The world is a troubled and divided place right now. That is if you choose to participate in engaging the popular mindsets of the day. This had begun to infect the BDSM community even back in 2017, one of our good Doctor was talking to an owner of a Dungeon in Alabama, who made a comment to the effect that people who were not of his political leaning should not be at conventions like Frolicon. To which the good Doctor replied, that perhaps the people this man disliked needed the therapeutic value of his as much as he did, adding that BDSM should be open to all people regardless of their political or personal views, after one can not ask for a safe space that excludes others or the are just as guilty of marginalizing other as they have felt marginalized.
We have also heard complaints that certain groups are not equally represented at events , which we pointed out perhaps it is because of cultural differences. Particularly in cultures where religion plays a hug role in community. Perhaps it is not the picture of a politically correct utopia you hoped for, but the facts are the facts and the real world does not always align with your idealistic view of it. So we steer clear of social or political positions as to be honest, most of us here at Sub-Space Station believe politics are as real as professional wrestling so while we try to stay informed, we do not invest much mental space into which puppet is having their strings pulled.
We do however take a stand when certain organizations try to push politics or personal agendas aligned with how they have invested their public persona trying to adhere to popular narratives. This is why we pulled out of our appearance at Frolicon in Atlanta, and are not planning to partner with them until they can assure us they are no longer engaging in such behavior, which chances are they will instead double down and we will deal with other conventions less compelled to do this. The most recent incident involved requiring proof of vaccination after COVID has been in the rear view for over a year. This means you are not concerned for anyone's safety your are choosing to alienate members of the community, while preaching body autonomy in every other regard.
Granted Frolicon has never been big on wanting to focus on mental health and siding with the hedonistic party naked crowd, which we are not opposed to partying, as long as it is not done in a addictive or self destructive manner, but at the end of the day you can ingest whatever chemicals you choose be it cocaine or a vaccine the choice is your as an adult. You accept the consequences or doing so or not doing so. This means we also get to reserve the right to make the same choices. We do see health as being a concern in the community only when it's convenient. We witnessed a great deal of preaching a-top soapboxes from people who have allowed their physical states to decline from alcohol consumption or self medicating with junk food, which is there choice, but if they are leading a lifestyle that is ineffective from a health perspective how seriously should their point of view be taken in that regard. It's like a personal trainer who does not work out themselves.
The reason we bring this up is to clarify what we are looking for in the attitudes and outlooks of people we are working with, we welcome everyone as long as they have a sincere desire to do the work. Political beliefs do not matter to us, what does is commitment to doing the work to be healthier mentally and physically. We have turned away potential prospects, because they need to get healthier physically, be it diet or exercise before they dig into the work we are doing here. It's not to exclude anyone but you can't get into the 2nd grade without making it through Kindergarten and first grade. If you have questions regarding what we do and would like free Zoom consultation , feel free to contact us, but be aware there is a screening process to see if you are in the best place to start with this phase of development.
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