There are two types of Red Silk Slaves::
Once a slave has begged the collar, the Freeperson has two choices. They may either collar the slave or slay the slave. BE SURE you know the Freeperson before begging/accepting any collar.
Once the slave is collared, the new Owner, may or may not, at the discretion of the Owner, whip the newly collared slave. This is not for punishment, or any wrongs done. This is simply because the Freeperson can. Some may call it an instructional whipping, to show the slave who is Owner, who is slave. These whippings may be in an open channel or in private.