I know I’m asking for trouble posting this, but…

The capitalization in the chat … A/all etc – takes to much time and is annoying to me – I will not practise it, yet at the same time if someone is inclined to do so – their choice.

Capitalizing or not of your name – it is unwritten rule and I don’t see anything wrong with it. If you go to a fetish party and you consider your self Dominant – you will not wear dog collar! The online community is like any other public place, and similarly you set your own image from the moment you enter the room. Not much to see of you – but your nick and your interaction. I agree that capital letter in your name does not buy you respect nor does it mean that you truly are Dominant (Goddess knows there was way to many Masters that kneeled in front of me way to fast!), but at least gives others the idea of how you see yourself.

Addressing: that depends on the person and I don’t think we can really reach any agreement here. Addressing person with Sir or Madam – that is just courtesy and I see nothing wrong with it (my own opinion again). Master/Mistress, Lord/Lady etc.. titles that need to be agreed on. If you log in as MasterMark – I will address you as such. Same with LadyCassandra, LordX or MistressY. I do not see why would that be an issue or problem. I am bothered more by “Doms” entering rooms and ordering around anybody with lowercase nick. That is where I draw the line and that is where the respect is earned.

Gor is different world – and so are their chatrooms. You will not enter gay bar and be offended if same sex person approaches you. One will learn hard way but very quickly that Gor chatroom is as strict and unfriendly as Gor reality would be.

Respect is earned. Respect yourself and respect others – hopefully you will be respected in return. Be courteous to all – if you are not – that only reflect badly on you.