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DDI
was founded by David Jackson, but currently the magazine is co-published
by both Mr. Jackson and a colleague, Bert Wibo, DDI's European chief.
Both publishers created fetish-and-B&D magazines prior to DDI,
and still do, so of course they have an appreciation for the fetish
scene as a whole. The question of whether they are personally dom,
sub, or indifferent to sexual power games is a question you won't
get an answer to. DDI is known for its discretion, both for its
advertisers and readers, as well as towards itself. To satisfy the
more inquisitive and fanciful of our DDI readers, though, here are
some answers to your most prevalent queries...
Q:
Is it true that the publisher checks out each mistress individually
and has a session with her before she can be accepted into DDI?
A:
No. Not true. The publishers try to visit as many of the advertisers
as they can, but not for a session. It's simply a courtesy. There
is no test a mistress must pass to advertise in DDI. Neither do
the publishers send anyone out to represent them. If anyone goes
to a dominatrix, other than David Jackson or Bert Wibo, claiming
to work for DDI, don't believe them.
Q:
I heard DDI hires only women staff and they all have to wear fetish
gear at the office. Is that for real?
A:
Totally false. DDI's editorial offices in Palm Springs and Rotterdam
are places of business, not fetish party venues. Yes, most of the
staff is female. No, they do not dress like DDI cover models.
Q:
There's a rumor that the DDI publisher dates a lot of the doms in
the magazine. That true?
A:
Again, false. DDI's publishing policy towards its advertisers, no
matter how bright or beautiful they may be, is, "Friendly to
all, intimate with none!" DDI publishing staff plays no favorites
and does not fraternize.
Q:
Does DDI's publisher own Skin Two magazine?
A:
No. Skin Two is owned and published by TW Publishing, located in
London, England. Mr. Tim Woodward is the publisher. Diversicor,
Inc., parent corporation of DDI, does have vested interest in the
wholesale distribution and retail sale of Skin Two, however. The
publishers of DDI and Skin Two are close friends and associates.
Q:
I was told that you sometimes refuse some mistresses from advertising
and have even kicked a couple out of the magazine before. Is this
accurate?
A:
Yes, it is. We probably refuse one prospective ad request for every
one accepted. Refusals are based on key indicators such as gross
insincerity, total lack of equipment, wardrobe or experience, obvious
indications of substance abuse or criminal intent, etc. We have
indeed recommended that one or two of our DDI advertisers over the
years seek their advertising opportunities elsewhere. We won't name
them, but these individuals are out of DDI for good.
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