LadyHugs
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Dear MagiksSlave, Ladies and Gentlemen; As Master Archer mentioned, being "SWITCH" is understood as taking up both sides of the whip. Being from a time where "SWITCH" meant more of a long flexible ouchy branch straight off the tree; and slave to Master was a period in between called "Phasing." It was also, strictly Master/Mistress-slave titles then. It was during the "Phasing" where slaves exploring their dominant side for a year, could either continue on as Master in Training or return to the slave status without being seen as a 'player.' I come from those times. Now days, things are totally different. Yet, there are writings out and about in print, books, web sites and the like; which offer the old ways of doing things. Some are purests in their mind's eyes. That is not to say that there are those who wouldn't mind more uniformed practices return but, also understand how SWITCHING can be a multi-dimentional relationship. In addressing the purest, to which no SWITCHING is practiced; I often refer to the ancient futal Japanese sense of D/s in the military vein of the Code of Bushudo. It is no different from a Shogun, who serves an Emperor, often doing tasks as a servant and not always a warrior. That Shogun has dominion over Ninja, to which can be seen as his servants. Nobody questioned the mastery of either the Emperor or the Shogun in those days. Perhaps history of the Code of Bushudo teaches that D/s can happen in many levels; to include SWITCHING. As far as the comments of being "a Real Dominant/Master" -- well lass, it is all perception. We, in a general sense have a idea of what a Master/Dominant is and or acts like. Most times, that idea and or perception is not disappointed. There are times when it is. I also wish to add, that at times--individuals say things that can be taken as a concern and or an insult. It depends on individual's listening and their mood/emotion long before that person utters the words challenging the standing of a Master/slave in your personal space. Sometimes the assumption creates a skewed/altered conclusion totally different from the intent of the one uttering their words. Hyper sensitivities can make things more negative then intended. Respectfully submitted for consideration, Lady Hugs
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