Admittedly I couldn't read the whole thing. Especially not that fast. However, I did skim through it. I would have to agree that it's abuse.

There is a peace found in being submissive and being used at the behest of your Master. I think there are limits that shouldn't be pushed. Namely choosing your 'slave' based on their net worth!? What the hell is that? This lifestyle is based around love, trust, and respect.

The person writing this article has no respect for her 'slave'. This is when I feel it falls into full on abuse, and leaves BDSM lifestyle. I say slave with quotes, because I'm using this term loosely. Many people in the lifestyle use that title for themselves and their submissive as a term of endearment. I don't want to apply it to someone who is being abused, because to me it would demean the value of that title.

Ask any collared/owned submissive on this board, and I can almost guarantee they will tell you with no doubt in their minds, how much their Master/Mistress loves them.