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I did assume that. But how does one truly know intent? I suppose in the escort sense, discrimination would be very difficult to prove, and who among us would dare bring a case? LOL.

I know this probably doesn't apply here, but I wonder if there are actual legal restrictions or ramifications to asking for a photo, depending on the state. When I worked in corporate, we were not allowed to ask potential hires to submit a photo with a resume due to liability issues. I don't know if this liability issue still exists, but I wonder if there is a law covering the service sector. Can a beauty salon or massage spa ask for a customer photo before booking an appointment? My profile has it too, but I don't think they allow nudity. I don't like surprises, so I voluntarily offer a nude photo. If a provider has no desire to touch my body, I prefer to know about this before I lie on the table or pay for a service.

Hell no. If I had to show my body naked, my circle would be black. Lights off.

It is very interesting how they handled Lavin's death and completed the last episode of the season without her. Can't help but wonder about the future of this show. Will it survive without her? Can it survive without a strong, older, female character as part of the ensemble? I had forgotten how talented Lavin was. She has quite a history in show business, and her presence on this show gave it a lot of gravitas. It sure was nice to see Judd Hirsch and Rhea Perlman again. Lavin's character created an easy space to feature these older actors doing guest spots. I think many of us older gays would appreciate that nostalgia. Richard Kind was fabulous, too. This show is a great acting opportunity for talented men (and women) actors to play gay. I'm not a fan of Pamela Adlon. She is talented, but she burned me out in Californication and Louie. I would have preferred a different actress playing Mindy. I'm hearing from friends who are disappointed with Matt Bomer's performance. They are not getting his casting. He's far from Betty White, but I love the fact that he's channeling her. They did end up giving him blond highlights, and I think he's doing a terrific job. Definitely ready for Season 2. Will it happen? Will we have to wait 3 years?

Some guys have to learn the hard way that being kept may not be what it's cracked up to be. Relationships can be complicated when folks are near equals. The complications can increase when they are not. Not every man is equipped to lose his independence or willing to be controlled by another. These days, being kept seems like a dated concept. Very 70's. In NYC now, it's easier to get through TSA with a rifle then it is to secure a signed lease.

Just finished Episode 9 and I can't stop sobbing. God bless Linda Lavin.

I just Googled, "Are verbal agreements ever legally binding?" Several law sites had interesting responses. I would still try to find a lawyer and sue. Diddy has super-deep pockets.

The massage may not need to be kept secret. The risk is bringing home an STD from a stranger, and keeping that interaction a secret.

Sorry. If it wasn't an employment scenario, and the photographer was just there as a guest and solicited by chance, then it's difficult to see how any case could be made. But who knows how it affects the Diddy case? It all seems like more ammunition to me.

If someone powerful made a business agreement for sex, and that person backed out for whatever subjective reason, why not sue? I'm not a lawyer, but I will never take the bully's side in these situations. I always feel sorry for the workers who have to endure this shit, whether they choose to oblige or not.

The differences are obvious. However, it still comes down to someone in power, either by employment status or money or both, subjecting an employee or co-worker to perform sex for business gain.

I've read about several female model lawsuits involving famous straight photographers in a similar situation. Even though they did the deed, they won their lawsuits, or at least got a settlement. I'm not a lawyer, and I don't know the changes around #metoo or sex in the workplace. Maybe it pays to file anyway. Fashion Photographer Bruce Weber and Male Models End Legal Battles WWD.COM The photographer was once a constant creative resource for Condé Nast and major fashion advertisers.

Not so simple if you have bills and debt up to your ass.

It's relatively easy to get a free-trial of Hulu. This show can be watched in plenty of time before the trial ends. If you've done the free-trial before, you just need a different email address, and you sign-up using a different browser. Otherwise, you have to delete cookies on the browser you used to do a clean sign-up. The fact that I figured out how to do this several times is evidence that my brain still functions in my old age.

