Not sure why anyone would refer to Jonathan as anything but Jonathan, except for perhaps the person to whom he is "Master". And personally, I find anyone who capitalises pronouns referring to themselves (e.g., My rules, Myself) to be just a wee bit ridiculous. IME, guys who refer to themselves as "Master" online or off tend to be rather powerless in their own personal life, which is to say, they hold insignificant, easily replaced jobs, or no job at all, and it seems that they are trying to compensate for their lack of power over their own lives by seeking to project an image of power over another human being.
And yes, the idea of "years of study" to become a "true Master" is a little bit laughable. Whatever, though, it's the Interwebz. OP, good luck with whatever it is that you're trying to do.
Want to spend some time wallowing in a Recommended Read? Pick one! Or two! Or seven!
There is a serious lack of respect for Master Jonathan..
And to the bdsm lifestyle.
That's all I will say.
Big-haired Bitch/Personality Hire
All negative posts about specific members or the BDSM lifestyle in general will be removed from this thread from this point forward.
If you have such an issue, find another medium to air your grievances. This thread is not the place to do it.
Please and thank you.
"What is the quality of your intent?" - Thurgood Marshall
Ok Felix you want answers, I will give you answers.
There is no "school" per se, on how to become a Master. However that does not mean that there is not educational opportunities out there in which you can learn to be one. There is no "degree" that you can obtain or diploma you can hang on your wall, however that doesn't mean that you can't be proud of knowing that you are "schooled" in being a gentleman.
My education was not in a classroom with books and chalkboards and such. My schooling was in learning how to be a man first. Then be a gentleman, and finally learning what my girl likes and enjoys, getting to know her better than anyone else - including her.
As for the BDSM stuff, I did a LOT of research online going to different websites, forums, chatrooms, and the like. I gathered up all the information I possibly could on the various aspects of this life. Then I threw out what was obviously abuse, sadism, masochism, and just plain stupidity and what was left I looked over again. From that I developed my style of BDSM. I may not have a "Master's degree" to hang on the wall, but you know what - I also don't come into the forums to bash and badmouth people either. My friends and those that know me know who I am and what I am. And they like it. So whether I am a certified Master or not doesn't matter - I am a GENTLEMAN
To be a Master, you have to be a gentleman. And that means no name calling, no belittling another's opinions or views, even if you don't agree with them, and no publicly trying to degrade another person to try to put them down. Learning respect for other people and for others lifestyles is the first step.
Locked for now.
I've had 4 complaints about this thread.
I don't usually get involved with the petty bickering, but that many complaints means (*sigh*) I have to.
After I've sorted out the competition results, I'll look at this.
Why I have to be involved in this kind of thing, is both disappointing, and irritating.