I would highly recommend reading:

Chapter 3 - Gorean Philosophy
Chapter 4 - Gorean Slavery
Chapter 5 - Gor and Traditional BDSM

from the following link - http://www.dreamstrike.com/gorintro.html

It is very well written and while I do not agree with his reference to Earth slaves having the status of animals in Chapter 4 sections 3 and 4. I do recognize his right to see his slaves that way either on Earth or in his online Gorean world.

The problem with the Gorean as well as the BDSM community is that there are so many shades of gray in the style each and everyone of us practice what we believe to be "The Way". Even though I have been involved in both the BDSM and Gorean communities for over 30 years now I would not say that I have found either to represent completely what I personally believe the relationship with my slaves are. I do not believe the Gor books to be some kind of bible for D/s any more then the books of Jay Wiseman.

I believe we all have the right to find what works for each of us just as one must find their own way when it comes to religion. The Gorean way is not bad it is just a different way of approaching the same subject and if it works for you great, if only part of it works for you great.

I agree with a large part of the philosophy outlined in the Chapters noted above but as I also noted there are things I do not agree with. Such is life in the wonderful world of Dominance and submission.