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ORIGINAL: colouredin
In terms of the op the only one I can think of really is fountainhead but I havent seen the film I read the book though I hear the film is meant to be similar, gary cooper I believe, also I would suggest that many 1930's/40's films tend to show a similar idea of 'taming' women.

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ORIGINAL: colouredin
Nah you understand far better but surrounding yourself with likeminded people who sit around slapping each others backs, actually this reminds me of a quote "if you arent smart surround yourself with smart people and if you are smart surround yourself with smart people who disagree with you" something I agree with the beauty is no opinion is more worthwhile than any other its just a case of agreeing or not.

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ORIGINAL: CruelDesires

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ORIGINAL: Lynnxz

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I do JUST FINE thank you.  I want to be better.  Do not be a FRACKING MORON about this.

*Eyeroll*

We are telling you how to be better. Besides, wouldn't you think it'd be better to observe people in real life, than a character with a script? I understand the whole movie thing... (And agree with CD about the Leonidas character from 300) but I don't see it being helpful in the long run. Personally, I know a man who has a freaking inhuman ability to get into the head of the females he plays with... and he plays with a lot of girls. So much for the tops who come on here and cry about being ignored, this guy turns down submissives 4-5times a month. The ones he does play with, come back for more every time. THAT'S someone I'd take notes from. (and have)

Also... again with the all porn is horribly fake. End of story.

And do feel free to explain the sheep comment. The moron comment as well if you are feeling particularly up to it. As far as drama, you didn't get sucked into it, you created it with a particularly nice high school flair to the whole thing.

I'm curious why you don't think the Leonidas character won't teach you anything. Let's break his qualities down by category.

He is,
A. Intelligent.
B. Loyal.
C. Strong both physically and mentally.
D. Honorable.
E. Stoic.
F. Humorous.
G. Attractive.
H. Well groomed

I'm sure there are others, but cannot think of any right at this moment.

Granted. The movie in question was Hollywood's rendition of what went on in historical Greece.. yet it was worth watching for that reason IMO and for its artistic license. Are these characteristics that you would look for in a man? Are these characteristics that a submissive will look for in a well balanced Dominant? Again.. I see lots of small things in that movie that fits the OP's bill when it comes to wanting a "story" that shows an interaction between Dominant men and the people/women that follow him. I think the "porn" comment threw everyone off and that may be a reason why some showed a "mob mentality" and went and tried to drag the OP down.

CD

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ORIGINAL: DMFParadox

Some other points:

:: Same things work on male subs as on female subs ::

Male/female psychology is not the same.  Male SUBMISSIVES are not female submissives.  Different hormones.  Different contexts.  Different needs, problems, and companions.  Different treatment even from the same people who grow up with them.  Not less, not more, but different.  Yes, I can learn tricks from a domme,  but not the tricks I want to learn right now.  I want to see a hairy bastard like me take a sub-inclined girl and make her beg, and I want to see it done RIGHT; with notepad in hand.  Dommes, you have plenty to offer.  But NOT NOW.  Go. Away. Please.  There's a different forum for you.  It's all shared, and normally cross-pollinated, and there's nothing wrong with that.  But, once in a while, I refuse to feel ashamed for asking the opinions specifically of other 'Masters' in an ASK A MASTER FORUM!!!!!

Rant complete.  Next contestant:

:: Iron Bear ::

I'm calling you out specifically because I would very much like to respect you.  The others I expect it from, I've seen 'em jump on similar requests too often to care anymore;  but I'd like to ask you to reconsider your stance on what I wrote and why I wrote it. 

If I'm wrong, please explain why I shouldn't ask other Masters for opinions, and rule out Dommes.  Or don't, whatever's clever.  Logic that won't work:
'They are women, they know how women think...' Maybe.  But I don't want that here, I want a man's perspective, possibly because men DON'T have firsthand experience being a woman and have to learn handling the same way I do. 
'It's disrespectful...' No... it's not.  I won't even argue with that, it's that bad of a non sequitur.
"Teh pigeons willz flocks at choo!!!"  I see this.  I don't care; they are being rude and inconsiderate.  Correct them, not me.


:: LuckyAlbatross ::

You're hidden.  Bye.

A couple more of you are on my hidden list now, too.  Thanks for volunteering.  If any of you want to return the favor, please note the 'hide' button on the bottom left-hand corner of my comments.  It will save both of us pain and heartbreak.

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ORIGINAL: DMFParadox

Whoa wait, Quest for fire?  The caveman movie?  What got you about that character?

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ORIGINAL: DMFParadox

Whoa wait, Quest for fire?  The caveman movie?  What got you about that character?

He took a leadership role, wasn't afraid to stand up to the big guys even when it might have gotten his ass handed to him on a platter. He was clever, a good samaritan, did what was right rather than what was easy, he was a hunter, wanted what was best for the best tribe, was willing to learn, protected his woman, was open minded and once he got his woman, wouldn't let anyone else near her. I would have posted on the other thread, but it got deleted so understand that those are qualities that I, personally, seek out in a Master even though that's not the opinion you were looking for on this thread. That's the sort of stuff that makes 'me' swoony.

And.. I have a 'thing' for cavemen and Pirates.

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And.. I have a 'thing' for cavemen and Pirates.

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ORIGINAL: DMFParadox

You did make some awesome suggestions.  That was my criteria: unless you're certain the movie suggestion will pass the awesome test, I respectfully request you (Dommes) not to post here, because it's not helpful.  As you can see--or don't, I don't care--most of those very posters have indeed been far less than helpful. 

I put up the same thread in the 'Ask a sub' category, for the different perspective (yours, in this case); that one was deleted for duplication, this one wasn't.  It would be nice to be able to have a meeting of the minds on both ends without cross-pollination, however.  If you and Val can't understand how that might be desireable, it's no skin off my nose; I've already decided this will be the last time I ask for recommendations ever again in this forum.  So... I still don't feel bad about asking what I did, despite this fascinating conversation I wasn't part of.  Thanks for the suggestions. 

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ORIGINAL: DMFParadox

:: Iron Bear ::

I'm calling you out specifically because I would very much like to respect you.  The others I expect it from, I've seen 'em jump on similar requests too often to care anymore;  but I'd like to ask you to reconsider your stance on what I wrote and why I wrote it. 

If I'm wrong, please explain why I shouldn't ask other Masters for opinions, and rule out Dommes.  Or don't, whatever's clever.  Logic that won't work:
'They are women, they know how women think...' Maybe.  But I don't want that here, I want a man's perspective, possibly because men DON'T have firsthand experience being a woman and have to learn handling the same way I do. 
'It's disrespectful...' No... it's not.  I won't even argue with that, it's that bad of a non sequitur.
"Teh pigeons willz flocks at choo!!!"  I see this.  I don't care; they are being rude and inconsiderate.  Correct them, not me.

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ORIGINAL: DMFParadox

Actually, I was pitching a fit over the people that pitched a fit.

I made the original post, go work on something else, come back a day later and there's practically nothing but flames on the first page of responses.  Certainly nothing useful, and pitching my fit DID get me useful responses.  Too much work for the effort, but I'm an in for a penny, in for a pound kind of guy.

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I watched the SexAndSubmission videos (not all, but a few of them) and was intrigued by the concept but disappointed in the execution.