ST 11 - Give til it hurts
Summary: It sounds like the motto of a masochistic, service-oriented, submissive, doesn't it? And, it could very well be, but it isn't what we'll be talking about on Episode 11 of Stereo-typed. I'll be talking about charity … and to representatives of a charity that is well known on FetLife.<br>On Wednesday, November 30th, I will be talking to the co-founders of a registered charity that raises funds to support animal causes (our original furry friends), through innovative means, such as an on-line auction with kinky items donated by members of our local and on-line communities. For the purposes of this show, we will be calling them "Kinksters for Critters" (KfC) (more on that later). If you are a member of FetLife, you can visit their profile (in the links below).<br>Why am I doing an episode on KfC? What does that have to do with stereotypes or assumptions or anything else that is related to this show? Well, I can give you a number of reasons … and they might go as follows:<br>1.Our money is perceived as dirty, or less green, than non-kink, non-adult companies and/or organizations … banks and fundraisers are happy to take our money, as long as it isn't tainted with our sexual interests (i.e., we donate anonymously, or in the name of a "social club"). If you want more information about this, I would like to direct your attention to a writing/rant by phi-is-me (the link is down below).<br>2.There is a presumption that kinky people are all about sex, or kink, or sex and kink, but kink doesn't exist in a bubble. I have said that before, and I will, undoubtedly, say it again. As a kinky person, I have interests outside of kink. There are some people who believe that non-kinky subjects don't belong on FetLife, or a kink-centred radio show … but politics and charitable causes are a part of our lives, and as a kinky person, that means they are a part of my life.<br>3.I can talk about "Community in action" and that the success of the KfC auctions on FetLife is proof of what can be accomplished when we come together to work towards a common, and worthy, goal.<br>I can easily use any, or all, of these as a justification for why this topic fits into the show's focus … but they are just that, justifications. I could rant about the unjust views of kinksters in mainstream society, I could rave about the positive influence that Fetlebrity status and frequent trips to K&P can have on a cause, but I don't want to. I am, quite frankly, politic'd-out at the moment. Instead, I want to focus on the spirit of giving … the importance of charity and of helping those in need.<br>This is a charity that I have supported, and continue to support. It is a charity that was founded by kinksters, just like you and me, because they saw a need and wanted to do something good in this world. In the past, I have helped acquire items for their auction, I have promoted the organization, I have donated money to the cause. As Crazy_Heart has said in the past, this is my soapbox … and, if you will grant me the indulgence, I want to use it to raise awareness of Kinksters for Critters and their up-coming auction, which is filled with kinky products and services, some of which can only be found in the auction.<br>On November 30th, I will be joined by NaughtyHotty and liquiderotica, the co-founders of Kinksters for Critters. <br>Who knows, maybe Mr_Cocky will pop up for an appearance. Oh, wait, this is a radio show, and he is a silent-type, so you won't be able to see him if he does. Hey, a girl can dream about having more cocky in her life, can't she? But, seriously, if you scroll through the pictures on Mr. Cocky's profile on FetLife, you will see that<br>a) he is a huge supporter of the charity, and b) dick pics can be creative and fun.<br>Of course, Crazy_Heart will be working away in the background in the "production booth" and she will likely be in the company of her new critter pal, Bubba.<br>We will be talking about the history of the...
