Hi Everyone-
Happy Almost New Year!!!
I'm excited about this project, having taught / mentored extensively on these topics in the past. Especially when I see so many friends benefit from making their dreams & relationships come true by being empowered with proper and Skillful Means, as we would say in the Orient.
Here's the latest, as I try to figure out roll out the lectures while adhering to both technical constraints & community guidelines here on The Cage.
- I have a ton of cool lectures which cover a wide range of relationship & play styles, from vanilla to edgy and from "nothing naughty, best friends" D\s Dynamics all the way to uber-romantic or objectified Master \ slave. And, even better, how to make these things -actually- happen in your life, instead of dreaming about them. And not get duped by predators or hurt emotionally (been there, done that myself plenty of times. yes, it is not just "doms" who play those games) - I would spare each of you those pains.
- I really want to post these here, Online and on The Cage. At present, I am only able to make the system work for Premium Members. Which means that many people (?) will not be able to see them. I like The Cage and, Yes, I want to support this lovely site with subscriptions!
I am presently trying to figure out if there are a ton of folks, esp. new people, who want the knowledge but who cannot rock a subscription, and I would love community feedback on this topic. If it is "mostly ok," then I can simply proceed with the lectures. If most people don't see them -and- have no way to tell they are great (they are, I promise! - have often been asked to get them out there, as they are loaded with not usually published insights), then there is no point.
- I don't do this to make money - or to get attention. My own mentors didn't, and I don't charge for sharing this material or when I mentor someone. Nor do I get flirty with them - that would be inappropriate. Charging a nominal fee for a larger class or fun event is fine; we all have to cover rental fees and such.
I would say the "price" is being a good human, ethical/caring bdsm-er, and learning to contribute back. Never let anyone tell you there is a cost of the flesh -or of emotional intimacy- in order to learn things. Most skills and educational classes in the community are taught in a clothes-on, very proper manner - and most real munches are entirely tame and safe. Sexy belongs in your bedroom - or, with consent, at a Dungeon Party.
- I am presently discussing with the Community Team to see if this is OK, but there may be a way that I can share just a small handful of lectures directly. They are usually very cool - keep you guys posted.
Basically The 4 Essentials-things to keep you safe: Consent & Communication, How Munches & Events work, "No - we are not just here for sex, nor are we Swingers with leather pants(tm)," and "Finding Educational Events, No D\s isn't just rough sex and No, you can't just figure it out in the dark." Once I find out if it is OK/get approval, there may be a way than I can share links to those few audios over DMs - whilst putting the bulk of deeper topics on the Blog as audio. Please feel free to comment or message me with thoughts or interest.
New Year's Regards to all of you-
The Kraken
ps: heading off to Europe & the UK in late jan/feb. i will love to see what the community & events are like everywhere; so, if you have thoughts or ideas....
