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ORIGINAL: MaDomAura

I came across a webpage about the BDSM triskele. As with many icons, the meaning can be VERY different with certain subtle changes! I have been looking at jewelry, and now realize that many artists "tweak" the symbol and unknowingly change it's meaning! A small change can mean you are into martial arts, Buddhist Drumming, and even the United States Department of Transportation!

http://emblemproject.sagcs.net/is.htm




Here's a quote from the Emblem Project:

precisely the sort of misunderstanding we wanted so badly to avoid. Certain BDSMers look like total offensive jerks simply because they didn't understand the symbol they were using. And we all look bad because of them. Nevermind that business about a lawsuit -- it isn't going to happen because there's absolutely no case there. Just look at the fact that some people were considering such a course as an illustration of how angry and upset they must have been.

I, for one, can't blame them. How would you like it if you were approached by somebody who thought that an innocent logo on your t-shirt was the international symbol for people who want to have sex with (fill in the blank with whatever disgusts you most).

Here's the bottom line. The BDSM Emblem was created to allow BDSMers fearing persecution to identify themselves to each other secretly. The key words are "identify" and "secretly." To aid in secrecy, the Emblem was created to look common enough not to arouse too much interest. To aid in identification, it was created with very specific and meaningful details.

The details matter. The meaning is in the details. That bears repeating. The meaning is in the details! An American Flag with black and red stripes and green 6-pointed stars on a yellow field is not an American Flag. Change the Italian flag's green to blue, and you have the flag of France.

If you approach somebody wearing the |Emblem, you want to be sure that what you are seeing truly is the BDSM Emblem and not a declaration of religious faith, cultural heritage or political affiliation. When you're wearing an Emblem, you want to be sure that other BDSMers can recognize it for what it is. You don't want them to ignore it thinking that you're wearing a martial arts logo. The only way to be sure is to have the details right.

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ORIGINAL: chellekitty

ooooh nooo not again

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ORIGINAL: RRafe

One little part is for bdsm-the other represents star trek-and thie third-is for the sca,

All together, they form the unholy trinity!!!!!!!!

Bwhahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!