Monthly Archives: January 2011

Master – Who Gets to Decide?


The title of master should be given and not self appointed. This applies on both the individual and the group scene level.  He who calls himself a “master” of anything is most likely not.  He whom *many* other people think … Continue reading

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Formatting Query – Feedback Request


I’ve started experimenting a bit with different formatting here, and highlighting some passages in different colors on longer posts, given that I’ve realized how hard these pages actually are to read, with such tiny fonts.  I’ve started looking for a … Continue reading

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Keeping Things From Past Relationships


Letters, photos, emails, gifts – do you keep these things once a relationship ends, or are you more the type to destroy and get rid of it all?  Why do you do what you do? I keep everything, and still … Continue reading

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Protected: Thank You


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What To Do About a Dangerous Top? What If They Are a Community Leader?


Recently I bottomed to a well-known, fairly high-profile member of the Bay Area’s leather community, and I was very upset to find that in real play this person did not live up to the high standards of safety and consensuality … Continue reading

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Flowers


Flowers (Author Unknown) We had our first argument last night, and he said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me. I know he is sorry and didn’t mean the things he said, because he sent me flowers today. … Continue reading

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Being An Asshole, or Topping From the Bottom?


Thank you to Devastating Yet Inconsequential for permission to repost this post.  My comments are below the double line. topping from the bottom Can we please, please retire this concept? Listen, there is such a thing as being an asshole in … Continue reading

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25 Characteristics of a Leader


25 Characteristics of a Leader (This also makes a great list of qualities for a good dominant.) 1. A leader is trustworthy. 2. A leader takes the initiative. 3. A leader uses good judgment. 4. A leader speaks with authority. … Continue reading

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