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<title>Rebecca</title>
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I've been to a cuddle party a couple years ago for a story. 
I didn't pay as much because I negotiated a student deal. What I got for the money? A bunch of snacks (cookies, grapes, cheese and crackers), an afternoon activity, and a really great story. 

It really wasn't creepy. People do need human contact, and Toronto can be a really tough city to get it. That's why seniors massaging babies is so beneficial for both. 

You ask everyone before you touch them at all, and everyone asks you. It seems weird, but it wasn't after the introduction, that explains the rules, and why it's beneficial. 

They take money so they can rent the space and so the "lifeguards" (the people moderating) can be trained and paid. They pay for their website, and whatever administrative costs they may have. 

There were some people there that probably did have intimacy issues, but there were also people there that I would consider totally cool and normal (And I'm an expert on cool and normal). 

It wasn't really my thing, but I wouldn't trash it. If it isn't for you, don't go.  ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c243004</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:32:31 PST</pubDate>
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<title>jp</title>
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weird!!!!!!!!!!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242585</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:24:59 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Japhet</title>
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Cuddling is foreplay, it is an intimate activity. By trying to be objective about it like this, it implies a fear of sex.

Most people I know who are into this kind of cuddling have serious intimacy issues. It could be argued that this is therapy and I might buy that but I don't think it's being honestly presented.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242416</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242416</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:55:14 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Japhet</title>
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I refuse to submit to the idea that socially-aware individuals are not allowed to deliberately use words like that when they deem it appropriate.

I'm also perfectly willing to take heat for that.

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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242415</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:47:47 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Danielle</title>
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@Japhet Yeah, and also to ensure that the promoters get money for pretty much nothing.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242392</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242392</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:44:25 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Adam</title>
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*Hands Japhet an 'abuse of the word "gay"' citation*

(And yes, this is a very *weird* idea)]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242372</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242372</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:08:08 PST</pubDate>
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<title>creepy</title>
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Ok, wow this sounds really creepy.  I am a pretty socially liberal guy and this just rubs me the wrong way (excuse the pun).  I can understand S&M but this is just kind of weird...]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242354</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242354</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:26:35 PST</pubDate>
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<title>RBeezy</title>
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weird. dumb. lame. 

wake me up when we start a local fight club.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242352</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242352</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:59:34 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rick</title>
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I think the idea is a good, wholesome one - different from most of the events in society.

And I think the $40 charge is to ensure only serious attendees show up.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242348</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:36:25 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Japhet</title>
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Cuddle parties are gay. How socially awkward do you have to be to enjoy this?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242345</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242345</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:16:42 PST</pubDate>
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<title>RandomTangent</title>
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And why does it cost 40 bucks?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242336</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:50:29 PST</pubDate>
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<title>cmonet</title>
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????????
what's next: a "scratch my back" party?

]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242327</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242327</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:03:20 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Ninja-bot</title>
<description><![CDATA[
hump.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242324</link>
<guid>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242324</guid>
<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:54:49 PST</pubDate>
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<title>frank</title>
<description><![CDATA[
bump.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242299</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:07:03 PST</pubDate>
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<title>richelle</title>
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no. ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242288</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:49:12 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Ninja-bot</title>
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I know I'm not the only one who thinks this shit is fucking WEIRD. Puppy piles?!? No sex? No drugs? NO ROCK AND ROLL?!?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2007/11/cuddle_party/#c242271</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:44:59 PST</pubDate>
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