The episode I watched most recently included a sort of helmet that was designed to impede (but not prevent) vision, hearing, speech and to induce shame in the wearer.

On some levels, that's hot.

Allegedly, this was designed to silence a nag and to be worn in public. Also? It was tool (the least horrific on the show dating from the same era in British history) to enforce Christian morality.

Right.

You couldn't make something more to order for a sadist or a masochist if you tried.

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(lolidoll on Jun 29, 2008 5:20 PM) Hottest blog ever. Nothing more intimate than that one moment...then it's all downhill from there :) Downhill, I assume you mean, as the joy builds to release and the ability to to control or resist gives way to the need? ~Sinner

(pnthrkitty on Jun 30, 2008 7:16 AM) mmmm, delicious. I've never been told that one, but similar sentiments always get the blood boiling. SEXY! Thank you, Miss 'kitty. ~Sinner

(Liras on Jun 30, 2008 1:28 PM) Emperor Sinner! You say the nicest naughtiest things! ;) I aim to please! ~Sinner

We need to keep paying attention and asking questions.

Thank you for all of the laughs, George.

Rest in peace.

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(SaintSinner on Jun 23, 2008 1:01 AM) I was stunned when I heard it heard on the news tonight. I admire a man that can stir up controversy and still manage to walk away with an awesome career. I actually swooned over him in "Jersey Girl". God rest his soul. No one can/will ever replace him. All true. All true. He had a spirit that deserves to be kept alive. ~Sinner

(Devi on Jun 23, 2008 2:46 AM) He was one of my favorite comedians, and I think one of the best social commentators ever in the history of mankind. I think less people will question things without him around to badger us into it. I'm truly saddened. Devi, In the short term, I think you're right. In the long term, I hope you're wrong... I'm no comedian, I only poke and prod around the sexual stuff. (He said "poke and prod!") ~Sinner

(pnthrkitty on Jun 23, 2008 9:01 AM) I will be teary eyed all day. George was my favorite comic! His brilliance will be missed sorely. In recent years I began to understand how courageous he was to do the routines he did. I think he was extraordinary. ~Sinner

(Nash on Jun 23, 2008 9:56 AM) That is, without doubt, the worst news I've heard yet today. Ciao, brother. I've been thinking that I should pour one out for the fallen. ~Sinner

(sexualite on Jun 23, 2008 5:52 PM) I can only grumble that the British press decided not to run this story. I am truly heartsick, the first time I ever laughed until I cried was because of Carlin. You are right, a star has gone out. I don't suppose he makes a nice sound-bite because he went after so many sacred cows. But he did have a long career because he kept reinventing himself. he was a brilliant man. ~Sinner

(lolidoll on Jun 24, 2008 1:11 AM) may joe pesci rest his soul. amen. "...Because Joe Pesci gets things done!" Rock on, lollidoll! ~Sinner

She put her hair in 'tails just for me.

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Two braids. In front of her shoulders.

Guess where the braids end.

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(SaintSinner on Jun 9, 2008 8:25 PM) They end in the fists of the man pulling on them? SS, LOL! I love the way you think! ~Sinner

(BigBorker on Jun 10, 2008 12:21 PM) Around the back of the man you're kneeling in front of? BB LOL! Well... that would work... ~Sinner

(Liras on Jun 10, 2008 11:40 PM) Right on top of the wrongly placed wings, I am sure Emperor. I often wear my hair in that style, so I can just see it now. Exactly right, Liras Exactly. ~Sinner

(pnthrkitty on Jun 13, 2008 9:12 AM) Exactly where she wants You to look is where the ends land. You'll probably see that more often... I agree. And confirm that it has happened again since I posted. ;) ~Sinner

(pnthrkitty on Jun 14, 2008 11:03 PM) Lucky You and lucky her... ;-) i'd do it to if it garnered Your attention... pnthrkitty, I really, really try hard to follow the Seinfeldian philosophy where "It's like looking at the sun. You look, you get a general idea, then you look away!" On the same token, I have a short attention span and sometimes I find myself noticing things. ;) ~Sinner

If I could have done then what I can do now, BAMS would likely have never been a blog. A majority of my early Blogger posts would have worked really well in that format, as would some of my serial short story experiments.

