thetammyjo
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Number one rule of anything online in my opinion is: Do not get emotionally attached. That way even if she turns out to be a he or anything else, who cares? It's just more information for you to take into consideration and learn from. My number two rule is: Take what you give and nothing less. So if you have a photo, expect a photo; you have a phone number, expect a phone number; you have references, expect references. My caution to this is a sad fact of reality. There are more bottoms looking for tops at least for female tops and male bottoms (I'm using top/bottom here generically to cover all aspects of BDSM). Let me give you an example. I have never contacted anyone on this site and asked them if they would be interested in seeing if we were compatible BUT I have received at least 100 such messages myself. This gives me power and I have learned over the years I've been consciously involved in Ds and SM to use that power -- I hope I use it in a good way. This means that if someone wants to approach me he/she will have to follow my lead. Now I do try to be balance in what I asked (rule two above) but I have also learned to not share some things first because it affects the person talking to me and seems to lessen his/her honesty. For example, I do not share what my favorite SM activities are first -- I ask about what interests that person and during more formal negotiations I gather information without revealing my preferences. Why? Because even when someone does not plan on being dishonest when they hear I like X they bend the truth in the hopes it will make them more acceptable to me. Been there, done that, never good results for me. My third rule is never chat and always keep a record of what you discuss. This is not only useful to help you review information that you may need but it's also a good way to see through liars who often have difficulty maintaining the lie for very long. Just my very strong opinion, do with it what you like.
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Love, Peace, Hugs, Kisses, Whips & Chains, TammyJo Check out my website at http://www.thetammyjo.com Or www.tammyjoeckhart.com And my LJ where I post fiction in progress if you "friend" me at http://thetammyjo.livejournal.com/
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