Just to clarify... *smiles*...
It is going to start out as female subs only. If interest blooms, we'll see from there. Historically (as I believe Oz mentioned), "private areas" tend not to be needed for Dominants (esp. Male dominants), but again, who knows as time goes on.
The purpose of this area isn't to block out convos from the main forums or even to detract from the main forums... It would be to provide a private, safe area for female submissives to work on personal growth as a female submissive in areas BEYOND sexuality. It isn't going to be some "secret society" type of thing--that's crap & I don't believe in them-- or a That being said, there WILL be an access gate, of which I will have to discuss with Mr. Site Admin how we will do it (hey, I happen to know where He lives... how convenient...) but my guess would be something like the Tasking Society. Again, privacy & safety are our concerns.
If people decide to bring their BS & drama into there, that's fantastic, they will see themselves right out the door. Also, it won't be a "psssst guess what's going on behind the secret door" kind of a thing... It isn't meant for gossip (there will be NONE) or anything like that. It is really just meant as a safe, personal growth space. There WILL be structure to it--this isn't going to be a willy-nilly playhouse--so if y'all are thinking this is like another chat room or a lounge or a fun & games section... errrr... no. *smiles* The plan really is to provide a grown-up zone for grown-up discussions.
Most likely, the post counter will be turned off in the area & there will be a minimum word posting requirement in some parts. Read into that what you wish. *smiles*
Hopefully maybe that helps clarify some points people have brought up...
Keep the comments coming!