Some words about social networking and internet use.

In our modern world social networking has become the norm for most people. It is a way to communicate with friends and family, and also to gather information in general, not to mention other forms of internet entertainment. In reality, many lifestyle relationships, both real and “online” have started on the internet from dating sites and have been very successful. With the advent of the “smart” phone we all carry the power of the internet around in our pockets these days. For better or worse, it has become part of our daily lives. It does however pose a problem for the Master and also the Master/slave relationship. It is impractical for the Master to watch over every single thing that the slave does while online, but in my mind there has to be some control as well. The question becomes how does a Master control the content of what the slave has access to. Does a Master allocate specific times for social networking as a privilege, or does he control access in some other way.  After a lot of thought about this problem, I have come to the conclusion that it’s an impractical, if not impossible task. This all boils down to trust. The Master must trust his slave enough that she will act and behave properly when on the internet, just as she behaves properly in person. It is also part of the slave’s responsibility to recognize this trust exists and not abuse that trust or the privilege granted by her Master. A slave’s actions on the internet must reflect her actions in person, and if they don’t, it creates a significant problem for the Master/slave relationship in general. In my opinion, social networking and the internet in general is a double edged sword that is full of temptation just as life is and it must be approached in the same manner with trust and proper behavior being the key to success. It is a problem that we all have to come to terms with on a daily basis for better or for worse.