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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[terrie01.livejournal.com]

I would say dubious consent is a perfectly valid fantasy, but when it comes to stories based around it, most readers aren't looking for a simple description, which is what LKH writes. What separates the good ones from the bad ones is the focus on the dynamic between the characters. LKH gives us none of that, jumping straight to "Look! Sex!" Boring.