Perversion in the News: Man Sexually Assaulted Stolen Goat, Cops Say

Sep20
by Todd on September 20, 2012 at 10:38 pm

I have been remiss about posting updates of late.  In addition to traveling far and wide and presenting with my slave, my attention has been diverted with all sorts of other projects. I have still found time to read, though I have found myself stuck on one particular work that has caused me to spend some time thinking about why I created this site and its purpose.  I hope to be finished with the work and my review very soon and re-focus my efforts on reading and reviewing.

After reading today’s installment of Perversion in the News, I knew that I had to post it. Not only does the contain two different acts that constitute “perversion,” it also includes references to one of today’s moral panics: bath salts.

I am old enough to remember the moral panic of Satanism back in the 1980s.  By some accounts, the devil was everywhere.  Not only did he run daycare facilities, but if your children happened to reach their teenage years unscathed by demonic forces you could be sure that they were being actively recruited by Satanic cults whose secret membership reached into the highest levels of government and other institutions.  By far and away, my favorite claim was that Heavy Metal bands were inserting backwards messages to encourage listeners to worship the devil or commit suicide.  As Judas Priest pointed out, if they wanted to insert secret messages into their music, it would be commands to buy more of their records.

Bath salts remind me of this.  While I have no interest in doing them, I have to imagine that the amount of damage they do is vastly overstated.  Certainly alcohol must cause more societal mayhem than bath salts.  Maybe bath salt makers need to contribute more taxes and purchase Superbowl ads to become more acceptable. This seems unlikely in today’s moral climate.  Then again, stranger things have certainly happened.

But I digress as I am wont to do.  To read the article visit http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/2012/09/17/20120917west-virginia-man-sexually-assaulted-stolen-goat-cops-say.html.

 

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Perversion in the News: Bali Teenager Passes Out Marrying Cow He Had Sex With

Jul29
by Todd on July 29, 2012 at 10:29 pm

After reading this entry in Perversion in the News, I was reminded of Thomas Granger the Pilgrim who was executed for “buggery with a mare, a cowe, two goats, divers sheepe, two calves, and a turkey.” At least the subject of this story was only had his clothing ceremonially drowned. I’m a bit torn on the fate of the cow.  After all, the cow didn’t do anything wrong, except perhaps complimenting the wrong farmhand.  That said, I don’t think I would be keen to find out that cow was used to make the burger I at yesterday.

Also I am perplexed that anyone would think that the cow “was asking for it” defense will garner them any sympathy.  Then again, anyone who would have sex with a cow probably isn’t playing with a full deck.

On a more sobering note, I couldn’t help but wonder if this isn’t the sort of culture that upon observing a rape wouldn’t force the victim to marry their attacker.

At any rate you can read the article here:  http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/national/teenager-passes-out-marrying-cow-he-had-sex-with/380095

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Modern Dungeon Quarterly Number 2

May27
by Todd on May 27, 2012 at 9:34 am
Modern Dungeon Quarterly Number 2 Front Cover

Front Cover for Modern Dungeon Quarterly Number 2

Edited by Perverted Imp
Published in 2012 by Perverted Imp Productions

I was somewhat on the fence after reading the first issue of this zine, so I wasn’t sure what to expect when I received the second issue.

Upon seeing the cover of issue two, I couldn’t help but notice that it was virtually identical to the cover of the first issue.  While I appreciate zines that keep a similar art direction from issue to issue, this zine’s cover was so similar to the first issue’s as to be distracting.  If the cover were the only problem I noticed with Modern Dungeon Quarterly’s art direction and layout, I probably would not mention it. Unfortunately, there is much wasted space (the inside front and back covers are blank) and the pictures seem inserted in random places. They lack captions and are run together with the text.  Taken as a whole, the layout is neither pleasing to the eye nor informative to the reader.

The biggest change between this issue and the first is the inclusion of other writers.  While the articles are still far too short, the guest contributors’ articles were the best in this issue.   I especially enjoyed The Monkey King’s article “Setting the Mood: Music.”

Even though the second issue of Modern Dungeon Quarterly didn’t improve upon the first as much as I hoped it would, there were a few improvements that make me hold out hope that it can get better.

Copies of both the print and online version of Modern Dungeon Quarterly are available from their website at http://moderndungeonquarterly.com/.

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Modern Dungeon Quarterly Number 1

Mar14
by Todd on March 14, 2012 at 11:56 pm
Modern Dungeon Quarterly Number 1 Front Cover

Front Cover for Modern Dungeon Quarterly Number 1

Edited by Perverted Imp
Published in 2012 by Perverted Imp Productions

Featuring a title that sounds like it began as a joke dreamed up late at night by friends chatting, the first issue of Modern Dungeon Quarterly is available as both a printed and electronic magazine.  Because I received the electronic copy immediately when I ordered the print copy, I began reading the e-book version instead of the hard copy.

