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Interview solicitation - 11/13/2008 10:32:24 AM   
JohnWarren


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Status: offline 		I am putting together an online course on Managing BDSM Relationships for The PowerPlay Academy, and I would like to do some phone or video interviews with people who have been in a BDSM relationship for three or more years. 

I’d like to get as wide a range of relationships as possible including monogamous dyads, open relationships, polyamourous households and even long-term, long-distance-relationships.

  The basic questions would be:  

How would you describe your relationship?
Tell me a bit about each of you.
How long have you been in this relationship?
Have either of you had previous BDSM relationships?
What sort of things do you do to keep the BDSM component of your relationship fresh and exciting?
Have you had problems with the relationship?
How have these problems been resolved?  

The recordings will be anonymous and will be used for the class and stored online in The PowerPlay Academy online library.  They can be conducted by phone or, if the individuals have a webcam and desire a video interview, in the PPA webinar “room.”   I can be reached either through my email here or at john at lovingdominant.org.

My credentials: My name is John Warren.  I am the author of five books on the Scene, including The Loving Dominant.  I hold a doctorate from The University of Tennessee and am currently teaching the BDSM for Lovers course at PPA.

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/13/2008 5:28:35 PM   
leadership527


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Status: offline 		John Warren?

Can you, by any chance, clarify what you mean by a "BDSM relationship"? To this day, I can't figure out if I'm in one or not. it might help get your response set more finely tuned if you clarified what that meant.

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/13/2008 5:34:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		Aww, we'd jump at the chance but we are just short by six months or so. We were kinky from day one and had an unoffical and unspoken dynamic from day one but but it wasn't "offical" and decided until about six months in. Our three year anniversary is tomorrow.

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/13/2008 5:51:58 PM   
GreedyTop


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Status: offline 		*waves to John and Libby*

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/14/2008 12:44:18 AM   
MasterFireMaam


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Status: offline 		My girl and I would be happy to participate, if you'll have us. This Jan, we'll have been together for four years, three of those in a collared Ms relationship.

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/14/2008 1:16:28 AM   
SailingBum


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Status: offline 		John,

We meet your criteria I too am at a loss as to what a BDSM relationship is.  All of my relationships have been with me in the drivers seat in a manner of speaking.  My girl does as she is told it's just how it works in my world. 

I have a MBA from Michigan State an she is working towards hers.  I have enjoyed the power exchange ever since I can remember she has been at it for 8 years or so.  Drop me a note if you would like to further define your views.

BadOne

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/14/2008 8:58:24 AM   
JohnWarren


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quote:

ORIGINAL: leadership527

John Warren?

Can you, by any chance, clarify what you mean by a "BDSM relationship"? To this day, I can't figure out if I'm in one or not. it might help get your response set more finely tuned if you clarified what that meant.


I take the chicken's way out.  If someone thinks they are in a BDSM relationship, I agree.  It worked for Charlie Mosler so it guess it's good enough.


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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/14/2008 9:00:24 AM   
JohnWarren


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ORIGINAL: AquaticSub

Aww, we'd jump at the chance but we are just short by six months or so. We were kinky from day one and had an unoffical and unspoken dynamic from day one but but it wasn't "offical" and decided until about six months in. Our three year anniversary is tomorrow.


That would work for me.  The main thing I was trying to avoid was people who hadn't been together long enough to hit some rough patches.  After all the course is about how to make a relationship work, and when the glow is still on the honeymoon it's not very instructive.


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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/14/2008 9:09:23 AM   
JohnWarren


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ORIGINAL: MasterFireMaam

My girl and I would be happy to participate, if you'll have us. This Jan, we'll have been together for four years, three of those in a collared Ms relationship.

Master Fire



Drop me an email and we can arrange a time.  I'd love to have your feedback.


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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/14/2008 1:07:08 PM   
SimplyMichael


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Status: offline 		John,

I sent you an email but I would be deeply honored to participate and while it is a bit immodest to say this, I would hope I would have something to offer.

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/14/2008 11:21:34 PM   
MaamJay


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Status: offline 		Given that I am across the sea and faraway, phone might be a tad expensive and I'm not particularly fond of webcams. More than happy to type out responses if that would work for you John? Master and my sub side violet have been 24/7 now since June 2004 and have met plenty of hurdles along the way, not in the least My now ex-hub sort of sub! He and I have also thought long and hard about how it might work when My Dominant side finds the right sub to be 24/7 with Us, so maybe I can offer something broader than a one on one D/s relationship perspective. Like Michael, I would be honoured to be invited to participate, and as an educator Myself, would love to feel that I am in some small way, helping others to think about their relationships from different perspectives.

Maam Jay aka violet[A]

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/15/2008 10:27:47 AM   
LifeisgoodSFLA


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Status: offline 		Hi,
 
Master and I have also been together just under three years, but, believe me, we've dealt with many "real life" issues- between us and from outside forces. We make it work and are both happier and more comfortable in this relationship than any we've ever experienced.
 
We're also local to you, so an interview would be easy to arrange; we'd love to participate.
 
- hejira (written after securing Master's permission )

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/20/2008 4:47:07 PM   
JohnWarren


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Status: offline 		Thank you for the offer.  If you would like to type responses to the questions in the initial post I'll add it to the class discussion material. Just email it to me through my CollarMe account


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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/20/2008 4:48:14 PM   
JohnWarren


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Status: offline 		Thank you.  I'll be in contact via email

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/20/2008 5:52:59 PM   
JessieMe


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Status: offline 		Good Evening John

I would not meet the criteria to be involved in this study but I am curious as to how many "interviews" you are hoping to get for your research.

Jessie

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/22/2008 4:20:49 AM   
JohnWarren


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Status: offline 		I would like to get about 20.  So far three have been completed; three more are scheduled and I'm corresponding with ten other couples.

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/23/2008 6:53:56 PM   
JohnWarren


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Status: offline 		Several people have asked me about PowerPlay Academy.  I'm just a teacher there, but if people want to learn more they should go to http://www.powerplayacademy.org/




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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/23/2008 9:53:37 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: JohnWarren

quote:

ORIGINAL: AquaticSub

Aww, we'd jump at the chance but we are just short by six months or so. We were kinky from day one and had an unoffical and unspoken dynamic from day one but but it wasn't "offical" and decided until about six months in. Our three year anniversary is tomorrow.


That would work for me.  The main thing I was trying to avoid was people who hadn't been together long enough to hit some rough patches.  After all the course is about how to make a relationship work, and when the glow is still on the honeymoon it's not very instructive.



Eeep, I didn't notice this response! *blushes* We would be very honored to be part of it. I'll send you a CM on the other side.

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/23/2008 10:09:07 PM   
BitaTruble


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Status: offline 		Hi John,

Michael and I are starting off our 13th year together and we are about to embark on yet another new adventure as we are moving to Portugal in 18 days. The whole process is giving both of us a new perspective on what 'things' are truly important to us and which can be left in the dumpster. If you're interested in our perspective, let me know.

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RE: Interview solicitation - 11/24/2008 12:18:07 AM   
LadyPact


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Status: offline 		I'm afraid our little family doesn't quite make the mark.  However, if you're interested in rough patches, and ever want to know what it's like to get a military poly family through the rough times, look me up.

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