Post by Kuldan on Mar 23, 2007 14:53:43 GMT -5
Tal Free,
greetings slaves,
below I have an article, written by a slave, that I wish to place here for reviewing - what do you think, do you agree, disagree with what has been said, do things need to be added ?
Essence and Station of the Gorean Slave
Essence and Station of the Gorean slave
When considering the essence of a slave a few qualities should spring immediately to mind. A natural deference, that natural submissiveness to domiance. An inherent desire to please. When the slave is a Gorean slave, still other qualities may come to mind: intelligence, respectfulness, obedience, and grace. Goreans are known for having high expectations of their slaves. Slaves who wish to assimilate into the community can anticipate striving to meet expectations of serious Goreans. Expectations will naturally vary amongst individuals, but some common expectations include obedience, consistent and proper slave behavior, and effort to be pleasing.
"'What are my duties?' I asked.
'Exquisite beauty and absolute obedience.'" - Slave Girl of Gor, page 261
Exquisite beauty and absolute obedience. Nothing more; nothing less. In that short sentence comprising five words is revealed the very essence of the Gorean slave. A slave with the plainest of features may achieve exquisite beauty through demeanor, carriage, manners, obedience, and desire to please. While absoluteness as it pertains to on-line may be debated, the demand of basic obedience may not. Within the community there is no voice more authoritative than that of the Gorean male. It will be his decision as to whether a slave is allowed into his presence and for certain slaves, there is no place more precious to be than in the presence of a strong, Gorean master. Taking a slave to mold to Gorean standards requires an investment of time and energy on the part of the master. When guidance and direction are offered, or when a command is issued how beautiful is the slave who meets the challenges of her station with eager obedience.
Know that as a slave in the on-line community most every move made will be of interest to someone. Behavior will be scruntized. Slave thoughts allowed to be expressed will often be dissected and ingested. Words should be in agreement with actions. Owned, the slave will become a product of and reflection upon the owner, so not only will the slave be judged by actions, but the owner also. Unowned, the slave will be a reflection of the innermost self, and when all the fluff is stripped away, the real slave is revealed. Reputations will be formed according to one's actions, interactions, and behavior, and those things must be consistently good in order to establish a good reputation in the community.
Expressing a pleasant demeanor one day then acting like a spoiled brat the next is the shortest path to destroying a valued reputation. The Gorean slave exhibiting proper behavior does not draw negative attention by creating dramatic scenes as the focus of the slave is not directed inward, but rather, outward, on serving the Free consistently pleasingly. A slave cannot find the satisfaction and fulfillment her nature demands by focusing inward or being self-serving, and a selfish slave will never be found pleasing by Gorean Free. Rather, such fulfillment is achieved by the slave through the giving of herself for the pleasure of those who understand the slave's nature, her masters. One of the most basic tenets of Gorean philosopy is being true to one's nature. The nature of the Gorean slave is consistent with the station of a slave, and one cannot be separated from the other. The Jekyll-Hyde, angel-brat submissive simply won't survive Gorean expectations in the long run.
"The life of the slave is an entire modality of being, and this modality of being enhances the feelings and sensations just as, in turn, the feelings and sensations enhance and enrich the modality of being. The life of the female slave is a consistent, totalistic and indissoluble whole." - Dancer of Gor, page 218
There may be little more beautiful in a slave than an innate eagerness to please. That inherent desire to please is a need that often supercedes needs of the slave herself, a quality that surrenders so complementarily, so perfectly to mastery. In order to properly express that desire, effort must be made. There are myriad ways in which a slave can strive to please the Gorean Free, such as through the emulation of physical service entailing the serving of food or drink; through conversation; through following basic commands; or through applying one's self to direction and tutelage, only to name a few. There is no higher seat of learning than at the feet of a knowledgeable master. And should a slave find a spot at the feet of such a man, good effort should be made to excel in lessons because that priviledge can be denied on a whim and Goreans won't continue wasting time on slaves unwilling to make efforts to please.
When no other choice exists but for the slave to follow her heart into the Gorean realm, do so with obedience and good behavior and willingness to please. The journey may be arduous at times and the knocks hard ones, but the ultimate fulfillment of the nature of the slave is the revelry in her natural station and the mastering of it.
greetings slaves,
below I have an article, written by a slave, that I wish to place here for reviewing - what do you think, do you agree, disagree with what has been said, do things need to be added ?
