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O&P is an abbreviation for Ownership and Possession and is intended as a overarching term for many of types of M/s (ie Ownership) and some types of D/s (ie Possession) relationship.
O&P is an attempt to create a "broad church" approach to this subject, free of some of the problems inherent in the existing terms. For example, some people pursuing relationships which could easily be described as M/s dislike the term "slave", and are unsure if M/s groups and forums are appropriate for them.
The scope of O&P is defined by the
O&P Manifesto,
under the headings
Possession,
Ownership,
Consent,
Responsibility,
Respect,
House,
Service,
Dignity,
Authenticity, and
Rituals.See also
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