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IC : Weblogs : bunnyRys : "Why do you call someone 'Master' or 'Mistress'?"
Why do you call someone 'Master' or 'Mistress'?
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Posted by bunnyRys on Wed 14 Jan 04, 2:52 PM
All right, I've wanted to write this weblog for a long
time but have been holding off as I didn't want to deal
with the backlash but curiosity has won so here goes!
I'm totally repulsed by the use of the word 'Master' in
BDSM. In fact, when I hear or read about someone
called 'Master' I either get very angry or feel a need
to laugh aloud. These feelings are based on the fact
that the word 'Master' denotes a certain level of
knowledge and experience, something sadly lacking in
most Doms who use this title. Furthermore, the act of
controlling someone to the extent that you are their
Master seems anathematic to daily life.
I have similar but less vehement issues with the
word 'Mistress' The word 'Mistress' was originally used
for a woman in a relationship or kept by a married
man. Consequently, I don't believe the term 'Mistress'
makes as powerful a BDSM statement as 'Master'. In
fact, in this view it's almost insulting to call
someone you love 'Mistress'
I prefer the terms Dom or Domme as they indicate the
closeness of a relationship without prejudice. But why
on earth do so many people choose to call or call
themselves 'Mistress' or 'Master'?
Edited Wed 14 Jan 04, 2:53 PM by bunnyRys
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