Becoming
a Member
Want to Join TAKS?
Although TAKS discussions are open to anyone willing to abide by our Codes of Conduct, TAKS membership is invitation-only.
If you'd like to become a member, you'll need to do three things:
Come to at least two discussion groups.
Find a sponsor to bring you to a play party, where you show us that you can contribute in a fun, safe, respectful fashion.
When your sponsor feels you've shown yourself to be a good potential, have them petition for you to join.
Read more about each step below.
Becoming a Member
Join Discussions
Take out that ball gag and come chat with us! Before you can become a member, we require that you:
Attend at least two discussions, and
Abide by our Codes of Conduct.
Get Sponsored
Once you've met the minimum requirements, you can ask a member to sponsor you at an upcoming play event.
If a member agrees to sponsor you, they will accompany you to a play event, during which the group will examine how you conduct yourself in the play space and with potential partners.
Get Invited
When your sponsoring member feels you have proven yourself to be a good community member who follows our Codes of Conduct and other rules, your sponsor can request that you be considered for membership.
The Executive Team will then email you, ask a few questions and vote on whether to allow you to join.
Important Notes about Membership
TAKS is an inclusive group - we welcome kink-aware members from all walks of life and of all types. We do not tolerate any of the -isms in our events, public or otherwise.
Our membership is not a matter of public knowledge; it is up to each individual how open they want to be about their membership in our organization.
Membership in the organization is at the will of the executive staff and can be revoked at any time, though we do not revoke membership for no reason.
We expect members to abide by our Code of Conduct at all events related to the organization.