Quote Originally Posted by Tang
Having been in the UK quite a bit in recent months, I have been interested to see how BDSM has featured in some mainstream TV programs over here, mainly crime dramas, though even comedies have occasional reference to light bondage.
Well, it's good to know your trips have been productive.

Quote Originally Posted by Tang
Do you think it is of benefit to the community or does it seem like exploitation of our activities simply to give these programs a bit of 'edge'?
Well, of course it's got to benefit the bdsm community. The more people see, the more desensitised they become, to anything really. It has less shock value with each viewing and therefore becomes more accepted. But I don't think that's the reason the producers of these shows include these activities.

I think these scenes, for lack of a better word, are like those of lesbians kissing. There seemed to be a whole spate of those on TV last year. Good grief, every other second rate actress was doing it! I’m of the opinion that they were slotted in simply to give these shows a little bit of an edge. Something for people to talk about afterwards, even if the show wasn't worth watching in the first place.