Spanking FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Spanking
This FAQ about Spanking was compiled and written by Redman@cris.com
(C-Red) with numerous contributions by others.
Contributors: Dave in S CAL, Debbie Ann, Adrian, Alex, C-Red,
Llori, et. al.
This document contains explicit sexual information. If you do not
wish to view such information, I advise you to skip this document.
Permission is granted to copy and redistribute this document
electronically provided that it remains complete and unmodified. CD
publishers take note: this does not include you.
Until the FAQ becomes accepted by the *.answers moderators, the
only places to obtain this draft version are the newsgroup
alt.sex.spanking (irregularly posted for now) and the a.s.s. Spanking
Resource page at http://www.cris.com/~Redman/spkg .
Comments on this document can be sent to C-Red Redman@cris.com or
debbie ann debbie@netcom.com .
1.1 What is alt.sex.spanking all about?- Alt.sex.spanking (a.s.s.) is a splinter group from alt.sex....
1.2 Why is this newsgroup so friendly?- The vast majority of people who post are here to talk about spanking ...
1.3 Is spanking a form of BDSM?- Whether one considers spanking as a sub-set of BDSM (bondage,...
1.4 What is the difference between spanking and spousal abuse?- At a minimum, the difference would be whether there was consent of ...
1.5 What is the difference between spanking and flagellation?- Spanking is a subset of flagellation. The spankings of interest to a.s.s....
1.6 Is it possible to meet people through this newsgroup?- Yes. By becoming a positive participant of a.s.s., others may ...
1.7 What is alt.personals.spanking?- Alt.personals.spanking is the appropriate newsgroup to post personal ...
1.8 Is it appropriate to post personal ads here?- No. Post personal ads to alt.personals.spanking....
1.9 Might I find certain postings to be offensive or distasteful?- Yes. You should assume that there will always be some articles that do ...
1.10 What is "delurking" and how do I do it?- To lurk is to read a newsgroup without posting. To delurk is to ...
1.11 What is the roster and why should I submit an entry?- The A.S.S. Roster is similar to a club roster. It is a compilation of ...
1.12 I'm female. Will I be inundated with unwelcome e-mail solicitations if I delurk or list an entry in the roster?- As is the case with all the alt.sex newsgroups, females generally get ...
2.1 What is appropriate to post here?- Just about any text that relates to erotic spanking -- fiction, real-...
2.2 What is inappropriate to post here?- non-text material is never appropriate. Please post spanking pictures ...
2.3 What are common mistakes made by newcomers?- Posting personal ads. Posting spanking binaries outside of a.b.p.e.b. ...
2.4 Is it appropriate to flame heterocentric language and attitudes?- Many heterosexuals read and post to a.s.s. and are to be extended the ...
2.5 Is it appropriate to post real-life experiences or stories involving the spanking of children?- Yes. Many of us either experienced or witnessed spankings as a child ...
2.6 Is it appropriate to discuss the legitimacy of spanking as a form of discipline for children in real life?- No. This is best left to alt.parenting.solutions, alt.parenting.spanking,...
2.7 Is it appropriate to discuss news stories about spanking such as the Michael Faye caning?- Yes. These are appropriate to post and discuss here because many of us ...
2.8 How should stories be titled and introduced?- Because tastes vary, it is customary to use descriptive titles when ...
2.9 Are male/male spanking stories appropriate to post here?- Yes, male/male stories are appropriate to post here. If you don't ...
3.1 Keywords Found in Story Subject Lines- Note: The terms listed below are by no means required to post a story....
3.2 Common Abbreviations on Alt.Sex.Spanking- a.b.p.e.b. Alt.Binaries.Pictures.Erotica.Bondage - one appropriate ...
3.3 Some Useful Definitions- Sie Gender-neutral pronoun equivalent to She or ...
4.1 I've been fascinated by spanking since I was a child. Am I alone?- No. Just the traffic on this newsgroup is indicative of a ...
4.2 Do my fantasies have to be consistent with my values and ethics?- No. Just as it is possible to have a rape fantasy without condoning rape,...
4.3 Will my interest in spanking escalate into other forms of kinky sex?- Maybe, maybe not. If you already relate to other forms of BDSM ...
5.1 I'd like to reveal my spanking interests to my partner but am afraid of being rebuffed. What should I do?- There are actually multiple answers to this question, depending on ...
5.2 I've never been spanked before but would like to be. What should I do?- If you're adverse to asking for a spanking, you can try being teasing ...
5.3 I've never given a spanking before but would like to. What should I do?- In some ways, this is easier than wanting to be spanked, because you ...
5.4 I feel silly when I try to play out spankings. How do I make my experiences meet my fantasies?- One thing that you have to keep in mind is that your fantasies are '...
5.5 What does consensuality mean?- In general, consensuality means that both parties (the spanker and ...
5.6 What is a safeword?- A safeword is a word that a spankee may use to stop spanking ...
5.7 Is there a consensus here regarding consensuality and safewords?- Yes and no. It is a commonly held view here that spanking play should ...
5.8 My partner or I have a low tolerance for pain. Will we be able to enjoy spankings?- It depends. It is possible to work around a low pain tolerance with a ...
5.9 How can I get my partner to spank me harder?- If your partner actively enjoys spanking you already, you can probably ...
5.10 How do I minimize the risk of physical injury during spanking play?- It is the responsibility of both parties to play safely. Just as ...
5.11 Can any of you 'seasoned veterans' offer suggestions on how bruising can be prevented - or at least minimized?- Toys that are heavy in relationship to their breadth bruise more. ...
6.1 Other Usenet Groups
6.2 Web Sites
6.4 Spanking IRC Channels