I got half way through, until 3 am. So glad they didn't do the weekly dump thing. I'm enjoying the jazz orchestra musical support elements. It has a similar brightness and zip that the piano thing had with Will & Grace, but far more enjoyable. Makes me want to dance. The show is very Hollywood sit-com formula, so no innovation here. The players are solid (especially with James Burrows directing), the writing is crisp, the edits are fast, and they seem to have created an homage to the Golden Girls. I absolutely loved the Golden Girls, so a good gay version of that is very welcome. Lots of room for supporting characters, although Jesse Tyler Ferguson as a fashionista is hard to buy. I love Vanessa Bayer. Lucky for Isaac Mizrahi that they brought him on as Consulting Producer. Linda Lavin is very good, in spite of her helmet hair. I wonder how the show deals with her death. The snarky Jewish mother is very much a part of this ensemble's chemistry. Interesting they touched on Matt Bomer's history as a former Mormon. The hymn singing scene was quite touching. It's a bit cliche that Matt gets all the hotties. The background of the friendships is developing nicely. A lot of the more serious conversations are relatable. Nathan Lane is chewing up scenery. He must feel very much at home. He can do full-on Off-Broadway on a Hollywood sound stage, and make a ton more money. I hope the writing team can keep up with the challenge. All the characters here are well equipped to deliver great lines and hit home runs. Good comedy is not easy. I wish them all good luck. We need a good laugh these days.

Just saw the first episode, twice. Some of the lines were very funny. Nathan Lee Graham is much better than I expected, passing him off as an Andre Leon Tally type. He's quite good. Matt Bomer as the dumb-blonde is perfect. Thank goodness they didn't actually make his hair blond. Didn't know Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer are executive producers. Serious gay-Hollywood clout behind this project. I hope it succeeds. Had to turn on closed-captioning, because they talk too fast. I missed a lot of words the first go-round.

Wow. I had no idea. Thanks for that info.

Extremely hot. It seems to me Logan Stevens has great massage hands. He appears to know what he is doing. I wish he would do more massage videos, and I wish he would make himself available for massage. I love his look. I also think that work space is cute. Wish I could see more.

@marylander1940 Thank you for the video. I love watching hot men shower.

I don't think that song was from the 1st episode. I thought Hilty and McPhee were perfectly cast, and their voices harmonized together beautifully. I guess they are too old now, and probably doing other things. I haven't heard much, but from what I did hear, the new lead voices sounded very good. The one thing about Broadway, it attracts a constant stream of new talent. There seem to be a fair share of young Hiltys and McPhees. In the video, I love watching the male theater queens. They get so exercised.

The debut of the TV show knocked me off my chair. Everyone who loves musical theater was talking about it. I thought the music was electrifying. Then the show went to shit. I remember thinking this music should not go to waste. I've read the stage musical is very different from the TV show. I'm glad to hear someone enjoyed it.

+1. Assuming can get you into trouble. I feel like I've answered this question before. I'd be curious to know the numbers between the 2 sites, which of course will never happen. I do view both sites, but in the past decade, I only hire from RentMasseur. MasseurFinder offers no internal email system. Since I do not text, the email service on RM is a gift. I value it. If MF offered an internal email service, then I would hire from both sites, and take more chances on a new guy. I'm surprised MF charges more than RM, because from my perspective, they are not offering more for that money. @kyleham said it best, you never know what can happen until you get on the table/bed naked. The ad site makes little difference. It seems to me, building a word-of-mouth reputation matters far more than where you decide to place an ad. If you truly enjoy what you do, if you're talented, word will spread quickly, no matter where your ad is. FWIW, sexy photos matter a lot. I prefer the photo software that RM uses, because the photos enlarge to my screen size. MF's photos are smaller, but there software program has improved over the years.

I think Sorkin is in recovery, but for many years he relied on cocaine. I can't imagine the pressure to churn out award-winning product on a timeline. Once you peak, there's no place to go but down. Love Boat lasted 10 seasons. LOL. Not sure if the premise is narrow. A luxury resort offers a constant turnover in interesting customers, many of them attractive, offering new stories with each check-in. I like the premise, and it can be as broad as the creators wish. Lots of themes to choose from, but I prefer they stick to sex.

If there is one character who could have appeared in every season, galloping from one White Lotus to another, with endless, insane stories of a madcap life, and a line of gay boy-toys fluttering her around like a swarm of butterflies, it's Tanya McQuoid. I don't know how easy or difficult is is to work with Jennifer Coolidge, but had this been my show, I never would have let her go. She was just too special a character, and they don't come around that often.

IMO, no one in this country should experience homelessness. I view this as society's moral bankruptcy. America deserves shame for this problem. I have often thought, if I had major money, I would like to work on solving this problem. I would enjoy creating a safe and respectable safety-net for people who need extra help. Mental illness is another subject that gets under my skin. In this country, we are not doing enough. A profit-driven health care system will never be the answer.