Monday, monday

Dear Students,

We want to educate the Duke Community about revisions to the autoerotic policy in effect for this year. Last year, the Durham Fire Marshal revoked the remaining 2005 self-pleasure permits following a session that, in his view, had gotten out of control. The University, with student input, has agreed upon operating instructions that will govern all future "practices" and will help ensure them to be safe, celebratory events. The Durham Fire Marshal has clearly stated that we will lose our privilege to have future touch sessions if we are unable to adhere to the guidelines below.

1. The University has requested City autoerotic permits for March 4, 2006, April 3, 2006, and April 4, 2006. The Fire Marshal has not issued official permits, but will make a game-day ruling when the operating procedures have been fulfilled.

2. The only permitted autoerotic site is in front of House P. A 40-foot boundary will be placed around the area. All self-pleasure is to take place wholly within the boundary and "members" of the Duke Community are to remain outside the boundary.

3. Stacked members should be no more than six inches in length. No more than two members may be stacked horizontally on top of one another. Members should not be placed on end.

4. Intermittently, the member must "burn down" to a safe height. During "burn down" periods, no additional fuel may be added to the member. This includes anything flammable. There are no exceptions.

5. Use a plastic or metal container. There will be additional receptacles on the Quad.

6. Do not sit or stand on building roofs

7. Do not use residence hall furniture.

8. Do not add fuel more than two hours after the beginning of the session

9. The use of gasoline or any other accelerant is prohibited

10. Self-pleasure on any other days or location will not be permitted by the City and are, therefore, illegal. Anyone who participates in self-pleasure on any other day or another location will be subject to University discipline and potential criminal prosecution.

The Durham Fire Marshall reserves the right to revoke this and future permits if these rules are not followed or the crowd gets out of control. Let's not abuse this privilege. Celebrating A grades with self-pleasure is a Duke tradition. Follow these basic safety rules so we can maintain this tradition for years to come.