The content in the first issue of Modern Dungeon Quarterly was all written by the editor, Perverted Imp.  This is not surprising as the first issue of most zines is typically the creation of one person.

This issue contains brief articles on dungeon safety, soundproofing, lighting, slippery floors, and floggers as well as the featured dungeon of the issue. To Modern Dungeon Quarterly’s credit, the writing in this issue is clear and easy to follow.  Unfortunately, none of the articles are particularly informative for anyone who has spent any time working on a home or public play space dungeon.

The print version of this issue presents well.  The paper is of good quality and the various photographs are much brighter and more detailed than the electronic version appeared.  Be aware that if you order the print version it is shipped in a clear plastic bag with the cover and magazine title visible – something to consider if you live in a small town and don’t want the mailman to know that you are kinky.

Even though the first issue of this zine is so-so, I hope that Perverted Imp continues to write and publish this zine.  If future issues expand on the themes explored in this issue this zine could become essential reading.  The covered topics would be very interesting and informative if covered in greater breadth and depth.

Copies of both the print and online version of Modern Dungeon Quarterly are available from their website at http://moderndungeonquarterly.com/.

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Ageplay: From Diapers to Diplomas

Mar03
by Todd on March 3, 2012 at 11:46 pm
Ageplay: From Diapers to Diplomas Front Cover

Front Cover for Ageplay: From Diapers to Diplomas

By Paul Rulof
Published in 2011 by Nazca Plains Corporation

When Paul Rulof first contacted me to read and review his book Ageplay: From Diapers to Diplomas I had one reservation which was informed by the numerous bad experiences I have had reading BDSM technique books which are ruined by the inclusion of numerous fictional fantasy sequences that obfuscate more than they inform.  Given that ageplay is an activity that exists almost exclusively in the realm of fantasy, a book on the topic seemed highly likely to overindulge in such fiction and completely overwhelm any factual information it might contain.  Reading Ageplay, I discovered that this fear was wholly ungrounded.  More on that later.

Ageplay begins with a brief introduction to what ageplay is.  The first chapter also discusses three spectrums that describe different aspects of ageplay.  The first spectrum is intensity – does someone play on the weekends or do they define their entire life around their adopted role.  The second spectrum is “Symbolic vs. Literary” discusses how people assuming age roles see themselves. Are they merely adopting the role to compare to their adult selves or do they believe that their little role is central to their adult identity.  The final spectrum “Sexual vs. Nonsexual” is straightforward – does the ageplay involve sex or not.

The book progresses to discuss the demographics of ageplay which led to my one editing complaint about the book – FetLife, the kinky social networking site, is repeatedly misspelled as “Fetlife.”  While this may be nitpicky, it is the sort of error that bothers me as a reader.  While acknowledging the limitations of using FetLife to gather useful statistics on the numbers of ageplayers, Rulof makes a reasonable case that there are large number of folks interested in the ageplay.  Next Rulof discusses the reasons that people engage in ageplay before discussing the negative feelings many have about ageplayers.

Over the course of the book Rulof systematically covers multiple aspects of ageplay including roles, relationships, and activities.  He offers practical advice on how to find an ageplay partner and on how ageplay can be introduced into existing relationships. I especially enjoyed the chapter about coming out.  Rulof presents many people’s perspectives about coming out to one’s friends and family and skillfully discusses the pros and cons of coming out while advocating that each person make the decision that is right for them.

One of the best things about Ageplay is that Rulof gives equal time to covering both bigs and littles.  For those unfamiliar with the terms “bigs” and “littles,” they are ageplay terms that are comparable to the BDSM terms “tops” and “bottoms” respectively. Many books devoted to BDSM related topics are often weighted towards either tops or bottoms. The equal time in Ageplay is refreshing.

My favorite thing about Ageplay relates to the concern I mentioned before: Rulof successfully managed to write a book about a roleplay topic without falling into BDSM cliché of splicing fantasy in the middle of fact-based discussion. While Rulof does discuss the fantasy aspects of ageplay, he does so by discussing how they directly relate to the topic being discussed.  Rulof even includes an appendix which briefly lists ageplay scene ideas.

Overall Ageplay is an excellent book for anyone interested in ageplay. It is a comprehensive introduction for those beginning their exploration of this style of play and provides extensive information that also be interesting to long time ageplayers.  Highly recommended.

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