I have seen multiple conversations on boards, this and elsewhere, where men discuss with one another about how they approach other providers, such as escorts or random college girls, as ways to get their kinky desires fulfilled. While I completely understand people wanting to discuss it, whether it's about expanding your options or, for some, saving money, I find it disrespectful on a site for professional Dommes.

Before I'm accused of being insecure, this is not the case here. I'm very secure in what I offer. It's about it seeming inappropriate for the purpose of the forum. It is almost as if you're attempting to undermine our livelihoods. In the case of a couple people, I believe it is done antagonistically.

Imaging joining a forum for cosmetic surgeons. On it are various professionals who perform this type of work. Then you discuss how you found some people who could give you black market filler for cheaper or that you taught how to perform fat transfers -- in front of the surgeons, who are trying to provide information and support about getting cosmetic surgery performed.

This cross across as tacky.

Constructive dialogue is welcome.

Mistress Tissa

Apologies if any of my comments offended, were tacky, or antagonistic. That certainly was not my intent.

In my experience, anyone trying to save money going to an escort or sugar baby instead of a pro Domme is going to be in for a rude awakening. If anything I’ve found it more expensive

I can’t speak for anyone else, but I view the two experiences as completely different from each other. I still see Pro Dommes, quite regularly actually! But I really enjoy playing with escorts too. I find I can play out fantasies and scenarios that would get me an instant block if I even suggested them to most Pro Dommes.

I appreciate your apology, Chi61. Thank you. However, I doubt most people are intentionally trying to do these things. What I think happens is lack of conscientiousness and empathy.

People don't stop and think, "Should I be discussing how to get an escort to do kinky stuff with me in front of women who have put thousands and thousands of dollars and hours into their work and dungeons? And have spent years on these board talking with us, for free, about how to make our fantasies reality and do it safely? Do I come across as selfish and insensitive?"

Because if they did, I would hope the answer would be "Yes, I look egocentric. I think I shouldn't discuss that here out of respect to these women."



Yes, I think that's the case, too. But the comments usually are more focused on how to get kink from people who aren't professional Dominatrices...in forums or groups for professional Dominatrices.




I do, too. I can't imagine that any escort/sugar baby/service top could even come close to delivering what I do in a session, in terms of intimately understanding kink, the psychology and execution; the dungeon, the wardrobe, etc. This goes for any better, long-term professional Domme.



I totally get this. I'm just saying that I think discussing this doesn't belong here.

I think men need to more carefully consider that they way they express themselves is what Dommes will use to determine whether they want to spend time here having conversations. If Dommes see guys talking about how to get that college co-ed to kick him in the balls so he can save a couple hundred bucks, do you think she will want to participate in that space?

I apologize for recent post about this subject offended Mistress Tissa, and probably many of you. That was not my intent. My excitement and passion about thinking about my wonderful experiences got the better of me. I completely value you, Mistress Tissa, and the many Dominas who comment here.

So many of the Mistresses I have sessioned with, especially in the beginning, opened up a world to me. My sexuality has always been, well, theatrical and dramatic. I have described my passion for sessions with Mistresses as being "an R-rated Disney World for adults." There are many shades of BDSM, as we all know. Mine might be more sensual than others. In my... exhuberance to share my experiences I offened professional ladies I value. My humble apologies.

I did not mean my comments to be offensive. As I have followed this forum for years ive seen posts around how to find domination in strip clubs, with real life partners etc. perhaps I assumed incorrectly, that it was ok to discuss kinky sex work even if it didn't come from a pro domme.

I did want to clarify two points. I hope no one construes my comments around finding a sugar baby or a kinky escort as a way to “save a few hundred bucks”. Hopefully my forum posts around over spending and over tipping emphasize that this approach, especially finding a kinky sugar baby are ridiculously expensive by any standard. I don’t believe i have ever posted about how to use this approach to save money.

i view an escort or a sugar baby focused on kink as a different experience. When i pay a pro domme im getting a luxury experience with high end equipment that cant be matched. But that also doesn't mean a sugar baby, escort, or stipper cant provide a great experience as well. Ive had great but different experiences with both and I used this forum to share my kink adventures.

