Duct tape has its drawbacks

[Warning: this post not for the kiddies.]

Here’s the link if you want to read the whole story, but I’ll summarize. Through a website, Guy A found Guy B who were both interested in doing a bondage session. Guy A got a little more than he bargained for when Guy B left him alone wrapped up with only a straw in his mouth to breathe. Apparently, the straw fell out before Guy B got back, and that was the end of Guy A (Guy B later committed suicide, presumably at least in part over this incident).

Now in this particular instance, the master left the slave bound by himself for a few hours, which few would disagree is patently irresponsible. But what about the general case? Let’s say there’s a consenting couple who are always in proximity during the session, but there’s some sort of accident. Should the surviving/non-maimed consenting partner be held legally liable?

And I can’t believe I’m asking this, but does anyone practice bondage? (You can put your name as “Anonymous” to answer that one.) What’s usual, for there to be established ground rules, or more on the spur of the moment? Does it actually enchance your sex life?

Please don’t look at me; I’ve never tried this stuff. [Mascot’s note: I have!] [Counter-note: No one’s asking your opinion.]