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DarkDaddyZ -> RE: They WON! International Master/Slave! (2/25/2008 10:44:41 AM)
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~fr~ Leather titles has always had an elitist view in the het community. I say het because I believe in truly pan communities that they understand the workings and whys of having such titles. In my opinion, must titles are needed and created for the right reasons, as a outreach to community and understanding of BDSM and our place in culture as well as the fact we are part of the workings of a common goal which is why most titleholders donate their time and money to outreach organizations, many not being leather related. For an example, in 1996 The Sanctuary of Dark Angel donated money to the Atlanta Police Department Motorcycle Division for new uniforms as there was no budget for that. The traditions are also something people get giddy about. When the people producing the event are doing it for the right reasons and there is an educational element to it much like what Doug and boy bob did with IMsL in 99, there really is nothing more amazing. When Pantheon of Leather did this especially in the New Orleans days these gave people a chance to learn about BDSM (if they wanted to) and see pageantry to some a great combination. Being a title holder though is hard. Honestly, I believe winning the title is the EASIEST step (but that isn't easy either). I can't speak for any title holder before 1996 though I've met a few but I do know that after spending time with Jill (Carter) who won International Ms. Leather in 1996, she paved the way for future title holders in BDSM based contests for her work during her year as titleholder and in addition to what she continues to do. While everyone may not agree with me on that. What you do as a title holder is more important than winning it. Edited for clarification. Best, Z-
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