Safety – General

Diversity & Inclusion

NEST (and the world!) has come a long way since the time of its first event. As we all grow together, we are pleased to welcome ticklers and ticklees from all over the world, with all sorts of backgrounds and experiences. We celebrate that each of us has a different point of view based on that lived experience. We welcome and attempt to accommodate–to the best of our ability–the pronouns and names you wish to use to help you identify yourself. We welcome you wearing the outfits that you’re most comfortable in–keeping in mind to be appropriately covered while in public areas, of course. We believe in the dignity and intrinsic worth of every human being. No matter your ability or disability, experience, race, ethnicity, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religious or non religious belief; we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment to celebrate this diversity and foster positive relationships

While we want you to be yourself, it’s important to know that there are some things we do not stand for nor tolerate. Sexism, racism, ageism, ableism, misogyny, misandry, Nazi and fascist rhetoric, hate speech, intolerance toward your fellow attendees, bullying, unwanted sexual acts, unwelcome assertiveness, and general creepiness are all things that we do not tolerate, and try to stamp out when we see it.

Boundaries

We advocate setting boundaries for yourself to teach other people how they can treat you, and how they cannot. Setting boundaries reflects your right to say no to those things which aren’t right for you. You have a right to say “no”, and to have that “no” respected.

We advocate open and clear communication with people you meet, especially if there are possibilities to play and to put yourself in vulnerable positions with others.

Both tops and bottoms are able to say no to any requests for play, and we request that that kind of response be equally met with polite and considerate acceptance.

We advocate honesty and openness, We advocate socializing over jumping into play, although recognize that spontaneous play can be hot.

We advocate making friends with people you have the opportunity to meet, as some of the friendships made possible by NEST have spawned decades.

Thank you for attending NEST, respecting our rules, having the best time you possibly can, and ensuring your fellow attendees are also delighted by your attendance.

Discresion

⚠ More coming soon! ⚠