Quote Originally Posted by Ozme52 View Post
I think the issue is whether or not the submissive is in trouble... physically or emotionally. A safeword averts the potential for damage. Online just doesn't (IMO) have the danger unless the sub is willing to abuse herself. I avoid that ahead of time by admonishing them to tell me if I've stepped over a boundary.

The "mood" is irrelevant in such cases. Again, my opinion.

hrm.. as my online gets very intense in many aspects.. I think this would have to be false. There is danger in online -- mental and emotional danger is just as valid. Words and thoughts can trigger much. I think the online safeword is necessary and I have pushed past online subs far enough to have to use them. It's not a negative thing for them to do so as I see it's part of what I'm to do .. to get them to push to new level or limits..

The Dom who doesn't stop ... well ... IMO .. others will eventually rethink what that person is.