LordODiscipline
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ORIGINAL: LadyKim When I said 'we claim', it was a generalization that I agree does not apply to everyone.......... obviously. What separates BDSM SadoMasochism from the clinical definitions of the words Sadist and Masochist are the three little words of Safe Sane Consentual. Forgive me for getting so long back to this - I have been away... and, have not read the entire thread - But, might I suggest that what seperates us "normal Perverts" from the great unwashed insane and being clinically defined as sadists, masochists, etc... is the fact that we *unlike they under the edict of definition* do not have a paraphilia.... in other words, we do not meet the definition for that defininition. SSC is not what seperates us from the apes... it is what makes us appear as sane as other people... when in reality, there are no guarantees.. quote:
Submissives 'trust' the dominant will not do permanent damage to them, and dominants 'trust' the submissive will not haul them up on assault and battery charges. Hopefully, people would not play with someone that they do not respect, trust, or believe to be honorable. Otherwise, they are asking to be hurt (no matter what side of the whip they are on). Some of us play with people we do not really know - and, on reputation alone!! (Wonder how that pans out with SSC) quote:
In a portion of my diatribe, I made mention of how some submissives believe they have to do whatever anyone that claims the title of Dom says, and someone pointed out (correctly) that this is normally true of newbies. It is also true of some of the insane, Marines, certain cult members, mafia capos, state civil service workers, and a host of other people who are health in all other ways. quote:
It is true that the longer someone is in the lifestyle, they learn what is and is not acceptable and become more discerning. I think it also comes with maturity... As shocking as it might sound, some people do not need to be coddled at every turn. quote:
The reason I used the newbie mentality is because it is the newbies I worry about. Those of us that have been in it a while should know the warning signs and pay heed to them, but the new people getting involved are still feeling their way through it. We all had to endure it, true....... Um - ok... well some of us apparently did. quote:
...and it is part of what guides the directions we take as we continue in the lifestyle. I do understand that. However, I also believe it is the responsiblity of the people that have been in it a while to help those just getting started. I assist by telling people they are absolutely crazy to be involved with Dominant X, because he is a 'cyber idiot'.... I suppose that is something. quote:
I also think it is the responsibility of those that know better to point out where short comings are. I know I am not responsible for everyone else's actions, but my sense of honor, responsibility, and integrity push me to call a spade a spade..... and if the spade is in an idiot's hands get it out before he/she hurts someone. Good luck with that... I warn people... but, ultimately they are responsible for their own lives and foibles. quote:
We all participate in this lifestyle the way that works best for us. But there are some rules that apply no matter how you choose to engage in whatever activity. SAFE, SANE, and CONSENTUAL....... it must always be all three.p I do not agree and state uncatagorically that I apparently do not belong to the same lifestyle, as no one has ever let me know when this vote took place... so, I feel quite disinfranchised and dirty. Next thing you know, submissives will have some sort of rights, and dominants will be expected to pledge to some vague and insipid creed about honor, loyalty, trust, et al. that does not mean anything when considered with an intelligent eye. quote:
(Otherwise, it's illegal! And a clinical definition of a psychiatric disorder!!) Darling - 9/10ths of WIITWD is illegal in 3/4's of the states... and, you definitively need to revisit the DSM. Nothing about the mantra SSC makes people more sane, what we do less illegal, or would protect us from things such as lawyers, the police, or errant psychiatrists. quote:
However, without honesty....... there is nothing safe, sane or truly consentual occuring because there is deception. Yes, and a day is not a day without the great taste of Florida Orange Juice, and everybody loves Jello, and it all tastes better with Blue Bonnet on it... yup.... they are all great jingoisms... ~J
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