Essence and Station of the Gorean Slave
Essence and Station of the Gorean slave
When considering the essence of a slave a few qualities should spring immediately to mind. A natural deference, that natural submissiveness to domiance. An inherent desire to please. When the slave is a Gorean slave, still other qualities may come to mind: intelligence, respectfulness, obedience, and grace. Goreans are known for having high expectations of their slaves. Slaves who wish to assimilate into the community can anticipate striving to meet expectations of serious Goreans. Expectations will naturally vary amongst individuals, but some common expectations include obedience, consistent and proper slave behavior, and effort to be pleasing.
"'What are my duties?' I asked.
'Exquisite beauty and absolute obedience.'" - Slave Girl of Gor, page 261
Exquisite beauty and absolute obedience. Nothing more; nothing less. In that short sentence comprising five words is revealed the very essence of the Gorean slave. A slave with the plainest of features may achieve exquisite beauty through demeanor, carriage, manners, obedience, and desire to please. While absoluteness as it pertains to on-line may be debated, the demand of basic obedience may not. Within the community there is no voice more authoritative than that of the Gorean male. It will be his decision as to whether a slave is allowed into his presence and for certain slaves, there is no place more precious to be than in the presence of a strong, Gorean master. Taking a slave to mold to Gorean standards requires an investment of time and energy on the part of the master. When guidance and direction are offered, or when a command is issued how beautiful is the slave who meets the challenges of her station with eager obedience.
Know that as a slave in the on-line community most every move made will be of interest to someone. Behavior will be scruntized. Slave thoughts allowed to be expressed will often be dissected and ingested. Words should be in agreement with actions. Owned, the slave will become a product of and reflection upon the owner, so not only will the slave be judged by actions, but the owner also. Unowned, the slave will be a reflection of the innermost self, and when all the fluff is stripped away, the real slave is revealed. Reputations will be formed according to one's actions, interactions, and behavior, and those things must be consistently good in order to establish a good reputation in the community.
Expressing a pleasant demeanor one day then acting like a spoiled brat the next is the shortest path to destroying a valued reputation. The Gorean slave exhibiting proper behavior does not draw negative attention by creating dramatic scenes as the focus of the slave is not directed inward, but rather, outward, on serving the Free consistently pleasingly. A slave cannot find the satisfaction and fulfillment her nature demands by focusing inward or being self-serving, and a selfish slave will never be found pleasing by Gorean Free. Rather, such fulfillment is achieved by the slave through the giving of herself for the pleasure of those who understand the slave's nature, her masters. One of the most basic tenets of Gorean philosopy is being true to one's nature. The nature of the Gorean slave is consistent with the station of a slave, and one cannot be separated from the other. The Jekyll-Hyde, angel-brat submissive simply won't survive Gorean expectations in the long run.
"The life of the slave is an entire modality of being, and this modality of being enhances the feelings and sensations just as, in turn, the feelings and sensations enhance and enrich the modality of being. The life of the female slave is a consistent, totalistic and indissoluble whole." - Dancer of Gor, page 218
There may be little more beautiful in a slave than an innate eagerness to please. That inherent desire to please is a need that often supercedes needs of the slave herself, a quality that surrenders so complementarily, so perfectly to mastery. In order to properly express that desire, effort must be made. There are myriad ways in which a slave can strive to please the Gorean Free, such as through the emulation of physical service entailing the serving of food or drink; through conversation; through following basic commands; or through applying one's self to direction and tutelage, only to name a few. There is no higher seat of learning than at the feet of a knowledgeable master. And should a slave find a spot at the feet of such a man, good effort should be made to excel in lessons because that priviledge can be denied on a whim and Goreans won't continue wasting time on slaves unwilling to make efforts to please.
When no other choice exists but for the slave to follow her heart into the Gorean realm, do so with obedience and good behavior and willingness to please. The journey may be arduous at times and the knocks hard ones, but the ultimate fulfillment of the nature of the slave is the revelry in her natural station and the mastering of it.
