I can't believe that I'm the first to post here... hmm, oh well.
If you have read my intro page, then this will just be a recap for you.
I was raised by D/s parents, and for me that is where I got allot of my information to start. My parents are still wealths of knowledge if i have questions, I took what I learned from them and have expanded from that by talking with others, reading, and finding sites like this one (shameless plug, this site so far giving me more info on a larger verity then other sites i had found). I wouldn't say that i know more then my parents now, but i would go as far as i have go further in some areas then they have. My personal favorite book is the "Masters Manuel" I have found it very well written and with allot of straight forward advice.
I have taken it on myself to educate those that have come to me in what real and fiction when it comes to BDSM. This has been everything from telling them how it works or at least should,in my eyes work, as well as pointing them to sites like this for more info. I have also gone as far as to show people some of the harder things, flogging, bondage, and even some basic leather working.
But, i do have a mission, per say. I wish to see BDSM become more accepted, and not just in closed circles. I hope to one day be able to attend conventions around BDSM where political groups can't force hotels to cancel them from media pressure. I'm saying that i expect ever closed minded individual to want to be involved or even to say that they like it. i just want people to become more tolerant of other peoples desires. To me this is no different then freedom of religion. you may not agree with someone else religion, hell you may be opposed to it, but be tolerant of it and if you don't agree with it then just shut the ^&$% up and move on....
Sorry... But this to me falls under education, for everyone needs to be educated about this. But again, sorry for the rant.