Ok... where to start?!?

I have read up on "leathers" and I can agree with you that the internet has tainted the old ways. I suppose the leather side of things is what encouraged my intrigue in etiquette. I want to be a proper, mature slave that reflects on my Master in a positive manner. I would consider myself still very much in training. I can even safely say that I have yet to play "hard"... I have only been a part of the scene for about 5 months. Over the last month and a half is when play started. My Master has had me count my spankings. However the verbal side of play is still at a minimum. I will say the obvious "Yes, Master" but tend to not speak unless asked a question.

Respect is huge! Whether I'm in the forums or with my Master. I feel like there is no need to be disrespectful to anyone in this world. We all have the same general interest but we all branch off and enjoy different things. I am very interested in being in a BDSM setting with other people. Not necessarily to play, but to just see how everyone interacts with each other. Seems like respect for others and for yourself is a very important thing for a scene like this.

At this time, I only have one Master and have not even considered venturing else where. He kind of popped my BDSM cherry lol I would like to say as you put it, I'm a "love slave" and am 100% loyal to Him. Our relationship has became so much more than I had ever expected it to because of the BDSM. I am intrigued at how you received your training. I didn't realize that there was a "house", if you will, that you could go to and be trained. Was it intense? Did you have more than one Master?

As far as status goes, I believe that's what rule #1 was ultimately pointing out. Based on where the slave walks, shows ones place with their Master.

I am sure that as time passes, I will prob have more questions for you, Denuseri. I really, really appreciate you taking the time to fill me in on all the little details. I told my Master that this site is like a support group lol everyone on here is so nice and helpful