I too, Blackdom, am sorry for any harshness in my post. It is just that I have seen those that have used that question to express the distaste of those that do online play.

And I for one, am a dom that appreciates the input from EVERYBODY, subs and doms and do not like the implication that all are not welcome here.

For me there are differences and each have their pleasures. The main difference, for me, is that I have to check in more when conducting online play. In real life play I can check in with the submissive by looking into her eyes or by her reactions. Not as easy with online.

Online can be just as intense however. It is definitely built more into mind play. Also, in my case, I use roleplay in conjunction with tasking and such with online play.

I hope this helps.