According to the study by Dr. David Mirich (look it up), the differences between people who practice BDSM and those who are in prison for pretty much the exact same things is that we are usually more intelligent (higher IQ’s on average) and that we’ve found a socially acceptable sub-culture that stresses CONSENT. Psychos prowling the BDSM community and using it to conceal their CRIMINAL activity are not welcome or similar to those of us who engage in CONSENTUAL activities. That’s the difference. Go check out a drum circle some time, or a howl – primal activities have been around WAY longer than BDSM communities, and predator/prey relationships have been right inn there.