The Twitter paradigm (or something like it) really needs to be exploited for erotic ends, though I would suggest that while nothing in the Twitter Terms of Service says that you can't do it, there is nothing that says they won't delete accounts or content at will, either.

At any rate, while I have thought often about Tweeting as Sinner, it's premature. I would like guarantees that I just don't see.

Can you hear me knocking?

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(SaintSinner on Jun 2, 2008 10:04 PM) I used Twitter. It was exciting for about a month. I was too lazy to constantly update others on my nonsense. I'm better with text messages, IM's and emails. I read a couple months back about a blogger that was using Twitter to post her erotic escapades. I can't remember who the blogger was or where I read about it. Hopefully one of your readers has the name. SS, I actually have an account on Twitter that I'm using actively. But it's a lot of work to maintain multiple accounts on the same service, so I don't think I will use it as Sinner. I was initially self-conscious on Twitter, but it's the same basic principle as blogging. Either you believe you have something to say, or you don't. The primary difference is that you have to learn to be less verbose, which is an important skill to have. By design, I think Twitter's more about status changes and current location changes and bits of news, but I know there are already those bending it to their own nefarious purposes. And this is good. I'm not at all shocked that the technology was sexualized. It's frankly perfect for it. And like I said, the simplicity is wonderful. No post titles. No categories, links, or tags. The small amount of text means you learn to re-word yourself to say what you mean, or you learn to serialize and use multiple sequential tweets. And again, it's perfect for the browser on your phone. And you can text to it or from it. It is shockingly clever. ~Sinner

(Liras on Jun 3, 2008 3:21 PM) "Thump thump" "Who's there?" "Sinner!" >> I just couldn't help myself, Emperor Sinner. Aw! It's not like I'm The Big Bad Wolf! ~Sinner

(Liras on Jun 5, 2008 2:25 PM) No, you are the Emperor. With big white teeth. " Hellooo little girls..." Teasing. Don't boot me out the Kingdom. Liras, hiding from the Royal Forces Pay no attention to my gleaming incisors... Of course I have mentioned that I do like to bite. ~Sinner

(filthyrotten on Jun 7, 2008 9:30 AM) Sinner, I'm twitterpated! I haven't used it for anything other than posting my idiot phrases but I've seriously thought about it. Thing is everyone on Twitter knows me personally, so I'll post something risque and get 20 phone calls 10 minutes later. And don't suggest a different screen name, I can't do it. I'm filthyrotten. Period. ~g~ FRA, I hear you. It took me a long time to move away from my original pen-name. It's funny how it goes. Between one social service and the next, I have some overlap, but it's not at all like I have one place when everyone is. And in that regard, it's very much like Real Life (tm). One is a part of many circles, but sometimes the only commonality between them all is one's self. and once you established yourself in a certain way in a certain place, it's hard to change that inertia. ~S

(Nudemuse on Jun 8, 2008 4:29 PM) I just started Twittering. It's actually way more enjoyable than I thought it would be. NM, I agree completely. I didn't understand at first, and I'm not sure that I can explain why it works, but I do like it a lot. Do you Tweet as NudeMuse or other? ~Sinner

(BigBorker on Jun 11, 2008 5:38 AM) Twitter is a very cool tool, but still developing into its full potential. I agree that it's a bit confusing to comprehend, but once you start using it then it starts to make sense. I had the same experience: using twitter was fun and interesting for about a week, then it began to get overwhelming and I wasn't quite clear what was being accomplished. I'm holding off on it for now, but keeping my eyes on it: keep me posted as to how it's working for you. Cheers, BB BB, I think it works if you have geeky friends who also enjoy texting and instant messaging, and it works if you consider it things you might say in conversation with those friends or it works as a simple way to update your status for folks who might actually care. It's also a handy way to gather a quick bit of opinion or to take an informal pol or to seek consensus. I don't understand the accounts of people who follow 600 or 42,000 people. That makes no sense to me and I block all of the random people and corporate shills who glom onto my account. I don't follow any celebrity Tweets, though there are a few who I have been told use the tool well and are entertaining. I also like being able to subscribe to mobile notifications for a specific few, and further, the Direct Tweet feature works well for me, too. In all, I think the service is fully formed. I see it as a way to hang out with your friends when you can't be together. As with all social services, the group of friends who Tweets is difference the the group on Facebook, and is different than the group who relies on MySpace. There is of course some overlap, but as a rule, those are pretty distinct for me. Does my experience jibe with yours? ~Sinner

But she was asking people, "If I put this on my boyfriend's car seat, do you think he will know what it means?"

