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ORIGINAL: DominaSmartass

Geeze Louise! I haven't even read the replies yet but all I can say is "welcome to the forums" and you have a lot to learn. I'm sure that in the 4 years you've been active in the lifestyle you've really done it all, but may I suggest you keep your mind open to the possibility that there are concepts and philosophies out there that you cannot even fathom at this point. I also envy you in this magical place you live where all dominants have earned the right to be called some title...it differs greatly from the world I am in where people can call themselves whatever they want without prior certification.

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bad Michael lol I like it.

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ORIGINAL: Aslanemperor

I've been looking through the profiles, and I have found that there are ALOT of subs who not only don't know their place, but think that it's ok for them to be openly hostile.  I've decided to put this up as a Dom who is thinking about you subs and don't want to see you get yourself into trouble.
Listen, Doms and Dommes alike have earned the title of Sir, usually through intensive training and study.  You'll find that a Dom who hasn't will be looked down upon and you will be shown that he is not worthy even of the title Dom.  For that reason, upon first speaking to ANY Dom, call them "Sir" or "Madam".  This is not something beneath you.  You're a sub!  You're supposed to enjoy service and humility.
I heard one sub say "I will not be a doormat!".  Well, believe it or not, that's sort of stupid.  Thats like saying, "I love sunny days, so I better hide from the sun under this rock".  What is the problem with people like this?  They aren't subs!  They are just girls who want a real man.  There's no problem with that, but at least let us know what you REALLY want by not calling yourself a slave.  Most of the girls like this I've seen quallify only as a "Switch".
Any other Masters who want to comment or expand feel free.

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ORIGINAL: Aslanemperor

I've been looking through the profiles, and I have found that there are ALOT of subs who not only don't know their place, but think that it's ok for them to be openly hostile.  I've decided to put this up as a Dom who is thinking about you subs and don't want to see you get yourself into trouble.
Listen, Doms and Dommes alike have earned the title of Sir, usually through intensive training and study.  You'll find that a Dom who hasn't will be looked down upon and you will be shown that he is not worthy even of the title Dom.  For that reason, upon first speaking to ANY Dom, call them "Sir" or "Madam".  This is not something beneath you.  You're a sub!  You're supposed to enjoy service and humility.
I heard one sub say "I will not be a doormat!".  Well, believe it or not, that's sort of stupid.  Thats like saying, "I love sunny days, so I better hide from the sun under this rock".  What is the problem with people like this?  They aren't subs!  They are just girls who want a real man.  There's no problem with that, but at least let us know what you REALLY want by not calling yourself a slave.  Most of the girls like this I've seen quallify only as a "Switch".
Any other Masters who want to comment or expand feel free.

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Listen, Doms and Dommes alike have earned the title of Sir, usually through intensive training and study.  You'll find that a Dom who hasn't will be looked down upon and you will be shown that he is not worthy even of the title Dom. 

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For that reason, upon first speaking to ANY Dom, call them "Sir" or "Madam".  This is not something beneath you.  You're a sub! 

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ORIGINAL: KneelB4You

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Listen, Doms and Dommes alike have earned the title of Sir, usually through intensive training and study.  You'll find that a Dom who hasn't will be looked down upon and you will be shown that he is not worthy even of the title Dom. 

Ah yes, the old "intensive training and study" earnestness. However, official guidelines for an Accredited Dominant Partner can vary widely from state to state (and sometimes even jurisdictions within them). For instance, in the Domestic Domme curricula at many Chicago area community colleges, they teach that you should have your sub kneel on haunches with hands at his/her sides whenever you enter the room. But in New England? Ha - not so much! They seem to favor the "standing straight, head bowed" ritual (can you imagine?). And you don't EVEN want me to get into what those wacky west coasters are teaching these days. Clearly there is a need for a federal agency - perhaps even a cabinet-level position - to bring standards and uniformity to these provincial variations in protocol. Imagine how confusing it is when you get your undergraduate degree in Utter Submission in Philadelphia, and then move to Seattle for graduate school. Total chaos, I tell you.

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For that reason, upon first speaking to ANY Dom, call them "Sir" or "Madam".  This is not something beneath you.  You're a sub! 

Actually, and I hope this won't devastate you, to *you* I am merely a fellow citizen. Sorry. (Sir!)