Lol. I like that attitude about meeting fun people. As for sexuality- “Kink” is maybe not a sexuality- but it is an aspect of it- and certainly to the outside observer it is- where classically regardless of what ones proclivities were they were simply lumped in as a “deviant” etc. Often homosexuals were classically lumped in with any other sexual behaviors that were considered to be abhorrent or deviant from the “mainstream” which did itself help bond those who in their shared status as outcasts could find allies in each other.
But we don’t even call them “gay pride” events here. We call it “pride,” and the intent is a celebration of people’s self. A place where one doesn’t have to be homosexual but just in a group which shares social stigma and repression. A celebration for all those who may have to or have had to hide or been told to feel ashamed of who they are- told they are “sick” or “wrong” for thinking sex is not just a male and female in an act of procreation and the “socially normative” boundaries on the act there of. In a large sample of homosexuals you’ll find those with “kinks” that are as integral to their self as their gender preference in partners. They’ll want to express that. Others who may have different gender preferences but likewise preferences would then logically be inclined to join in solidarity and celebration.
I may disagree with some of your points, I don't think kinks are a part of someone's sexuality, kinks are more like any other thing you like. "I like the colour blue, I like bondage, I like scented candles" etc. Either way, I'm glad the world has progressed enough to even have pride parades or become more open to the likes/preferences of others.
Here, the children are being taught important zoology facts. See, all mammals have limbs similar to those of a humans because of the way the group evolved (it's called an homology). The kind people on the foreground are demonstrating that by showing how dogs' hind legs are similar to our arms. A++ teaching, they really take their jobs to heart.
Yeah but there's a line on what's appropriate for their age. Walking a bunch of gimps in leather with their genitals bulging out doesnt seem appropriate for the same reason you dont take minors to strip clubs.
You don’t take minors to strip clubs because 1. There’s not much there a pre pubescent person would enjoy and many serve alcohol and 2. Most people draw a line at full nudity. As for harnesses and the like- none of those guys is dressed any skimpier than one might see at a beach or sports match. As for the masks and vinyl- should kids not be allowed to go to Halloween? What possible connection between that and sexuality would a child draw if they are unaware of sex? You recognize it as kink because you are aware what kink is. I once saw a 6yo walk in on his mom in the bathroom and ask why her “butt was on backwards.”
But what are they learning? That sometimes adults dress in “funny clothes and masks” and pretend to be “dogs?” And... what harm does that do to them? They might grow up and do it too or think that’s normal? That might be the end of western civilization right there.
But here’s a question- what of shows like family guy and south park or the Simpson that time to time feature characters in “fetishized gear” or “bondage” or other kinks? You may argue kids shouldn’t watch those shows- but they do. Parents allow it or kids do it anyway. Should we cancel those shows? Make it illegal for adults to allow kids to watch? Perhaps we should let parents decide what their children can and can’t handle based on their maturity and the parents ability to discuss things with a child? Because “guy without a shirt in tight clothes” isn’t a thing society labels as pornographic is it?
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That's a lot of pontificating to justify putting children and bondage dogs in the same parade.
Yeah we're going to have to agree to disagree. You're not going to convince me that this is appropriate for children or that it teaches anything productive. I have no problem with gay rights or gay pride or with people being who they are--this represents none of that.
I wasnt criticizing the people at the event necessarily, their parents definitely deserve blame for taking their children to an event like that.***edited for grammar
I suppose that’s rather common in society- parents disagreeing about what is the best way to raise their children. Somewhere a stage parent is dragging a child to auditions or pageants or recitals or lessons. Somewhere a sports parent is pushing their child hard to train, follow a regiment, “keep their head in the game.” Somewhere is a parent who’s planned every moment of their child’s life- private schools, tutors and extra practice and summer school despite their 4.0. All to get them into “the college” and “the job,” a destiny decided since they were enrolled in their first highly competitive preschool.
I don’t believe many of those things are “healthy,” and the “Rebel against parental authority” or the “over wound neurotic who snaps at the first real failure” or the “burn out who throws their life away just to have some choice” or the “dysfunctional ex athlete working a somewhat menial job with self image issues or trying to live in their glory years forever” are all people I’ve met- people enough have met to be cliches. I can’t say I’ve ever met a child traumatized by seeing a human dressed as a dog in a parade. Disney does it all the time and it seems to go well for them.
Yeah with respect there's a difference between a Goofy costume and someone wearing a leather gimp outfit. I think it's a bit insane that I even have to clarify the distinction.
Masks are not overly sexual. Leather is not either. Nor are shirts, shorts, suspenders. If the blue man group or a tele tubby wears a Lycra jumpsuit it is non sexual- but what about in fetishes? What about a person in a “balloon suit,” is that a kids party guest or a fetish? We say mascots aren’t sexual and yet.... people find them sexy. People engage in sex and identity play using mascot outfits.
So then- if one were to wear an outfit like that to say... the mall? That would not be sexual but in a parade it is inappropriate? One can decide to dress that way who doesn’t find it erotic no? And at a mall- they’re obviously not engaging in sex- much the same that a person in a fur suit might not be engaged in sexual behavior just by virtue of being on a fit suit no?
But- if we say that I can’t convince you that a human being dressed as and pretending to be a dog is not the same as a human being dressed as and pretending to be a dog- perhaps you could describe the distinction? It can’t be that one type of dress is associated with a fetish or lifestyle because both are. Is the act of walking a human like a dog sexual? Because I’ve seen children play this way- pretend to be animals and the like- even lick other children while pretending. I don’t see these men licking anyone- so what is the exact thing these children are seeing that is not ok? What is the exact mechanism of harm?
Your name is calling the admin of the site a fag? You seem to have only made this account to bitch at guest_ (who I’m fairly sure is a male) and you aren’t a troll?
Not you good sir or madam. There was a user with a user name... spiteful... of our dear and patron overseer. They were going around the site being quite contentious. Usually a deleted comment leaves a “comment deleted” box- but this person was thoroughly erased at the root- so where once they were- there is now no record which could leave some confusion about.
Word. I’m getting downvoted now cause there’s no context to my comments. Also, who doesn’t love a random troll appearance now and then? Fuck the user but leave the comments
youre even greater now
also of course its in germany they are the hardcore bdsm kinksters
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Mascot costumes are fine, they're not something designed to be overly sexual.