Troy,
I too have had what appears to have been disrespectful behavior from a sub in the past. However on reflection I discovered that the fault was mine by not making myself clear in my expectations and requirements. Remember that a new sub, even a well trained one, cannot read your mind. Be sure to include what you expect and when you expect it.
As for punishment, that seems out of line at this point. Has she made a commitment to you that would give you authority over her to "punish" her? There is a difference between "punishment" and discipline. Discipline is used to correct and modify unwanted or undesirable behavior. As you stated you are still young and learning the ropes, do not wear your feelings on your sleeve. I am not chastising you, only offering some advice as it was given to me long ago. If you wish to discuss this privately contact me.

I ran into this but in reverse. It wasn't at all between prospective D/s, but just on a friend basis(which i tried my best to make this VERY Clear). He wrote me sf pm sounding all put out and possibly a bit angry because i hadn't responded to his message ASAP. I dont sit around online in SF all day long, i dont have time to. It irked me to no end. He might see me online, but that doesn't mean i'm here for him. I have many friends on this site, and all my friends have been built up over 5-6 year period, and trust between us have been established. This guy wanted me to open up and show my insides all in a few days. Not gonna happen. I'll share what i want, and in due time my world may open up more.

So on this note. I'm glad you have things worked out, and being patient sometimes is the hardest thing ever.
CS

Greetings..

In your opening Sir you did mention she said she would email you back. You however, did not include whether she gave you a specific time frame that she would accomplish this. Being that it was a extremely initial contact I'd be really hard pressed to feel I had the right of any sort to even consider it bad manners..let alone warranting some sort of punishment. Again this is under the assumption though that no specific time frame was given to you by her for a reply.

I can say that for myself though..if it were a Master that I really wanted to get to know, and was aware that my unpromptness in reply did not set well with him..I'd have done exactly what she did and apologized.

Glad it worked out and good luck going forward Sir.

starshine

Sir Toy Master,

The key word is "trust". Trust everything that happens in life, even those experiences that cause pain, will serve to better you in the end. It is easy to lose ourselves in the face of disappointment. There really is no such thing as being disappointed/abjured simply for the sake of it. Along with developing a basic trust in the rhyme and reason in a a relationship, learn to trust your intuition. It is a far better guide in the long run than your intellect.

Hope this helps in someway.

respectfully,
smackdat

P.S. i have spent time in the "deep south" and had the wonderful opportunity to bask in true "southern hospitality".