Isara
Posts: 87
Joined: 2/4/2005 From: Beenleigh, Qld, Australia Status: offline
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Firstly, and completely irrelevantly, I’m Australian, and yes, the comment about the cat name thing did go over my head. Somehow, though, I get the feeling it’s not the important part of this discussion. Secondly, You are entitled to your opinion. I never said you weren’t, these are –my- opinions, I had said so and while you can think me naive, I’m a trained drug and alcohol worker, who dealt a lot with domestic abuse and juveniles who got themselves into a tizzy because of the internet. I do not however profess to know all, see all, or understand all. These are my opinioins, and are always labelled as such. quote:
In my opinion? Asking someone who you're chatting online with, a lot over a few week period for their phone number isn't unreasonable You are nieve then. It can be dangerous to those who have Z E R O experiance in a alternate lifestyle such as this poster stated she has. There are –precautions- one can take, that should be taken when going on a vanilla-blind date as well. Leaving the ‘name, number and place where you’re going to be for your date. Leaving contact information for the person you’re going to be going out with that night. Knowing where the public transport is and making sure you’re carrying enough small change to buy a ticket home. Do I think these measures are extreme? Yes, I do. But would I advocate them for a sub new to the lifestyle? Of course I would. And I’ve done it myself at times. I’ve also told people brand new to the lifestyle it’s a good idea to have ‘touch in calls’ with a trusted friend, even if they’re vanilla and think you’re on a ‘nilla date. If for example their name is used in the greeting, they know something is wrong and they have to call the police. quote:
I’ve been online for 16 years of Training online in BDSM and Gor and S/m with never once My phone number being given out for such actions or issues. You seem a bit off to Me as well. I’ve been told I’ve been off before, and it’s probably not the last time. That said? Such actions, such as not giving out your phone number to someone off the internet after 16 years online for “such issues”, and I’m going to make a dangerous call with you and presume that means “subs wanting to talk because they’re insecure.” –would- put you into a minority. Most people have a point at which they’re comfortable giving out their phone number, I never presumed all people, and for me? As much of my advice to the OP about time frames was intended as a time saver. Regards. Isara.
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