Internally I shuddered. But I kept my poker face. I simply nodded "Yes."

I wish I would have said "It means you are a princess."

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(SaintSinner on May 30, 2008 10:21 PM) A princess with bad taste? IMHO, yes. Because boys don't understand (or like) hints--since they perceive a hint as a maybe, instead of the direct communication that it is, they will come to the wrong conclusion. And now, no matter what he was thinking, he will feel pressured. It's OK to be coy when he's chasing you, but once he is yours--throw him a bone. Tell him what will make you happy. If it's to be, he will move heaven and earth for you. If not, it's better she knows before the ring is on her finger. So yes, bad taste on a number of levels. But I doubt that's really what she was asking me, so I only nodded yes. Because I know what it means. ~Sinner

(...solipsubmissive... on May 31, 2008 7:11 AM) i'd have said it. But i'm not very nice, you see. elise Mae West said it best. "If you don't have anything nice to say, come sit next to me." :D ~Sinner

(Liras on May 31, 2008 6:24 PM) See? This is why I need to keep my boots on. She is a fool and needs a stomping, Emperor. Well, she needs something! ~Sinner

(nash on Jun 2, 2008 3:17 PM) I guess the $25,000 dollar question is: Why didn't you? nash, The primary reason is that I didn't think of it until replaying the moment in my mind 24 hours later. And if I had, I probably would have remained silent and smirked instead. This blog is here as that outlet for me. ~Sinner

(Kaz on Jun 2, 2008 4:11 PM) Or, as Gothe said, "There is nothing more frightening than imagination without taste." And to poll others for their agreement - could that be a conspiracy of bad taste? I was something of a fashionista once, but that was a long time ago. If I had pictures, well, you might question my ability to judge good taste... ~Sinner

(Liras on Jun 3, 2008 3:24 PM) Emp Sinner: I too, was a fashionista and I am still in rehab on that matter (I relapse often) but that's a fucked up shirt design. Yeah. But I'd still look at it. ;) ~Sinner

(Liras on Jun 8, 2008 10:38 PM) Looking can cause hurt! To the viewer, I often think. Hence the phrase "You look great from a distance! I just can't seem to get far enough away!" Or there was a one-hit 80's band that wrote in one song "Communication is hard to maintain when the clothes that you're wearing are hurting my eyes." LOL But then, sometimes lustful thoughts simply override other considerations. ~Sinner

(BigBorker on Jun 15, 2008 8:05 AM) If you left that message on my car seat, you'd never be sitting in it again. BB BB, Yeah, you can say that again. "Hints" do not rock. ~Sinner

(pnthrkitty on Jun 16, 2008 7:57 AM) Ok, so I get that "hints" are a no no once the fish has been reeled in. BUT, what happens when the significant other doesn't even listen to directives? I'm not saying I would EVER have done what she was thinking of doing. Quite the opposite in fact, however, some days saying "SEND ME FLOWERS YOU ASS" just seems to defeat the purpose. Or maybe I'm just not your typical female. Who knows. pnthrkitty, My premise is that men (often) do not get hints. Men understand hints as suggestions, right or wrong. Hints will become part of what he uses to make his decision--unless he has been schooled enough by women in his life to know that a hint from a woman is not about something she _might_ like. I have watched my fellow man, over and over, not get hints. So, I believe that if something is important to you, do not rely on hints. "SEND ME FLOWERS YOU ASS" is what some asses need _to get the hint._ ~Sinner

