I received this from a friend on here's journal and liked it, so read if you like and I hope you enjoy:

I believe it has some credence so will share it:  
Uncommitted short-term but more-than-play semi-slaveReally gives up control (though usually within limits); wants to serve and be used by the dominant; wants to provide practical/non-erotic as well as fun/ erotic services; but only when the 'slave' is in the mood. May even act as a full-time slave for, say, several days at a time, but is free to quit at any time (or at the end of the agreed upon several days). May or may not have a long-term relationship with one's Mistress/Master, but, either way, the 'slave' has the final say over when he or she will serve.  
Part-time consensual but REAL slaveHas ongoing commitment to an owner/slave relationship, and regards oneself as the Mistress'/Master's 'property' at all times. Wants to obey and please her/him in all aspects of life - practical/non-erotic as well as fun/erotic. Devotes most of one's time to other commitments (eg: job) but the Mistress/Master has first pick of the slave's free time.  
Full-time live-in consensual slaveWithin no more than a few broad limits/requirements, the slave regards herself/ himself as existing solely for the Mistress'/Master's use, pleasure and well- being. The slave in turn expects to be regarded as a prized possession. Not much different from the situation of the traditional housewife, except that within the S/M world the slave's position is more likely to be fully consensual, especially if the slave is male (since men certainly aren't socially pressured into this kind of lifestyle). Within the S/M world, a full-time 'slave' arrangement is entered into with an explicit awareness of the magnitude of power that is being given up, and hence is usually entered into much more carefully, with more awareness of the possible dangers, and with much clearer and more specific agreements than usually precede the traditional marriage.  
Consensual total slave with no limitsA common fantasy ideal which probably doesn't exist in real life (except in authoritarian religious cults and other situations where the 'consent' is induced by brainwashing and/or social or economic pressures, and hence isn't fully consensual). A few S/M purists will insist that you aren't really a slave unless you're willing to do absolutely *anything* for your Mistress/ Master, with no limits at all. There are a few who claim to be no-limits slaves, but in all cases it would be reasonable to doubt the claim.

It has been a while so I feel it is necessary to give an update in my journal. I have been traveling to and from California the last 5 months and am back in Seattle, Wa. currently. I am seeking woman who is submissive, down to earth, disease free, and interested in being submissive to a black dom! I am very much a REAL person, not  a gimmick. I treat other people the way I would like to be treated which is with respect, and honor. I am not seeking a one night stand, instead I am very much seeking the opposite.

It would seem people feel the need to "lie to kick it", not so the case with me! Do not be timid to reveal who you are, and I will promise to do the same. I am single with no children, and at this time am seeking a woman who is serious about chatting, and eventually meeting. If you respond by email please have a picture, I don't walk around with a blindfold on, and would like to see who I am communicating with. So if you are looking to for someone who is real, upfront, and to the point I am the person for you.

Having stated the above please allow me to share the fact I do operate in the "vanilla" world and keep this lifestyle away from close friends, family, plus associates. I am seeking someone who can respect and agree with that. Looking forward to meeting someone soon!