Halo_n_horns
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BDSMers' opinions needed ...
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catalina_francisco
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Having worked in the field, there were similar projects I came across, some for charity, some for commercial purposes. It does require a lot of work, as well as signed releases from those participating which is often seen as coercing women already feeling vulnerable and inferior, IOW's taking further advantage of, and children who once again do not have a choice but may have that right exercised for them regardless of their choice by an adult. One other aspect that was often raised by many was that by making it a piece of art, incorporating beauty into the picture of abuse, it could be seen to be glorifying abuse and in some ways legitimising it. It is a fine line to walk and can go bad, willundoubtedly draw criticism from many, especially those within the abuse field and many who have been abused. Perhaps not concentrating so much on the beauty part could lessen some of the negative responses, but could still create major headaches. Good luck with making the idea a reality though.
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Thank you, Furry and Catalina.
Catalina, this evening, unless someone else does it first, I'm going to copy and paste your comments over to the thread I explained the idea in. You've got some good points that should be seen there.
Furry, "tough to market" might be a dramatic understatement. Nonetheless ...
Thanks guys.
Catalina, this evening, unless someone else does it first, I'm going to copy and paste your comments over to the thread I explained the idea in. You've got some good points that should be seen there.
Furry, "tough to market" might be a dramatic understatement. Nonetheless ...
Thanks guys.
BeachGurl2
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Having survived both an abusive, alcoholic father, and an abusive ex-husband, I think that your idea is wonderful. Anything that raises awareness in any way is a good thing. Time permitting, I'd be happy to be involved in any way I could.
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Thank you, BeachGurl2. Participation, thus far, seems to be the one thing we're lacking in to really get this going. I probably didn't bring up the idea at the right time of year being that a lot of people are outside more than at their computers during the warmer months. But its not like there's a deadline here either.BeachGurl2 said:
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A worthy cause
This is as noble a cause as I could ever imagine. So many of us carry the scars of abuse.
I well remember Fridays, payday when my father would come home drunk after cashing his check. Something would set him off and my mom would be the focus of his anger and his fists. The noise escalates, the police are called, and nothing ever changed. Many of the over 40 set will recall the lazie-faire attitude of the US police towards domestic violence when we were kids. It was considered a private matter and often all they hoped to accomplish was to calm the abuser down. I know that the de jure position of the legal community has changed since then but the abuse is still with us. More needs to be done.
Please let me know if I can help in any way. I have no contacts in the publishing world but I have more friends than anyone I know.
This is as noble a cause as I could ever imagine. So many of us carry the scars of abuse.
I well remember Fridays, payday when my father would come home drunk after cashing his check. Something would set him off and my mom would be the focus of his anger and his fists. The noise escalates, the police are called, and nothing ever changed. Many of the over 40 set will recall the lazie-faire attitude of the US police towards domestic violence when we were kids. It was considered a private matter and often all they hoped to accomplish was to calm the abuser down. I know that the de jure position of the legal community has changed since then but the abuse is still with us. More needs to be done.
Please let me know if I can help in any way. I have no contacts in the publishing world but I have more friends than anyone I know.
Evil_Geoff
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Hi Halo,
You might want to contact Barbara Nitke, the photographer/artist who recently sued the Justice Department over enforcing the CDA (Communications Decency Act) because of the chilling effect it has had on artists being afraid to publish their works on the internet. Because the most conservative community can now define what's "obscene" even when the works are hosted outside that jurisdiction.
Ms Nitke presents BDSM images in her body of work and would be very familiar with what you might and might not get away with in terms of your project.
I don't have a direct contact, but I'm sure that if you contact the NCSF (National Coalition for Sexual Freedom) at http://www.ncsfreedom.org they can put you in touch.
Hope that helps!
You might want to contact Barbara Nitke, the photographer/artist who recently sued the Justice Department over enforcing the CDA (Communications Decency Act) because of the chilling effect it has had on artists being afraid to publish their works on the internet. Because the most conservative community can now define what's "obscene" even when the works are hosted outside that jurisdiction.
Ms Nitke presents BDSM images in her body of work and would be very familiar with what you might and might not get away with in terms of your project.
I don't have a direct contact, but I'm sure that if you contact the NCSF (National Coalition for Sexual Freedom) at http://www.ncsfreedom.org they can put you in touch.
Hope that helps!
