Greetings to all here.

Interesting thread, and a subject which i have considered in some depth over the years. It is my firm belief that punishment should always be entirely separate from any other kind of D/s or BDSM play activity. Therefore the "punishment" suggested where the sub is set a task to go and do something exciting for her does not constitute a punishment. If it created that good a feeling in the sub then why do as you are told?

If the sub expects a "nice" punishemnet that will be exciting or in any sense rewarding then she will act up in order to get that. Immediately that happens the punishment is not effective.

In the nearly 5 years that my slave and I have lived 24/7 I have only punished her ONCE. That day lives on in both of our memories and was as awful for me as it was for her. Before considering what punishment is required, a Dominant should consider very carefully whether punishment is actually required at all. Please see the linked article entitled "To Punish or Not?" written by me and within my site D/s Seekers.

Of course one should never punish in anger, and should always carefully consider all the options, possibilities and consequences of such action.

Punishment, in my view is not a game, and as such, when i hear the lines in chat room etc "ohh I have been bad master will punish me...." etc etc I smile to myself, and think "If only you really knew" .....

Be Well and above all, Be safe

Regards

MG