On Strike

[Netzach]

I am NOT going to discuss for a single moment more whatever schism and petty bullshit all y'all are concocting, deliberating, and mired in.

And I am not going to be manipulated, baited into further argument, or a party to it.

GROW UP.

My turn to ask a patently, offensively, leading question, because I say so:

Do you think that the ability to rise above things is critical for a Dominant or a sub? Or even just a human being you want to be around or in the orbit of?

I mean, seriously, isn't it kind of a mark of character to be able to say, after a while, who gives a rats ass?

Doesn't it take a certain ability to get over it? Whatever your personal "it" is?

For me "it" was this notion that I had to be Dom all Dom all the time, that it's not ok to like a myriad bunch of things that might hint at (ohmigod) vulnerability, and I had to prove myself at every turn.

I'm also not the most decisive person, maybe that's not such a problem, more an unwilligness to get to a conclusion before I'm even out the gate.

One thing I know: I'm sick of hearing kvetching. Unless it's interesting, existential, SM related kvetching, that I can live with.

Get over it.

 

[Lancecastor]

Was starting this thread your way of illustrating your ability to "get over it" and not participate in petty bickering?

If so...you're doing smashingly well.

Ha!

 

[Johnny Mayberry]

Now, on teh one hand, I realize that kicking Lancebitch around is like kicking a 3-legged dog...that doesn't mean it can't be fun too, does it?

 

[FungiUg]

...One thing I know: I'm sick of hearing kvetching. Unless it's interesting, existential, SM related kvetching, that I can live with.

Er, what's "kvetching"?

 

[Desdemona]

Originally posted by Netzach <SNIP>
Do you think that the ability to rise above things is critical for a Dominant or a sub? Or even just a human being you want to be around or in the orbit of?

I mean, seriously, isn't it kind of a mark of character to be able to say, after a while, who gives a rats ass?

Doesn't it take a certain ability to get over it? Whatever your personal "it" is?

Yes.

 

[Johnny Mayberry]

Re: Re: On Strike

Er, what's "kvetching"?

Bitching in Yiddish.

 

[BlondGirl]

Does this mean that you believe apathy is a virtue?

 

[Etoile]

Doesn't it take a certain ability to get over it? Whatever your personal "it" is?

For me "it" was this notion that I had to be Dom all Dom all the time, that it's not ok to like a myriad bunch of things that might hint at (ohmigod) vulnerability, and I had to prove myself at every turn.

This is marginally related to the topic of the thread, but it's more related to BDSM and people than the thread itself. I really like seeing people who have matured past caring about other people. It's one of the reasons I have so much respect for my Daddy - not taking any bullshit, and being content with life as it happens. I also really like when dominants acknowledge they have a vulnerable side. Everybody is vulnerable at times - I mean fucking everybody - and those who can't admit it are in graver danger than those who will let themselves be weak and cared for. You can't keep up a façade of strength at all times, it'll wear you down.