Kathryn Bardot

Exactly this. More availability does not necessarily mean higher volume.

You could also message someone you are interested in seeing and ask if they'd be available for a certain time. I know that personally, I don't book last-minute late at night (more often then not, these individuals are intoxicated), but I have had individuals who work late contact me and explain their situation, and we've worked something out.

I'm sorry, but the term "market of flesh" really bothers me and I don't think it is respectful.

Workers can appeal the Nordic model should it be implemented, because it still puts workers of a legal profession at the same risks that the communication provision did.

The Nordic model cannot be what replaces our current laws. The SCC struck down these three provisions because they infringed upon the safety and security of workers in a legal business. Implementing the Nordic model would be like telling construction workers they can do their jobs, but anyone purchasing the services of a construction worker could be arrested. Criminalizing clients does nothing to address the dangers faced by workers; in fact, it would likely increase these risks as criminalized clients would not likely be willing to undergo screening. So if the Nordic model is implemented, it will be appealed under the same reasons, and likely be struck down under the same reasons. "Feminists" (read: abolitionists) who want to "save the women and punish the pimps/johns" ignores the fact that there are men and trans* people who are workers, and there are women and trans* people who are clients. Criminalizing clients is not the way to go. We as workers do not want this. As to this talk of workers who are being pimped/exploited/against their will -- we have laws against human trafficking and forcible confinement and exploitation of minors. We do not need laws specific to sex work addressing these issues because we already have laws against them. There are plenty of other employments where workers are trafficked or exploited, and we do not have laws specific to those employments (domestic care/services being a big one).

[CENTER]December 17th is the [B]International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. [/B] [/CENTER] A little history from [URL]http://www.december17.org/about/[/URL] [quote] As we approach this day, we seek to come together to remember those who we have lost this year, and renew our commitment in the on-going struggle for empowerment, visibility, and rights for all sex workers. Violence against sex workers is an international concern which plays out on a daily basis, in all countries around the globe. [LIST] [*]A study conducted by the New York City-based Sex Workers Project reported that 80% of participants had reported experiencing violence, including 27% at the hands of police. [*]In a report on violence against sex workers in India, 70% had reported abuse by police, and 80% had been arrested without evidence. [*]During a meeting of sex workers and advocates from Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa, participants described ââ?¬Å?routine police violence including sexual violence, beatings, rubber bullets, and spraying sex workersââ?¬â?¢ genitals with pepper-spray guns.ââ?¬Â [/LIST] The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers was originally developed by Dr. Annie Sprinkle and SWOP founder Robyn Few to shine a spotlight on the epidemic of violence against sex workers happening globally. SWOP-USA began commemorating the Day as a memorial and vigil for the victims of the Green River Killer in Seattle, Washington, who murdered at least 71 women, most of whom were sex workers from 1982 to 1998. During the week of December 17th sex worker rights organizations around the world stage actions and vigils to raise awareness about violence that is commonly committed against sex workers. These events also often address issues relating to stigma and discrimination that allows violence against sex workers to occur with impunity. We seek to raise awareness about the barriers faced when attempting to report violence, and promote empowerment and change what has become an unacceptable status quo.[/quote] More... Rabble [url]http://rabble.ca/news/2013/12/sex-workers-around-world-fight-back-to-end-violence-and-create-justice[/url] The LA Times [url]http://www.latimes.com/opinion/opinion-la/la-ol-sex-workers-end-violence-december-17-20131216,0,5694340.story[/url] [CENTER][IMG]http://toptenpk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Red-umbrella.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

Thursdays are going to be difficult for me this semester as I have an evening class and won't know if I can miss it (part of it) until classes start again. Boo :(

Another fantastic evening, thank you so much to loneskater and mistert for bringing us all together again. Looking forward to the next!

He's not refusing to go, he is unable to perform his job because of his condition and as such has been accommodated to administrative duties. If he is not replaced, that is not his fault but his employer's. There are two separate issues here: his PTSD and inability to perform his job duties, and how he is choosing to use his prescribed marijuana in dress uniform. I agree that turning in his reds appears to have been staged and overly dramatic, but why do you bring up the eagle feather?

Wow. So if this officer suffered a physical impairment and needed to be accommodated, would you say the same thing? Because, I mean, he wouldn't be "pulling his weight", as you said.

Most insulin users are able to administer their medication in a private, indoor area.

Alcohol isn't a prescribed drug, though, so you can't compare the two. We don't see a fuss over smoking cigarettes or taking other prescribed medications. There are a number of comments online about how this individual should be on medical leave if he can't get through a workday without medication; I doubt very much that we would see the same dialogue if this discussion was about any other prescription medication. Would a Mountie in uniform be allowed to inject himself with insulin? Doesn't that technically project a "bad" image? What about psychiatric medications? He doesn't necessarily need to smoke on the job, though. There are oral medications that he could be prescribed for when he is on the job (Nabilone/Cesamet and Dronabilone/Marinol). He is on administrative duties, so impairment at work is not really an issue. I am glad this is creating conversations on PTSD in the workplace.

I love cuddling, especially with this cold weather! Mmm snuggling...

Happy birthday, arejayell!

It's not the drug use, for me. It's the racism, the homophobia, the misappropriation of city resources for his own gain... http://jeromiewilliams.com/2013/11/03/updated-list-113-things-toronto-mayor-rob-ford-has-done-besides-smoking-crack-in-a-video/

That about sums up my feelings towards his mayorship...

I'll tell you, when I grow up ;)

I find attachments can naturally form, given the intimate nature of encounters. As fortunateone said, that doesn't necessarily mean crossing professional or personal boundaries. This industry doesn't have any sort of hard regulations, all we can do is know what works for us and work within the boundaries we feel comfortable with. I appreciate emails keeping in touch, but at the same time I do find it difficult to continue seeing someone when they are continually pushing that boundary (for example, asking me my real name repeatedly, when I have already said no. I don't find it cute, it's not playful, and it makes the session very difficult as I find I am more on guard). But yes, there are some mutual attachments that form within this industry, and I think that as long as both individuals are on the same page regarding their expectations, that is not necessarily a bad thing.

It's not a new phenomenon. They've been around almost as long as the red poppies. http://www.ppu.org.uk/whitepoppy/ And unlike the red poppies, they aren't trademarked, so you won't get sued for using them in the "wrong" way http://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/yourcommunity/2013/10/legion-asks-reddit-to-remove-poppy-over-trademark.html or get told that you are "disrespecting" veterans for wearing it in the "wrong" way I noticed a lot of comments lately about the white poppies, probably due to a ridiculous Sun article recently published. All I have to say to that is... stop reading the goddamn Sun.

How do you know I'm not colourblind? :butt: