Posted on 05/23/2006 12:30:46 PM PDT by Borges
Durham Police are investigating a sex slavery sect operating in a north-eastern suburban town, whose members model their sado-masochistic relationships on a series of 1960s science fiction novels.
The suburban home where Kaotians gather
The bizarre cult came to light when police raided an address in Darlington after complaints that a woman was being held against her will.
But it transpired that the Canadian concerned was a willing participant and police had no grounds to act against the so-called Kaotians sect.
It is understood the 29-year-old had voluntarily attended the sect after an internet chat, but later contacted a friend in America, who then contacted police, saying she wanted to leave but couldn't as she had burned her passport.
Police helped to arrange her return home, but a spokesman said there was no criminal activity discovered and that people involved were all "consenting adults".
Officers also investigated claims by a man in Essex that his 18-year-old son had joined the quasi-medieval sect, but police spoke to the teenager and he confirmed he was at the property voluntarily and police said they again had no grounds to get involved.
The Kaotians are a splinter group of the Goreans, which according to estimates number 25,000 followers nationwide.
Both groups base their slavery and dominance beliefs on a series of novels written by John Norman, an American philosophy academic. The Chronicles of Gor depict a society, called the land of Gor, which is divided into castes, and where women are kept as slaves.
Fascination in the international sect has grown since the advent of the internet.
Lee Thompson, 31, lives at the address that was investigated, and describes himself as a master who trains slaves, and that while they must cook and clean as part of their duties, there is an element of sexual domination.
In an interview with the Northern Echo, Mr Thompson, said: "I have been called sick but I don't think what I do is bad.
"There's no reason for people to be afraid of me. I'd die before I see anyone get hurt."
Mr Thompson, who was once banned from one shop for turning up with a girl on a leash, said that as many as 350 followers regularly meet in pubs and clubs around the North East, in an area from Berwick to York.
Mr Thompson, who has been a follower for 15 years, and says he has enjoyed slave relationships with about eight girls, added: "It works on the system that some women have a desire to serve.
"Most people think it is a very sexual thing, but it is about every action that they make, they do it for their master."
The new fall lineup! :-)
Ah, Axis and Allies! Great game. I'm hoping to get two games that are out of print that I've heard good things about. The old 80s version of Heinlein's Starship Trooper and Kingmaker (game where you install a ruler in feudal England).
God Bless FR! In what other place could a thread bring together those interested in the Salacious and the nerds who have zero chance of going out on a date this friday (in my defense, I don't look or come off as a nerd. Still not getting a date on friday though. I guess some things just run deep).
I think most stay in the closet. :-)
that is pretty cool. i drag my wife to these things from time to time she is more of a passive fan but she gets weirded out by seeing some of these convention goers especially when she gets hit on by them. again dont get me wrong there are some attractive women at these things but usually they are in the minority
Munchkinism* has been a bane of gaming for decades.
*If you have to ask, you're not geeky enough.
I can vouch for this as well. My Brother used to drag me to them years ago. The most that ever happened to me was a babe who was the spittin' image of Seven of Nine (Except with black hair) sat next to me at the bar.
I behaved myself, of course.
Nah... Bunny suits.
Where the really upscale demons hang out...
About 10 years ago, Avalon Hill was working on Thrid Reich for the PC. The last I heard, they got to the beta stage, and then it disappeared. I don't think it was ever completed, but I could be wrong.
Atomic Games developed some terrific PC war games a few years back, and I have several of them. Their Utah Beach sim is excellent, but is probably dated now. I remember I had to upgrade to a 1 mb SVGA video card to make it work!
Diplomacy is a game I always thought about buying, but never got to it. It was Henry Kissinger's favorite board game, btw.
"Science Fiction Sex" involves placebos made to look like Viagra.
Ahhh... The classic "begging stance."
Nah... Bunny suits.
That just brought out a quick series of thoughts that no one should have. Now to chew on an electric cord for a little home electroshock therapy to make those bad thoughts go away.
Bunny suits I exclaim? (as I hide my bunny suit under the couch)
Out! Out! Damned Spock!
I'm pretty sure it was from Tarnsman of Gor, because that's all I managed to read, but it could really be from any of them.
No... got up on one elbow.
Return of the Dorks.
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