<!--QuoteBegin-AllUrHiveRblong2us+Jan 11 2005, 07:09 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (AllUrHiveRblong2us @ Jan 11 2005, 07:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Sid+Jan 11 2005, 10:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Sid @ Jan 11 2005, 10:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Hats off to you, man. You're probably one of the youngest, most mature 14-year-olds I have ever seen. Good on ya. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> As opposed to all those really old 14 year olds out there. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> "Get off my lawn! I'm blowing up lawn ornaments with fireworks without the basic safety precautions! Dang rascals!"
Zig...I am Captain Planet!Join Date: 2002-10-23Member: 1576Members
whoever said, "relax and open your package as normal" was right.
if you bought it with your own money and it's a legal possession, it's none of your parents' damn business. if they get weirded out, fine, explain and talk it out with them, <b>BUT THE BOOKS ARE IN NO WAY THEIR PROPERTY</b>. don't let them take them.
Personally, I wouldn't be too quick in assuming that your parents don't know about package 1. Afterall, a large package should be quite noticeable, and since your mom would have brought it in, she would have already noticed it. If she never found out what it was, she may wonder what it is she missed. You could disarm her suspicion by showing her another book and saying that that was the book that came in (but I would have reservations about this since this is dishonest) or you could just remove/hide the book completely so she won't be able to find out. Of course, you should have an appropriate answered prepared in case your parents ask you what it was you got.
Would it be easier to rent a mailbox next time you do this? This way, no one would kow that you received a package.
<!--QuoteBegin-Zig+Jan 11 2005, 10:27 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Zig @ Jan 11 2005, 10:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> whoever said, "relax and open your package as normal" was right.
if you bought it with your own money and it's a legal possession, it's none of your parents' damn business. if they get weirded out, fine, explain and talk it out with them, <b>BUT THE BOOKS ARE IN NO WAY THEIR PROPERTY</b>. don't let them take them. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> uh?
<!--QuoteBegin-Mantrid+Jan 11 2005, 09:21 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mantrid @ Jan 11 2005, 09:21 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> And, for the record, I am male. I have one male parent and one female parent. Both are straight, or at the very least are attracted to the opposite sex. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I'm still not convinced. There's a lot more mystery to unravel here.
^ ^ ^ ^ sarcasm
My advise it to find Love Line on your local radio. Listen for a few months and I swear the diviant will be scared right out of you. There's free research and your parents will never know you're intercepting public radiation information.
<!--QuoteBegin-Zig+Jan 11 2005, 10:27 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Zig @ Jan 11 2005, 10:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> whoever said, "relax and open your package as normal" was right.
if you bought it with your own money and it's a legal possession, it's none of your parents' damn business. if they get weirded out, fine, explain and talk it out with them, <b>BUT THE BOOKS ARE IN NO WAY THEIR PROPERTY</b>. don't let them take them. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Zig, Mantrid's parents are obviously way to accepting for him to have to take this attitude towards them. Now we have all had reasons to resent authority, but in this situation Mantrid's attitude seems absolutely fine, if not perfect.
Maybe you should start running around your house naked, tied in ropes, going LOOK WHAT I LEARNED FROM BARNES AND NOBLES MOM!
Maybe you can get a lawsuit out of it
And, how did you order something online(?) if you're 14? ... Or.. did you go to the store and say "Hey, have any femdom books?" and let the clerk point you to the "Over legal age" area, cause either way, something was illegally done here as far as I know...
No offense or anything, but it seems like a stupid idea to order books like these that you don't want your parents seeing unless you know they're either going to be gone or you're going to be able to stay home and receive the package. Anyways, a trick I used once for a Christmas present was to go out and receive the package while carrying a small and easy to conceal box filled with a pair of books in good condition from Amazon.com that I had ordered a long time ago, and then leave the new package under your porch until it's safe and say the small one is the one you ordered... but that only works in the right situations, and of course you have to be home to do it.
