GoddessDustyGold
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Joined: 4/11/2004 From: Arizona Status: offline
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I would remind the OP that this particular rule was not in effect until a short while ago. I am sure there are many, many profiles that existed within the TOS prior to this added "rule". I did not notice it Myself, until I checked (just now) as a result of this post. Perhaps reviewers are re-checking profiles as we post on this board, to advise members of certain, now unacceptable verbage. More work for these volunteers. Since all profiles have to be approved, I am sure any new ones, since this change, mentioning financial slavery, have not been approved. That said, I agree with the others that it is better to have it clearly spelled out up front, and a viewer does not have to contact that profile if it makes them uncomfortable. I also feel any submissive who includes their income and/or makes mention of financial domination in their profiles are just begging for a slew of emails from every unethical cyber dominant ready to take advantage. It should not have to be up to "Big Brother" to keep you safe on the internet. We are supposed to be adults. I have a feel for why this rule may have been implemented, and I am sympathetic to the burden of the site owners. I just think it is a shame that people automatically expect iron clad protection. Sorry if it offends, but there are many relationships that include financial control in some capacity as an element of D/s or M/s. This rule will not stop Me, or others, from making that clear in an exploratory phase. And this rule does not prevent anyone from responding to an email with a request for "tribute". This rule may give a false impression that finances never come into the equation. Because "financial slavery" is different from a D/s or M/s relationship that includes financial control. At least in My mind, it is. So what have we accomplished here?
< Message edited by GoddessDustyGold -- 2/27/2006 10:45:49 AM >
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Dusty They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety B Franklin Don't blame Me ~ I didn't vote for either of them The Hidden Kingdom
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