A few words for T/those who are new to the D/s lifestyle...

[_ID_]

I will not offer any guidelines...

Not to be an ass, but it seems as if this was contrary to the point of your post.

[Jennifer Williams]

*Laughs* But I agreed with so much of what she said, anyway.

Take your time and be wise because that Someone should not just use you but care for,nurture and respect you as well. The gift of your submission is invaluable and worth no less.

Yes

Once You do own them, they are Your responsibility. Take this responsibility seriously and act in such a manner that will keep Your submissive as safe as possible.

Yes

Break not the spirit of one who has laid her/himself in Your hands, with a trust unconditional.

Yes!

When you take control away from someone, you also take what were their responsibilities upon your shoulders! (This is one reason I have heard from subs of why they enjoy letting someone else take control. Makes all the hard decisions in life easy- just go ask Master what to do)