Has anybody seen this tickling meme circulating FB at the moment?

[CapturedDoll]

Well, this is awkward.
Fairly certain that the vast majority of people circulating this picture don't understand that it comes from a fetish context. Tickling is definitely not mainstream, and I honestly think it's much better that way.

Why? What are the benefits of keeping this underground? As if we could anyway.

 

[Wolf]

Why? What are the benefits of keeping this underground? As if we could anyway.

Aren't most people's sexual inclinations (apart from their general Straight/Bi/Gay/Who Cares Anyway orientation) "underground"?
Why is it anyone else's business?

 

[CapturedDoll]

Aren't most people's sexual inclinations (apart from their general Straight/Bi/Gay/Who Cares Anyway orientation) "underground"?
Why is it anyone else's business?

Because the end results of hiding this has left their mark on people here. Left and right people are hung up about this. Scared and making themselves sick over it. Its not JUST about "for the general masses". Its so people in this community are educated and don't have to feel ashamed anymore.
Practically sick at the thought of even their partners finding out. You think thats healthy?

Through hollywood... documentaries... youtube videos... interviews... people talking about it... the masses become educated... and the tickling community feels better... stronger... not ashamed. And if both doors are opened... the general masses can mix with us and find each other. For love. Its been said repeatedly people here have an extremly hard time finding partners... you don't think educating the masses would make things easier for both populations to accept each other more readily?

And for a lot of people who had bad experiences with tickling... whether in childhood or in relationships/ whatever..., people need to see and realize the difference in bullying and Domination/Sexual/Playful tickling.

 

[CapturedDoll]

And its not like since Tickling is being talked about... we all have a flashlight shining down on each and every single one of us. Its the fetish itself not per person. No one you surround yourself with has to know. You tell whom you choose to tell. If anyone at all.

I'm not telling anyone to go screaming it out to the rooftops. I'm telling you to begin trying to accept its being talked about. And at least one new documentary about Tickling is coming. I gurantee you that much.

 

[Wolf]

Because the end results of hiding this has left their mark on people here. Left and right people are hung up about this. Scared and making themselves sick over it. Its not JUST about "for the general masses". Its so people in this community are educated and don't have to feel ashamed anymore.
Practically sick at the thought of even their partners finding out. You think thats healthy?

Certainly not. But isn't there some measure of personal responsibility at play? People hiding their sexual desires from their own partners is sort of their choice, isn't it? And more than a little bit of a disservice to their partner. If their partner is not accepting of their fetish, that's an issue. A huge issue. But it's kind of hard to accept something that your partner won't tell you about.

Through hollywood... documentaries... youtube videos... interviews... people talking about it... the masses become educated... and the tickling community feels better... stronger... not ashamed. And if both doors are opened... the general masses can mix with us and find each other. For love. Its been said repeatedly people here have an extremly hard time finding partners... you don't think educating the masses would make things easier for both populations to accept each more readily?

Ever think that maybe the problem doesn't lie with the masses, but with people who are screwed up about their own fetishes? These days, most people know about fetishes, unless they've led a very sheltered existence. People who don't have fetishes don't have to accept fetishes. It's not their business.
They accept peoplewith fetishes, if it's part of their relationship.

And for a lot of people who had bad experiences with tickling... whether in childhood or in relationships/ whatever..., people need to see and realize the difference in bullying and Domination/Sexual/Playful tickling.

If someone has had a bad experience with tickling, and feels uncomfortable (or worse) about it, I'm not sure it's reasonable to try and "educate" them out of it, just because someone wants to get off.
Don't people have the right to simply not like something they don't like? How is "educating" them going to make them feel better about it, just because someone else really likes it? And how are they supposed to feel about the very real possibility that someone is getting off on what they think is a bad experience? We all have our issues, and everyone has a right to them. Even the general masses. If they're not bothering us about what we like, why should we pester them for acceptance?

A tickle fetish is not normal. Who the hell even knows what normal is?
What it is, is pretty fucking awesome.
Ir's a lot of fun, generally harmless (if you're considerate), and pretty sexy to a lot of people.

