In my opinion this has 'come and be an object of ridicule on national television' stamped all over it. Do you really think a comedy gameshow host is going to ignore the chance for a few cheap shots at your expense if you sign up for this? Because I certainly don't.

Approach with both eyes open and cynicism turned up all the way...

Well said....

It's sad that this is a true reflection of what television is about these days....

I've just read some of your comments with interest.
I am a researcher who unfortunately earns very little.
In my job I get to meet a variety of different people from all walks of life and enjoy learning about other peoples interests.
I am currently working on a programme for Granada called Cheshire Sex. I am looking for interesting characters involved in activities in Cheshire that may well be seen as unusual to your everyday man on the street.
But this is a serious documentary. It is intended to be an informative programme designed to educate not ridicule.
If you can help us put across the correct information regarding the fetish scene let me know because unless you are involved in the scene its very hard to understand its complexities. Its also very hard to find contributors through fear of being humiliated.
Please contact me if you know anyone from the Cheshire area involved in the scene that would like to put the record straight.
Kerry.Gadsden@granadamedia.com

There seems to be a plague of these requests at the moment. I suppose the 'media' can only manage one thought at a time and this month it is 'fetish'!
Once again someone is expected to offer their services for free for the profit of others.

DS

I think this is quite interesting really. It highlights the fact that the media link fetish and BDSM together as some kind of amorphous mass. I know plenty of Masters who wear street clothes to clubs but I doubt this is what she thinks of as 'Master' clothing

Oh, who are you kidding !

-not another sad media researcher who is being paid zillions to send up decent people who enjoy a little S&M on Saturday nights.
Lets make it clear that the scene simply does not need any more of this sort of gutter TV.
What gets me angry is that Channel 4 pay production companies tens of thousands of pound per hour for trash concepts like this- and they expect us all to rush to participate for free ?
No way C4, get lost.

Am I bitter ? You bet -I am a professional media worker and I have seen good people destroyed for less.

Why not a Misstress and slave.