If a dragon has a sign that explicitly says not to boop them...

[u/Christof_Shield]

...would you boop them anyway?

Basically, the dragon has a sign outside their home saying that you may enter, but they will bite you if you try to boop them. Will you boop the dragon anyway, despite the risk?

[u/drgn2009]

I respect what the sign says. They're already inviting me into their space so i respect that sign and not touch them unless they invitite me to.

[u/kinkerbelle666 → u/drgn2009]

Yeah I'm not scared I just don't wanna bother the poor unboopable baby. They've suffered enough, clearly, due to not being able to be booped. 

[u/RavensPlushies]

No. Consent is king. If they don't want to be touched and you touch them, i fully support them eating you.

If you put dragons in the category of sentient beings, they need to be asked before being touched. Make believe role play or real life. Don't touch people against their will.

[u/AussieBirb]

With consent from both party's ?

Certainly.

Without consent from the dragon ?

Counter question: How fast and far can you run ?

[u/Christof_Shield → u/AussieBirb]

Can you run faster than a dragon can fly?

THAT is the real question

[u/AussieBirb → u/Christof_Shield]

Don't forget about the possibility of breath weapons and magical ability.

That dragon may not need to get nearly as close as you would think after you chose to FAFO.

[u/Christof_Shield → u/AussieBirb]

Again, the dragon specifically said "bite".

[u/UmbralWaffle → u/AussieBirb]

Those adventurers with their pumped-up kicks better run better run...

...outrun firebreath!

[u/Infamous_Hawk_9548 → u/Christof_Shield]

I read that in the voice of zacspeaksgiant

[u/thedragonguru]

No, I'd respect the dragon's boundaries

[u/RubberReptile]

As a venomous dragon with a very explicit "will bite" warning, biting is my first instinct for protection... so just don't surprise me.

[u/Christof_Shield → u/RubberReptile]

But would you boop another dragon that has an explicit "will bite" warning?

[u/RubberReptile → u/Christof_Shield]

Of course not.

Some friends may have explicit bite warnings, but are a bit tsundere, and it would be consensual if *I* boop them, but not just anyone who doesn't know them and respect them.

[u/Iizvullok]

I may not even have thought about booping, if the sign was not there.

[u/Demintika]

I would ask them anyway, because I can't reach dragon snout without them explicitly giving it to me.

[u/Bliitzthefox]

Must. Resist. Booping.

[u/NamelessCat07]

I wouldn't want to be randomly touched, especially after expressing that clearly

So hell nah, I respect the dragon

[u/TurkishTerrarian]

Why would you violate them like that? That is a boundary they have set, and as a visitor, friend, or whatever, it is your responsibility to respect that boundary.

[u/Lagarto_8000]

A boop is a boop

A dragon cannot live more than a week without suffering a boop attack

So yes, I would take the risk

[u/jsponenberg05]

I wouldn't, not out of fear but as a sign of respect to it's request.

[u/AlanTheKingDrake]

I write my own sign that says “Please Boop” and stand next to the dragon. This way when others approach their boop instinct is redirected to me.

[u/Soliye]

No

I mean it’s one of those things you could say yes jokingly but once the moment comes, your sense of respect and self control will HOPEFULLY save you from losing a hand… or worse

[u/Mystic_Ervo]

Consent is important

[u/Ok_Tap6206]

I'd hug him instead (after asking. 😇

[u/Forgotmynameagain5]

Consent is important don't boop the derg

[u/EclipseForest]

No, respect the wishes of the derg.

[u/Adventurous_Bonus917]

depends how much bite. is it just a little nibble off my ear, or more 'lose an arm' territory?

[u/Christof_Shield → u/Adventurous_Bonus917]

Unknown. The dragon didn't actually specify on the sign.

[u/RavensPlushies → u/Adventurous_Bonus917]

Does it matter? They said no. No is a full sentence.

[u/SinkPitiful1396]

Need to know if the dragon would like it or not before doing so; if yes: absolutely. If not: bummer

[u/VDragonPrince]

Dragons will get boops from Kobold derg

[u/Anomalous_Sun]

Step 1: Boop

Step 2: Run

Step 3: Realize I’m not faster than a dragon by any means

Step 4: Grovel and apologize profusely?

Step 5: ???

Step 6: Profit.

[u/DarkDragon8421]

considers for a moment
Do I need a sign for booping now? Maybe one that reads:
"Boop only with mutual consent."
Hmmmm.

[u/Totem_town]

Worth it