Code of Leathermen
HONOR: I will form a bond with other Leathermen. In my associations, I will not lie, cheat or steal. Nor shall I malign my brothers in leather. I will pay due respect to all and shall, at all times, settle any and all disputes with discretion. I shall always respect their privacy and property!
INTEGRITY: I will engage only in SAFE and CONSENSUAL activities and only in activities that are personally known and experienced by me. I will personally test and experience any unknown activities prior to engaging in any play with others. I will establish and honor 'safe words' and/or signals for all activities.
TRUST: I will not misrepresent my abilities to others. I will establish and abide by set rules of conduct and will always act in the best interests of all parties in any and all situations. I will not abuse the trust earned and placed in me by my brothers in leather.
TEMPERANCE: I will recognize the endurance and limits of others. I will not use or apply any instrument of pain and/or discomfort to others, in any manner that may exceed reasonable or agreed upon limits. Nor shall I use any instrument that shall cause deliberate or unnecessary damage, nor any that shall be a danger to others.
ABC'S Of A Leather Brother...
- Accepts you as you are
- Believes in "you"
- Calls you just to say "HI"
- Doesn't give up on you
- Envisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
- Forgives your mistakes
- Gives unconditionally
- Helps you when you need it
- Invites you into his home
- Just likes being with you
- Keeps you close at heart
- Loves you for who you are
- Makes a difference in your life
- Never Judges
- Offers support
- Picks you up
- Quiets your fears
- Raises your spirits
- Says nice things about you
- Tells you the truth when you need to hear it
- Understands you
- Values you
- Walks beside you
- X-plains things you don't understand
- Yells when you won't listen and
- Zaps you back to reality