This originally appeared on my own site -
http://community.livejournal.com/sl_gor/ - but I feel that this is an intersting topic and would like to hear your feelings about it. Personally I think we should have classes for the Masters/Mistresses of Gor as well as classes for the slaves.
**This originally appeared on the website
http://www.goreanliving.com/slavery.php **
Just like it is common thing for would be slaves to fantasize about being a slave, the free often have an unrealistic view of what it is like to own a slave.
They think it is all about arm trophies, power and blow jobs on command and never stop to think that owning another human being IS HARD WORK. It is true that the Gorean slave owner has no obligation towards the slave whatsoever, but on the other hand it is foolish to think that all one has to do is lock a collar on around a slave's neck and recieve perfect service.
Of course, as a free person you have the right to expect whatever you like of your property, and if the slave doesn't comply, then the slave has failed as a slave. Honestly, how realistic is it for a slave to serve pleasingly if left to flounder? The answer is, rights of the free or not, the relationship is not likely to work out.
Slaves need guidence, training, nurturing and at least some degree of attention, appreciation and/or affection in order to thrive. A thriving slave is a more pleasing slave.
Once you have taken ownership of a slave, you are responsible for them. That person is your property to mold, teach, use or leave to atrophy as you will. Like any property if you fail to maintain it, it will undoubtably cease to serve you well.
