Standards of behaviour. (7)

I agree with your sentiments, but, I have to point out that your French teacher was mistaken.

Noblesse oblige, which translates as nobility obligates, means that responsibility comes with power and position. I think its a great motto for any Domme/Dom.

Here comes a whizz-bang, and I think you know what I'm talking about, woof!

Thank you! I think she was paraphrasing for the sake of convenience, but its nice to have the exact meaning. "Every day's a schoolday"

I think too much, therefore I am a bit of a twat.

Yes I believe in the following statement: If you do the right thing, the right thing will come to you. Unfortunately, not everyone does. This makes me angry, on the scene very few go along with traditional d/s protocol. Such people enjoy treading upon other's toes and irritating others and are so surprised when they get a little kick back.

I'm in a new relationship and went to the munch at the weekend where another dom whispered: If you want to get away you can always stay with me. It made me feel quite uncomfortable unfortunately, there is little respect for people on the scene. With some happy to back stab others in an attempt (sucessful or not) to get fun.

There are others who out of insecurity see a differing opinion (on the web boards) as a personal attack...And those who join in when someone is being slaughtered for their opinion. None of it is good. I think some people do that to help their over stimulated ego's. I have seen many people leave the scene because of such going's on or simply choose to infrequently attend events and of course not post an opinion on the boards. I have learned not to say much on emotive topics, but then i have also learned not to give a shit when the 'pile on someones opinion' occurs.

However, there are many new people i have seen this happen to and this makes me feel uncomfortable. They get loads of shit for having an opinion and others make them feel wrong in that. I sometimes go to the rescue, sometimes don't.

It would be nice if we could go back to the day when people here lived by high protocol and respect for others and their relationships. Unfortunately, i don't see that happening in a hurry so the theme will continue.

The trouble with some women is that they get all excited about nothing and then they marry him.

Despite being told this, as he was leaving the shop, she gave him her card and told him she was interested.

That, to me, is a gross breach of protocol on her part and I'm planning something in response.

all for one and fuck the rest

Well, quite. I also have to say that many of the *online* BDSMers, (the people that frequent places like this), are possibly the most bigoted and intolerant people I've ever encountered.

The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation - Pierre Trudeau
A denizen of a right little, tight little island.

In response to Fridayschild - What goes around comes around. Do as you would be done by. Old saws, still relevant.

In response to Lee van S - sadly true, this community is no different from the wider world, however, our ability to hide behind an anonymous ID appears to encourage bad manners and impolite behaviour. That saddens me.

In response to the exquisite EP - at the risk of sounding like MY grandfather (who sadly I never met) "Manners maketh man". They cost nothing and are available to all. I think we share a common view of much here.

Al