LadyHugs -> RE: Why am I being called fake? (9/26/2006 8:10:59 AM)
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Dear cherrypepsi, Ladies and Gentlemen; I have been labeled as a fake myself by some people who have a personality conflict or a bone to pick with who/what/where I am. Lot of these people have never met me, live far away and most likely will never meet me or attend any of my presentations, demonstrations, have never attended any of my classes or interacted with me in any shape or form. But, that is what people do when they have to elevate themselves as to get attention and their boost in ego. I've been in the lifestyle over 30 years, to which some has been extremely private due to the times and lately more public in the last 15 years. I've been overseas and I've been here in the States. I have been exposed to more than most and, I find some people are pea green with envy and that is when people lash out--you're fake or your this and that. When people talk to me in person, they see that I have a well worth of information and life's experiences and knowledge. I like tying in history or roots to what we do, make logic to why we do and why I like how I do my thing. I also like to be as medically friendly as possible in my art and style of doing things. But, I am just one person that knows a lot and doesn't know it all. When people read the paperwork that shows credibility, it usually shuts the name callers up 'toot sweet.' Documentation that is not of my making, witnesses and such are also wonderful to have as 'proof.' Perhaps I have more than most, as public venues proffer public documentation. What worries me though, is cases as yours and others in the global community at large, who quietly live their life, like we had to over 20 years ago--underground and discreet; which was a welcomed traite and not those who needed attention drawn to themselves and expose the lifestyle. When people see me work the floggers, canes, single tails, other whips, paddles, quirts and more--They are quiet and either leave or ask me to show them how. I have always let my whips work for me and speak for me first before I speak about myself. So the question is, why do people call another person(s) fake: Most times their knowledge does not match up with yours and or the majority that they associate with. Most times the actions are not as skilled, artful or done with knowledge to the standards of those who are watching. Most times people compare others against their own knowledge, skills and actions. I can assure you that everybody may practice their lives a different way with some similarities but, in most cases drasticly different from what they teach/preach and daily practices. In summary, the only thing a person can control--is themselves and their immediate circle of family in a M/s, D/s and or BDSM and or S&M influences. If it is successful, then you're doing something correctly. You'll never satisfy everybody--thats a fact. Respectfully submitted for consideration, Lady Hugs
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