I don't think I'd be keen to wear something like this, because I like to keep my swinging activities quiet... except from swingers. Trouble is I would never know who else knows that it is a swinging badge. :cry: . For others I'm sure it would be a good idea though.
It sounds like a good idea folks.
But....
What would happen if people found out where it came from? I for sure have always tried to keep my bedroom life in the bedroom if u know what i mean?
Although to many people it would mean different things but for some it could make things a little more difficult for them.
There is no harm in giving it a go. If it doesn't work out then it will always be a momento. For me anyway
It wouldn't have to be something with letters but just a very simple symbol if anyone asked just say its just a decorative pin nothing more than that.
I want one...I want one...
really don't see an issue, if there was one, you either wear it or not as the mood suits and if your worried that your need for discretion would be compromised then don't wear the fLucker at all...
.....davej making life simple for the world of tomorrow...
OK, maybe time for a bit of a recap:
Getting tiepins made in bulk to a custom design is not a problem. There are several manufacturers who would take on the job.
Deciding on a design is problematic because we can't put pictures of the thing in open forum for obvious reasons. It would have to be discussed in PM
Likewise, bringing the final design to the attention of people who might want one would also have to be done in PM so that lurkers won't know what it looks like.
Distribution cold be tricky: Dishing them out at munches would take care of members who go to munches, but what of those who don't? You'd need a delivery address, and I imagine a fair few people would be less than comfortable about giving their home address to a fingerbob in dark glasses. :shock:
Cost: An initial outlay would be required to get a batch of them made, and obviously those of us who put the money up front would hope to get it back. Again, selling them on for cash at munches would be a doddle, but how would people having them delivered pay? Paypal? Not on your life - they have a completely arbitrary 'morality clause' which basically says if they don't like you they can imprison your account and keep your money for six months without giving you a reason. Credit cards? Personal cheques? Would you trust us with your credit card number or bank details?
I don't mean to be negative, I'm sure a bit more research will provide satisfactory answers to these issues, but there'd be no point in going for it at all unless there were at least a few hundred people willing to commit themselves to buying one before we could risk laying out for an initial production run.
I am in favour of this one, I think it could be really useful at non SH swinging events such as clubs or parties.
We have met a couple of people from here at parties but did not know they were on here until afterwards, it could be a really good icebreaker in those circumstances.
Roger the Dragon.
As I have said I am in favour of something that would make me recognisable to other members, however as much as a dedicated, custom made badge, would be preferable I don't think it would be workable.
Lets assume that there is enough interest to go ahead and have a set number made, that set number are then distributed to those that paid, then another couple of members come along and want one, but the trouble is the minimum run is 50 badges, so they now need to wait for another 48 members to add their name to the list etc etc. It would take forever,
Unless there is a way that a large number of badges could be got so that there was always a stock to send out I can't see it working unfortunately. I would have thought that something that is readily available in the high street would be a better option. The only problem being that there is then no exclusivity.
Perhaps then something which is easily available on the High Street which can easily be customised, it then becomes exclusive.
Venusxxx
I'm certainly in favour of some sort of pin, but I must admit I would be very selective about the occasions on which I wore it.
Mike.
Take it the local Church fete`s out then Mike? :mrgreen:
Venusxxx
following on from secret sociaty thread someone mentioned a swinging heaven pin so swingers would recognise each other, seams like good idea , once cost are covered could donate rest to charity etc 
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