(pnthrkitty on Jun 17, 2008 7:08 AM) HAHA I stopped giving hints long ago (like 14 yrs ago). I just don't look to be rewarded in that manner anymore. It cheapens the act if you have to ask for it. So why bother? :) pnthrkitty, Exactly, which is why I think she made a noob mistake. But I still believe there is no reason not to ask for what you want. Not asking builds resentment. If you ask and nothing changes, then there are other issues to address. Ideally (and I am an idealist) there is a place for ongoing dialogue and a way to find a place where everyone is happy. Back to the hint that originally began this post: There are too many ways to misinterpret non-verbal communication. It's too easy for the recipient to infer more or less than you intended. ~Sinner

(pnthrkitty on Jun 18, 2008 3:54 PM) As always you are wise beyond your years. :) Aw! You're way too kind. ~Sinner

Well, I'm going to look.

I'm just saying.

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(SaintSinner on May 30, 2008 10:19 PM) That's why I wear that shirt. ROFL! ~S

(...solipsubmissive... on May 31, 2008 7:12 AM) oh, i WANT that t-shirt. elise If I can find it or something similar, I will be sure to post a link! ~Sinner

(Beth on May 31, 2008 10:51 AM) Well, yes -- that's the *point* When I was a teenager I frequently wore a t-shirt that said: "Stop staring at my tits." If nothing else, wearing it got my boyfriend to spank me. I hear you. I do. You're all trouble-makers. And I love you for it. ~Sinner

(Liras on May 31, 2008 6:25 PM) That is an ass-backwards angel, if I ever heard of one. I give up for today, Emperor, cuz yet another fool will arise with the dawn of the new day to come. All in good time. All in good time. ~Sinner

(Kaz on Jun 2, 2008 4:01 PM) Visualizing someone trying to fly in what would be an inverted reverse position....strange, but what's a little dementia or deformity between friends? (laughing) LOL Yeah, that would be a lot like floating while wearing on of those orange life vests I used to have to wear everywhere there was water when I was a kid. ~Sinner

(etherdust on Jun 3, 2008 2:18 PM) You remember Tippi at the Thai place don't you? She had the best T-shirts. My two favorites were "In-n-Out Motel" and the one with the takeout box and "Take Me Out" emblazoned across her breasts. God, I miss her. Oh, yes. I have posted in her honor on many occasions. I remember the shirts you mention as well as the black t-shirt with the rhinestone Playboy logo. Yes, yes. Yes.

(filthyrotten on Jun 7, 2008 9:37 AM) Since I have a massive chest (and just resigned myself to the stares, but will kick major domo ass at leers) my best friend made a shirt that has (in blazing red letters) Go ahead, stare. You're a jackass anyway. The other one that she made me was "Why yes, they -are- sensitive!" ...since that's the number 2 question I get. FRA, Wow. Well, I guess I would never have thought to ask about sensitivity--but then again it is amazing what people will ask in the name of being conversational, or of being blindingly single-minded. On the same token, it does show some good humor on your part... You girls are troublemakers, too. ~Sinner

On Friday I started to consider therapy and medications again.

Briefly.

Then I remembered the pain and hassle of monthly or bi-weekly or weekly appointments. First, and regularly, with the psychiatrist for simple med checks, and then even more with the prescribed therapy. Trying to convince the therapist you are for real. Figuring out the therapist has no clue, either. The endless trips to the pharmacy. The insurance bureaucracy. The pill-minders. The relentless schedule. The loss of erections.

And that's a layer of crap I just don't want or need in my life right now.

I'll change a lot on my own to avoid all of that, thank you very much.

Sometimes the help you can get is not the kind of help you need.

Moving on.

