ReDeva, you make a very good point about BDSM net protocol. It DOES make it easier to visualize who is on the other end by some of it. Especially the Caps and the lower case. I hadn't thought of that. For instance, my nick is Dslave and so some may find that confusing because it has a cap but it stands for Dakkar's (my Master) slave. The "D" is for Dakkar. I guess {D}slave might be more appropriate. I guess, I learned something. LOL Thanks.

When I first came into the world of bdsm I ran into a lot of these so called dominants. It took me a bit to realize that while they may title themselves a dominant, they lack understanding of some of the basics tenets of domination. Most of them want all the rights with none of the responsibilities. But there are a lot of people like that.
I have to say, I met with a similiar experience online (though, again, not in real life) and I just sort of sat back and smiled (politely). I realized, these are the same people that in everyday life need a toot their own horn to make them feel important rather than being important on their own merits (title or not).

Respect garnered by demand has a very short lifetime. I've found willing obedience to be far more valuable than the forced variety. Taking shortcuts may be tempting for the lazy, but in my experience making the investment in time with a low profile, non-threatening approach will draw out natural submissive traits that I can ruthlessly exploit (okay, I'm dreaming here, but hope springs eternal).
And, with that statement, I have to say, you have earned a bit of respect from me. At the very least, I find that you are wiser than some... maybe even most.