Quote Originally Posted by SilverWulf View Post
Yes, I do expect someone to know the common acronyms and if they don't know the meanings then look it up. Don't get upset because you have to do a little research on your own for Gods sake. ...
I'll have to agree. It boils down to forum etiquette. There exists within this forum a thread (stickied nonetheless) which explains all of the commonly used acronyms.

EDIT: I am only allowed to post URLs... after I have made 15 posts or more.
Reference: BDSM Library Forums > The Glossary of BDSM Terms > The Glossary of BDSM: BDSM Basics, Safety, Toys, Kinks & Fetishes

In light of this threads existence, it should be assumed that the terms used therein are common knowledge - or at least easily accessible.

Now, I'm rather interested to hear (see?) what others have to say in this topic, so I'd like to assert my (nonexistent) influence by saying.. please?

For myself, I became interested in BDSM in highschool. At the time, I was much less educated than I am now, and I guess the best I can put it is I'm glad nobody got hurt. It was mostly simple, stupid things (with extra emphasis on stupid), such as alcohol/drug use prior to playing, not really getting to know my Dom/sub, and attempting to live out perfect porn fantasy, all as an excuse for rough sex. Granted, it was a lot of fun at times.. other times I look back and.. o.o

-Kit'sToy