The Seven Common Types of Internet Submissives

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Type Six: The “I am Slave, Hear Me Roar!” Submissive – These are absolute, prodigious, epitome of any submissive type. Don’t call the “I am Slave” type a submissive, though, they don’t like that very much. In these slaves’ opinions, there is no other submissive group that can possibly equal their level of commitment, sacrifice, talent, experience or will to submit. To this slave archetype, submissives merely play at being slaves, and anyone not in a 24/7 TPE-type relationship cannot possibly understand what it really takes to be a slave. Somewhere along the way, the slaves falling into this category forgot that the traditional, BDSM-defined slave is supposed to be demure, servile and meant to be seen and not heard. The good thing about the “I am Slave” type is that they are often very committed, very talented, willing to sacrifice anything for their master and willing to submit to any kind of torture, torment, punishment or practice their masters desire. These slaves rarely safe word out of any situation, and frequently don’t even have safe words. Psychologically speaking, the level of ego required to drive a self-proclaimed slave to this level of verbosity and fervor seems directly contrary to the actual personality required of accepted, established slaves. It is likely that, if an Old Guard Master ever found himself in care taking or in possession of this type of slave, he would first begin her experience under him by gagging her or taping her fingers together to prevent her from vocalizing or typing exactly how great of a slave she is.

Type Seven: The “True” Submissive – The “true” submissive is often the culmination of the desires of every dominant figure around this person. The “true” submissive is often shy, under spoken, docile, servile and absolutely willing to do anything asked of her. The true submissive is usually aware first of the wants, needs and expectations of the dominant figures around her and not concerned as much with her own wants, needs and expectations. The true submissive is frequently inexperienced, untaught and looking to be pleasing by being perceived as the ‘expected’ norm that a submissive should be. The true submissive will serve anyone and allow herself to be disciplined by anyone claiming to be dominant. The true submissive will usually be found off to the side and out of the way of everyone, rather than openly interacting with people. The good thing about the “true” submissive is that they can be educated and trained out of these types of behavior. Through training and education, these submissives often find that they are allowed to say no to people. They find out that they can get involved in conversations and don’t have to be wallflowers in social situations. They also find out that they are allowed to want, need and expect things as any other person would. All they need is some encouragement. Psychologically speaking, there’s nothing at all wrong with the “true” type submissive, other than they need some guidance and that they probably got some bad advice from an online dominant or an online submissive. With good advice and guidance, these submissives can easily turn out to be fine submissives, or they can turn into one of the other six types mentioned here.


As mentioned before, these are only examples of general types of submissives one will run into online. There are other types as well, but none so predominant as to mention here. There are also, of course, the “normal” submissives that enjoy carrying on conversations, are very openly opinionated and very capable of handling themselves in social situations. It is to these kinds of submissives that others would do well to look to as role models and advice-givers.

i do so enjoy reading Your posts. They are always so thoughtful and provoking. Makes one; such as i, really examine my own desires and thoughts. Thank You for sharing the wisdom, hopefully every one will take something from it and make it work for them on varied levels.

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[Alex Bragi]

Yes, I agree, this is an extremely interesting and informative article. Well thought out and articated. I'll have to come down to this end of the forum more often and check out what's being posted.

I've certainly met all of the above submissives in chat rooms, at one time or another, male and female.

Onl, with respect, I think I would disagree with your observaton of a 'true' submissive. You said: "With good advice and guidance, these submissives can easily turn out to be fine submissives, or they can turn into one of the other six types mentioned here." I feel that, like in any relationship, each is looking for something a little different to suit their needs.

Submissives vary in how seriously they take their position, training, and situation. Motivations for engaging in submissive behavior may include relief from responsibility, being the object of attention and affection, gaining a sense of security, showing off endurance, and working through issues of shame. (Personally, I find the latter very sad.) Others simply enjoy a 'natural' feeling when they are in the presence of their partner. Surely none is superior? Surely a submissives needs are as varied as the dominants who seek them out. And, surely you're not going to disagree with me here, are you?

Mmm... Now,which type I am?

[Caissa]

Hi,

Very interesting post, as someone newly awakening to this life, the insights are very reassuring, in as much as what we feel, is 'normal'. Now I just have to go back and read it again and see where I really fit.

[BDSM_Tourguide]

Onl, with respect, I think I would disagree with your observaton of a 'true' submissive.

The "true" type of submissive is not the same as a typical, trained submissive. The "true" type is submissive to everyone and often believes she is required or expected to service anyone's needs that requests her attention. Usually, a "true" type is told by other, mostly-inexperienced people, that the way she is to act is how real submissives should act.

With some good advice and training, a "true" type can easily be made to understand that real submissives do not sit in the corner and await someone's attentions, or offer blind obedience. Real submissives (the kinds you often find in real life) tend to be opinionated, emotional and not willing to just follw anyone's lead because that person says they are dominant.