mp072004 -> RE: how do u become a master? (4/3/2007 7:10:07 AM)
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You self-style yourself "master," "sir," "lady," whatever. Really--these days there is no standard of titles and ranks among BDSMers, so your title has the meaning that you assign to it, and you'll need to explain what that means--and, by extension, what you do--to other people. Now, you can assign "master" the meaning of "good and honorable person," if you like--and if that helps you to act with greater morality and courtesy, I'm all for it. You can also use "master" as a catchall term for a person who tops or dominates (the two are different things, by the way--topping involves providing sensation, dominating involves accepting obedience). I'd like more careful definitions, but they don't seem forthcoming. As for a name, lots of people do enjoy having an alias for use in BDSM circles. It's called a "scene name." Please use restraint when selecting your name--don't call yourself Master Lord Big Strong High Poobah, please. If you adopt a scene name, you'll likely use it in casual conversation with fellow BDSMers, and some of these conversations will likely be public. If your chosen name sounds odd when used in requests for chosen pizza toppings, it might be time to reconsider your choice. As a rule, it's always good to choose a relatively short name that could possibly be a birth name. Consider its euphony, too. How do you become a good person who does BDSM? You should think about what you want currently, and then read books about it, and then think some more. So, if you're interested in inequal power, or d/s relationships, you should read Jack Rinella, The Master's Manual; Christina Abernathy, Miss Abernathy's Slave Training Manual; Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy, The Topping Book; and John Warren, The Loving Dominant. You may enjoy Jack Rinella's LeatherViews columns, online, also, and you should seek out lectures on these topics, if possible. If you're interested in developing your skill at play (i.e. bondage, impact), you should seek out books and classes on your preferred skills, and you should practice on your own. Regardless of where you get your information, remember to evaluate it critically, as you should with all information. Monica
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