[honeychile]

I think we're talking semantics at this point, but I'm going to give this one final try.

The best analogy I can give for a diamond relationship is a non-GLO one. I'm into genealogy, and I've joined several lineage societies. You must be invited to join a lineage society, and that person acts as your sponsor. Once your application is accepted, and you're a full member, you thank your sponsor - usually with a gift. But your sponsor is never considered above you, just as those you in turn sponsor are never considered below you. You are all members. To further emphasize the point, I worked on a DAR project with a woman from Virginia, and was surprised to hear that her Patriot was George Washington's brother. Did that give her any special privileges? No - because all of our ancestors were fighting the same war, and are considered equal whether a general or a private.

I hope that helps, because I think the subject has been exhausted. Again, go with what works for you. Our International policy is to discourage any big/little relationships, and, if in getting involved in this topic offended anyone, I apologize for me and my sisters.