Quote Originally Posted by Mad Lews
I have to agree with you that unlike R/L O does not exchange power but revels in surrendering it. Therefore she becomes the perfect (if unreal) foil for the true sadist. (and perhaps the perfect hero for the true masochist).----Mad Lews
Just like all the legends that has been remebered much better than others, the only factor that keeps this story alive in people's head is .. the DRAMA.

Even in BDSM, similar to normal life, people look up at different characters as role models, and sympathize with them, specially when they have not been treated well for their achievements. Like the female submissive character in Story of O, and Male sub in Venus in Furs. Both are remembered cause of the sad endings.

... And after all, melancholic sad ends effects rather more than happy ones!!

AconitE.