OK. I hve to get this off my chest.

[TonyInMyThroat]

The desire to preach morality

But isn’t that precisely the rift within our society which keeps us all on the precarious edge of righteousness and hypocrisy?

 

[LD_Tickler]

But isn’t that precisely the rift within our society which keeps all of us on the precarious edge of righteousness and hypocrisy?

I don't understand.

My point is that you seemed to be saying it was impossible that those who were quick to judge were not either guilty or envious. I'm saying that it is possible they were neither of those things, although I agree they were wrong to judge.

 

[TonyInMyThroat]

I don't understand.

My point is that you seemed to be saying it was impossible that those who were quick to judge were not either guilty or envious. I'm saying that it is possible they were neither of those things, although I agree they were wrong to judge.

My point is I hope the guy doesn’t have nightmares tonight because the entire tickling community condemned him for daring to test a friend’s ticklish reaction. Those nightmares can be physically debilitating and financially devastating in terms of therapy and medication costs. We should always think twice before judging so harshly.

And above all, don’t take ourselves too seriously; particularly on an internet fetish forum.

 

[LD_Tickler]

My point is I hope the guy doesn’t have nightmares tonight because the entire tickling community condemned him for daring to test a friend’s ticklish reaction. Those nightmares can be physically debilitating and financially devastating in terms of therapy and medication costs. We should always think twice before judging so harshly.

And above all, don’t take ourselves too seriously; particularly on an internet fetish forum.

Well that doesn't seem to have anything to do with what we've been talking about, but I certainly agree. 🙂

 

[TonyInMyThroat]

Well that doesn't seem to have anything to do with what we've been talking about

Yeah I know, I have nightmares about that too …

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

But I really don't know anybody who wants to be tickled when they are sad or mad.

Being tickled is my favorite way to get cheered up. There. Now you know someone 🙂

I'm really surprised that there is a second thread over the post made by JFire. There was clearly not enough information provided to morally reprimand him, yet based on a short description many assumed to know the intimate details and draw whatever conclusion they wanted. Even if it may "seem" one way to someone reading his post, it is not conclusive in any way, and therefore the criticisms and other negative comments aren't warranted.

Agreed.

That is very true.

About the other post, I simply felt like tickling was forced into the conversation too much. First asking if she's ticklish. Then asking where, although she sounded apprehensive when saying yes....you know, it just felt like the person was insisting on the topic, and nothing was said about the reaction of the girl. That's why it felt inappropriate to me.

texastickler, you are making perfect sense. 🙂

When people ask me if I'm ticklish, I say no. Does that mean I don't want them to tickle me? Nope. It's just my natural reaction. Perhaps this girl's natural reaction is to play it off like no big deal. The rest of the world doesn't quite view it as such a profound question they way some of us do around here.

The fact of the matter is that no one here can pass judgment on this guy or his actions because no one has all the facts. No one can say he was right. No one can say he was wrong. No one knows how she reacted. All we can do is guess and assume, neither of which guarantee accurate conclusions.

This forum certainly seems to have taken on quite a judgmental feel to it lately. Someone can't even post about a tickling experience without getting a thread or two started in his honor.

 

[rhiannon]

The fact of the matter is that no one here can pass judgment on this guy or his actions because no one has all the facts.

You are probably right. Did anybody check the other thread if he provided the girl's reaction yet? 🙂

Being tickled is my favorite way to get cheered up. There. Now you know someone

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO....you're messing up my statistics!!

 

[lilone4sir]

I didn't read the other post inspiring this one but i'm happy to toss in my two cents on this particular subject.

I think it all relates to the relationship you have with the other person and whats appropriate within the confines of that relationship. I know that lately I've had a lot of rough days and a particular friend has been supporting me through ALL of it. He does try and tickle me occasionally when I'm upset or hurting but never pushes it. If I take his hands or cuddle into him it's our sign that I just want to be held and not tickled. But, sometimes it's the opposite - I want the distraction and the tickling. IF we weren't such great friends... how would he know? IF he was someone else... I'd probably feel different. But we're close and I feel confident saying 'no' if I'm not interested and he's confident enough to let me without taking it personally.

Sometimes a friendly face, a warm shoulder to lean on and an ear to listen makes all the difference in the world. And, for me, more often than not - when I'm out of my hurt or sadness or whatever... he's right there waiting to tickle me into fits of laughter.

Good friends are there when you laugh... Great friends are there when you cry.

 

[ViperGTS]

I don't know. With the lack of finer details it's difficult for me to draw and opinion.

In general, if someone calls me up to say "Hey, something fucked up just happened, and I need a shoulder to lean on for a bit", I don't use it as an opportunity to get my kinky jollies. If, on the other hand, once we've hung out for a while, my ladyfriend starts making moves on me, I might be more willing to get into it.

I don't know. There's too manhy variables - how close you are to the person asking for help, the attitude of that person, whether or not you'll be the rebounder...

 

[Tidas]

Can we get a link to the original thread here?

 

[Deusxlionxx]

May I ask what brought this up?

I agree with you wholeheartedly that tickling has a time and a place.

Depending on the time, though, mayhaps a little tickle can help to cheer someone up? Obviously nothing too extraneous, though for me laughing is always the best medicine, whether self-inflicted or as a result of someone else.