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Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/4/2007 6:52:00 AM   
his2pet


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Over this past weekend a friend of mine was assaulted by someone on this site.  My question is other than safety calls do you have other ideas for meeting strangers from online.  As we all know there are jerks everywhere.  When they make it here they seem to feel cart blanche, a sort of right to hurt whomever they want because of the things we do.  After all their rationalization is, "You know you like it, you do it with other people".  Often leaving with statements like, "I didn't hurt you!"  What do you do for your own protection?
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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/4/2007 6:55:10 AM   
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I may not be an expert, but I believe the number one rule of all is that you never go alone and meet in a neutral location to prevent such things from happening

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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/4/2007 7:15:57 AM   
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I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your friend.  As mystralfire said, it's best to not go alone.  Other precautions to take include arriving very early and leaving after they have gone so they don't see what you are driving or get your license plate number, meeting in a very public place during the daytime and parking where there are lots of people around.  I have also heard of getting the person's name, address, phone number, and driver's license number before agreeing to meet with them.  Safe calls are always a good idea, as well as a code word for in case you are in serious trouble and the person is standing there listening to you talk on the phone.  Don't forget to check in with your safe call afterwards to let them know you're ok.
 
When I met my Master for the first time, we met at Chili's for lunch and I left his name and phone number with my sister and told her where I'd be and about what time to expect me back. 
 
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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/4/2007 7:23:17 AM   
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As above, or wait to put yourself in a helpless position until there is a DM nearby.

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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/4/2007 7:36:25 AM   
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There is no excuse for "his"? behavior.....But assuming that your friend is female....I am willing to bet that she made some severe errors in judgment when meeting this person.

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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/4/2007 7:46:06 AM   
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I agree with you all. I hope more people reply.  I hope that reading this post will help others recognize the dangers and learn effective ways to keep themselves safe.  Thank you for all your replies and add if you have more ideas.

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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/4/2007 9:10:07 AM   
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Over this past weekend a friend of mine was assaulted by someone on this site.  My question is other than safety calls do you have other ideas for meeting strangers from online.  As we all know there are jerks everywhere.  When they make it here they seem to feel cart blanche, a sort of right to hurt whomever they want because of the things we do.  After all their rationalization is, "You know you like it, you do it with other people".  Often leaving with statements like, "I didn't hurt you!"  What do you do for your own protection?



First and formeost, always remember that consent is a thing of the moment.  One does not give carte blanche consent for sex, s/m play, or anything else.  The rationalization of "you know you like it" is simply not relevant.  If you meet someone and he/she does not grasp the idea of "no" meaning "NO", RUN don't walk in the opposite direction.  Don't look back, don't try to figure it out, just get the hell out of dodge.

Also, first contact should always be in a public place.  Restaurants are excellent meeting grounds, because wait staff WILL get involved if things get ugly, just to keep things quiet for the rest of their customers.

Go slow...don't be in a rush to have a scene, or to meet privately.  Even if the person is just a play partner prospect and not relationship material, it still makes sense that you'd want to actually like him or her before at a basic level.  Developing trust means getting to know someone, and that takes time.

When that first private moment DOES come, make sure people know where you are, who you're with (name, description, home address)--and make sure the other person KNOWS that you've shared this information with someone.  And use safety calls--they won't prevent an actual assault, but they do reduce the window of opportunity.

The basic defense is always one of communication.  Communicate to the person you are meeting, communicate with friends and family...communicate communicate communicate.  The more people know about any situation the less likely you are going to be isolated and vulnerable.


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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/4/2007 9:07:59 PM   
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I am sorry your friend had that experiance. No one should ever have to go threw that.  If you cant bring someone along with you what I always sugest is to meet in a very public place and always drive your self or have you own way to and from the place you are to meet this person. Second Never play unless you feel that you can trust this person with your life. The reason being is that is what you are doing. Call a friend infront of them or leave a message on your answering machine saying where you are and whom you are with give there name phone number and the rest of the info as well. Also ask to see some form of state ID. Asking for a drivers liscence can scare off someone very fast. When they ask why and youknow they will tell them the truth. you want there real name and address to give to a friend and just that info not there drivers lisence number and if they dont understand then walk away fast. When they see how responciable you are being with your own safety they will have a new respect for you as well.     I wish you and your friend nothing but the best. Respect and love to all

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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/4/2007 10:47:53 PM   
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I am very sorry about your friend's experience.

