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This is certainly the category that I fall into. Pros who do sensual work are difficult to find, primarily because professionals risk losing their license if they are caught (reported) for doing sensual/sexual work. Training and licensing are not cheap, so I understand why many wish to play it safe. If you lose your license, you close the door on so many work opportunities. For this reason, I understand the need to read between the lines. The may be the only venue where that is possible.

This is certainly the category that I fall into. Pros who do sensual work are difficult to find, primarily because professionals risk losing their license if they are caught (reported) for doing sensual/sexual work. Training and licensing are not cheap, so I understand why many wish to play it safe. If you lose your license, you close the door on so many work opportunities. For this reason, I understand the need to read between the lines. The may be the only venue where that is possible.

That does seem strange to me. Most of the guys who advertise on the gay massage sites are not professionals. Most of the customers here seem to be looking for a HE, or more versions of sex. I don't understand why anyone would expect professional behavior from a non-professional. It's a fantasy.

This is certainly the category that I fall into. Pros who do sensual work are difficult to find, primarily because professionals risk losing their license if they are caught (reported) for doing sensual/sexual work. Training and licensing are not cheap, so I understand why many wish to play it safe. If you lose your license, you close the door on so many work opportunities. For this reason, I understand the need to read between the lines. The may be the only venue where that is possible.

That does seem strange to me. Most of the guys who advertise on the gay massage sites are not professionals. Most of the customers here seem to be looking for a HE, or more versions of sex. I don't understand why anyone would expect professional behavior from a non-professional. It's a fantasy.

I thought the movie was pretty bad. I had to watch it twice to be sure. It's a rip-off version of Talented Mr. Ripley, and Ripley is a masterpiece of gay sociopath/psychopath by comparison. There are so many things wrong with Saltburn, it's hard to know where to begin. Someone said it's trying too hard, and that is an understatement. All show and no substance. I hated that Keoghan and Elordi barely had an on-screen relationship. They are hardly seen together. Any obsession made no sense. The house exterior is the star, and it seems that's all that is required post-Downton. Rosamond Pike and Richard Grant were fun. So is a surprising Carey Mulligan. The sex scenes with Alison Oliver grossed me out. Archie was a fun gay to hate. But the story? Preposterous. Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Emerald Fennell, director of Saltburn, played Camilla Parker Bowles in Season 3 and 4 of The Crown. IMO, she should stick to acting. I did enjoy the ending nude scene. Who hasn't danced naked in his home? Not sure what to say about Barry's uncut cock. Sort of looks like his face at times. When I was younger, I had a problem with too much extended foreskin. Now, I guess, it just depends on the scent. 😄

LOL. In many ways, massage has saved my life. A great one can lift and carry me for months. When a skilled, good-looking man is willing to touch and work just the right places, ooo baby. Nothing better.

Sorry, I can't fall for that. Faces are too important to me. I'll bet every face on rentmen thinks he's hot, and we all know there is no such thing as universal taste. I totally respect privacy, but I understand no one is going to trust me as a first time contact. Will I pay some website membership just to see faces on headless photos? Absolutely not. My income is fixed, and I limit such expenses. Are paid photos private? Absolutely not, so I don't buy the safety motive either. These guys who do HE have to do what they have to do, but there is no way I'm hiring a faceless photo. I don't care what 100 reviews say.

IMO, easy to book, prompt, and easy to get along with are not stellar reasons to praise a massage. For me, talent comes first. The guy's ad is very weird. Forces you to TEXT, but demands his time be respected. Then all the talk of heart attack, panic attack, and stroke does nothing for my blue balls.

IMO, easy to book, prompt, and easy to get along with are not stellar reasons to praise a massage. For me, talent comes first. The guy's ad is very weird. Forces you to TEXT, but demands his time be respected. Then all the talk of heart attack, panic attack, and stroke does nothing for my blue balls.

Interesting reply, even with the grin. It seems to me, gay men are notorious for enjoying lots of flavors (not just gay men). Why limit yourself to one apple, when you can taste endless apples from around the world? There are 7500 varieties of apple worldwide. I don't think the concept of monogamy applies to tasting apples. I don't think freedom of choice makes one a "whore." But I got the pun.

A lot of people believe they are good at something when they are not. A sexy photo can get someone in the door, but it can't keep someone coming back. Ultimately, a customer can't know for sure until he tries for himself. Given the cost of massage, it's great we have a resource to test the waters.
I once had a friend who wanted to do massage. He insisted he had a natural gift. He seduced me into trying him out. He had the most peculiar touch, with cold, clammy hands. I didn't know how to say anything without severely hurting his feelings. I went ahead and told him he should never touch another naked body. He was devastated. There's no taking that moment back. We're no longer friends.

Interesting reply, even with the grin. It seems to me, gay men are notorious for enjoying lots of flavors (not just gay men). Why limit yourself to one apple, when you can taste endless apples from around the world? There are 7500 varieties of apple worldwide. I don't think the concept of monogamy applies to tasting apples. I don't think freedom of choice makes one a "whore." But I got the pun.

