Topping from bottom?

What exactly does the phrase "to top from bottom" mean?  Mind you, we are discussing this in the BDSM context.  lol  (I have to clarify for some,

 believe it or not)  'Topping from bottom' is an expression used to describe a situation where a submissive attempts to control the play, the dynamic or the relationship from their submissive position using seduction, persuasion, provocation, puppy-dog-eyes, etc.  It means exactly what it says:  the submissive (or bottom) attempt to take over control from the Dom/me (or Top).  Now mind you, this is not always something that the submissive does consciously.  (see The Role of the Ego for the difference)   

I choose not to use this phrase often, as it is a symptom of a larger issue, not the problem itself.   If it feels like the submissive is consistently challenging us more than we want them to, in ways that dis-empower us, then it’s a problem to be addressed between us.  Case in point:  I have a wonderful submissive, subdave.  Intelligent, articulate, sends random tributes "just because" and pays fees when told to.  subdave does do as he is told, however, there is an issue.  Each time I have assigned a task, I receive a barrage of emails asking various questions such as, "Do you want me to do this such n such also? Should I also do such n such?  May I do such n such while unlocked?" (Yes, he is in chastity) It drives Me absolutely insane.  When I send a task, I want it done EXACTLY as I state it. Do not send Me 50 questions or suggestions. Read the instructions and do it EXACTLY as stated. No more, no less.  I assign various tasks for very specific reasons.  Trust Me, there is a method to My madness.  I do not need, nor want, suggestions on how to do various tasks that will serve YOUR selfish needs and desires.  Tasks are NOT assigned for that.  Tasks are assigned for your growth & education, MY pleasure or benefit, & training, for ME to gain insight to My submissive, to maintain structure & the dynamic between us, or for overall health purposes.  Tasks are NOT assigned for the submissive to get their rocks off.  Period.

When we start to feel that our submissive is attempting to "top from bottom", we need to step back and ask ourselves why?  What is causing this issue?  Again, this is where open and honest communication between the sub and the Dom/me comes in.  (I will pound that concept in your heads!  Communicate, communicate, COMMUNICATE!! )  I have seen too many Dom/mes think it is beneath them to communicate or have an open dialogue with a submissive. I have even heard some say that when a submissive expresses concerns or feelings over things that that is "topping from bottom".  Bullshit.  First and foremost, we are ALL human beings with very basic rights...the right to be respected and treated as individuals.  (No, I am not saying that the various play in certain roles is bad...but keep in mind the context of which I am speaking)  If you consent for Me to lock you in a cage and call you a pig and shit down your throat...so be it.  That is fine.  However, all of that has come AFTER your consent and our discussion as two equal individuals deciding on how to deal with each other.  

My point to all of this is that if you feel a submissive is trying to "top from bottom"...find out what is causing their behavior.  Discuss the real issues and fix it.  Or move on.