I think it's clear that most people here are adults who have experienced or heard of the horror stories surrounding ERP.
But that inherently does not make ERP bad, and open communication and talks like these are actually very health for the community.Â
If someone wishes to explore the avenues of Erotic Roleplay, they should not feel shamed to do so, ESPECIALLY if they're new to the field. They need to confident enough to speak up if they feel uncomfortable or pinned, and public shaming of the the practice can make some people clam up about it. And that's the kind of environment in which predators thrive. They will give that avenue a vent and a comfort and then clamp down on it, and twist it to their desires regardless of the consent of the victim.
All silence and evasive discussion does is empower those creeps who would take advantage of misinformation, isolation, and the lack of comfortable avenues of communication.
The fundamental three Cs of role-playing are just, if not more important in ERP as it is in RP. Consent, Communication, Cooperation.Â
I'd actually urge people not to feel so awkward about the subject. If it's something two consenting adults wish to do, then that should be ok by everyone. We want to keep that avenue of communication open for if and when such interactions go sour, so that emotional cornering and extortion can be nipped in the bud before it develops into a full on emotionally abusive relationship. Even through online means, it can do terrible things to a persons confidence and psyche.
But that inherently does not make ERP bad, and open communication and talks like these are actually very health for the community.Â
If someone wishes to explore the avenues of Erotic Roleplay, they should not feel shamed to do so, ESPECIALLY if they're new to the field. They need to confident enough to speak up if they feel uncomfortable or pinned, and public shaming of the the practice can make some people clam up about it. And that's the kind of environment in which predators thrive. They will give that avenue a vent and a comfort and then clamp down on it, and twist it to their desires regardless of the consent of the victim.
All silence and evasive discussion does is empower those creeps who would take advantage of misinformation, isolation, and the lack of comfortable avenues of communication.
The fundamental three Cs of role-playing are just, if not more important in ERP as it is in RP. Consent, Communication, Cooperation.Â
I'd actually urge people not to feel so awkward about the subject. If it's something two consenting adults wish to do, then that should be ok by everyone. We want to keep that avenue of communication open for if and when such interactions go sour, so that emotional cornering and extortion can be nipped in the bud before it develops into a full on emotionally abusive relationship. Even through online means, it can do terrible things to a persons confidence and psyche.
