4/6/2016 2:36:09 PM: Usually my practice is not to impose any rules on anyone or begin any D/s until after meeting in person.  I have always said that basic manners should be enough until then, because you are my equal until we both decide you are not.  A lot of subs don't like this policy and try to lobby for me to control them before meeting.  A lot of subs also seem to have trouble with basic manners.   With that in mind, here is a list of rules for talking to me and getting to know me.  If you are compatible with me, you will find it humorous or possibly even insulting that these even need to be listed, because to you this stuff is just part of being a decent and well mannered human being.  All of these rules apply to me too.   1.  If we have exchanged messenger information, be around to have a good conversation or at least catch up a couple times a week at minimum.2.  If we are talking on messenger and you have to go, say goodbye.  If you say brb then be right back or come back and say goodbye.  Don't leave me sitting here waiting for you or leave in the middle of a conversation.   3.  If we have plans to talk or meet and you have to change them, let me know at your earliest convenience and try to do it BEFORE I was expecting to see you.  4.  If we have been talking regularly and you are going to be out of contact longer than a week I want to know.  If it has not come up in conversation, it only takes a couple minutes to shoot me a message before you leave.  Do that. 5.  Do what you say you will do every single time.  If for some reason you can't do what you said you were going to do, then let me know as soon as you know, and if possible do it BEFORE it just doesn't get done.  It is much better to underpromise and overdeliver than the opposite.  Also, be mindful of the words you choose.  If you sign off by saying talk to you tomorrow, I figure I will see you tomorrow. 6.  It's cool if you are talking to other dominants.  You should probably shop around for the best match if you are going to give someone as much control as I want to have.  Please do let me know if you are doing this and let me know if you decide you are going to concentrate on someone else because they are geographically close or more compatible in another way.  This leaves the door open to talk with me again if that person is not the right match after all.  Disappearing on me or ignoring me does not.    7.  If we are planning to meet, and to the point where we are looking at dates, then it is time to concentrate your attention on me and stop talking to other dominants, if you haven't stopped already.