Why was NUS student talk on rope bondage cancelled?

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NUS Student Talk on Rope Bondage Cancelled Due to Backlash and Misinformation

A virtual event discussing safe sexual practices, organised by the NUS student group TFreedom, was cancelled following a significant backlash and claims that it promoted violent sex. The event was intended to feature a couple experienced in rope bondage, aiming to provide a safe space for students to learn about lesser-known sexual practices.
Claims of Promoting Violent Sex and Misrepresentation

The cancellation stemmed from a petition started on Change.org, which garnered over 7,400 signatures. This petition alleged that the TFreedom group "glamourises creative bondage sex" and claimed the event facilitated "violent sexual fantasies among students," deeming such content inappropriate for an educational institute. Screenshots of the event poster were shared to support these claims.
TFreedom's Response and Apology

TFreedom stated that the petition misrepresented the event's intentions, asserting that their group and activities have never promoted violent sex or non-consensual activities. They clarified that the event was designed to focus on communication, respect, and consent within the context of rope bondage, rather than encouraging the practice itself. While TFreedom stood by its original intentions, the group acknowledged that the event poster lacked clarity and could have been better designed to convey the discourse-driven nature of the talk. They expressed regret for any distress caused, particularly to victims of sexual assault, due to the perceived lack of clarity and the distress it generated.
NUS Tembusu College's Decision

Associate Professor Kelvin Pang, Master of Tembusu College at NUS, confirmed the cancellation was necessary to protect students' privacy and well-being, as personal details had been disclosed online. He indicated that TFreedom's operations would be placed on hiatus while the college reviews the alignment of its activities with the college's Code of Gender and Sexual Respect and their educational value. The college aims to strike a balance between enabling student-initiated discussions and ensuring educational soundness and positive community growth.

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