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Boy am I having a terrible problem with TV. First, I probably watch too much. Second, there is so much bad shit, it's almost impossible to find anything worthwhile. The last episode (only 6) of Season 2's The Recruit jumped the shark so many times, when the train at the edge of the cliff ran off the tracks, it did a flip in mid-air, belly-flopped onto the water's surface, and then bounced back onto the tracks on the other side of the river gorge. I had no idea that The Recruit was so supposed to be a comedy. I won't go into the absolutely laughable plot choices, but there is plenty written about them on the internet. I was confident that with Doug Liman on the production team that this series might stand up to the hype. Yes, there were eye-roll moments in Season 1, but the writing was crisp and clever, and the premise was interesting. Boy was I wrong. This show turned into a turkey-fest on a dime. Many people are saying that with only 6 episodes, something happened. Lost money? Rushed writers? None of the ridiculous production choices make any sense. Maybe there's info on the inside that will never see the light of day, but boy did The Recruit take a creative bomb. I now feel sorry for the cast.

You also left lucky. A guest pass won't get your membership cancelled because you don't have one, but your name would go on a no-fly list had you gotten caught. The massage therapist may be the risky type, and may not be wedded to the corporate culture that Equinox is, so he may not care about losing his job and being blacklisted from corporate gyms. (The gym culture in NYC is a very small world.) I only know about Equinox sex from a gay trainer friend who works for them, but there are a number of posts on the internet about how Equinox deals with sex on the premises. I'm sure shit goes on, as it does everywhere, but I sure as hell would not want to get caught or reported on in such a strict business-only environment. There are much safer gyms for gay men looking to play.

I agree that Noah Centineo is pulling off this unique character. He is carrying this show. I'm still watching with curious enthusiasm. I see in Season 2 he's fighting more and now killing. Will be curious to see if his body changes with each renewal. LOL. I have some experience with cool straight guys in my youth, so it's my interest as well. I would love to see more cool straight guys on TV, who enjoy being playful and tease-y with their gay character pals.

Not like buying a burger at Wendy's or a shirt at Banana Republic. More like purchasing a massage, a 60-minute haircut, a pubic hair removal treatment, or a visit with your gay doctor or NP. Personal services are typically valued much higher than burgers and shirts. Not all services are the same. In order to survive, some services, especially personal services, require (demand) respect for the customer. The day when respect for a paying customer ends in a Capitalist society is the day that business as we know it ends. I don't know much about escorting, especially female escorting. Since prostitution is old and illegal in America, many of the usual business rules for women sex workers may not apply. Perhaps safeguards are necessary for women, since they are perceived to be the weaker sex, and many straight men go crazy over sex and dominance over their women. I don't know. An open discussion on this topic is good. It's not so simple, or simply limited to "doing shitty things." A bad gay male escort is often boundary-less. He can easily resort to talking shit, dropping all pretense of respect for privacy, confidentiality, and just plain respect for the customer. Guys who are bad at business don't follow any rules, which makes this particular business very bad for us customers. Proceed with extreme caution.

I can't stomach the notion that it will ever be permissible for any seller to publicly rate/judge a customer, the person paying, in any transaction. There may be an appropriate event or method to put a very bad customer in his or her place, but, it's not in public. If a seller chooses to behave in this self-destructive manner, then his business deserves sudden and absolute death. Maybe criticizing customers publicly is a social media concept. Like many things in our newer culture, I can't wrap my old brain around it, and refuse to engage.

I encountered the issue long ago with one of my HE choices, and all it took was one time to know I did not want to endure that ever again.

Not attracted to muscle guys. Prefer naturally toned. It's not about what I think. I'm far more fascinated by what the production team thinks. I imagine most producers in Hollywood want their heroes to be ripped, since 99.9% of those cast are. And when the actors aren't ripped, they tend ad rips and erect nipples to costumes. Noah Centineo is a leading man exception, which is what I find interesting.

Sadly, a very good reason to avoid the business.

Roommates are a no-go for me. That doesn't fit with my definition of discretion or professional. Roommates are more common among the HE types, because those guys mostly don't take the business or the customer seriously.

I've never been to a circuit party, so I'm not familiar with what that looks like. I do agree with boy-next-door. As for "straight," it is interesting that early on they had him being spooned in bed by his gay roommate. It's pretty obvious the writers are trying to reach a gay audience, and I'm happy to be along for that ride. I tried to do a screen-shot from his first shirt removal scene, but Netflix has a block on taking screen-shots now. (Anyone know how to bypass that?) I wasn't hoping or looking for bulk, just a bit more definition in his chest, stomach and upper arms. Boy-next-door doing CIA fight scenes with trained assassins is not very convincing. I did enjoy the nude scene that Celebguy posted (that photo did not come up in my search). For a brief second, they almost flashed his junk. On to Season 2.

Nor would I, but what a great opportunity missed for a young, new actor supposedly playing a "boy toy" in a popular CIA spy series. Seems like a peculiar casting decision. I wish I knew more.

I just started watching Season 1. The series has decent word of mouth. It's an interesting premise, a 24-year-old lawyer (with 2 roommates) who lands a job at the CIA. They cast Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks, the male lead. He's supposed to be this young heartthrob at the office and on the job, but when the character first undressed, I was surprised how his body was not quite ready for prime time. Noah seems to have acting talent and lots of charm. Sometimes, he actually looks handsome. One would think, in preparation for the role, he would hire a trainer to get his body in tip-top physical shape. Maybe he did, and this is all they could get: Maybe it improves in Season 2?

