"The other exception to the rule regards dealings with masochists. A *** derives pleasure from being hurt; so denying the * his pleasure through-pain hurts him just as much as actual physical pain hurts the non masochist. The story of the truly cruel * illustrates this point: The * says to the sadist, "beat me." To which the merciless *** replies, "NO!" If a person wants to be hurt and enjoys suffering, then there is no reason not to indulge him in his wont."

-- Anton Szandor LaVey

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