Master’s Philosophy — Unnecessarily Wasting Energy
The House Boy is required to use Proper Judgement (Rule #24) while planning and carrying out all activities at home and on Master’s property. This includes his assigned duties and chores as well as recreational and entertainment activities. While the responsible use of energy resources is permitted and necessary, any flagrant or significant misuse or Unnecessary Wasting Energy is strictly prohibited. Obvious misuse or waste in front of a house guest reflects poorly on both Master and the House Boy and is doubly punishable.
In the example photo, a House Boy asks for and is given permission to enjoy a snack between chores while Master visits with a visiting college professor in the adjacent living room. Unsure of what type of snack seems the tastiest, the House Boy opens the refrigerator and freezer doors simultaneously and allows cold air to escape from both sides while he slowly examines the various shelves for something yummy to eat. The guest can’t help but smiling at the sight of the House Boy’s bare backside standing at the refrigerator with arms embracing both doors, but his grin quickly turns to a frown as the pose is held while cold foggy air obviously escapes the electric appliance through the two open doors. After more than a minute passes, the visitor turns to Master and asks, “Is he supposed to leave both doors open at once?” and the House Boy is instructed to Report To Master (See below, Rule #211) for disciplinary evaluation.
In the circumstance pictured, the time that energy wasted is brief and Master might let this type of laziness slide with a lecture and a warning, but the fact that the House Boy chose to display his lack of energy consciousness right in front of a supervising guest — a university professor no less — requires disciplinary intervention. A bare hand Level One Spanking will be administered for the energy violation, with the number of swats doubled to remind the House Boy that his Unnecessary Wasting Of Energy was both observed by and reported to Master by an energy conscious house guest. If the House Boy also fails to properly close the refrigerator doors before reporting for discipline, this constitutes a separate violation under the Cumulative Violation Rule (Rule #100) and would add additional swats or possibly escalate his punishment to a Level Two Spanking using an implement like a paddle or shoe. Any negative reaction by the House Boy toward the guest would be a separate Level Two violation for an Act Of Disrespect, so a wise House Boy would silently accept his mistake and submit to discipline quickly so that the event could pass into history without negative complications.
The wasting of any significant and measurable energy resource that Master or a third-party must pay for is considered a violation of this rule. This includes but is not limited to electricity, water, natural gas or propane, batteries, and automobile fuel. It does not include the House Boy’s personal energy or physical labor which should be used to make life easier for Master and those who visit. Energy resources which are dedicated to a specific and approved task are not considered waste and are not subject to punishment. The House Boy will be allowed to give a verbal explanation of his behavior on request, with any reasonable doubt or legitimate mitigating factors to be judged in his favor. He may argue that any minor variation of energy use which is less than 10% over that which is customary to complete a task should not considered significant and therefore not a violation. Master may also take into account the opinion of others with regard to determination of guilt, the need for punishment, and the type and manner of discipline which may need to be administered.
Master’s Philosophy — Unnecessarily Wasting Energy
The House Boy is required to use Proper Judgement (Rule #24) while planning and carrying out all activities at home and on Master’s property. This includes his assigned duties and chores as well as recreational and entertainment activities. While the responsible use of energy resources is permitted and necessary, any flagrant or significant misuse or Unnecessary Wasting Energy is strictly prohibited. Obvious misuse or waste in front of a house guest reflects poorly on both Master and the House Boy and is doubly punishable.
In the example photo, a House Boy asks for and is given permission to enjoy a snack between chores while Master visits with a visiting college professor in the adjacent living room. Unsure of what type of snack seems the tastiest, the House Boy opens the refrigerator and freezer doors simultaneously and allows cold air to escape from both sides while he slowly examines the various shelves for something yummy to eat. The guest can’t help but smiling at the sight of the House Boy’s bare backside standing at the refrigerator with arms embracing both doors, but his grin quickly turns to a frown as the pose is held while cold foggy air obviously escapes the electric appliance through the two open doors. After more than a minute passes, the visitor turns to Master and asks, “Is he supposed to leave both doors open at once?” and the House Boy is instructed to Report To Master (See below, Rule #211) for disciplinary evaluation.
In the circumstance pictured, the time that energy wasted is brief and Master might let this type of laziness slide with a lecture and a warning, but the fact that the House Boy chose to display his lack of energy consciousness right in front of a supervising guest — a university professor no less — requires disciplinary intervention. A bare hand Level One Spanking will be administered for the energy violation, with the number of swats doubled to remind the House Boy that his Unnecessary Wasting Of Energy was both observed by and reported to Master by an energy conscious house guest. If the House Boy also fails to properly close the refrigerator doors before reporting for discipline, this constitutes a separate violation under the Cumulative Violation Rule (Rule #100) and would add additional swats or possibly escalate his punishment to a Level Two Spanking using an implement like a paddle or shoe. Any negative reaction by the House Boy toward the guest would be a separate Level Two violation for an Act Of Disrespect, so a wise House Boy would silently accept his mistake and submit to discipline quickly so that the event could pass into history without negative complications.
The wasting of any significant and measurable energy resource that Master or a third-party must pay for is considered a violation of this rule. This includes but is not limited to electricity, water, natural gas or propane, batteries, and automobile fuel. It does not include the House Boy’s personal energy or physical labor which should be used to make life easier for Master and those who visit. Energy resources which are dedicated to a specific and approved task are not considered waste and are not subject to punishment. The House Boy will be allowed to give a verbal explanation of his behavior on request, with any reasonable doubt or legitimate mitigating factors to be judged in his favor. He may argue that any minor variation of energy use which is less than 10% over that which is customary to complete a task should not considered significant and therefore not a violation. Master may also take into account the opinion of others with regard to determination of guilt, the need for punishment, and the type and manner of discipline which may need to be administered.
(Rule #250)
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Rule #103 — Laundry Day
Rule #123 — Appropriate Terminology
Rule #187 — Permission To Use Furniture
Rule #211 — Report Command
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