Frequency of Non-Consent and Abuse in BDSM stories.

[Andreas_Kreuz]

I have a strong red flag about non-consent, particularly in BDSM scenarios and stories.

Or to put it positively, I like BDSM stories to be based on pre-negotiated consent, clear boundaries (that may be pushed, but not overrun), the ability to withdraw consent, and have this honoured. I like submission to happen without coercion via threats, lies, power, money, or blackmail.

I have scanned the recently published BDSM stories, and I would say, about 2/3 of them concerning female submissives are strongly non-consensual. But it is made to appear as if the submissive goes along with it and begins to accept or enjoy being dominated or tortured.
I would say that these 2/3 of these stories should be considered rape and removed due to Literotica's content rules against rape.

Are other readers oblivious to this or even seeking out such scenarios? Or is my perception just too rigid?

 

[Britva415]

I have a strong red flag about non-consent, particularly in BDSM scenarios and stories.

Or to put it positively, I like BDSM stories to be based on pre-negotiated consent, clear boundaries (that may be pushed, but not overrun), the ability to withdraw consent, and have this honoured. I like submission to happen without coercion via threats, lies, power, money, or blackmail.

I have scanned the recently published BDSM stories, and I would say, about 2/3 of them concerning female submissives are strongly non-consensual. But it is made to appear as if the submissive goes along with it and begins to accept or enjoy being dominated or tortured.
I would say that these 2/3 of these stories should be considered rape and removed due to Literotica's content rules against rape.

Are other readers oblivious to this or even seeking out such scenarios? Or is my perception just too rigid?

Well, as you describe the scenario, that fits squarely within the rule you’re referencing.

I’m not defending it or saying I’m a fan, just that what you described IS the work-around / loophole / permitted parameters of the rule.

 

[Silvergrizzly31]

I have a strong red flag about non-consent, particularly in BDSM scenarios and stories.

Or to put it positively, I like BDSM stories to be based on pre-negotiated consent, clear boundaries (that may be pushed, but not overrun), the ability to withdraw consent, and have this honoured. I like submission to happen without coercion via threats, lies, power, money, or blackmail.

I have scanned the recently published BDSM stories, and I would say, about 2/3 of them concerning female submissives are strongly non-consensual. But it is made to appear as if the submissive goes along with it and begins to accept or enjoy being dominated or tortured.
I would say that these 2/3 of these stories should be considered rape and removed due to Literotica's content rules against rape.

Are other readers oblivious to this or even seeking out such scenarios? Or is my perception just too rigid?

I would say that if you don't like that type of story, move along. To quote a space wizard "These aren't the droids you are looking for". It very much feels like you are tight roping that kink shaming edge. If not your cup of tea, simply move along

 

[ChuckWolf]

I would say that if you don't like that type of story, move along. To quote a space wizard "These aren't the droids you are looking for". It very much feels like you are tight roping that kink shaming edge. If not your cup of tea, simply move along

Also, my understanding is that there's basically two people running this site and they're probably not going to re-read every single story in the BDSM category to cherry pick the tiny percentage of the "consenting" BDSM stories that fit within the OP's very narrow definition of what is "acceptable".

If they chose or were they forced to do so, it'd just be easier to shut down the ENTIRE BDSM category, as well as the NC/reluctance and Mind Control categories as well.
And then there's all the NC stories that were included in other categories.

In fact, at that point it'd just be easier to shut down the whole site.

 

[Andreas_Kreuz]

I am not so much concerned about the site's policies. There can be non-consent stories, even the "Story of 'O'" falls in the same category. What surprises me is how few stories embrace clear communication about consent and boundaries.
If you read the BDSM stories as someone not being aware of SSC and RACK principles, you would believe, that free submission does not really exist. It must be forced via coercion, blackmail or lies.
In real life though, I mostly encounter submissives who have reflected on their desires, know what they want, and do not need to be coerced into a Bdsm situation.
I have published a story along these lines, and it is doing well. So it does not appear to me that healthy Bdsm is not appreciated.