Would you consider making these arguments about the "educating the general masses" about adult baby fetishes, or any of the multitude of interests listed on Clips 4 Sale?

Most people know that Quentin Tarentino has a foot fetish, and he's not shy about putting foot scenes in his movies; but do you think his movies have made any impact on the foot fetish community as a whole?

I don't care what the general public thinks of my fetish. That's between me and the people I choose to tell about it.

 

[CapturedDoll]

Certainly not. But isn't there some measure of personal responsibility at play? People hiding their sexual desires from their own partners is sort of their choice, isn't it? And more than a little bit of a disservice to their partner. If their partner is not accepting of their fetish, that's an issue. A huge issue. But it's kind of hard to accept something that your partner won't tell you about.

I 100% agree with you here.

Ever think that maybe the problem doesn't lie with the masses, but with people who are screwed up about their own fetishes? These days, most people know about fetishes, unless they've led a very sheltered existence. People who don't have fetishes don't have to accept fetishes. It's not their business. They accept peoplewith fetishes, if it's part of their relationship.

Theres a lot of truth in what you're saying here. But I never said it was a problem for the masses. I'm saying the information should continue to be available in new forms. And hopefully will be included in entertainment like movies and books and docus etc. I'm not saying shove it down peoples throats. And I never will.

If someone has had a bad experience with tickling, and feels uncomfortable (or worse) about it, I'm not sure it's reasonable to try and "educate" them out of it, just because someone wants to get off.
Don't people have the right to simply not like something they don't like? How is "educating" them going to make them feel better about it, just because someone else really likes it? And how are they supposed to feel about the very real possibility that someone is getting off on what they think is a bad experience? We all have our issues, and everyone has a right to them. Even the general masses. If they're not bothering us about what we like, why should we pester them for acceptance?

Well you are absolutely correct here. Nothing I could probably say to a person who has had a bad experience would come around. Like my Boyfriend... and yet... he will tickle me sometimes. So its to say that if people have various forms of material available... maybe those who have had issues with it CAN wrap their head around at least ONE aspect of it. But each person will be different. Theres no debating that. I agree with you to the extent I can agree with you. But there is still varying degrees of hope unless a person flat out says NO WAY.

A tickle fetish is not normal. Who the hell even knows what normal is?
What it is, is pretty fucking awesome.
Ir's a lot of fun, generally harmless (if you're considerate), and pretty sexy to a lot of people.

Would you consider making these arguments about the "educating the general masses" about adult baby fetishes, or any of the multitude of interests listed on Clips 4 Sale?

Well I will change the word normal to awesome. You are VERY correct there lol 🙂

I would go as far to say that as far as the fetish you just mentioned. I don't know whats actually happening on that side of internet city as far as their fetishists feel. But I say to each there own and every fetish SHOULD be educated about. I know we all have our limits. Thats one of mine. And I still watched TWO mini documentaries about it. Now... could you get me to watch a docu about scat,.. hell no! But that doesn't mean other people woulden't want the 411 about that.

Most people know that Quentin Tarentino has a foot fetish, and he's not shy about putting foot scenes in his movies; but do you think his movies have made any impact on the foot fetish community as a whole?

Actually yes I do. I bet you at least one person has a thing for Kurt Russell... and after watching THAT scene in Death Proof- fantasized about being the one in the car. Celebrity crushes alone introduce people to different things. I have a list of my own actors/actresses/charachters in films or tv shows, music, music videos, magazines etc that being a teenager I saw and was like "Hell YEAH... He/she can do that to me ANYTIME!" Most of those have fallen by the wayside... but its thanks to those moments once upon a time my mind was willing to give those things a shot. And its thank to a cartoon that got me into this in the first place. Theres the medias role for ya!

I don't care what the general public thinks of my fetish. That's between me and the people I choose to tell about it.

Neither do I as it pertains to ME. I'm jilling off regardless. But for the fetish itself... and the community itself... I care.

 

[Wade]

I've seen this meme online, and how it's an opportunity for vanilla people to talk playfully about how much they can't stand being tickled, so that's always fun to see.