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(sweetlikepoison on May 18, 2008 5:24 PM) i don't like 'them', i think they all gather weekly and have a good laugh at the expense of their patients. i mean, you laugh at the idiots you have to deal with at work right? i don't want to pay to be someones laugh reel...so i don't go to therapy either. i think that rant kind of demonstrates why i need to go...hmm. sweetlikepoison, I have to say, I did have one therapist, one, who I respected and who I thought knew the kinds of things I had to hear. His words still challenge me even though I haven't seen him in years. Of the four I've seen, he was the only one I sometimes wish I could still speak with--not so much as a patient but as someone who works with a mentor. Painhealer has my respect, too, thought I believe he lives on a different continent. But, yeah, I went to a young therapist once who said "Wow!" a more than few times. I think I will likely stick out in his mind. The worst thing we do to ourselves is that we believe that we are broken. There is no greater crime. I don't feel broken anymore. But I do sometimes feel overwhelmed, and then I hear the siren's song call me. To date, I have avoided smashing myself on the rocks. And I am grateful to be alive. Sometimes, just knowing I am of a certain disposition helps me get through the darkest moments. But sometimes My world gets so small I forget even that. I have nothing against talk therapy. I just wish I had more say in the matter than picking someone who happens to be covered by my insurance and who happens to be taking new patients. The only experiences I care to seek out now are ones that draw me out of my head, not farther in. It's good to hear from you, SLP. Thanks for commenting! ~Sinner

(Beth on May 21, 2008 8:31 PM) I hope you find your way out of the darkness soon ... I'm not anti-talk therapy so much as aware that it simply isn't for me. It has failed me too many times. In terms of meds, when I took them for postpartum depression, I was one of the 'lucky' ones whom the meds made suicidal. "The only experiences I care to seek out now are ones that draw me out of my head, not farther in." Mmm ... further in can be okay, so long as one is sorting on the way, and not drowning. Beth, I don't know that I can ever count on being 100% out of the darkness. But I know I have a certain disposition and that knowledge does help me through many dark places. I can identify with mood swings that become exaggerated with meds. I can really identify I am very introspective as a rule and I spend a lot of time alternately entertained or trapped by my own thoughts and thinking. So when I say I am interested in activity that takes me out of my head, what I mean is staying present in the moment on the one hand, and being more present in the world and in the lives of others on the other hand. ~Sinner

(Liras on May 23, 2008 1:56 PM) Dear Emperor: it is hard to find a good person to talk to, let alone a med professional. I agree that you have to not feel broken. I have always felt that one can mend the chips and cracks to the psyche. I call my overwhelming times 'saturation', meaning that I can't absorb another drop of anything. Wring me out, hang me to dry in the wind, then I am born anew. No smashing or dashing, just living. Liras, booted and ready to stomp... Liras, Thanks for the thoughts! I definitely know saturation! I had thought of it as overload, but I think it's two names for the same thing. Sometimes, and I don't always know when or why, I just can't take anymore and I turn into Mr. Cranky Snapperhead. Fortunately for me (and Flower) is that I managed to get a lot of rest last night. Sleep is under-rated. Highly. Thank God for long week-ends! ~Sinner

(liras on May 25, 2008 10:51 PM) Emperor Sinner! You--a cranky snapperhead? I thought of you more as a brooding piranha. When I am saturated, I am limp, sodden. When I am overloaded, I am crackling and grouchy. Neither is sexy, let me tell you. Sleep is something that is precious and deeply loved in my house. (I did not get enough when I went to visit my current flame--maybe that is why I was a grouch cranky snappy clam??) Stay well, please. I too, will try. Liras, Thank you, very much, for the kind wishes. I've weathered the storm, I feel the worst has past. I'm not saying that because that's what I think you want to hear, I swear to you. Honestly, I do go through spells. This one was a little worse than most, but they all do pass. In that way, I must count myself fortunate. ~Sinner ~Sinner

(Liras on May 31, 2008 6:22 PM) Emperor Sinner, I do so very much want to hear that the worst is over! You are fortunate, in many ways. -Liras, Official Fool Stomper of the 2009 Sinner Olympics Aw! You warm my heart. ~Sinner

I had downloaded several files of her singing acapella, years ago. I saved them in my iTunes library. Today one came up in random rotation.

Brought a big smile to my face.

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(Devi on May 20, 2008 2:09 AM) *blush* I forgot about those posts. In fact, I lost all of them. Any way you can get them to me? :) Devi, Give me a day or two to see what I can find. I know that I probably only have a few tracks, but what I have I will share. I'll send you a link when I get everything together. ~Sinner

But for some reason, for some people, this disqualifies me from being a "true" BDSM practitioner.

