Respect comes in many forms for many different people in this lifestyle, however I think that we can all agree on one very important fact, that is that in order to gain respect, you need to have respect for others.
This works not just one way as in a sub toward a Dom but also a Dom to a sub, a sub to another sub and Dom to other Dom's. One way of showing this is respecting boundry lines and making sure that everyone is cared for and happy. That no one person is singled out because they are new, they are not sure of their place or how they fit in within our community. After all, teaching new members is a vital way we get to ensure safety among our peers.
Sadly today many of our people have fallen for tricks of society and "what is normal" and therefore they impose that into playtime which can be harmful to others. Perhaps it is not meant to be mean or harmful sure. But the simple fact is that a simple action such as telling someone else that what they are doing is wrong, that they need to grow up and stop acting like a child can be very harmful to them.
We all need to take into consideration everyone's kinks and differing personalities and take a few breaths to collect ourselves before we respond to any words said. Bullying affects everyone and can cause great harm in the long run, bullying can lead to depression which when it is combined with other factors such as a stressful home environment can lead to a mental breakdown that can ultimately lead to suicide. Maybe you will not see it now, but over all your words can cause death.
So sit back, as yourself this "Do I want to be the one responsible for the death of another person?" Can you be okay knowing someone else is dead because you got upset? Please be aware of words and actions that can be harmful to others. Watch what you say and be mindful that others may not react well to what you are saying and try to be mindful of their actions as well. We need to bond together not fall apart in these troubled and difficult times we face.
