You have to realize that people in the BDSM community are looked upon as deviants and without some of the structure/rules/education done - we would be the "usual suspects" pulled in for questioning with every rape, abduction and murder.

Then you have the newbies that would seriously injure someone in their first fledgling months. The safety rules are to make things safe while they learn to be careful.

With respect - I ask you to support these efforts for the PR value.

Privately - whip your partner until the blood decorates the walls if they agree and you know how to sterilize your gear and handle the after-care. Breath play - same thing if you have the experience.

I would say we have all done some things in our sex or BDSM life in private that is not strictly following the rules. But its done with care/experience/dumb-luck.

Dont take the rules as absolutes in your bedroom life - but think about others in the community.