Personally, I always, always, always arrange a safe call - I tell a friend where I will be, when, and give them the person I am meeting's name and license plate number, and make and model of car. I have code words for whether  I am okay or I am not okay, in case I am in trouble and the person is listening, or in the event that I am "forced" to make an "I'm safe" call (never happened, knock on wood). I check in frequently with my safe call (as I'm getting to where I'm going, while I'm there, if there will be a delay, as I'm leaving, when I get safely home).

I always meet in an open, public place. I make it clear that we will arrive and leave separately. I will probably meet someone in a manner like this several times before I will consider being alone with them. In many cases, I may decide to play with them in a somewhat "public" environment (some kind of shared play space, or with friends in the vicinity).

I tend to prefer to top, so I am in a somewhat "safer" position, though I have no illusions about whether or not someone could potentially overpower and hurt me. I have had some close calls, so I'm really strict about personal safey protocols. If the person I am meeting isn't kosher with it, I won't meet them. I absolutely never bottom to anyone unless I feel that I can trust them implicitly, with my life. As such, I rather rarely bottom, but that's me.


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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/4/2007 10:59:02 PM   
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It is impossible to completely protect yourself, but the suggestions others have mentioned can help.
I would add that go with your gut feeling and don't ignore red flags. Also,It is very hard to keep up false appearances for long, so don't put yourself in a dangerous situation until you have met a few times and get a better idea of who this person really is.

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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/5/2007 1:15:32 PM   
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People can give false names and addresses. You can ask to see a drivers license. I have also been known to text license plate numbers to a friend. I did get into a situation once that got a bit out of hand. It was quite an eye opener that I really had been lax in using good judgement.

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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/5/2007 10:06:43 PM   
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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/5/2007 10:12:25 PM   
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Just because they look nice, it's not enough. I had the unfortunite nature & running into a complete ass that had no concept of the WORD no more, STOP or please let me go. I ended up with a torn shoulder, nerve damage to my tongue and huge issues with watching volience now.

I made the mistake of thinking I could trust him, instead of "learning" something positive. I walked away from this lifestyle alltogether.

Watch out for Hardman2Please in Ft Worth. I can provide PD doc's to prive the issue if ANYONE wants proof. I have reported him to the site & hopeflly he will be removed soon.

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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/6/2007 3:11:43 PM   
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If you have all the facts of what happened to your friend, and if this is a person here on CollarMe, I would have no problem with you "outing" the person by  profile name.

I would request that you verify the circumstances and then if you are certain, do it for the sake of others.

No doubt the person "outed" will just change handles and their profile.

Like Jack Webb used to say on Dragnet... Just the facts! 


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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/8/2007 4:55:54 AM   
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Greetings
First off, I never meet with anyone, publicly or privately, who I have not first seen, talked to, and viewed the way that they interact with others ( munches, dungeons, public play parties etc ) I ask questions about anyone that I am interested in getting to know better before I make my interest known.
Second, I always meet publicly for several weeks before progressing to anything private.
Third, I make it a point to negotiate a public scene ( dungeon or club ) before agreeing to any private play.
Fourth, I make sure that I know the person well enough before allowing him or her to use me in any way shape or form.
Protection of myself comes down to only one person and that is me. If I don’t do the research beforehand, I have no one to blame but myself.
I hope this day brings you good humor and health
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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/8/2007 5:02:46 AM   
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Wait a minute.  She was assaulted or she put herself in an uncomfortable position, maybe a few things happened that she didn't expect and now she is crying foul?  I don't understand why people put themselves into really bad situations.  If she was meeting someone for the first time, then it should have been in a public place and they both had their own transportation.  I doubt if the person assaulted her in a public place.  If so, then she should have called a cop.  If she went somewhere private, then what did she expect?  Now, I know that there are some who "play" (or whatever) the first time they meet someone and that's fine for them.  Perhaps, they have really good filters in place and common sense. 

