I have often bemoaned the fact that there are no clear definitions on 'a slave' in a BDSM context and this is the cause of the myths because everyone sees the word in a different context. I like Den's post because a) it brings this debate to the fore and b) it gives a clear definition which can be used as a starting point for a consensus. Delia carries on that debate by sub defining and showing that there is a broad scope to the topic - can someone who serves someone 24/7 in an online capacity be considered a slave, for example?