Hi Swinburne,

Not to be argumentative, but I sessioned with Ava Taurel, Pandora's, and Nutcracker in that same time period and not once was I asked or expected to pay any kind of application fee, nor for that matter was I asked to fill out any paperwork prior to sessioning. I was asked the usual questions on the phone and in pre-session conversation about fetishes, likes, dislikes and limits but was never was asked to put them on paper let alone asked to pay a fee to do so.

I realize that different people have difference experiences and perspectives. I also realize you are expressing your experiences but my experiences with Ava, Pandoras and Nutcracker were nothing like yours. I may be wrong with this observation, and if so I apologize, but I am pretty sure that Pandora's still does not have an application fee.

However, it is completely unfair to compare the Pandora business model to that of an independent Domme who feels application fees are appropriate for their practice. They are totally different business models.

If a Domme wants to charge an application fee then I say go for it. If a sub thinks that's unreasonable then that's fine too, don't pay it and look for another Domme who does not charge an application fee.

Personally, I would have no objection to paying an application fee if that fee is applied to the session tribute IF the session takes place. If I am paying $800 to $1,200 for a 2 or 3 hour session paying an application fee of $50 or so is pretty immaterial to me but I am uncomfortable paying an application fee on top of $400 to $500 and hour for session time. It's not because I am cheap or a dick, I just object to it as a matter of principle. I also would not call a Domme who felt the opposite of that opinion greedy or exploitive.

How a Domme manages/prices her practice is entirely up to her, just as how and with whom I choose to spend my money is up to me. I think there is plenty of room in the the ProDomme world for more than one business model and wish every ProDomme nothing but success in however you choose to manage your practice.