Half.com (and maybe Amazon) sells used books also, so if you want to you could try the box idea but put whatever books your parents didn't really know they (you) owned and show them those. Say you bought 'em used.
Private_ColemanPhD in Video GamesJoin Date: 2002-11-07Member: 7510Members
edited January 2005
I got a collar from a friend in Perth sent to my friends house. Pre-planning is key in this kind of stuff.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->aybe you should start running around your house naked, tied in ropes, going LOOK WHAT I LEARNED FROM BARNES AND NOBLES MOM! <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Shut up your face, tbh.
And Mantrid IMO is not "too young". A decent amount of people develop these feelings and are aware of them before they even reach 12.
<!--QuoteBegin-the hole+Jan 12 2005, 03:19 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (the hole @ Jan 12 2005, 03:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> And, how did you order something online(?) if you're 14? ... Or.. did you go to the store and say "Hey, have any femdom books?" and let the clerk point you to the "Over legal age" area, cause either way, something was illegally done here as far as I know... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> As far as I know, it's not illegal for minors to buy books with /information/ about sexual topics. If they were porn, that would be a different story. But I'm not entirely sure, so look it up for yourself and see. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Private_ColemanPhD in Video GamesJoin Date: 2002-11-07Member: 7510Members
edited January 2005
99% sure it is not illegal, but I wouldn't ask a clerk for femdom books ... <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
AllUrHiveRblong2usBy Your Powers Combined...Join Date: 2002-12-20Member: 11244Members
<!--QuoteBegin-Private Coleman+Jan 12 2005, 06:34 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Private Coleman @ Jan 12 2005, 06:34 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I got a collar from a friend in Perth sent to my friends house. Pre-planning is key in this kind of stuff. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Well a collar is rather different, since you can always claim you've gone goth and it's your style now.
Private_ColemanPhD in Video GamesJoin Date: 2002-11-07Member: 7510Members
<!--QuoteBegin-AllUrHiveRblong2us+Jan 12 2005, 07:51 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (AllUrHiveRblong2us @ Jan 12 2005, 07:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Private Coleman+Jan 12 2005, 06:34 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Private Coleman @ Jan 12 2005, 06:34 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I got a collar from a friend in Perth sent to my friends house. Pre-planning is key in this kind of stuff. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Well a collar is rather different, since you can always claim you've gone goth and it's your style now. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> That's what I do so I can wear it everywhere <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-the hole+Jan 12 2005, 12:19 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (the hole @ Jan 12 2005, 12:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> FAKE <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I have no reason to lie to everyone; I don't have an Advanced Literature class. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Maybe you should start running around your house naked, tied in ropes, going LOOK WHAT I LEARNED FROM BARNES AND NOBLES MOM!<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I don't think so.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Maybe you can get a lawsuit out of it<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I know you're trying to be funny... but, what?!
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->And, how did you order something online(?) if you're 14? ... Or.. did you go to the store and say "Hey, have any femdom books?" and let the clerk point you to the "Over legal age" area, cause either way, something was illegally done here as far as I know...<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Barnes & Noble lets you use gift cards to shop online. I got a gift card as a Christmas gift. And there is nothing illegal about buying books on topics like that. Its not pornography, and the books are mostly informative. I mean, anyone can buy a romance novel, and these are much more tame than the raunchy taled told within those.
So, in short, lay off. I didn't do anything illegal. If you have some prejudice towards people who have these interests, then I'll respect that, but keep it to yourself.
Private_ColemanPhD in Video GamesJoin Date: 2002-11-07Member: 7510Members
<!--QuoteBegin-Mantrid+Jan 12 2005, 11:18 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mantrid @ Jan 12 2005, 11:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> So, in short, lay off. I didn't do anything illegal. If you have some prejudice towards people who have these interests, then I'll respect that, but keep it to yourself. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Well said.
Almost... TOO well said! <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo--> dun Dun DUN!
