I'm direct and frank because unfortunately I seem to have overestimated some part of this audience.
LOL... I think the only things Master514 has over-estimated are our desire to hear his mean, condescending blather, and his own ability at grammar and spelling.

Back on topic...

I've never had an encounter with the police due to lifestyle, but I'd have to say I've worried about it for years. We live in a townhouse and let's face it--BDSM is loud, gag or no gag. In the heat of the moment I never give it a second thought, but usually the next day I wonder what I think if I were on the other side of the wall and heard the rattling of chains for hours or an obvious beating. Maybe in our F/m situation people would be less inclined to call the police, but the thought crosses my mind often.