Honorifics

AnnaKink
AnnaKink
on August 15 2022 at 08:26 AM
Thought I would start an educational thread and open up to thr community to discuss. 
 
I came across this from a pro-Domme on instagram and I was trying to work out why this post rubbed me the wrong way. 
 

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So I thought about why it didn't sit right....
 
My thoughts because this is a pro-Domme talking about how things work as a SexWorker and Professional Dominant. But that this doesn't always work inthe real world with the average person.
 
Why? Because every BDSM community is different - so thr above post doesn't reflect that the BDSM lifestyle is customisable and in different regions morals and acceptable behaviour is different. It also doesn't consider the history behind the phrase "submission is earnt" - which was coined years ago in an attempt to educate submissives in the lifestyle because there was an upsurgence of abusive dominants and practices.
 
There is a movement in the online community that talks about honorifics not to be used unless consented to or only with someone you are in a dynamic with. Its not about hierarchy, it's about consent.
 
But depending on what community you evolved in what is written may very well be what happens in your local community. 
 
I am interested in other people's thoughts on this because I think discussing these topics is important. 
 
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From Sir Drgn said:
OK, this is when a video reply would be quite helpfull... I have quite a bit to say on this matter... I might have to record a video and link it... 
 
What instantly rubbed me the wrong way is the use of the word superior... I'm sorry, even if I am in a negotiated committed M/s or D/s dynamic that involves God/esse worship neither person is actually superior to the other... we may play that one is, with consent, and within the negotiated consent it would absolutely be expected to use hinorifics the way this post mentions, but this is not specified. Even in a paid/pro situation thus should be negotiated and consented to... so to suggest that "all" Doms ate superior to "all" subs/slaves, even in a pro environment is simply megalomanicle. 
 
Which was essentially what I said to them. The good thing was that they agreed that there needed more clarification an nuance.
 
Which then touches on a separate issue which is someone's willingness to engage in a discussion and admit when something isn't right or not clear etc as they did respond saying that negotiation and consent was still required etc
 
I guess what this highlights a coupleof points that in this lifestyle:
 
1. Social media is not that conducive to proper informed education. Because a lot cannot be composed in 1post, or a 3min video. There is too much nuance  
 
2  the importance of using multiple sources for information and education. 
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