Complex sentence: Some non-Aristasians have characterized Aristasia as an "S/M fantasy group" as a result of this, but Miss Martindale's recorded statements and interviews made clear her dislike of S/M and her belief in discipline as spiritual and purifying.
Split into simpler sentences: Some non-Aristasians have characterized Aristasia as an "S/M fantasy group" as a result of this. However, Miss Martindale's recorded statements and interviews made clear her dislike of S/M and her belief in discipline as spiritual and purifying.