting together for some casual fun. Personal politics and such really should be left at the door.

Right now, people are getting widgey about cameras, and earlier it was dress codes. Personally, I don't get it. Maybe I'm more casual about these things. *shrug*

One thing I do know is that SweetGigi is doing a great job here, and deserves credit and thanks for organising all of this. Gigi, you are kicking ass, darlin. Remember, she isn't getting paid to do this, y'all

So maybe we can all mellow out a bit and treat this more like a party and less like an event what needs programs to be handed out at the door.

Note: I'm not the sponsor. Casual fun is the sponsor.

Great post IMO!



And btw, I'm one of those no pics please people. I won't be "playing" but still my profession is of a wholesome nature so no pics would be best for me.

 

[Evil_Geoff]

I'm out.

And an attention hog.

Take pictures of me please!

Unless you DON'T want to be beaten.

Or set on fire.

Or poked with needles.

Or caned.

It's a PARTY, I intend to enjoy it!


*grrrowlsnarlgrowlpfftpfft*

 

[FurryFury]

I'm out.

And an attention hog.

Take pictures of me please!

Unless you DON'T want to be beaten.

Or set on fire.

Or poked with needles.

Or caned.

It's a PARTY, I intend to enjoy it!


*grrrowlsnarlgrowlpfftpfft*

I'm jealous of you!

 

[A Desert Rose]

I don't think it can be said enough what a marvelous job Gigi has done. She has been very accomodating to a lot of people and she did a lot of leg work that made it easier for a whole bunch of us, including me.

I want to eat, laugh and yak with those of you who want to eat, laugh and yak with me. I know that everyone else has people or a certain person they want to spend time with. That to me, is more important. I want to meet some of you and finally know the friends I have made online. Pictures are minor... dress code is minor... who's staying in which hotel or sage green Ford Escort is minor.

Those things are peripheral and can all be worked out to the pleasure of everyone.

The important thing, for me, is having the opportunity to meet some of you. That's why I'm coming. I know that's everyone else's agenda, too. ;-)

Let's don't lose sight of the important thing... the friends we get to spend time with. Nothing else is as important as that.

 

[Homburg]

I don't think it can be said enough what a marvelous job Gigi has done. She has been very accomodating to a lot of people and she did a lot of leg work that made it easier for a whole bunch of us, including me.

I want to eat, laugh and yak with those of you who want to eat, laugh and yak with me. I know that everyone else has people or a certain person they want to spend time with. That to me, is more important. I want to meet some of you and finally know the friends I have made online. Pictures are minor... dress code is minor... who's staying in which hotel or sage green Ford Escort is minor.

Those things are peripheral and can all be worked out to the pleasure of everyone.

The important thing, for me, is having the opportunity to meet some of you. That's why I'm coming. I know that's everyone else's agenda, too. ;-)

Let's don't lose sight of the important thing... the friends we get to spend time with. Nothing else is as important as that.

QUOTED FOR TRUTH.

 

[skme]

I don't think it can be said enough what a marvelous job Gigi has done. She has been very accomodating to a lot of people and she did a lot of leg work that made it easier for a whole bunch of us, including me.

I want to eat, laugh and yak with those of you who want to eat, laugh and yak with me. I know that everyone else has people or a certain person they want to spend time with. That to me, is more important. I want to meet some of you and finally know the friends I have made online. Pictures are minor... dress code is minor... who's staying in which hotel or sage green Ford Escort is minor.

Those things are peripheral and can all be worked out to the pleasure of everyone.

The important thing, for me, is having the opportunity to meet some of you. That's why I'm coming. I know that's everyone else's agenda, too. ;-)

Let's don't lose sight of the important thing... the friends we get to spend time with. Nothing else is as important as that.

Raises Glass in a toast....Here here ...well said!

 

[FurryFury]

I don't think it can be said enough what a marvelous job Gigi has done. She has been very accomodating to a lot of people and she did a lot of leg work that made it easier for a whole bunch of us, including me.