But I ask you, is a gay man any less gay if he only sucks cock in the bedroom, if he doesn't talk about what he does with his parents or children, and if he tones it down at work?

I don't know. Maybe the homosexual community has angst like this, but I'm a breeder so I don't have any insight.

It just seems silly and misguided.

Real. Who are you to tell me what my real is?

Whatever.

I suppose I shouldn't let the discussion list trolls get to me.

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(Rob on May 5, 2008 4:52 AM) Sinner: My advice is not to read that stuff. I'm in the same boat as you and I'm having the best time. You don't need to sing from the rafters to be a member of the BDSM community and anyone who says that isn't worth listening to. Rob Rob, I completely agree with what you're saying, especially in the sense that I am sovereign over myself, and that really I owe nothing to anyone else. Therefore I decide with my own brain what is good and right for me. I will admit to being overly sensitive to feeling judgement from others, a judgement which may or may not exist anywhere but my own brain. That however does not change the fact that there is a lot of divisiveness that is not necessary. There is also a lot of really hurtful language that is completely not necessary. When I am Emperor, that shit will be right out. ~Sinner

(Kaz on May 5, 2008 3:49 PM) I've no doubt missed something since I found no source for the 'judgments' you cited, however, I'm always amused when the word 'real' is applied as disparaging or used in the same sentence with Community. I've yet to find two people who are capable of sharing the same reality (the 'real'). They are as rare or non-existent as people swearing to the same 'truth,' when in actuality both are as individualistic, different and changing as the people who profess them. I suspect those who seek to arbitrate real are the same who need a well defined Community because they cannot function well with ambiguity and demand rigid structure to shore up their confidence and ability to function. Isn't community supposedly a loose congregation of like minded people? That's like minded, not identical. It seems to me that community should be the middle ground between a mob and a cult. But that's just my opinion formulated in my 'real' world from my personal truths. Kaz, Don't be too alarmed. I randomly spout off here about things from elsewhere in my life that upset me. I know anger can be destructive, but I know suppressing it also creates issues. And so here I rant in lieu of having an actual confrontation. Healthy? Maybe not. But I thank you for reading my post and for not immediately dismissing me as a crackpot. It feels good to be understood. And you seem to be understanding my thinking on this point. Thanks! ~Sinner

(Rob on May 5, 2008 7:12 PM) Sinner Well done. You made me giggle and before that I was feeling so cranky. Didn't get spanked last night. Don't you hate that? Sinner for Emperor! Rob Rob, Since you have come out in early support of me, I shall grant you a fiefdom. There was no spanking chez the Emp (eror) last night, but he was well attended. ;) ~E

(Devi on May 6, 2008 7:14 PM) Heh. Some people around here are like that. I lived with a few of them, honestly. Never let other people's faulty opinions dictate your thoughts about your honest truths. Advice I wish I would follow, most of the time. Devi, You and me both. I think sometimes I need a thicker skin. I have no idea what it would be like to not internalize everything I see and hear. But thank you, dear, for supporting me. ~Sinner

(Rob on May 6, 2008 9:03 PM) Sinner A fiefdom! I never thought I would have one of those. Many thanks. That should come in handy. Being well attended sounds positive. Emperors like that I hear. Rob Rob, Very positive. Uplifting. And cathartic. :D ~S

(Beth on May 6, 2008 10:40 PM) It happens within any community, on-line and elsewhere. Tiresome. Unfortunately, it isn't just the trolls who spew. Seriously though, how many "true" BDSM practitioners, as you put it, tell their parents?? Bless. I cannot imagine. *laughs* Beth, Right on! I do believe in integrity, but no—I'm not going to wear it on my sleeve. ~Sinner

