Yep... I never minded being sent to my room. That was where I kept my books. Worst punishment for me was being forced to go out and do something other than sit in my room

Agree with many of the points made in this thread so far. Especially the communication aspect. This is why things like lines work as you usually have to write out lines that are relevant to the crime thereby reinforcing the communication. Don't seem to do them in schools any more, nor do they expect students to write essays about whatever topic the teacher decides is relevant. No idea why... maybe they are considered 'cruel and unusual' by modern standards (after all, modern schools barely seem to require students to write essays as part of their normal schooling...).

Writing tasks are always a good thing in BDSM, I feel. Its a nice, inexpensive task which has no requirement for the Dom/me to do any work other than come up with the title for the task. They usually serve as good ways of communication, especially in the initial stages of a relationship, as the sub can write out their fantasies and feelings about sessions. They also make good punishment as a sub can write out what they did, why they are sorry for doing it and what they intend to do for the Dom/me to make up for it. All through this process, the Dom/me can sit and watch - maybe have a drink, maybe enjoy another sub. When the task is over, a cruel Dom/me can also either read it and discard it and make them write it out again or, as often used to happen in schools, not bother to read it and just throw it in the bin Depends on how evil you are feeling