LifeAdventurer -> RE: "Financial Domination" as a career choice? (8/13/2007 4:46:15 PM)
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ORIGINAL: MaDomAura I don't have a better alternative, what would you suggest? I fear that money is obfuscating the scene, which is strange as everything else is negotiated. There should not be a stigma, but that's my opinion. I assume some Pro (and non pro) dommes are just acting but there are crooked cops, incompetent doctors and that doesn't ruin those professions in whole. Money is just one commodity, If you place a stigma on exchanging commodities realize that you selected that perception and you have a choice. Many subs enjoy paying for assorted reasons, for others it's neither positive or negative. Cash flow varies, as does the emotional vesting every individual experiences. Synopses, it's your issue not mine! Thank You, for Your input. I do agree that money is obfuscating the scene. However, I don't think that there's a stigma on people exchanging "commodities" when it comes out of true devotion. Nor is this really an issue with me as much as it is an observation of how something genuine can become corrupted by one placing a "tribute" demand up front. No prob for me, I don't seek "sessions" as much as I seek a reality of substance. If I offered You a yummy ice cream cone, You'd smile with happiness until I mentioned I needed a buck fifthy first for it. quote:
ORIGINAL: MaDomAura I am also compensated for the educational seminars or classes I offer, does paying diminish the value? Not at all, in fact there's an economic principle called "implied value". So, what's the difference? I fulfill in both cases and am valued. Some people go to a library, others just buy a book. In both cases that book was purchased, directly or indirectly. One is not better than the other, they are just different with unique advantages and disadvantages. That's great. You should be compensated for Your educational efforts. And, as a champion of the arts, I clearly feel the artist has the right to a living. But, at the same time, the "labor of love" involved with the arts also encourages a greater exposure of the art. quote:
ORIGINAL: MaDomAura At risk of you becoming defensive I see you as one of "those people" who say how a real Domme/Dom should conduct themselves. And yes it's worth repeating that judging participants actions in the lifestyle opens you to that same critical examination. As Rodney King said "Can't we all just get along?" MaDom Aura While on the subject this kind of thread was posted and active days ago. I wonder why these flammable threads just reignite? I have never been one to either tell others how they must live nor have I been one to remain silent when I have felt a need to express my personal opinions. Not having seen the other thread (I am not one to normally visit these forums), I assure You that this thread is not "flammable" in intent. Rather, it is a discussion which I feel we all may take something positive away from. Rock on. [sm=smile.gif]
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