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A Master is a term used to describe a revered [[d-type]] and is often used a variety of ways. Most often this term is used to refer to the [[dominant]] person in a [[Master/slave]] relationship, usually defined as a [[24/7]] [[TPE]] [[relationship]] that is greatly respected within the local [[BDSM]] community. | A Master is a term used to describe a revered [[d-type]] and is often used a variety of ways. Most often this term is used to refer to the [[dominant]] person in a [[Master/slave]] relationship, usually defined as a [[24/7]] [[TPE]] [[relationship]] that is greatly respected within the local [[BDSM]] community. | ||
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Revision as of 22:59, 8 April 2014
A Master is a term used to describe a revered d-type and is often used a variety of ways. Most often this term is used to refer to the dominant person in a Master/slave relationship, usually defined as a 24/7 TPE relationship that is greatly respected within the local BDSM community.
Synonyms may include: Owner, Mistress, Dominatrix, Dominant or others depending on how the term is being used.
Variable Parameters
The term Master may refer to...
- a gender-independent status role that is mostly used only in reference to males. There is not otherwise a male equivalent. The female equivalent is Mistress or possibly Dominatrix to indicate a professional female Master.
- an honorific used strictly for a scene or fantasy role play to indicate one that has control over another or others, especially in a professional session.
- The owner of a slave; the head of a household in some styles of D/s and M/s, especially those groups of people identifying as a House.
- someone recognized as incredibly skilled and talented; someone who has mastered a specific skill set in regards to BDSM such as a Rope Master.
- one whose teachings or doctrines are accepted by followers; an original manifestation from which copies can be made.
- One who has control over or ownership of something: the master of a dungeon.
- Used as a title for a person who serves as the head or presiding officer of certain societies, clubs, orders, or institutions: The Master of the Collaring Ceremony.
- someone who may or may not have earned his or her title from a community recognition or a regional Leather contest.
- someone who has titled themselves as a Master without meeting any exterior qualifications.
Values
In many cases there are claims that a Master must have "X" trait or quality in order to be able to control or direct another person, but due to the varied nature of what constitutes being a Master between each individual, what those things are, how they might apply, and their degree of importance can vary drastically as there is no one true way to be a Master. In most cases these lists simply mirror what it means to be an exemplary human being with a strong set of core values, the desire and motivation to constantly improve, and the ability to perform the function of a Master with expertise: the ability to control and direct another person.
Master Milestones
Within the context of a live-in 24/7 TPE relationship it can be hard to assess one's progress as a Master since each M/s relationship is decidedly different. Consider using the Master Milestones[1] sheet supplied by the MsDC[2] to self assess and help provide you with some direction on deciding how best to move forward with your household.