Quote Originally Posted by openyoureyes View Post
I would think even in person this punishment could still feel like an abandonment, at least for me. I could see it as being used as a last resort punishment, though I suppose it depends on the effect it has the sub. For me, it would be devastating, but for someone else, it might not be as harsh of a punishment.
Which I'll point out, as you first quote part of my reply, I also said. It's my punishment of last resort. If we've talked and the sub can't adjust behavior, s/he better realize s/he has reached the end of my patience if I have nothing more to say on the matter.