The Gorean books were one of the first books I had read with an open BDSM theme. I remember being shocked that they were even in the library and I was about 12 at the time. I don't THINK it warped me too badly *snickers*

I find it rather amusing though that there is a whole sub culture of rules based off a book. It is an interesting read and it had some very in my opinion caricature of roles. Idealised men who were mens men, women who are beautiful and craved to obey and if they do have a will of their own they only want a strong dom to rule them. What happens to the old and not so pretty in that world...

I am not disrespecting anyone’s way of validate their lifestyle nor their choice of rites to formalize their choices. I have noticed that many people who claim to follow the Gorean roles can be rather ridged and judgmental towards others who choose to create their own rules and roles.