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Do you happen to know the 7 rules of the old guard Dom?

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HI Karen:

Usually the so called Old Guard was the Gay Leather Man community. In the book 'The Leatherman's Handbook' by Larry Townsend, associates the leather subculture with BDSM. And  also encoded what is called old guard leather culture. This code emphasized strict formality and fixed roles (i.e. no switching). Other old guard practices emphasize discipline, honor, brotherhood, and respect, and are said to promote a stricter lifestyle, education, and intra-community privilege based on successive ranks or levels. But as far as specific 7 or whatever number of solid concrete defined rules. I am a bit of a loss since l am not quite Old Guard myself. I am Not that old and not a gay leatherman.
But whatever limited info I had, hope points you to the right path.
Be well & Be safe.
Oscar G.

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From simple curiosity to elaborate scene set up and planning as well as technique, gear, link, advice, opinion, facts and reference among other colleagues. Social, spiritual, romantic and emotional issues related to BDSM Bondage being my focus and specialty, but love the sensual aspects of these arts.

Experience

15 years researching, reading, interacting, dating and playing in the BDSM lifestyle actively as a Dom, used to be sub.
BDSM, Bondage, gags, blindfolds, knots, ropes, restrains and roleplaying

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Education/Credentials
Engineering & Military

Awards and Honors
Military and respect from my peers in the BDSM community

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