The only way to protect yourself is to not put yourself into that position to begin with.  That's not to say that the other person shouldn't respect her or stop when she said to, but come on.  We are all adults here.  We need to take responsibility for ourselves and our actions.

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RE: Safety in meeting others in this lifestyle - 9/9/2007 3:19:31 PM   
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As a Man I have alot less worries about this, but they still exist.

Many good suggestions in this thread but I would like to say that a picture ID doesn't mean shit. Ever heard of underage drinking ?

You need more. That can be a tall order. As much as I hate to suggest it, get them to have a couple drinks at the bar, but also have a friend at the bar that does not associate with you during the meet, just watches. I guess this is mainly for Women, because it is prejudicial as well as true that mostly Men (or boys actually) will be the perpetrator. I know this is not the case all the time, but mostly it is.

Personally I am not afraid of anything. But, I am not stupid. Even as a Man, if I go to meet a Woman it will be a public place. Of course I am in danger as well, because I am a switch and chivalry would make me bottom first. No matter how strong I am, if I am restrained I am as helpless as a little girl. Things could happen to me, very bad things. It is a concern.

I am not all that worried about the first meet, it is the private meet that is scary. That friend was not assaulted at a bar or restaurant. People have ways of hiding their tendencies, especially if those tendencies are malevolent. Look at politicians. Specific advise is hard to come by, of course there should be a safe call, of course trusted friends should know where you are going. this is simple common sense and applies to alot more situations than this. Any internet site could yield you a whacko, but here on CM we let people know what king of whacko we are.

This assailant should not be kicked off CM, he'll just get another name. Then he can do it again. Revenge is a word that sticks in my mind, although many people have not the means to accomplish it. In other words, if someone exceeded my limits after agreeing not to, I would fool them and lure them to another meeting. Then the fun starts. If I got busted by the cops I would willingly share many things, and we would be considered mutual combatants or something like that.

The word NO has no meaning for some, they are too absorbed into themselves to understand it. All they think about is their own desires. These are worthless pieces of meat and should be treated as such. When she says no, stop, uses a safeword or even looks like she is in distress you STOP, back off. Ask her if she is OK, does she want out ? What kind of people don't understand that ? you might not like the answer. Alot of people. People who do not respect limits are the same as a rapist.

Come on, I thought we met for our mutual pleasure, not that of just one.

You can tell on the first meet. Make them drink alcohol, see what happens to their attitude. People who hide malevolent tendencies might let their guard down. However if they don't drink, you will niot have that indicator. You can't force them. So what now ? There are other ways, but it requires alot of reasoning. Loaded questions can help. A person who is self centered and doesn't have a degree in psychology can be tricked.

Let's say you are a Woman meeting a Man for the first time in a public place neither one of you had ever been before. You must choose the words but the question is this : What if someone came up and accosted me right now, what would you do ?

The answer could be quite telling. It could be vague, like "There would be trouble" in which case you need to dig further. Or he could say "I think I would have to teach the asshole some manners". An intelligent Man might ask "Well is this someone you know or a total stranger ?". Intelligence is required for that base level of empathy that true numan beings share. There are plenty of stupid people with degrees though, so avoid the technical. Ask about people situations.

It may be hard to judge the answers. People can be slippery when they have ulterior motives. I know somebody like that. I have had the oppotunity to study him. Now this guy is not a rapist or anything, he doesn't hurt people, but he is nuts and would like to live his life like the grifters. When he gets into action, he can screw people out of a bunch of money, but never really makes anything for it, except enemies. This guy is smooth, and a Phd. He has graduated but never did his dissertation, otherwise he could actually call himself a doctor. A guy like this can fool many people, luckily he doesn't hurt people, just screws things up.

