I used to think similarly of the Internet/social media. I felt that at least a trade-off to less privacy is that we would all see just how nonconformant/perverted everyone else was and stop being so puritanical (especially given widespread porn consumption). Still a tad hopeful but highly skeptical.

... a world created just for kinksters, where BDSM scenarios and power structures are a big, but fulfilling part of daily life, with no hiding and no shame. (Kind of thinking the world of @baculus.bsky.social would be a good initial model here!) - End of unsolicited rant. 😀 /Fin

... perhaps the Architect's fundamental mistake was to try and make a universal Matrix to contain 99%+ of humanity, when creating a number of smaller, more carefully-tailored environments would've done the trick... /3

...to their particular goals and tastes (without being a paradise, which we knew failed). The fetish club scenes show a virtual world on the cusp of greater kink activity and acceptance, but as part of a kind of underworld... /2

As much as I love the Matrix, they didn't explore this thoroughly enough. They did show why a traitor might want to re-enter the Matrix. But how many people, given full knowledge of the state of the real world, would consent to remain in the Matrix if only it conformed better... /1

Just a play on words given "daybed" and the darker nature in this context. Plus "after dark" is often a marketing term added to more risque TV shows and products. Could've also gone with "daybed at nite", etc.

"Daybed after dark"

Impressive (even more impressive if the can was frosty-cold).

Loving the "tripod" style of support for the platform with the slippers.

"Move closer." 😜

Well for gimps like you (I'm being very charitable by applying the human pronoun here), a mixture of forcefulness and disdain isn't just warranted, it's the bare minimum requirement. Now go gag itself.

Or, if not traveling to Canada, order it along with an inexpensive casket made in Canada. Have them ship the casket with the straitjacket in it. Say that it was your late uncle's dying wish.

Why, just wear it on the plane. If it's being worn, it's far less likely to be noticed by customs than if in your luggage.

This would be a good opportunity for me to try out the app, if you don't mind having a remote keyholder who may never give back control. 😜

It's referring, obviously, to the franchise that shall not be named. 😅

This is personal to me because I happen to know one of the inventors of HP's original inkjet printing tech in the 80s. (For real.) Not going to name them but they are def. gay and perhaps just a tad kinky. 😃

For a split second I was like "What did Hewlett Packard do now?", but then I realized the franchise and author that you meant.