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LadyHugs -> RE: Can a Domme be a Master? (9/1/2006 7:37:07 PM)
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Dear mistoferin, Ladies and Gentlemen;
Having my beginnings with the Gay Leathermen overseas, I was very familiar with the Master/slave dynamic. Further, in the early days of my experiences, there were no such titles as Dom, Domme, submissive, TOP and or bottoms. Dominant, submissive described a state of behavior--not a title. The TOP/bottom was added after that to describe who was taking the turns with the whip and not really a dynamic of what was Dominant/submissive.
Master was more of a state of behavior than a title, until that title was earned. I do identify as a Master, as I've worked hard to earn such qualities. That said, I identify with other titles but, I am not 'tied up' in labels but, it helps describe my mental, my emotional, my spiritual and physical state of being and or self. Just like I use Lady, more than a title but, a state of behavior. Although I am a heterosexual and by no means, identify as a Butch Lesbian--I am a person who has qualities that may invite a slave to become part of my world and my mastery. Being a Master, regardless of venue--requires constant maintaining, it is always a progressive motion in growth.
In military and semi-military and or para-military organizations, the experiences I have had has kept with the military vein of being masculine, regardless of gender. It is not wise to waste time in being political or gender correct; what is wise is using the troops to the best of their ability and get them safely back to barracks/home. With the Gay Leather culture I circulated around, the military was a familiar way of organization and brotherhood. When I came through, women were just entering previously masculine fields. However, history has proved many times before, women have altered their appearances and worn male togs as to fight along side men and at times better. Police and Fire Departments, have also adopted the practice of keeping the masculine side, as to keep the gender issue from being a distraction.
In addition, those who petition my collar are the ones who entitle me. Most of all, respect is all I ask for. I return it in kind. Most of all, is a matter of personal choice and a means to identify the sort of dominant one is.
Respectfully submitted for consideration,
Lady Hugs
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