One photo ads should be an automatic red flag for everyone. It's so easy to fake an ad with one photo. There are lots of reasons why a provider might want to be discreet, but there are plenty of ways to be discreet and still present honest photos, if you're not lazy, if you care about the business.

Nice face and a nice cock. I remember when plane travel was fun.

#1: Price. I wish it wasn't so, but here I am. #2: Face. I have to be attracted to the guy who will work on me. #3: Cock. No surprises, please, especially on the uncut. (No obligation to show it to me, but welcome when it happens.) #4: Ass. Love fantasizing about a hot guy granting access to the butt. It doesn't have to go there, but the fantasy is fun.

I agree. It's just too bad that most of the links no longer work. It really is an endless rabbit hole, often disappointing.

Boy do I regret searching "unmasculine gay men." Carson is now everywhere on my computer. Ughh.

Even if the thread is fake, it's fun and funny. The Catholic Church would love you. Look at the good abstaining has done for them. I don't know the age of the OP, but it may be really too late for all that life. Good advice. I see lots of ads that say, "Great with inexperienced," or something like that. There will be a lot of guys who won't want to touch you. They won't respond to your inquiry. There may be just as many up for the challenge. No, one hour is not enough! Paid "dates" could be a ton of fun. When you meet the right guy, pay him to guide you through the process, and take it slow and easy. Don't worry about the cost. If you find the right guy, the cost will be worth the experience. Prepare to pay. Just don't fall in love with a provider. At 14, I knew what I wanted and why, and I hadn't seen much porn, certainly not gay porn. My high school gym locker room and showers were enough angst for me. Can't imagine the pain and loneliness of the closet. Can't imagine the pain of going through life without having experienced the joy of exploring sex. Yes, sex can make a horny man crazy, but I wouldn't want it any other way. Some of the best sex I ever had was crazy sex. Bring it on.

It's too bad we have to worry about the shady characters in life. They exist in many businesses. However, when it comes to business sex, the feelings can rise and be quite emotional and scary. This was a difficult thread to follow, but it reminded me of a time when I left myself vulnerable, allowing company with a very sexy addict (the most gorgeous cock and balls) who always needed more money. Our "friendliness" grew to the point where I let him sleep on my couch on a few occasions. He never abused me in any way, and I never gave him more than $20 at a time, but when I looked back on my youthful carelessness, I wondered how I could let myself get that vulnerable. That's the power of sexy genitals on a good-looking guy. Today, I do everything possible to guard my life against unsavory or disturbed characters. No time (or energy) for drama. I've been out since my teenage years, so it's not easy to relate to closeted behavior. It seems to me, nothing much good comes from deep-rooted lies. I've been in domestic situations that required going to the police and finding a lawyer. This term "serious extortion" is laughable. Cops and lawyers are mostly interested in big-ticket items. Unless you know someone personally, cops and lawyers are going to laugh at this situation, making you feel much more foolish and stupid. I would argue that visiting a psych therapist would be more beneficial. Now that I just finished Season 2 of the ridiculous Reacher, I'd like to go through life with the body, the strength, and the talent to slay all the dragons on my own. It's so much easier that way, when all the bad guys fear YOU.

Hell, sometimes I needed porn to get me through a one night stand, and the guy was often good looking. I guess when you're paying, it's a bad look. I think the advice about doing smart research is good advice. When you're paying, it's never good to deal with a non-professional, no matter what the service is.

Not fair. I did hate the camera angle but I actually thought he sounded hot and playful. Not easy to do. At least he didn't sound like this:

Most incomprehensible thread I've ever experienced. Here or anywhere. The gabby and loud customers (in a NYC apartment building) are the most obnoxious and irritating. The walls are so thin in so many buildings, neighbors can hear almost everything. Folks in the service business often have to be very careful, because doing business in a residential apartment can be problematic.

I do not want to be near someone who is under the weather. I don't respect people's self-diagnosis. Most sick people insist they are not infectious. I never believe them. If you attempt to dupe me in any way, it will hurt our relationship. I have private health issues that need to be protected. They are not obvious, but I'm fully aware, and it's my job to do the protecting. I particularly need to protect my lungs, and avoid bronchial infections at all cost. NYC is a cesspool of germs. Far too many people do not cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze. Children can be a serious hazard, along with grocery cart handles. I see people on the buses and subway, all the time, who hold onto public metal with bare hands, and then pick their nose, wipe their eye, or touch their face. I can't afford to be around folks like that. When it comes to health or money, I will always choose health. I have always hated work when I am under the weather.

I have heard so many great things about this film. I think Denis Villeneuve is a serious talent. However, I have tried to watch this movie three times, and I keep falling asleep within the first 30 minutes. The first attempt I didn't last past 10 minutes. I find it very frustrating that the story does not grab me. It all seems so fake and plodding to me. I never got past the first episode of Game of Thrones, either. Maybe fantastical fiction is not my thing.

This was a challenging one to sit through. Bradley Cooper sounded like he had a cold, and after a bit that began to annoy me. Outside of West Side Story, I've never much liked Bernstein's music. Carey Mulligan was terrific. I thought Cooper really looked the part, and his conducting appeared very real. I'm sure a lot of work went into making this film.