Ms Tissa,
I wouldn't think of you as insecure, especially if you believe the rants are being done antagonistically.
I think of you and other Domme's as the goose's who lay the golden eggs. We should try not to step on the goose.

The insecurity lies within some of us who come to see you. I save for it, look forward to it, love it while I'm there, but often have questions and guilt afterwards.

Guilt and questions could be a topic of its own.

But I think some guys are looking for ways to allay this guilt by spending less money, and in doing so, compare notes and look for "better deals".

I also suspect many haven't really thought about it from your perspective. I think most commenters are genuine and speak honestly.....that's why I read this forum.

Those who speak antagonistically on this subject, do the same on other subjects,
and are pretty much experts on everything from behind the anonymity of the computers screens.

I'm afraid some of us will always want to beat the system, anytime we spend money....... but in doing so, we may be planting our foot on the goose's neck.....

The Driver

Discussing a past experience isn't necessarily problematic, in my eyes. Especially if it directly relates to a professional Domme in some way or somehow enhances the discussion about pro Dommes. For example, someone who asked his pro Domme if she would be willing to work with an escort for a doubles session.



Maybe other Dommes have been OK with it. Or maybe they just didn't say anything, for fear of backlash or it hurting their careers. Or maybe because we get so used to the ways in which our work is continuously appropriated by the carnal desires of men and therefore don't understand they have a right to feel bothered by the way we are sometimes treated like chattel by our "submissives".





This is not my point, though.

Again:

I understand that different providers offer different things -- even between pro Dommes.

I understand wanting a variety of experiences.

I understand wanting to save money.

I'm just saying I don't think those conversations feel appropriate here, in a forum for and by pro Dommes who have tried so hard to bring your fantasies to life, at significant cost, real risk, and occasional peril.

By all means, go to a more kink-generic space like Fetlife, start a group, and share stories and tips there.

I don't write this to squelch conversation. I like a vibrant exchange of experiences and ideas, I'm just asking people to be a little more conscientious and respectful about how they may be (inadvertently) turning this into a place where no Dommes visit, it's just a few cowboys at the bar and some tumbleweed.

I have to admit in confused by the continual references to saving money. My posts have never talked about seeing different types of providers as a way to save money. On the contrary, All of the providers i mentioned have a higher rate than a standard pro domme rate. A sugar baby arrangement typically for me runs mid 4 figures to low 5 figures on a monthly basis




I dont see how i treated anyone like chattel by posting about the professional and respectful way ive interacted with sex workers for professional domination services. It feels like the only thing i did is mention the success ive had in seeking out the services of an individual that doesn’t post on this site.

I have to be careful with my newfound moderator abilities! I'm just going through the motions and clicking on a button to reply, which I'm used to being in a particular place, but now in that place is an edit button, where I can edit the original post. I've done with twice in the last 10 minutes!

Sorry, Spark, I just fixed your comment back the way it was.

OK, my reply:



Spark, I'm referring to the collective of conversations as a whole, not you only. Refer to the title of and original post in this thread.

You probably didn't mean it that way, but comparing non pros with "black market" may be misunderstood.
I conduct most of my sessions with a non-pro and friends of her. She has been introduced to me by a pro (with whom I also regularly play).
I also like to emphasize that the "cheaper" doesn't apply to my non-pro sessions, they turn out to be more expensive.

But I do find your editorial guidelines interesting from another point of view:
Historically, guilds have had a purpose of establishing quality standards. However they mainly served protectionism. Eventually, they crumbled because they couldn't keep up with innovation.

Is it possible that this site is following the same fate?
Another popular thread is titled "Where have all the topics gone".