Different but related: a high-school friend, a woman who used to tickle me occasionally and who I used to have a crush on, got into a public online conversation with me about how tickling is a form of torture -- very light, nothing big or protracted. Then a few days later she private-messaged me a link to a review of that tickling documentary and was like "Have you seen stuff about this movie? Crazy!" Further back-and-forth ensued, but again, nothing too involved.

 

[FloridaTickl]

Preach CapturedDoll!

 

[FloridaTickl]

The more Tickling becomes mainstream... the more people will get USE to the idea of it!

And people around here will have to realize they no longer need an excuse to hide. (Aside from work/parents)- I get that!) To be able to tell perspectve dates/ partners about the fetish. What a relief!! To normalize this is EXACTLY what needs to happen. Because it IS NORMAL. I spent enough years of MY life feeling as if there was something off with me. I am NOT going to let people like duderino sit here and make people believe going mainstream is wrong. Curiosity is a GOOD THING!! If people weren't curious... that computer you're sitting in front of duderino would never have been built. Nor the electricity that runs it.

I am PROUD to have this fetish. And every single one of you should be as well. And if not... too bad. Your coming along for the ride anyway. And if you want to be a recluse with it that is certainly your right. But for goodness sake at least be a silent cheerleader for the rest of us who are trying to show people that tickling is awesome. It benefits you whether you realize it not. And yes bad shizz is going to happen. Some people just won't get it. Tell me of ONE fetish or kink that is immune. I'll wait.

This🙌🙌🙌🙌 so much this. First post btw!!! So happy to be here🙋

 

[CapturedDoll]

OMG did someone just agree with me??! *checks forehead to make sure I'm not sick and hallucinating... Nope! 😎

Welcome to the board FloridaTickl!!

 

[Deleted member 2452]

i had not seen it. thank you for bringing it here.

steve

 

[FFT32]

Anything and everything that "people are into" has its place because of how we act and interact. Mainstream, normal, accepted are all terms of how "people" perceive things or else all of the statements and comments above would not exist.

Tickling is viewed as it is viewed. no differently than if someone were to say "I love seeing trees in an open field."

Everyone keep doing what you are doing, its all good!

 

[FloridaTickl]

OMG did someone just agree with me??! *checks forehead to make sure I'm not sick and hallucinating... Nope! 😎

Welcome to the board FloridaTickl!!

Thanks doll! Of course I agreed with you I believe in the same viewpoints and philosophies about tickling as you do!!����

 

[FloridaTickl]

Anything and everything that "people are into" has its place because of how we act and interact. Mainstream, normal, accepted are all terms of how "people" perceive things or else all of the statements and comments above would not exist.

Tickling is viewed as it is viewed. no differently than if someone were to say "I love seeing trees in an open field."

Everyone keep doing what you are doing, its all good!

Also this! Keep doing what you're doing and be happy doing it!

 

[Sensualswitch10]

One of my lady friends who I used tie up and tickle quite frequently sent me a link to the gif version of that meme just the other day. It was out of the blue and unexpected, but it did lead to us having a conversation about how we need to get together for some serious tickling soon. Just need to find the time.

 

[DeaconMye]

Wow that's kinda awesome lol hope it pops up on my feed haha.

 

[Kantian Ethics]

Am I alone in thinking that having a fetish should neither be a source of shame nor of pride ? It is no more than an attraction - of a sexual nature for most people it seems - which took root in our psyche during childhood. A pure accident of life: unwanted, unavoidable and close to impossible to get rid of (I have no empirical data to back my claim here, just basing it on previous threads). I for my part am perfectly willing to embrace it and accept the idea of it playing some role in my life. I would never hate myself for this - although I did as a teenager - and would certainly encourage my peers to find creative ways to make it fit into their lives as best as they can. But carrying a "Fetish Pride" flag and parade it in the streets, no thanks. I would rather take pride in my personal achievements than in an accident of life.

 

[Wolf]

Am I alone in thinking that having a fetish should neither be a source of shame nor of pride ? It is no more than an attraction - of a sexual nature for most people it seems - which took root in our psyche during childhood. A pure accident of life: unwanted, unavoidable and close to impossible to get rid of (I have no empirical data to back my claim here, just basing it on previous threads). I for my part am perfectly willing to embrace it and accept the idea of it playing some role in my life. I would never hate myself for this - although I did as a teenager - and would certainly encourage my peers to find creative ways to make it fit into their lives as best as they can. But carrying a "Fetish Pride" flag and parade it in the streets, no thanks. I would rather take pride in my personal achievements than in an accident of life.

