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Originally Posted by BrendanB
Teams have been asked not to bring certain giveaways with them before I see no reason why they can't extend into clothespins.
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The difference between clothespins and something like noisemakers is that pinning someone is a one-on-one action. It does not affect anyone who doesn't get pinned. When respecting personal space can be made part of the culture, banning an item entirely is an overreaction. Instead of outlawing the entire clothespinning game, it would be good for all involved to actually embrace the game and set clear guidelines for its players.
And once the "explicit consent" idea is made part of the game, it can then be institutionalized and extended to other personal-space actions: mascot hugs, shoulder rubs, hair touching, etc.