Man barred from charging for sex parties

[The Straight Story]

Man barred from charging for sex parties


BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Officials in Maryland's Montgomery County said a man would be allowed to continue holding sexual fetish parties at his home if he stops charging a cover.

Montgomery County zoning inspectors sent Paul Pickthorne of Bethesda a written warning Monday informing him that his BDSM parties, sexual events focused on "bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadism and masochism," violated land-use regulations because he was charging $20 for admission and $50 for "VIP" tickets, The Washington Post reported Friday.

However, County Council member Roger Berliner, who brought the events to the attention of inspectors after complaints from his neighbors, said Pickthorne would be allowed to continue the parties if he stops charging for admission.

"Certainly one has to respect everyone's constitutional rights," Berliner said.

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2010/02/05/Man-barred-from-charging-for-sex-parties/UPI-80901265403200/

[BOSSHOG]

1. Wouldn't paying money be part of the BDSM turn on?

Whip me, beat me, charge me.

[The Straight Story]

2. Credit card companies and banks make us pay all the time to be screwed

:rofl:

[Robb]

3. I love it

...Ten bucks says the guy applies for a conditional use permit, or whatever. Cottage industry, man! :rofl:

[DrDan]

4. couldn't he go the old "recommended donation - $10" route?

not really charging - just suggesting an amount for a voluntary donation.

[madinmaryland]

5. I don't live in Bethesda, DAMMIT!

:wow:

[Jamastiene]

8. Here, have a virtual spank.

Maybe, that'll do while you make arrangements to move.

:spank:

:evilgrin:

[Warren DeMontague]

6. If the neighbors didn't like it before, they're gonna go nuts, now.

Since the parties will be free and have now been given publicity on UPI.

[Jamastiene]

7. Doesn't this guy know only the US government and corporations can charge

to screw people? Gah. :eyes:

[gkhouston]

9. I wonder if one of the "complaining neighbors" wanted a $50 night for $20. n/t

[Initech]

10. I guess David Vitter couldn't get in?