This is in response to Quicksilver's post.
What about this website(the wealth of information, not just threads) do you think you could benefit from? Give us some details about what you find fascinating about SS, some detail about what you find repulsive about SS, and how you intend to use what you learn here to better yourself.
What piqued my interest is the take SS has on male sexuality. Now I am a feminist (in that I believe in equality between the sexes). However, I do not think that equality means sameness. I understand men and women have different roles and characteristics that make one feminine and the other masculine. I have no problem with this.
I've always been drawn to the masculine. I am interested to explore why men behave the way they do and what they consider to be masculine. So when I read about Karma's take on masculine sexuality (and the posts of a few others), I knew I had to check this place out (initially, it was out of boredom that I made an account after being PMed about it by a LS member). After Karma began a discussion on a particular thread, I began to develop a more sincere interest.
How do I hope to benefit from it?
Well I think I may be involved with an alpha. I'm trying to figure him out...and to no avail. He remains a bit of a mystery to me. I'm trying to understand what drives him and how I can be better equipped to deal with issues that crop up in our R. Mind you, I do not think SS will magically solve our problems, nor do I think that the thoughts/feelings/ideas expressed here even apply to him... But from what I've seen, there are some parallels b/w his behaviour/personality and what I've read here. My hope is to read and absorb...to try to rethink some things. Also, eventually, I'd like to ask you guys some questions and get your take on things.
Nothing really repulses me about SS (although some threads/posts remind me of a daycare centre for little boys - however I realize that these threads/posters are not necessarily representative of the SS objective). It seems like a pretty decent place. I find there is a great deal of filler here (but then that's the case with LS too...and I've contributed to that myself). I've come across some real gems though (Sir Lancelot's thread on sexual techniques, for example).
I'm interested in learning about the mind of the mature man. I don't much care for the PUA stuff that is floating around or the gaming of women. I'm looking to learn more about alpha masculinity, how the alpha functions in an LTR, what drives him and what he is likely to respond to.
Also, I am interested in why I am attracted to a certain type of man. Some of the stuff on here makes me go, "ohhh yeah! I do find that attractive." For the longest time, I questioned why I find some things attrative and dismiss other things. Things are starting to make a little more sense to me... I understand the motives behind my attraction to certain types/personalities. Again, this is only a part of my education. I think being self-aware if very important.
I'm glad I discovered the site. Like LS, I'm sure this will contribute to my knowledge of the male-female dynamic. I'm sure some myths will be dispelled, certain ideas will be reinforced and new ones will take form... I welcome all of it.