Networking

3.2 - The Role of an Advocate or Slavetrader

Contracts, trade, economy and other legal and technical aspects of this Code are administered by a non-sexual player called an Advocate or Slavetrader. An Advocate will usually be a mature male with a deep knowledge of this Code and a deep commitment to the principles of consent, safety and legality.


Networking is an important part of Code d' Odalisque. Many couples might choose to indulge in odalisque slavery as a private arrangement, but the Code encourages networks of players - it is important that players form connections with other players and that a Code community develops. In part, this is for safety considerations. There is safety in numbers. Abuses and problems tend to arise among isolated rogues - in a network of players it is easier to identify abusers and dangerous situations. If a couple are serious about forming a Keeper/odalisque relationship then it is time they involved other people. For a start, an odalisque can have an Overmistress – an independent freewoman who will look out for her interests. And, usually, an odalisque is a treasure to be shared. A man who owns an odalisque will usually share her with a circle of friends. Code d’ Odalisque is a pro-social code that promotes a culture of odalisque slavery.

The legal features of the Code promote “triangulation”. All contracts need to be signed by three persons – the Master, the slave and a witness. “Triangulation” is the principle that as soon as there are two, there needs to be three. As soon as a couple start indulging in odalisque slave play they should reach out to a third party – someone to witness their contracts.

The role of community-building, networking and the cultivation of an odalisque “scene” is that of the Slavetrader (also called an ‘Advocate”). The Slavetrader is a facilitator. His job is to help others get together for odalisque slave play under Code d’ Odalisque. A Slavetrader promotes Code d’ Ode, locates and advises odalisques and helps Slavekeepers find slaves. He creates and maintains networks. His duties are set out in the relevant sections of the Code. His most immediate duty is to be witness to contracts.

The best way to build a local scene of Code d’ Odalisque slave play is for someone to take on the role of Slavetrader. The Trader is an advocate for Code d’ Ode. The Trader is, in effect, the local network man.