(Liras on May 10, 2008 3:50 PM) Emperor Sinner, I have found that the most intense play is the most secret. not because it is dirty but because it is contained so tightly between the two people (or more, if one is poly.) As a fellow breeder, I am not going to ask my Dad what he feels about soaking the leather paddle beforehand, or just using it as it is. I like to slip on a nice pair of boots and stomp trolls in my spare time. Let me know if you would like me to stomp on over and jump up and down upon few of yours. Liras, I don't know for sure, but I think you could probably make money selling videos of the stomping... ;) That, said, it is definitely in the nature of the best relationships (of any nature) that there is real intimacy. Certainly it is not necessary nor even desirable for every part of every relationship to be open to disclosure or discussion. What I always hope for, but can't seem to find, is simple a safe place to talk about the trappings and the techniques outside of any value or moral judgement of my character. But then, I have some really cool readers. Thank you for that! Also? You're my first appointee to my Ministry of Defense. That is all. ~Sinner

(Liras on May 11, 2008 10:13 PM) ME? Ministry of Defense member...mmmm. *looking at the horizon, fantasizing* Great! As for all the useless judging, I have hoped for better. Useful judging-which takes, evaluates, applies what works-is in short supply. Take care, Emperor Sinner. I am off to work on setting up filming of stomping (proceeds go into royal treasury), L Liras, "Useful judging-which takes, evaluates, applies what works-is in short supply." Very well said! ~Sinner the 1st, Regent

(Angel on May 14, 2008 12:31 AM) How delightful to find that you've become an Emperor, since I last read your blog, Sinner. All Hail Sinner the 1st, Regent! :D But seriously, what is a a "true" BDSM practitioner?? I had 10 years of private (private by choice) experience before I decided to go out and make some friends in the BDSM community. Now are my 10 years "fake" practice? What silliness. I think they all should be spanked with a rubber chicken. That'll teach them to lighten up. Angel ;) Angel, I think, as you say, a spanking may well be in order, though I would choose something more "convincing" than a rubber chicken. This is nothing against those who might ordinarily choose the rubber-chicken-spanking, of course. In the Empire of My Mind, the punishment would simply be more emphatic. For your suggestion on punishment, I grant you the Ministry of Punishments. ~S 1, R

The judgement and idealism is unrealistic and unnecessarily harsh.

We suck as a community.

All of us. Suck.

Please stop with the suck.

Love each other and learn from each other. Anything else is destructive.

Stop.

Please.

Stop.

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(SaintSinner on May 3, 2008 8:12 PM) Please don't go away!!! I promise to stop with the suck. SaintSinner, I'm definitely not trying to single anyone out. I'm just really disappointed. We have wonderful opportunities to create community, to share and to learn and instead we draw more lines and segregate ourselves further. I know we are all different, but no one is better than me or more real or true than me. I get that enough in daily life. I don't need it from my chosen community. ~Sinner

(Liras on May 10, 2008 3:42 PM) If we were doing more sucking on each other, and less talking, life would be so much better across the board. Liras, And how! Exactly. I agree completely. ~Sinner

(lir on May 23, 2008 1:59 PM) Hail, dear Emperor! Was too busy doing the right type of sucking, to applaud and nod head in agreement. And a hearty wassail to you, Dear Liras! Stay the course. Fight the good fight. Thanks for writing, as always! ~S 1 R

She sent a link to the video for a song called "Pray for Me," by SIXX:A.M. Yes, that Sixx! Apparently, he has been to hell and back...

The video is shot in black-and-white, and parts are NSFW. My favorite part is at the end, the last three or four shots. If you watch the video a second time, it puts the first sequence into a whole different light. It's deliciously evil.

I liked the lyrics, too. Dark is good.

I have to ask: Isn't that Jezebelle Bond?

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I heard about FyreTV about the time of the Adult Entertainment Expo. I believe I saw it first on Gizmodo, which mentioned the service was now in beta and accepting testers. What was I to do but to sign up? I figured, worst case, I would have to wait until it was a commercial product.

Two weeks ago I received an email asking me to confirm some personal information on the FyreTV web site. Once that was done, more communications confirmed my "Master-Beta" beta tester status. Another email announced a tracking number. Yay!

Last Monday I received the unit but it wasn't until Wednesday night that I had the time to devote to the installation.

Geek/Tech Part:

The box is quite small and light. Other than the labeling on the back for the various jacks it is all black. I would say it's roughly a third as wide as a traditional stereo or video component, and about half as tall. All that is visible on the smooth front is a red power light and an activity light. No logos. No names.

