Quote Originally Posted by TomOfSweden View Post
Selling your body and your services in any way could be labeled as prostitution if you're in the mood for it, (like going to a normal job we'd rather not do). But if the slave gives freely to the Master/Misstress and there is no service or negotiated number, than that can impossibly be called prostitution.

Yeah, let's not go down the road that some countries have, where *nurses* have been the victims of sexual assaults based on the justification that they touch men as part of their job, therefore they must be prostitutes (don't get me started on the idea that "it's not rape if she's a prostitute"). A prostitute is someone who has sex for money, period.

And also, wtf is with the idea that anyone can *expect* sex out of a relationship with a person they may not have even met? Pro, amateur, sub, dom, whatever, everyone has the right to hold out on sex until they feel ready, or completely avoid it if they aren't comfortable with the situation. IMHO there isn't anything wrong with stating upfront that one isn't offering sex, especially if the person in question is a Domme and has the kind of in-your-face style that tends to be associate with them.

I guess all in all, I really don't quite understand what makes this so offensive to people. Most of us have paid for porn, and plenty have paid for phone sex, strip shows, etc. Guys say that they hate to see women making money off of good looks and little talent, but they continue to spend their money on Maxim and pay $10.00 for an overcooked burger at Hooters. Do you think that those girls should offer their services pro bono?

Honestly, looking good is a lot of work. I have spent some time in the performing arts industry (non-sex-related), and you wouldn't believe how much time and effort goes into costuming, makeup, fitness, hair, skincare, to say nothing of technicalities like underwear that don't show and run-free hose. And that's not counting the time it takes for even a very attractive person, impeccably dressed and made-up, to do a decent photo shoot -- yes, even (insert your unattainable Hollywood crush here) has to pose for a whole lot of photos before getting one just right. If girls want to run websites to earn some money, they aren't just sitting on their pretty butts waiting for the cash to roll in, they are actively competing in a saturated market to get noticed and provide a product that, face it, people want.

Not your thing, fine. Not my thing, either (although I have thought idly about starting a pin-up website, I'm not a Domme and not interested in being trailed around online by needy guys). But I really can't stand the attitude that women should be strong and dominant... as long as they don't feel entitled to anything, or expect men to actually respect them, or...