Just letting you know straight up that you should keep these things on the down low. If your mom finds out, she'll probably need to talk with you about it, and I have this suspicion that you saying "I'm exploring my sexual potential" is going to save you from the nasty fallout.
You are probably mature for your age (your grammar betrays an older personality than average for 14) and therefore your interests are more extreme than your average peer's, especially in the sexual arena. Take it from me though, don't do anything beyond reading. At your age, sexuality is a dangerous game to play, especially when it involves whips and chains, as opposed to the heavy "petting" and oral sex that 14 year olds typically go for.
If you can make it with the books, please, just read and fantasize, don't ever try to actually experience these things, especially not when you have so much more to look forward to. You're a smart kid, and you're making smart kid mistakes right now. You're dealing with a hefty mix of raw, unbridled 14 year old male sexual instinct and a tendency to overanalyze a situation until it results in you either screwing up a major part of your life and/or getting caught. Sit down, take a breath, and don't just think with your "little head."
Private_ColemanPhD in Video GamesJoin Date: 2002-11-07Member: 7510Members
<!--QuoteBegin-illuminex+Jan 12 2005, 11:42 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (illuminex @ Jan 12 2005, 11:42 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just letting you know straight up that you should keep these things on the down low. If your mom finds out, she'll probably need to talk with you about it, and I have this suspicion that you saying "I'm exploring my sexual potential" is going to save you from the nasty fallout.
You are probably mature for your age (your grammar betrays an older personality than average for 14) and therefore your interests are more extreme than your average peer's, especially in the sexual arena. Take it from me though, don't do anything beyond reading. At your age, sexuality is a dangerous game to play, especially when it involves whips and chains, as opposed to the heavy "petting" and oral sex that 14 year olds typically go for.
If you can make it with the books, please, just read and fantasize, don't ever try to actually experience these things, especially not when you have so much more to look forward to. You're a smart kid, and you're making smart kid mistakes right now. You're dealing with a hefty mix of raw, unbridled 14 year old male sexual instinct and a tendency to overanalyze a situation until it results in you either screwing up a major part of your life and/or getting caught. Sit down, take a breath, and don't just think with your "little head." <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Yeah, don't do anything yet ... Wait until later on ... and even then start small and work your way up. Don't dive in head first until you know what you like, or what parts of BDSM you like. And don't submit to just *anyone* ... You have to know you can trust them ... trust is crucial.
And you don't want to end up growing out of all the leather you bought once you actually hit pubety. What a waste of money that would be! <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-illuminex+Jan 12 2005, 08:42 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (illuminex @ Jan 12 2005, 08:42 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just letting you know straight up that you should keep these things on the down low. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> The only people I tell openly are those in the drama clique. Since we're all very accepting, I know there isn't a problem. That, and everyone there already knows, because as soon as one knows, the collective gossip concioussness springs to life. I even found out there are some people with similair interests, and there are about four people who want to borrow the books when I'm done with them.
<!--QuoteBegin-Blobby+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Blobby)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->And you don't want to end up growing out of all the leather you bought once you actually hit pubety. What a waste of money that would be! <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Take greater care when trying to insult me. At the very least, get your facts straight.
Private_ColemanPhD in Video GamesJoin Date: 2002-11-07Member: 7510Members
edited January 2005
<!--QuoteBegin-Blobby+Jan 13 2005, 12:11 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Blobby @ Jan 13 2005, 12:11 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> And you don't want to end up growing out of all the leather you bought once you actually hit pubety. What a waste of money that would be! <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> There's enough of us for that to be the equivalent of insulting left handed people. And, you don't know what you're talking about. Sorry. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I might be going out on a limb here, but its probably not good to insult a lifestyle that many people share, and that some members have become well-acquainted with methods of inflicting pain.
