Very good thread
I have been through a lot of these questions during the last year... and believe me I'm not yet through.
What I know is, I never believed in conformity. Even though most of societies believes etc. are fine with me. And really a bit of tying up or light spanking is I think not so much of a taboo anymore - at least around here. *shrugs*
Maybe one day people will learn to respect and tolerate each other regardless.