Curious about this for awhile...

[saucyirishlass.livejournal.com]

It's been said in many places by different people that LKH's portrayal of the BDSM lifestyle is off. I know a bit more than just the basics - ah, the joys of reading - and can sort of inherently pick up that something isn't right with her depiction, but I can't really articulate it. I was just curious to hear from those who participate in the lifestyle, what they personally find offensive, frustrating, or just headdesk-worthy about LKH's portrayal. Perhaps they can help make it clearer to me why it feels amiss.

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[slayra.livejournal.com]

You know, I don't exactly understand either (I dislike being told what to do and how to think... but that's just me), but there are a lot of inteligent, modern women who choose that kind of life for themselves. And as long as they have a choice that doesn't really bother me much, just the fact that, you know, I don't really understand.

Don't know if you ever saw 'Mona Lisa Smile'... it's a bit like one of the female students that was very inteligent and could have a great career but she chose a simple life, marriage and kids. It's all about what makes us happy and comfortable I guess.

As for me, I couldn't see myself living that way, I think I'd go crazy if I couldn't spend the money I wanted on books. *grins*