Private_ColemanPhD in Video GamesJoin Date: 2002-11-07Member: 7510Members
edited January 2005
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->1) your very mature for a 14 year old<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes. He is. But this does *not* mean he is ready to be certain of what path he wants to take. Sure, he could be ... and I encourage him to explore further. IMO give it a couple of years ... There is a *lot* of information on the internet, but don't trust all of it. Some sites I have found say it's a "medical condition" ... but it isn't. It's personal preference. Read, and read lots. Then decide if it seems appealing. But do know that people like different aspects, and BDSM is a broad, broad area.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->2) hide it from your dad but tell your mom about it<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This is good advice ... But it depends completely on your parents' attitudes.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->3) if they do some how find out and whatnot be completely honest with them you dont want a lie blowing up in your face later<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Truth. Lies go nowhere. They almost always are uncovered, if not straight away, they will be later on.
Yeah it was quite roffle ... if you are on msn chrono I still can't see you online. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Mantrid, my peice of 'advise' was aimed more towards people like blobby. who need to take this as an official warning, next offense will result in you taking a short forced vacation. If you did not mean to insult other forum users, then go back and edit it; fast.
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As opposed to all those really old 14 year olds out there. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
"Get off my lawn! I'm blowing up lawn ornaments with fireworks without the basic safety precautions! Dang rascals!"
if you bought it with your own money and it's a legal possession, it's none of your parents' damn business. if they get weirded out, fine, explain and talk it out with them, <b>BUT THE BOOKS ARE IN NO WAY THEIR PROPERTY</b>. don't let them take them.
Would it be easier to rent a mailbox next time you do this? This way, no one would kow that you received a package.
if you bought it with your own money and it's a legal possession, it's none of your parents' damn business. if they get weirded out, fine, explain and talk it out with them, <b>BUT THE BOOKS ARE IN NO WAY THEIR PROPERTY</b>. don't let them take them. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
uh?
I'm still not convinced. There's a lot more mystery to unravel here.
^ ^ ^ ^
sarcasm
My advise it to find Love Line on your local radio. Listen for a few months and I swear the diviant will be scared right out of you. There's free research and your parents will never know you're intercepting public radiation information.
if you bought it with your own money and it's a legal possession, it's none of your parents' damn business. if they get weirded out, fine, explain and talk it out with them, <b>BUT THE BOOKS ARE IN NO WAY THEIR PROPERTY</b>. don't let them take them. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Zig, Mantrid's parents are obviously way to accepting for him to have to take this attitude towards them. Now we have all had reasons to resent authority, but in this situation Mantrid's attitude seems absolutely fine, if not perfect.
Maybe you should start running around your house naked, tied in ropes, going LOOK WHAT I LEARNED FROM BARNES AND NOBLES MOM!
Maybe you can get a lawsuit out of it
And, how did you order something online(?) if you're 14? ... Or.. did you go to the store and say "Hey, have any femdom books?" and let the clerk point you to the "Over legal age" area, cause either way, something was illegally done here as far as I know...
then says its a present for one of em and you dont want them to see it.
Femdom is good. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->aybe you should start running around your house naked, tied in ropes, going LOOK WHAT I LEARNED FROM BARNES AND NOBLES MOM!
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Shut up your face, tbh.
And Mantrid IMO is not "too young". A decent amount of people develop these feelings and are aware of them before they even reach 12.
And yes, suprise! I'm a submissive/masochist.
As far as I know, it's not illegal for minors to buy books with /information/ about sexual topics. If they were porn, that would be a different story. But I'm not entirely sure, so look it up for yourself and see. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
EDIT: Actually, yeah ... I would.
Well a collar is rather different, since you can always claim you've gone goth and it's your style now.
Well a collar is rather different, since you can always claim you've gone goth and it's your style now. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
That's what I do so I can wear it everywhere <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I have no reason to lie to everyone; I don't have an Advanced Literature class. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Maybe you should start running around your house naked, tied in ropes, going LOOK WHAT I LEARNED FROM BARNES AND NOBLES MOM!<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I don't think so.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Maybe you can get a lawsuit out of it<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I know you're trying to be funny... but, what?!
