Marquess of Queensberry modified for our Cybersandbox

[Guest ncm2169]

I recently reviewed the Marquess of Queensberry Rules and I was amazed at how many of them, with minor modification, would apply to escorts and clients.

 

From Wikipedia:

 

< The Marquess of Queensberry rules is a code of generally accepted rules in the sport of boxing.

 

Rules

1. To be a fair stand-up boxing match in a 24-foot (7.3 m) ring, or as near that size as practicable.
   
2. No wrestling or hugging allowed.
   
3. The rounds to be of three minutes' duration, and one minute's time between rounds.
   
4. If either man falls through weakness or otherwise, he must get up unassisted, 10 seconds to be allowed him to do so, the other man meanwhile to return to his corner, and when the fallen man is on his legs the round is to be resumed and continued until the three minutes have expired. If one man fails to come to the scratch in the 10 seconds allowed, it shall be in the power of the referee to give his award in favour of the other man.
   
5. A man hanging on the ropes in a helpless state, with his toes off the ground, shall be considered down.
   
6. No seconds or any other person to be allowed in the ring during the rounds.
   
7. Should the contest be stopped by any unavoidable interference, the referee to name the time and place as soon as possible for finishing the contest; so that the match must be won and lost, unless the backers of both men agree to draw the stakes.
   
8. The gloves to be fair-sized boxing gloves of the best quality and new.
   
9. Should a glove burst, or come off, it must be replaced to the referee's satisfaction.
   
10. A man on one knee is considered down and if struck is entitled to the stakes.
    
11. No shoes or boots with springs allowed.
    
12. The contest in all other respects to be governed by revised rules of the London Prize Ring. >
    

I took particular note of #2 (if enforced it could cut an hour session to 30 minutes or less), #3 (Quick Draw McGraw must also be Quick Recovery McGraw), #6 (Rick, leave Derek at home), & #11 (leather with springs?).

 

But hands down (oops, those puns), #9 has the most possibilities: "Should a glove burst, or come off, it must be replaced to the referee's satisfaction."

 

Take it away Posters!!

[alanalt]

But hands down (oops, those puns), #9 has the most possibilities: "Should a glove burst, or come off, it must be replaced to the referee's satisfaction."

 

Well, you've provided your own solution to #6 - Rick can still come - to serve as the referee!!

 

Alan

 

PS - Not sure I like that 'no hugging or wrestling bit! That needs more than 'minor modification'

[Guest zach7]

Queesnbury

 

Equally remembered to me for leaving his card for Oscar Wilde, enscribed "Oscar Wilde, posing sodomite."

and his son

Lord Alfred once replied to one of the marquess's rantings with, "What a funny little man you are."

What a great line...