Set up was no more or less difficult than installing a DVD player, if your DVD player required an Ethernet connection. So, in my case, that necessitated some quick drilling to run some an extra network cable. My TV had available inputs so it was then only a matter of finding cables, of which I also fortunately had spares. There were some cables in the package for HDMI and left and right audio, but my TV was built before HDMI so I had to go with component video.The FyreTV unit also supports DVI output, but my one DVI input was already taken by my cable box. Definitely very nice to have options. S-video is the fourth alternative.

Also nice is that FyreTV supports wide screens. My TV has a 16:9 aspect ratio screen and I was able to select that on setup. This can be changed on-the-fly.

The one set-up "gotcha" for me was that the PIN number for the beta is not the PIN number for your personal account. I did not notice mention of that in any email communication or while I was creating my account at the FyreTV web site, but did I find the solution in their support forums.

Using the FyreTV:

It's in beta (as I may have mentioned) and even in the few days I have operated the device there has already been an update to the system. Everything is still subject to change.

As of this writing, there are about 175 movies on tap. During the beta period viewing those movies is effectively free and unlimited. They have promised a significant number of movies by launch, so I anticipate this should change dramatically.

You can search by title, studio, genre, actor/actress, and probably other ways I'm not remembering. The search is designed such that you can search across all titles, or you can add criteria to keep narrowing the focus. With 175 titles from 4 studios, today, this might not be as big of an issue. But if, as they promise, they increase selection to 20,000 titles, this will be paramount.

You can also browse through the covers of the videos as though they were DVDs. That interface is reminiscent of cover-flow on the Mac or in iTunes, but it's not as fluid. While there aren't detailed descriptions of each title, I think the cover art and title tell you as much as you really need to know. Once a title has been selected, you can choose to play from the beginning or you can select chapters from a thumbnail view.

I can tell you that we-who-are-kinky have not been ignored. While their breadth of title selection is not there yet, the categories already in place show there will be content that covers my various interests and pushes my hot buttons.

Also? This is not Cinemax. This is not R-Rated, NC-17, or unrated. It's explicit porn. Streamed to you over your broadband connection.

The picture quality and the response of the device is really damned good. Honestly I was surprised that the setup went so smoothly and that once I had my PIN number entered, the porn was streaming right away.

You can choose the video quality in a sort of a "good, better, best" arrangement. They equate the best to "DVD quality." While this is in principle true, my internet connection won't stream that much data that fast without artifacts and hiccoughs, but "Near DVD" looks really very good. I would say it looks much better than the highest quality recording on my Series2 TiVo. To date, my experience has been that once the video starts, it keeps playing.

The remote is OK. It seems that there is probably a better way to group the keys by function, but it does the job. Batteries were included, by the way.

The menus aren't as intuitive as an iPod or a TiVo, but again the service is in beta, so I doubt what I'm seeing today will be the final product. The issue I have is knowing which botton will take me back or up a level at which time. But I'm learning.

Features I haven't explored yet are the playlists and favorites. My understanding from the forums is that these are not "sticky" yet and still in development, so I am going to wait before I comment on those.

I'm happy to answer any questions, but if you are interested at all in the service then the web site is the place to go: FyreTV.com See also: Fyre TV FAQ

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I've found myself at times imagining a cross between Narnia and Middle Earth. A Winter Witch has sent the continuous weather this way and her voice, the spell, is audible in the wind.

But even as the snow is still falling, there are flowers in the garden who insist they must reach for the sun and their green shoots have already come forth. And the snow melts where it lands.

I tell myself I wouldn't mind so much if it was rain, being the April showers that bring May flowers. The fact of the matter is that I want my yard to dry out and firm up. And I miss being in the sun.

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(Beth on Apr 13, 2008 11:57 AM) Yes, it snowed yesterday! I sat, staring out the window, thinking: will it *never* end? We have had a great deal of rain, here, but still the snow falls as well, chilling my crocuses. Beth, Hopefully the weather has turned for you? Today the skies are clear and it's warmer than they predicted. (Relief!) ~Sinner