Recs, The Nature Of BDSM, D/s, and Other Things

[bradygirl_12]

Hmm, I thought I'd do a rec of comms that might fit some people's tastes: slavefics, dsfics, and bdsm_fandom. The latter two involve consensual dominance and submission. All are multi-fandom comms and the first two also allow original fic.



As a ramble, I do enjoy the exploration of power dynamics in both actual slavery and D/s situations. I've built an AU in which slavery is commonplace on Earth in the Clark/Bruce series, Rainbow's Freedom, and intend to continue with the Bruce/Dick D/s series, Collared, when I can, ahem, collar some of the plot bunnies! ;)

The slave scenarios involve intense emotions and situations by their very nature, and the consensual D/s scenarios are fascinating psychological studies of characters who willingly submit. My belief is that Clark is a natural sub, which suits the most powerful being on the planet, because it's a psychological safety mechanism for the rest of us. A man with sub tendencies is far less likely to want to rule the world. And being a sub doesn't mean he's a wimp! It means he's incredibly strong and courageous in the most fascinating sense of the word (I must be channeling Spock). I understand I'm probably in the minority with this opinion but that's fine. I am happy to honor IDIC. :)

I've been mulling over some AUs using these themes for Public Enemies, as the use of chains would fit quite nicely! ;) I'll probably just write them as an indulgence, because the fandom is small and who knows who would read it? But sometimes you just need to write stuff that is clamoring to get out. ;) Besides, Christian Bale's character in a collar and manacles? How could I go wrong? ;)

One of these days I should run a Challenge using either slave or D/s themes, though I'm not sure there'd be any takers! ;)

I know, I am this sweet little Sparkle Queen with a whips n' chains playroom in the basement. ;)

Comments

[bizarra.livejournal.com]

RW was set 1939-1941. AMC cancalled the show just as FDR declared war. Pardon misspellings on Cell. Keyboard. Anyway in my reading BDSM as we know it today didn't come to being until after the war, however it clearly existed, but likely the terminology was different. May have been more known as S&M. More early knowledge would be greatly appreciated!

Perhaps at Mediawest I shall introduce you to my little show.:-)

[bradygirl_12]

RW was set 1939-1941. AMC cancalled the show just as FDR declared war. Pardon misspellings on Cell. Keyboard. Anyway in my reading BDSM as we know it today didn't come to being until after the war, however it clearly existed, but likely the terminology was different. May have been more known as S&M. More early knowledge would be greatly appreciated!

That would be a fascinating research topic: BDSM before the War! :)

Perhaps at Mediawest I shall introduce you to my little show.:-)

LOL! You'd love Public Enemies! ;)

[bizarra.livejournal.com]

I'm trying to find some info, but since the term BDSM itself doesn't really exist pre-war, its been hard. I need to search on S&M. And that google search kinda scares me. LOL

I need to see Public Enemies. Its got Johnny Depp in it. What's not to love? LOL That was one of those, Oh I need to see that movies that I never got around to seeing. I have a lot of those. LOL

[bradygirl_12]

I'm trying to find some info, but since the term BDSM itself doesn't really exist pre-war, its been hard. I need to search on S&M. And that google search kinda scares me. LOL

*laughs*

Yeah, that must be some search! ;)

I need to see Public Enemies. Its got Johnny Depp in it. What's not to love? LOL That was one of those, Oh I need to see that movies that I never got around to seeing. I have a lot of those. LOL

True! Johnny is luv! :)

He really does Dillinger well, and Christian delivers a very understated but magnetic performance as Melvin Purvis. His Southern accent alone will make you swoon! ;)