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->And, how did you order something online(?) if you're 14? ... Or.. did you go to the store and say "Hey, have any femdom books?" and let the clerk point you to the "Over legal age" area, cause either way, something was illegally done here as far as I know...<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Barnes & Noble lets you use gift cards to shop online. I got a gift card as a Christmas gift. And there is nothing illegal about buying books on topics like that. Its not pornography, and the books are mostly informative. I mean, anyone can buy a romance novel, and these are much more tame than the raunchy taled told within those.
So, in short, lay off. I didn't do anything illegal. If you have some prejudice towards people who have these interests, then I'll respect that, but keep it to yourself.
Well said.
dun Dun DUN!
dun Dun DUN! <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Almost, but not quite.
Perfectly said ... Not too heavy, not too light ... It's Just Right
Oh ... also, for the record I am not that much of a masochist ... Just a *bit* of one.
But yeah, I'd have still bought that book.
You are probably mature for your age (your grammar betrays an older personality than average for 14) and therefore your interests are more extreme than your average peer's, especially in the sexual arena. Take it from me though, don't do anything beyond reading. At your age, sexuality is a dangerous game to play, especially when it involves whips and chains, as opposed to the heavy "petting" and oral sex that 14 year olds typically go for.
If you can make it with the books, please, just read and fantasize, don't ever try to actually experience these things, especially not when you have so much more to look forward to. You're a smart kid, and you're making smart kid mistakes right now. You're dealing with a hefty mix of raw, unbridled 14 year old male sexual instinct and a tendency to overanalyze a situation until it results in you either screwing up a major part of your life and/or getting caught. Sit down, take a breath, and don't just think with your "little head."
You are probably mature for your age (your grammar betrays an older personality than average for 14) and therefore your interests are more extreme than your average peer's, especially in the sexual arena. Take it from me though, don't do anything beyond reading. At your age, sexuality is a dangerous game to play, especially when it involves whips and chains, as opposed to the heavy "petting" and oral sex that 14 year olds typically go for.
If you can make it with the books, please, just read and fantasize, don't ever try to actually experience these things, especially not when you have so much more to look forward to. You're a smart kid, and you're making smart kid mistakes right now. You're dealing with a hefty mix of raw, unbridled 14 year old male sexual instinct and a tendency to overanalyze a situation until it results in you either screwing up a major part of your life and/or getting caught. Sit down, take a breath, and don't just think with your "little head." <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah, don't do anything yet ... Wait until later on ... and even then start small and work your way up. Don't dive in head first until you know what you like, or what parts of BDSM you like. And don't submit to just *anyone* ... You have to know you can trust them ... trust is crucial.
The only people I tell openly are those in the drama clique. Since we're all very accepting, I know there isn't a problem. That, and everyone there already knows, because as soon as one knows, the collective gossip concioussness springs to life. I even found out there are some people with similair interests, and there are about four people who want to borrow the books when I'm done with them.
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Take greater care when trying to insult me. At the very least, get your facts straight.
There's enough of us for that to be the equivalent of insulting left handed people.
And, you don't know what you're talking about. Sorry. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
1) your very mature for a 14 year old
2) hide it from your dad but tell your mom about it
3) if they do some how find out and whatnot be completely honest with them you dont want a lie blowing up in your face later
4) LoL at Delarosa's "toy" story
Yes. He is. But this does *not* mean he is ready to be certain of what path he wants to take. Sure, he could be ... and I encourage him to explore further. IMO give it a couple of years ... There is a *lot* of information on the internet, but don't trust all of it. Some sites I have found say it's a "medical condition" ... but it isn't. It's personal preference. Read, and read lots. Then decide if it seems appealing. But do know that people like different aspects, and BDSM is a broad, broad area.
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This is good advice ... But it depends completely on your parents' attitudes.
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Truth. Lies go nowhere. They almost always are uncovered, if not straight away, they will be later on.
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Yeah it was quite roffle ... if you are on msn chrono I still can't see you online. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
nice go on getting the first book in...
Might upset your mother though and she'd call the school etc....