Blackmail (noun):
a. Extortion of money or something else of value from a person by the threat of exposing a criminal act or discreditable information.
b. Something of value extorted in this manner.
- the crime of threatening to reveal embarrassing, disgraceful or damaging facts (or rumors) about a person to the public, family, spouse or associates unless paid off to not carry out the threat. It is one form of extortion (which may include other threats such as physical harm or damage to property). (See: extortion)
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The crime involving a threat for purposes of compelling a person to do an act against his or her will, or for purposes of taking the person's money or property. (...)In blackmail the threat might consist of physical injury to the threatened person or to someone loved by that person, or injury to a person's reputation. In some cases the victim is told that an illegal act he or she had previously committed will be exposed if the victim fails to comply with the demand.
Although blackmail is generally synonymous with Extortion, some states distinguish the offenses by requiring that the former be in writing.
Blackmail is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both.
Since I got into the online scene, blackmail has been one of those fetishes that has interested Me in many ways. I have experimented with it, have spoken and written about it extensively, and have learned quite a bit on this particularly destructive fetish.
There is a sometimes vague, and sometimes very solid line, between the fantasy and reality of blackmail. I have come across quite a few submissives who do not think that the Domme will actually blackmail them. Despite the Domme advertising the fact that She does blackmail, they are so delusional that they think this is strictly a fantasy-based game. This is extremely dangerous, and honestly - when this happens I think it's really the subs own fault for their stupidity. Never give out personal information over the internet (especially when under the impression that blackmail might be implemented) unless you trust someone fully, wholly, and completely, or if you are very masochistic and seek complete and utter annihilation of your life.
There are also quite a few submissives who I believe enter the contract of blackmail with no intention on following through with anything because they want to test the Domme and see "just how far" She will go. They get a rush at the thought that the Domme will expose them, and will almost taunt the Domme and practically challenge Her to expose them.
Another type I have come across is the one who feels shameful of themselves, and feel that they must be under constant punishment, that ever-impending looming fear of doom and destruction of their entire lives if payment isn't met at the deadline. A lot of times there is a certain secret that they wish not to be exposed, something they have done, or they are so deeply ashamed of their fetishes/kinks that they put everything on the line under the pretext that there is a possibility of exposure. This category of blackmail candidates, are I feel, the most real. They are terrified of actually being exposed and will do everything they can so that they are not outted to whomever it is they wish to keep their secrets from.
A question I think is important to answer is: When is it okay and not okay to blackmail a willing subject?
I feel that a submissive who seeks the "fantasy" of blackmail, and makes that very clear from the beginning, is not an issue. I am talking about real blackmail. The act of actually taking someones personal information and using it against them, threatening to expose them, to get what you want, and actually implementing said threats.
It is important to always assess the blackmail candidates reasons for wanting to be blackmailed, and make your own judgement calls on whether or not they are in a right state of mind to be blackmailed. This is incredibly difficult to do over the internet, but is still something to keep in mind. I believe that long-term blackmail should only be followed up on after a considerable amount of time getting to know each other, and assessing whether or not this is something that each party is comfortable with.
Here is also a great time to KNOW your limits. I have an incredibly strict limit. That limit is this: if you have children, your fetishes/kinks/financial servitude should in no way, shape, or form, affect them. It is your responsibility as a parent to provide for them, and also protect them from your fucked up fetishes.
Here is something else that can't be stressed enough. Know without a doubt, that the person you are blackmailing is truly who they say they are. If you wish to be blackmailed but aren't willing to present proof you are who you say you are, I believe it is the Dommes responsibility to not continue any further.
Why is this so important?
What if you are someone who is trying to get someone else to blackmail someone you have a personal vendetta against? This is incredibly dangerous territory. It is also completely illegal.
This brings us to the legality issue of consensual blackmail. This seems to be a grey area in many ways. You will see "blackmail applications" on such a large percentage of Dommes websites, but have each of these women thought out or informed themselves/their submissives of the legalities of the practice of consensual blackmail, and are they into the fantasy or the reality? In fact, during the process of writing this article I have spent a considerable amount of time looking for legal information specifically pertaining to the legalities of consensual blackmail, and have been unable to find any specific references. I would love to hear from readers about these matters.
18 U.S.C. § 873:
"Whoever, under a threat of informing, or as a consideration for not informing, against any violation of any law of the United States, demands or receives any money or other valuable thing, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both."
Next, if performing real blackmail there are three items I believe are essential to ensuring the Dommes safety from any possible legal ramifications that could incur for following through with the agreement of blackmail.
1. A contract
2. Written letter of consent (link to: http://www.wikihow.com/
3. Photographic proof that the subject is indeed who they say they are
A contract is "a voluntary, deliberate, and legally binding agreement between two or more competent parties. Contracts are usually written but may be spoken or implied..." (source: http://www.
I prefer a written contract. I generally have the slave write the contract out themselves, and then I go over it, make any adjustments, decide on a "buy out" fee, and send it back to them for review. Once they have approved it, they are to print it out, sign it, date it, scan it, and send it back to Me.
Along with that, I also like to have a photograph of the person, face fully visible, holding a sign that says something along the lines of, "I consent to be blackmailed....." with whatever else I require them to write on it, along with the date. I normally prefer to watch them write the letter out via webcam and hold up the sign so that I have extra proof that they are who they say they are, and it is not photoshopped in any way.
Why go through all this trouble?
There are some sick fucks out there. There are people who, as many of us have seen, have some sort of vendetta against FinDommes. Some have had to deal with stalkers, death threats, and more. I could easily see one of these sickos trying to "take the Domme down" by taking Her to court over a blackmail issue. Having a photo of the person along with the letter of consent, and the signed and dated contract would most likely deter anyone with these intentions from targeting you. If you are thorough enough and cover all your bases, the chances of you dealing with someone that has dark ulterior motives against you is lessened. I also want to add, that is important that the Domme not breach any part of the written contract.
Let's delve deeper into some of the fun power-play and psychological aspects of blackmail.
As a Domme, I enjoy power. I enjoy having power over a slaves body, mind, computer, finances, and life. The thought of having a slave by the balls excites Me. This excites many slaves as well. The idea of handing over everything is so taboo, so stupid, idiotic, leaving them completely helpless to My mercy and constantly having to live up to My expectations. No way out. Or, if there is a way out (say, a buy out fee), it would involve extreme personal sacrifice that would be very difficult, or, nearly impossible to accomplish.
I find that this is much similar to having a submissive in chastity. You control the cock, you control the sub. I have always thought that pairing these two things (blackmail and chastity) would be the absolute ultimate form of controlling a slave. Holding the key to the cock along with all of their personal information, having the ability to expose them at the drop of the hat, or lock up their penis forever.... Imagine how fucked over a slave would be, and how much control and power this would give the Domme. I would enjoy hearing if any submissives or Dommes have had any experience with this deadly combination.
So - is consensual blackmail morally wrong?
I don't think so, as long as it is done properly. I think that the real danger lays with newer or unexperienced Dommes (insta's, to use an over-used term), trying to make as much money as possible, as quickly as possible, throwing any and all morals/integrity out the window.
How do you feel about consensual blackmail? Is it morally wrong? And what are your experiences with it?
Looking forward to hearing from readers.
Princess Chloe Cash
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