I think the pride aspect is less about parading in the streets, and more about just not being ashamed.

 

[CapturedDoll]

I think the pride aspect is less about parading in the streets, and more about just not being ashamed.

Exactly. 🙂

 

[Tenebrae]

Am I alone in thinking that having a fetish should neither be a source of shame nor of pride ? It is no more than an attraction - of a sexual nature for most people it seems - which took root in our psyche during childhood. A pure accident of life: unwanted, unavoidable and close to impossible to get rid of (I have no empirical data to back my claim here, just basing it on previous threads). I for my part am perfectly willing to embrace it and accept the idea of it playing some role in my life. I would never hate myself for this - although I did as a teenager - and would certainly encourage my peers to find creative ways to make it fit into their lives as best as they can. But carrying a "Fetish Pride" flag and parade it in the streets, no thanks. I would rather take pride in my personal achievements than in an accident of life.

You are SO right about this! I would hate it if we ended up like that. This whole "pride" thing is way out of line IMO...

 

[Tenebrae]

Am I alone in thinking that having a fetish should neither be a source of shame nor of pride ? It is no more than an attraction - of a sexual nature for most people it seems - which took root in our psyche during childhood. A pure accident of life: unwanted, unavoidable and close to impossible to get rid of (I have no empirical data to back my claim here, just basing it on previous threads). I for my part am perfectly willing to embrace it and accept the idea of it playing some role in my life. I would never hate myself for this - although I did as a teenager - and would certainly encourage my peers to find creative ways to make it fit into their lives as best as they can. But carrying a "Fetish Pride" flag and parade it in the streets, no thanks. I would rather take pride in my personal achievements than in an accident of life.

You are SO right about this! I would hate it if we ended up like that. This whole "pride" thing is way out of line IMO...

 

[Wolf]

You are SO right about this! I would hate it if we ended up like that. This whole "pride" thing is way out of line IMO...

What "pride" thing?

 

[Tenebrae]

What "pride" thing?

Nowadays there's pride for anything: race, sexual orientation and whatnot. It's ridiculous. I would hate to see our community becoming a lobby, with its dress code, lawyers, parades and affirmative action quotas.

You and Captured Doll are right: it is more about not being ashamed. There definitely is nothing to be ashamed of, but nothing to be proud of either. It's just... us being who we are 🙂

 

[Wolf]

Nowadays there's pride for anything: race, sexual orientation and whatnot. It's ridiculous. I would hate to see our community becoming a lobby, with its dress code, lawyers, parades and affirmative action quotas.
You and Captured Doll are right: it is more about not being ashamed. There definitely is nothing to be ashamed of, but nothing to be proud of either. It's just... us being who we are 🙂

Yeah, I kinda thought this was a political thing. Some people feel the need to express pride in something that has been used to marginalize and discriminate against them. Go figure.
It's probably not so ridiculous for those who have had to and are still having to deal with it. But, hey...if you say it's not necessary....problem solved!

 

[Tenebrae]

Yeah, I kinda thought this was a political thing. Some people feel the need to express pride in something that has been used to marginalize and discriminate against them. Go figure.
It's probably not so ridiculous for those who have had to and are still having to deal with it. But, hey...if you say it's not necessary....problem solved!

Problem solved indeed! I mean, after 30 years of pride marches we can now say that discrimination has been successfully vanquished. 😛 Seriously, these have achieved nothing, save for an outstanding display of bad taste and the annoyance of the neighborhood. I am glad I live in a country where this kind of stuff is banned.

I do not dispute the reason behind it, mind you. Discrimination, real or perceived, is an awful thing. I have been a victim of racism a few times in my life, but I have never felt the need to parade under a giant banner with a swastika, a megaphone in my hand, yelling "white pride". That's just absurd. And I surely don't want that to happen to our community (we'd replace the swastika with a feather I suppose ^_^).