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I see some s-types actually minimize their responsibilities and put it on the d-type more often than not

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ORIGINAL: catize

If I recall correctly, one of the responsibilities you take on as a dominant is “Do no harm.” The dominants in my life share that philosophy. That creates an equal responsibility on my part to “Allow no harm.”

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a silly woman spills hot coffee on herself and is awarded millions

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ORIGINAL: WyldHrt

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a silly woman spills hot coffee on herself and is awarded millions

Apologies for the hijack, OP, but it annoys the crap out of me when people bring this up.
Since the topic of the thread is responsibility, the fact of the matter is that McDonalds was responsible in the above mentioned case*. In fact, the reason the whole thing went to trial is that the company refused acknowledge that responsibility and settle when the woman requested $20,000, an amount that might have just about covered her medical bills. They got bitchslapped in court when it came out that the company knew full well that keeping their coffee at 30+ degrees over industry standards had already caused hundreds of people to be burned, some severely.

By the by, it wasn't a matter of minor burns getting millions. The plaintiff received full thickness burns to her inner thighs, buttocks, perenium, and genitals, requiring skin grafts and extensive medical care. She was in the hospital for 8 days. Also, the woman did not receive "millions". The original award was reduced significantly by the court, then settled in secret for an undisclosed amount.

*http://www.lectlaw.com/files/cur78.htm

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I love you, WyldHrt.  You are definitely a Smart Kewkie.

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ORIGINAL: WyldHrt

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a silly woman spills hot coffee on herself and is awarded millions

Apologies for the hijack, OP, but it annoys the crap out of me when people bring this up.
Since the topic of the thread is responsibility, the fact of the matter is that McDonalds was responsible in the above mentioned case*. In fact, the reason the whole thing went to trial is that the company refused acknowledge that responsibility and settle when the woman requested $20,000, an amount that might have just about covered her medical bills. They got bitchslapped in court when it came out that the company knew full well that keeping their coffee at 30+ degrees over industry standards had already caused hundreds of people to be burned, some severely.

By the by, it wasn't a matter of minor burns getting millions. The plaintiff received full thickness burns to her inner thighs, buttocks, perenium, and genitals, requiring skin grafts and extensive medical care. She was in the hospital for 8 days. Also, the woman did not receive "millions". The original award was reduced significantly by the court, then settled in secret for an undisclosed amount.

*http://www.lectlaw.com/files/cur78.htm

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I could kiss you!!!!! and well maybe a few other things too ;)

I wouldn't particular use the word 'equal'... but in essense... to me a commitment between two individuals creates that reciprocal responsibility to fulfill that commitment between them. A commitment of to adhere to a authority transfer creates reciprocating responsibilities that must be fulfilled in order for the commitmen to be fulfilled and maintained. Of course the specific nature of the responsibilities will be varired for each dyanmic.. but they will be complimentary to each other in order for there to be success.

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ORIGINAL: KnightofMists

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ORIGINAL: WyldHrt

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a silly woman spills hot coffee on herself and is awarded millions

Apologies for the hijack, OP, but it annoys the crap out of me when people bring this up.
Since the topic of the thread is responsibility, the fact of the matter is that McDonalds was responsible in the above mentioned case*. In fact, the reason the whole thing went to trial is that the company refused acknowledge that responsibility and settle when the woman requested $20,000, an amount that might have just about covered her medical bills. They got bitchslapped in court when it came out that the company knew full well that keeping their coffee at 30+ degrees over industry standards had already caused hundreds of people to be burned, some severely.

By the by, it wasn't a matter of minor burns getting millions. The plaintiff received full thickness burns to her inner thighs, buttocks, perenium, and genitals, requiring skin grafts and extensive medical care. She was in the hospital for 8 days. Also, the woman did not receive "millions". The original award was reduced significantly by the court, then settled in secret for an undisclosed amount.

*http://www.lectlaw.com/filehttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/end-support-windows-xp-sp2-windows-vista-without-service-packs?os=vistas/cur78.htm

got to love those urban myths don't you!!!!....

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ORIGINAL: KnightofMists

I see some s-types actually minimize their responsibilities and put it on the d-type more often than not. All that seems like low self-esteem to me.

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ORIGINAL: KnightofMists

It's a big word and has bigger consequences!!!

But.. like so many words it's thrown around that I wonder what it's meaning is on occassion.

I see some d-types throw it out as a huge importance and in effect minimizing the s-types responsbilities. All that seems like Ego inflating to me!

I see some s-types actually minimize their responsibilities and put it on the d-type more often than not. All that seems like low self-esteem to me.


I personally see that responsibilities exist for both d-types and s-types. I am not worried about how has more or less... since to me that is more about one's ego than actual upholding one's responsibilties. I believe that there are responsibilities for everyone in a relationship and no one relationship is going to be particularly the same in who those responsibilities will be laid upon.

I am not so sure I have a question here. But I am concerned by seeming disregard and misuse of responsibilties for the sake of one's eqo.

so... what is your take on responsibilities!

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...and it annoys me when someone chooses one small part of a statment and makes an issue of it, while ignoring the rest of the statement.

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While you may not like the example... It is something that most people are familiar with making it an easy reference