FosterDomme -> RE: How do you protect yourself against high risk clients? (1/12/2010 4:57:54 AM)
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As mentioned, the laws vary from state to state. I can only speak for my own state (Oklahoma); but, I've had some sucess by doing my best to both screen the guys who visit and document consent as thoroughly as possible. It also comes in handy that I not only keep sex out of it; but, I also document that fact rather well. I use a really extensive questionaire for EVERYONE who visits, regardless of whether he's seeking a long-term service position, spending his vacation out here helping out and getting tied up/getting his ass toasted, or visiting for just a few hours for a pro-session. There are numerous "trap-doors" in that questionaire; and, it's my choice to decline to see someone for any reason; or, "no reason," just a "a bad feeling on the back of my neck..." Okla. is what's known as a "single party consent state," which means I can (and often DO) tape phone conversations; again, to document consent and to document that there will NOT be ANY "sexual services" provided. It also recognizes consent as a defense to frivolent or malicious allegations. There's about as much diversity on these boards as there are people. I've noticed that SOME male "bottoms" are actually closer to "dominant masochists" who are really looking for "submissive sadists." These are the type who are the most likely to seek out "hookers with whips" rather than a pro-Domme; and, to confuse the two. LOL; then, they get frustrated when they run into someone other than what they were looking for. Some, get all torqued about having to pay for a session; but, act offended if they're offered the option of even doing some housework or minor home repairs, instead. That's "beneath them;" or, "they don't have time..." Hmmmm..... I'm supposed to make a rather heavy investment in toys, play space, etc.; then, clear my schedule, just for "the honor" of tying them up and using their skin as a canvas??? I really enjoy playing; but, on any given day, I've also got about 10 different things jockeying for position on the priority list. If a guy just wants to come out here for what he wants and has no concern for my needs, he's going to contribute to those needs, in some way or another; or, I'm not going to take time away from dealing with things myself. I'm not on this planet to "serve" ANY guy, even if it's by doing something I enjoy. Does this make me a "user"? Noooooo.... I fully believe that BDSM is a symbiotic dance, with both people putting something in and both getting something back in return. It's my way of protecting myself against "users." My attitude is: "The more it's 'about me' to him, the more it's 'about him' to me. The more it's 'about him' to him, the more it's 'about me' to me..." I feel it's also important to point out that not all of the guys why prefer to contribute financially over other forms of service are users. Actually, the users are a VERY small number are; and, I'm USUALLY pretty good at screening out the users. Some might simply not have the time, abilities, or skills; but, really WANT to help out. The bottom line is that no one has any obligation to be compatable with everyone; and, there's room for everyone. Both sides of the slash need to screen pretty thoroughly; or, the results can be pretty disasterous. Do whatever's legal where you are to protect yourself.
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