EnigmaNZ wrote:I had a number of cyber subjects, but over time it became too one sided and time consuming to continue so weaned them off. Spending hours a day thinking up ideas and creating the appropiate script did a lot for them, they got to experience all wonder of new and sometimes crazy activities, all I got was typers cramp..
I've tried working by remote-control via chatrooms and over the phone. The telephone does at least provide some feedback. It's nice to hear the gasps and moans. I've even had cause to paralyze the vocal chords when a sub was afraid of being caught so I could just hear the labored breathing and occasional sharp intakes of breath as I played on.
My major problem hasn't been the feeling of one-sidedness--though I can certainly understand that. My problem has been in getting enough quality feedback to do good work. With a client face-to-face, you can see nonverbal responses, flattening of facial muscles, changes in skin tone. You get none of that online. There are changes in voice tone and in the speed, depth and quality of respiration that you can hear over the phone, but that's precious little information to go on.
Does anyone have any suggestions for improving this situation? I've done direct questioning, and it's functional, but clumsy. If that's the best option, than does anyone reading have any ideas for elegant refinements?
-- TA