Quote Originally Posted by Dorkalicious
If it wasn't for the fact that this lifestyle was "exposed" online, I don't know who I would be today.... I highly doubt that I would be the same at all. I definitely wouldn't know anything about BDSM, or even know why I had certain urges...=/
This is exactly why a site like the Forums does and should exist- for people just like D-licious who are searching for a place to go and learn, and do so in a safe environment. I say "safe" knowing that anyone at all can join, even those with bad intentions. But this place seems to be pretty good at looking after their own. At least that's what I've percieved to be the case.

We all have our own opinions about what is right and what is not so right. For some, exclusivity and privacy should be a part of the BDSM community. For some others, that idea smacks of discrimination. I guess when the idea is to seek out information, it all comes down to finding a place, online or offline, where one feels comfortable interacting and learning. Opinions presented, whether agreed with or not, can be just one more aspect in the learning process. And I hope that within the exchange of ideas and views, it is always kept in mind that an opinion isn't superior just because it's held.