Great post Lee!
We agree with you on both points. We don't have the experience you do, but we both feel that this is definately our lifestyle and not just a hobby. We accept the risks associated with the way we like to live our lives, just like those who are into skydiving, flying, dirt bikes, etc. accept the risks associated with those activities. And if someone finds out, it might not be ideal but it wouldn't be horrible. While we don't advertise that we are swingers, when directly asked we have been honest because we are not ashamed of what we do. As for society accepting us.... that's just never going to happen even if we didn't swing!