Enthusiastic consent

Consent that is an active, willing yes rather than merely the absence of a no.

Enthusiastic consent is the principle that agreement should be a genuine, active yes, not just the lack of an objection. It shifts the question from has nobody said no to is everyone genuinely keen. This standard is widely valued in the scene because it centres real willingness and helps people read whether a partner truly wants something. It works hand in hand with negotiation and ongoing check ins.