I want to eat, laugh and yak with those of you who want to eat, laugh and yak with me. I know that everyone else has people or a certain person they want to spend time with. That to me, is more important. I want to meet some of you and finally know the friends I have made online. Pictures are minor... dress code is minor... who's staying in which hotel or sage green Ford Escort is minor.

Those things are peripheral and can all be worked out to the pleasure of everyone.

The important thing, for me, is having the opportunity to meet some of you. That's why I'm coming. I know that's everyone else's agenda, too. ;-)

Let's don't lose sight of the important thing... the friends we get to spend time with. Nothing else is as important as that.

Beautiful!

GREAT post!

 

[A Desert Rose]

I take ti all back. You wanna know what's really important here?

I got a haircut today and if something reallly amazing doesn't happen in the next 4 weeks, I'm gonna look really fucking dumb! or really fucking dumber...

 

[FurryFury]

I take ti all back. You wanna know what's really important here?

I got a haircut today and if something reallly amazing doesn't happen in the next 4 weeks, I'm gonna look really fucking dumb! or really fucking dumber...

Rut roo!

Time for a wig party!

http://www.makeupmania.com/products/KA-0160-17-016.jpg

 

[Evil_Geoff]

I don't think it can be said enough what a marvelous job Gigi has done. She has been very accomodating to a lot of people and she did a lot of leg work that made it easier for a whole bunch of us, including me.

I want to eat, laugh and yak with those of you who want to eat, laugh and yak with me. ...

The important thing, for me, is having the opportunity to meet some of you. That's why I'm coming. I know that's everyone else's agenda, too. ;-)

Let's don't lose sight of the important thing... the friends we get to spend time with. Nothing else is as important as that.

WORD!

Luvyameanit!

 

[Homburg]

H'okay. Lotsa talk about things going on, and some concern about stepping on toes and such, so I figured I'd post these. No, I'm not laying down the law. I just figured somebody should post some dungeon rules before things got too hectic and too far in.

Yeah, this may damage some people's idea of casual. That isn't my intent. My intent here is to make sure that the folks who like these sort of things will see that there are some minimal rules in place for the less savory, more interesting, portion of Saturday night.

We're not really going to have a classic "dungeon" here, but, hey, some of these are classics. This isn't some exhaustive list of do's and don't's. Just a quick list I jotted down to cover the basics. It's pretty standard stuff, with one added major proviso to try to handle what may turn out to be fairly tight space constraints.

And, remember, casual fun is our watchword. Please keep it in mind when you read these.

1) No Sex. Sorry, but given the location, the amount of people attending, and sundry other issues, no sex.

2) No sexual conduct or play outside sanctioned areas. We have people that do not wish to take part in the play. At which point, respect that please.

3) No unscheduled play. This is the roughest rule, I know, but is being put in place because we will have limited space available. The two spaces available will be bedrooms with a limited amount of floor space and will have demos of various sorts going on. This means people watching, and taking up space of their own. If you want to demo something, cool. Let the DM's know, and they will see about working it in.

We're going to be limited on space, and going to have a pile of people here. So I'm suggesting these rules to keep traffic jams from happening. Let's face it, I'm a big boy, and I take up a lotta room, and while I like you people, I don't want an elbow in my ear or something.

Now, when I say unscheduled, that implies we're going to have a schedule. I'm not trying to impose that. It was just the simplest word I could come up with to denote one demo at a time, and to try to prevent the aforementioned traffic jams.

4) No nonconsensual touching. Yeah, we're all adults here, and all smart enough to know this, but some people want to see it in print. If you feel upbraided by this, please see myself or a DM for emergency consensual touching.

5) Obey the Dungeon Monitors. Yeah, there's not going to be loads of play, but we're going to have designated folks making sure things are running smoothly. They'll be identified early on. They're going to be traffic monitors, first responders, and people that will know where the facilities are.

