I have noticed a pattern in correspondence here on CS, and decided to invite anyone's comments and experiences. It seem as though most subs won't answer one line messages and I encourage that. The problem comes when I write two paragraphs about myself and why I'm writing this particular person and I get a one line reply. Don't get me wrong; I know that sites like this one are Top heavy (is that really a pun in this context?) and a sub can get 1000's of messages a day. Standards & filters are necessary if a sub is going to be able to handle the mail.
What I'm having trouble with is this: regardless of how much of my heart & soul I put in a message, if it has a question at the end, the chances are, I'll get a one line answer to the question. Usually there would no comments on what I discussed before the that. If I don't include a question, then usually it's ether no reply at all or a simple "yes Sir". It's not that I don't appreciate protocol even online. But sometimes it is hard to get to know someone when your handling roughly 90% of the conversation. To sum it up, sometimes I just want to talk.

Basically I just venting because although I see a possible solution to this, it requires the cooperation of the majority of users on a given website. Good Luck with that. But just to spark the conversation here is my thoughts. Perhaps we need to sets of online protocols. A formal protocol based on what has organically evolved online through the years and a conversational protocol design to help people get to know one another. the formal one could be used by those who choose to teach, train or play online. Because this protocol places both Dom & sub into a expected role, it is harder to see if the personalities make any personal relationship possible. After that question is answer that one can press froward to see if and what can of D/s relationship is possible.
I think I will develop an online conversational protocol for my on use.

My Ten Basic Rules and Protocols

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This only apply to those in service to me

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• If you respect me then show it, not just in what you say and do but in how you say and do it. If you no longer respect me, then see protocol number 8.
• Speech restrictions: ?Silence? means do not speak until released. ?Quiet? means speak when spoken to. ?Mind your manners? means your restricted to Yes Sir, No Sir, etc until released. All speech restrictions are automatically released in a REAL emergency. If it can wait without causing destruction, physical harm or death, then so can you.
• You serve only me but how you treat others reflect on me. Therefore, treat others accordingly. You only call me Master, anyone else, who isn't obviously another slave, is to addressed as Sir or Ma'am, until I instruct otherwise.
• At the sound of your name, I will have your full attention, without hesitation.
• Physical postures (positions); normal stance is on right, a half step behind, with your hands folded in front of you. Kneeling posture is on your knees, butt lowered, with you hands fold in your lap, head up with eyes on me.
• Clothing restrictions: Always wear as little or nothing as practically possible but dress appropriately for the weather and occasion. Pantyhose are forbidden; garter-top stockings or stockings with garters or a garter-belt are preferable. When using a garter-belt, the belt and stockings should be put on before the panties. Not wear underwear is acceptable and nudity is encouraged when practical.
• Do as you are told; when you are told.
• I do not release slaves to their own recognizance. If the time comes, I will find you an acceptable Master or release you to the care of a mentor. I will decide when and how it is to be done. Why I included this rule:Slave training teachs new skills, habits, social behaviour, ways of thinking and feeling so she can take on her new roll in life. Releasing a slave is as different from releasing a sub as a snorkler and a deep sea diver coming to the surface. I offer the choice a new Master or mentor because if she been trained and in the lifestyle for a considerable amount of time and wants return vanilla she need help relearning old social behaviour, ways thinking and feeling. That is what a mentor is for; he or she is her hyperbaric chamber. Just imagine not making your own decisions for years, then suddenly your back in the vanilla star8ng at a five page menu trying to order for yourself. It not only that becoming a slave changing; it's also cruel for a Master to release a slave without a safety net. Maybe I should have explain that to begin with.
• I?m active in the lifestyle, attending munches, MAsT meeting, events and play parties. I expect the same of you.
• Although some think that subs/slaves are not allowed the privilege of common sense; I require that common sense temper all protocols and directions. This is not a means to get out of doing things, but it is necessary to do them efficiently.

Just a thought for all the younger people here. First, I wish you well on your walk in the lifestyle. Remember you aren't in unexplored territory; others before you have been where you stand now. I have yet to meet anyone sincerely in this lifestyle who isn't more than happy to answer questions and teach.