lets use a different terminology shall we.

This may also explain some of peoples issues with the use of titles and thier issues with the blurring of such titles meanings.

I am going to use your post as an example clipcrop.

I am going to substitute the words Master and slave for dom and sub in some circumstances and adjust the words.



"Over the years I've met a number of slaves who submit to a Master, but dominate other slaves."

How would you categorize them?

I see you have bever heard of the term "First girl".

She doesnt stop being a slave just becuase she is higher up in the hierarchy. She is still a slave to the Master.

Of course with no recognized titlar distinction of commitment then I wouldnt personally use the term Master and slave.

Of course things can get confusing then.

As for your therorehtical situation/question:

"And if a Domme likes to have her breasts whipped, or if a Dom enjoys being bound, and they have their subs perform accordingly, does that make the individual less dominant. They are using their dominant trait to further their own pleasure - isn't that dominance?"

This has been addressed far better in a different thread.

Here is a link to it:

http://www.bdsmlibrary.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=19084