What’s the difference between a dominant and a sadist?

[Dhabidommetrix]

A dominant takes psychological or physical control in a consensual dynamic. A sadist finds pleasure in inflicting consensual pain. You can be one, both, or neither. Not all dominants are sadists, and not all sadists want control.

 

[kneelingmatt]

You can also be cruel without being a sadist.

 

[Britva415]

Not all sadists want consent, either.

 

[ToPleaseHim]

A dominant takes psychological or physical control in a consensual dynamic. A sadist finds pleasure in inflicting consensual pain. You can be one, both, or neither. Not all dominants are sadists, and not all sadists want control.

Are you intending these threads as discussion posts? Or are you trying to establish “true” definitions for the community?