“Yes, you may touch my back. Thank you for asking, first!”
I have been hearing more and more reports of people being dosed without them knowing. Some people may think that secretly giving someone a drug experience is a gift, but it is NOT. Non-consensual dosing is “Consciousness Rape.”
In fact, ANYTHING wonderful can be terrible if given without consent. Sex, Drugs, even a cool spritz of water – can be a nightmare. In this Tips & Tricks installment, Halcyon talks about how self-expression requires consent when it affects another.
Halcyon is a 21-year Burning Man participant and co-founder of Pink Heart camp. He is author of "Love more. Fear less." and producer of the Burning Man short film, "The Pink Path." He's won Webby awards for his over-the-top personal site & his "Love On Demand" video podcast HugNation.com. Halcyon co-founded the San Diego based "1st Saturdays" homeless outreach program based on Burning Man Principles and coaches people how to be radically self expressed in the default world. You can find his full Playa Tips & Tricks series at www.PlayaPrinciples.com
It doesn’t get any simpler than that. Good point about helping a Brother or Sister with this concept if you see them having trouble with it. Well said Halcyon.
Thank you for addressing the topic of dosing. I believe I was dosed at a recent regional event. It was not a pleasant experience.
I reported it to Ranger HQ the following day so they could compile it with any other reports. Two pieces of advice that one of the Rangers I spoke with shared with me – always have a cup with a lid, and don’t let someone make your drink out of your sight.
Amazing! It would be fantastic to add a transcript of the video for accessibility, and just to increase visibility for people who might not click through to play the video.
It doesn’t get any simpler than that. Good point about helping a Brother or Sister with this concept if you see them having trouble with it. Well said Halcyon.
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Thank you, Dean Porter!
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As usual another piece of stellar writing. Thank you.
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I appreciate that. Thank you , Joshua.
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Thank you for addressing the topic of dosing. I believe I was dosed at a recent regional event. It was not a pleasant experience.
I reported it to Ranger HQ the following day so they could compile it with any other reports. Two pieces of advice that one of the Rangers I spoke with shared with me – always have a cup with a lid, and don’t let someone make your drink out of your sight.
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Starbuck –
That is horrible. :( Maybe another video of “how to be extra safe” (i.e. have a lid) would be helpful.
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How about loud ass negaphone squawkers!! I DO NOT consent to that barrage on my ears!!!
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Amazing! It would be fantastic to add a transcript of the video for accessibility, and just to increase visibility for people who might not click through to play the video.
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