6) "Red" and "Safeword" will be the official safewords. Emphatic "NO" works too, as this is NOT a hard-core party. Safewords mean a stop to any activity and immediate rescue, recovery, and appropriate care given.

7) No alcohol on the premises. One less reason to get in trouble with John Law.

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That's it. I've run these by the person what is actually providing us with the play space. Also run it by one or two of the other very experienced guests coming to get some other opinions on it. The primary thrust here isn't to constrain people, it is to reassure them that things will run well, and to keep those of us who are planning to do demos from worrying about whether or not we're going to be bumping into to someone doing a liquid latex demo or something.

And if somebody gets liquid latex on my ropes... *growl*

BIG NOTE: These are suggestions. SUGGESTIONS. I ain't playin god here. I'm just setting down a few easy guidelines so toes don't get stepped on, and, well, somebody had to say it. Might as well be me. I'm perfectly amenable to modifying or including things that have been missed, providing the change is something that really deserves attention.

Also, to allay a few more worries, a number of attendees will be trained medical personnel. A surprising number actually. Some serious first responders too. There will be solid first aid supplies on site, and maybe even a few more items to assist in case of emergency. There are a number of folks here that are volunteering time, resources, and expertise to make this party go smooth and safe.

 

[Desdemona]

one other request

Please don't pressure us to come to the suite after dinner. I'm going to be frank with you. It's not about wanting to be antisocial. My life partner, who also identifies as dominant male, is truly not comfortable with me going to the suite since he is unable to be present. This was made crystal clear to me yesterday. This is not a matter of him trusting me to behave. It's merely his preference and I respect that. He's incredibly protective and he doesn't know anyone who will be present. When ADR and I made plans to come to Atlanta, it was before any talk of play etc, so me being at a party with kinky activities going on (even in a separate room) was never a part of our agreement.

I echo all the kudos to Gigi for her organization of this event. It looks well done. The dungeon rules are sound and sensible. Based on past participation in this type of thing (4 or 5 Lit-togethers with and without play), it looks like you've prepared pretty well for potential contingencies.

Now, I suggest everyone relax and look forward to a nice get together. It will be a good time. Lit people are nice folks in person. I look forward to meeting you all at dinner.

 

[Marquis]

What about crack?

Can we freebase in the room?

 

[Marquis]

And as for the no sex rule.... what if I get so turned on that I bust right in my pants. Will I be thrown out for that?

 

[Homburg]

And as for the no sex rule.... what if I get so turned on that I bust right in my pants. Will I be thrown out for that?

What you are you clothes do is your business, so long as it is inside your clothes. And so long as your pants consent.

And there will be a spot just off the balcony for free basing.

 

[Marquis]

What you are you clothes do is your business, so long as it is inside your clothes. And so long as your pants consent.

And there will be a spot just off the balcony for free basing.

OK, good, not trying to step on any toes, just wanted to be clear.

Maybe what we should do is appoint a governing body. We can elect a premier who will then appoint a small parliament, just to be sure everyone is having fun.

 

[Homburg]

OK, good, not trying to step on any toes, just wanted to be clear.

Maybe what we should do is appoint a governing body. We can elect a premier who will then appoint a small parliament, just to be sure everyone is having fun.

*shrug* So long as it stays out of my way, I'm fine with it.

After all, these rules are for y'all. I plan on a lot of nonconsensual touch followed by sex with my trousers, etc.

 

[Marquis]

*shrug* So long as it stays out of my way, I'm fine with it.

After all, these rules are for y'all. I plan on a lot of nonconsensual touch followed by sex with my trousers, etc.

What's a play party without a bit of noncon touching?

 

[Homburg]

What's a play party without a bit of noncon touching?

And I know that you know that I know...

 

[Netzach]

Who wants to come shovel my drive here instead?

 

[Marquis]

And I know that you know that I know...

Sorry, just trying to lighten things up a bit.