playrooms

If you are new to Gor online, the odds are that eventually you will stumble into one of the thousands of play rooms that occupy cyber space. For those who want to learn about the Gorean lifestyle and not just some cyber role playing fantasy, it can be difficult to distinguish one from the other without a frame of reference. Here are a few "red flags" to watch for.....

You know you're *NOT* in a Gorean room when....

Slaves are told to "karta" on entering.
(There is no such thing as "karta")

People speak in Kassar... "jashi, nidan, etc"
(Kassar is a RPG invention. Norman never gave us a Gorean language... Kassar has as much relevance to Gor as Pig Latin)

Slaves are addressed as "lil ones"
(kajirae are adult women, not children or midgets)

da slaves talk like dis and call each other "sissy"
(see above)

FC's greet each other with "Tal, Love" and a *huggle*
(This is an adult lifestyle... not some cutesy cuddly high school prom)

"Sweetening" of cyber drinks
(a rather disgusting "online" invention.. cyber masturbation)

When a slave is corrected, at least three Free leap to her defense.
(Any free person has the right to correct a slave without interference)

The room rules state "slaves are treated with respect."
(The free are treated respectfully *by* slaves... we do not revere or respect property)

E/everyO/one S/speaks L/like T/this
(Lazy, not to mention annoying)

The tavern girls all have fantasy pics on their profiles.
(One of the basic tenets of Gor is "Be who you are"..not a fantasy)

Slaves are only required to offer service to those they deem Gorean or only to men.
(Selective slavery has no place in Gor. Gorean slaves are to be pleasing to all of the free. Period.)

At least half the slaves in the room have this on their profile... "If you have a problem with this girl, take it up with Master so and so."
(Almost every book states that any slave can be corrected or punished by any free person who finds her displeasing)

Slaves are offered protection.
(No such thing on Gor. Slaves are subject to *all* of the free)

Slaves are offered "training collars"
(Again, no such thing in Gor. Tavern collars or personal collars. A slave is either owned or she is not)

Panthergirls lounging around, swilling paga.
(Panthers ran away from Gorean society. They have no place in the lifestyle. Only roleplay.)

FW bouncing slaves on their laps.
(FW used slaves as servants, usually treated with disdain. They did not make sexual use of female slaves. Any sexual contact with male slaves was private)

Every serve is followed by the slave being fed candy, patted on the head, and voluminous words of praise.
(They're slaves, not poodles)

The room boasts a "first sword"
(A military term, has no relevance to an online tavern)

The acronyms "NKZ, NCZ,KZ, NFCZ " are in the room title
(Killing, capturing, and forcing anyone to do anything online is virtually impossible. If you need to be told that, you do not have a firm grip on reality.)

uncollared slaves or FW are force-collared
(see above)

Open scening is encouraged (including cyber whippings)
(Pretty good indicator that the room is about cybersex, and psychodrama, not Gor)

People speak of *ko-lars* and *Urth*
(online affectations)

The owner calls himself Ubar
(Ubar = War Chief, only elected in times of conflict)

They serve white ka-la-na in crystal goblets on silver trays
(It's Gor, not a tea party)

The room has *combat rules*
(Pure role play)

Taverns or Inns owned, opened or monitored by slaves.
(Slaves own nothing and do not have the authority to make or enforce rules over the free)

There are many people who claim the label of *Gorean* without a clue as to what that means. There are those who simply play the role of warrior or slave online, and there are those who make it up as they go along, choosing to twist Gor into what they wish it to be instead of what it is.

So what is a new person to do?

There is no easy path to the Gorean lifestyle. It is work. Learning, studying and honest examination of your own self. READ THE BOOKS. I can't stress that strongly enough. The source material is the best way to learn. And the more you learn, the more you discover of the truths, the easier it will be for you to discern who is true.... from who is truly full of shit.

Don't rely on what others tell you until you know enough to figure out if they know what they're talking about.

Choose carefully where you travel in online Gor...If all you seek is to pretend to be something you're not, to play a role, there are dozens of places where you can indulge your fantasy.

However, if something within the ideals of Gor strikes a chord in you... if you wish to find others who actually embrace this lifestyle on earth... You will only find them once you've learned enough to recognize them as they pass quickly through the playrooms..... on their way to Gorean rooms.

Enjoy the journey...

Dangrus

A Hitchhiker's guide to online Gor