iammachine
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ORIGINAL: sweetNsmartBBW Hi...I have a question that stems from a conversation with a dom that is very active in the local scene and claims to be well respected and accepted. Those that need to talk, rarely have anything to talk about. Anyone can make any claim they want. References and actual reputation speak a lot louder than any self promotion. quote:
He gave me the following 'advice': "...be careful who you meet for coffee as if they are a true dom and they like you, you wiull not have a choice about what goes on in your pants by the time you get back to your car - or are you a sub sho never loses or control or submits?" Warning! Warning! Danger, Will Robinson! quote:
Now, it's good advice, I know- but this Dom was condoning such behavior on the part of dominants. He said that because the men I have met have exercised self restraint they were not 'real' doms. That of the ~thousands~ of Doms and subs he has met, they have all affirmed that a dom takes what he wants and a REAL sub is submissive to ANY true Dom she meets. No, it's not good advice, it's him validating his perspective. Well yes and no, you should be careful, but the rest, as they say, is bullshit. I'm wondering how many restraining orders this guy has had set against him. Bullocks to his opinion of what is "real". There is no bloody One True Way, it's all a matter of preference. His preference, I would say, is rather suspect, being as no consent => not so ethical => jail time. Just because someone is a dominant, doesn't mean they have the right to dominate absolutely anything and anyone they come across. No negotiation means no protocol established, means you can kiss my switchy ass, bucko. The same goes for subs that think they must be submissive to any Dom/me they run across, I'm sorry sugar, but you are not *my* sub, and I am not obligated to top you, just as you are not obligated to lick my boots. You can get off of your knees now, I didn't ask you to be down there. quote:
Could be because I accused him of being a sexual predator that hid behind his title and used his dominant orientation as an excuse to victimize women. He had no notion of the idea of consent being a valid concept- not if the woman in question was submissive. Dude seems to have issues reconciling the really real world versus fantasy. I think you are right to be suspicious of him. quote:
Oh, and I should mention, when I said I was bringing this to the boards for the opinions of others, I was told that the folks online are "less genuine" than others, and that it would be a futile attempt at self affirmation on my part. Smoke screening at its finest. Granted, the interweb is no substitute for, say, the real world. But people are people, and opinions are valid whether they be discussed over coffee, or via an online forum. quote:
When is it dominance and when does that cross the line and become abuse/assault? It's a simple 7-letter word: consent. Granted, there is a concept of consensual non-consent, but that first hurdle of blanket consent has been overcome. No consent from the get go = assault. Abuse is more difficult to define. quote:
Do you think a sub female that is NOT in a relationship with you has the right to say no? Uh, duh. Personally, I think anyone has a right to say no at any time. When no isn't an option, there's safe words. Even in the absence of a safe word, most reputable players are willing to recognize when their bottom is suffering an undue amount of duress that needs to be addressed. Submissive is not synonymous with doormat.
< Message edited by iammachine -- 9/4/2007 12:38:07 PM >
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