There is a contingent of the population who are insidiously dangerous. They can fool you, and even me. However they are few and far between. Most of the malfeasants we want to avoid are not so well educated. We can detect them with the proper questions. The guy I mentioned has some notable accomplishments. First of all he is the only one I have ever heard of who took a gun into a mental institution. Really. He walked in there with his briefcase, and it was not discovered until his release. But even then he fooled the psychiatrists there, because he went out and did a bunch of crazy shit. I don't really include his moving to Utah, but some would.

He had money, a good job, owned the family hoime plus a rental double which was bringing in some money. One day he happened by a DeLorean dealership. Well this guy really could've afforded a DeLorean, but instead he decided to make a down payment on ALL OF THEM. What ensued afterward wrecked the family finances.

Note that people who are that sharp and demented are rare, I would say 5% of the population at large, and really I have no way to know if that is higher or lower for CM members. From what I have read on the boards I say lower, but I could be wrong.

So we have an incident where a CM member assaulted someone. How many members does CM have ? It was bound to happen sooner or later. And we have a previous incident where an ex-husband signed up as his ex-wife and got her raped, saying she wanted a rape scene with alot of reality. Wouldn't most people at least check a few things out before raping someone ? I would.

So we got three bad apples. Thusfar we are doing better than congress or the judiciary branch of government. And what happened to these malfeasants ? The guy who signed his ex up and got her raped should get more jail time than the actual rapist. In the real world, what happened to this latest guy ? I know what would happen in my world, I would show up with a bunch of brothers and torture the fuckhead so bad he'll never do anything like that again.

But others have no choice but to turn to the government. Some people have very few real life friends, and in some cases none of them are able to pull this off. The only chance is prevention.

So when you go to that first meet, maybe your favorite song shouldn't be the main topic for discussion. People tend to show their true colors, it is up to you to read them. This applies to "normal" dating sites, it almost applies everywhere. Let your instinct for self preservation guide you rather than your libido. The most evil motherfucker in the world can be so chaming and devonnaire, act chivalrous and couteous in public, treat you like a queen. And then when he gets you alone you could wind up in a pot of soup. Jeffery Daumer did quite a bit before they caught him.

How did he meet his victims ? He wasn't on CM as far as I know. Why wasn't he caught the first time ? Easy, he was smart. How many years did he do this before getting caught ? But understand, he is part of that 5% I mentioned. That means a one in twenty chance of meeting someone who is deranged but fooled everybody.

I am in the 6%, let me warn you now. I almost can't bring myself to hurt anyone, pain is a different story. If you ant to be spanked expect it to hurt, and expect it to hurt alot. I expect the same if the tables are turned. I mean a big paddle like they used to use in the schools, perhaps even bigger. There is a word, not a safeword that indicates the limit has been reached. This does not mean release, just stoppage of the paddling. Stretching limits is one thing, breaking them is another. The problem is sometimes defining that point.

The guy mentioned in the OP might be deranged, or just an asshole. If an asshole he might be able to be taught. If deranged it might be hopeless. In wither case they don't get it, if you take someone to your bed, it is not to hurt them. Fuckin-ay, just how dense are people going to get before the end of civilization ? I mean really, this perp might not have been malevolent, just a total asshole. And there are more and more of them every day. Don't believe me, just take a drive on the freeway.

So as the human organism becomes more and more polluted with assholes, we can expect more here. We can expect more everywhere. That is life, and protecting one's self from them is important. You have to be able to read the cues and clues when judging someone. There is no substitute for that. Fuck your favorite color, ask "What would you do if this" and "What would you do if that". This way you get a glimpse of their mental state.

You really don't have much else to go by when meeting new people. Just don't jump into their bed the first day. (especially if the restraints are permanenly installed). I don't know what else to say. Rapists have driver's licenses too, they have ID, credit cards, a gas bill, all that. Credentials mean nothing. Even if you get their SSN and see they have no record, you might be first. There is no way to tell except to eventually trust. Just don't do it until you are satisfied that you can.

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