A lot of people believe they are good at something when they are not. A sexy photo can get someone in the door, but it can't keep someone coming back. Ultimately, a customer can't know for sure until he tries for himself. Given the cost of massage, it's great we have a resource to test the waters.
I once had a friend who wanted to do massage. He insisted he had a natural gift. He seduced me into trying him out. He had the most peculiar touch, with cold, clammy hands. I didn't know how to say anything without severely hurting his feelings. I went ahead and told him he should never touch another naked body. He was devastated. There's no taking that moment back. We're no longer friends.

A lot of people believe they are good at something when they are not. A sexy photo can get someone in the door, but it can't keep someone coming back. Ultimately, a customer can't know for sure until he tries for himself. Given the cost of massage, it's great we have a resource to test the waters.
I once had a friend who wanted to do massage. He insisted he had a natural gift. He seduced me into trying him out. He had the most peculiar touch, with cold, clammy hands. I didn't know how to say anything without severely hurting his feelings. I went ahead and told him he should never touch another naked body. He was devastated. There's no taking that moment back. We're no longer friends.

That's a remarkable stat. Almost makes me feel better about the world.
For what it's worth, I would never criticize the work of a massage therapist to his face, especially for a first time appointment. If a therapist asked me for immediate feedback after the massage was completed, I would offer nothing but praise, and keep my honest thoughts to myself. If I wasn't happy with the massage, I would not book again. IME, it is never a good idea to criticize a stranger in the service business. Many people can't handle criticism. Why put yourself at risk, and potentially cause a very uncomfortable disruption?
IMO, no one can please everyone. Some customers aren't worth the trouble. Better to just let them go.
I think it's very unfair to write a negative review based on one visit. I would never do it.

A lot of people believe they are good at something when they are not. A sexy photo can get someone in the door, but it can't keep someone coming back. Ultimately, a customer can't know for sure until he tries for himself. Given the cost of massage, it's great we have a resource to test the waters.
I once had a friend who wanted to do massage. He insisted he had a natural gift. He seduced me into trying him out. He had the most peculiar touch, with cold, clammy hands. I didn't know how to say anything without severely hurting his feelings. I went ahead and told him he should never touch another naked body. He was devastated. There's no taking that moment back. We're no longer friends.

A lot of people believe they are good at something when they are not. A sexy photo can get someone in the door, but it can't keep someone coming back. Ultimately, a customer can't know for sure until he tries for himself. Given the cost of massage, it's great we have a resource to test the waters.
I once had a friend who wanted to do massage. He insisted he had a natural gift. He seduced me into trying him out. He had the most peculiar touch, with cold, clammy hands. I didn't know how to say anything without severely hurting his feelings. I went ahead and told him he should never touch another naked body. He was devastated. There's no taking that moment back. We're no longer friends.

You are either extremely naive or delusional. 🙄

That's a remarkable stat. Almost makes me feel better about the world.
For what it's worth, I would never criticize the work of a massage therapist to his face, especially for a first time appointment. If a therapist asked me for immediate feedback after the massage was completed, I would offer nothing but praise, and keep my honest thoughts to myself. If I wasn't happy with the massage, I would not book again. IME, it is never a good idea to criticize a stranger in the service business. Many people can't handle criticism. Why put yourself at risk, and potentially cause a very uncomfortable disruption?
IMO, no one can please everyone. Some customers aren't worth the trouble. Better to just let them go.
I think it's very unfair to write a negative review based on one visit. I would never do it.

That's a remarkable stat. Almost makes me feel better about the world.
For what it's worth, I would never criticize the work of a massage therapist to his face, especially for a first time appointment. If a therapist asked me for immediate feedback after the massage was completed, I would offer nothing but praise, and keep my honest thoughts to myself. If I wasn't happy with the massage, I would not book again. IME, it is never a good idea to criticize a stranger in the service business. Many people can't handle criticism. Why put yourself at risk, and potentially cause a very uncomfortable disruption?
IMO, no one can please everyone. Some customers aren't worth the trouble. Better to just let them go.
I think it's very unfair to write a negative review based on one visit. I would never do it.

That's a remarkable stat. Almost makes me feel better about the world.
For what it's worth, I would never criticize the work of a massage therapist to his face, especially for a first time appointment. If a therapist asked me for immediate feedback after the massage was completed, I would offer nothing but praise, and keep my honest thoughts to myself. If I wasn't happy with the massage, I would not book again. IME, it is never a good idea to criticize a stranger in the service business. Many people can't handle criticism. Why put yourself at risk, and potentially cause a very uncomfortable disruption?
IMO, no one can please everyone. Some customers aren't worth the trouble. Better to just let them go.
I think it's very unfair to write a negative review based on one visit. I would never do it.

That's a remarkable stat. Almost makes me feel better about the world.
For what it's worth, I would never criticize the work of a massage therapist to his face, especially for a first time appointment. If a therapist asked me for immediate feedback after the massage was completed, I would offer nothing but praise, and keep my honest thoughts to myself. If I wasn't happy with the massage, I would not book again. IME, it is never a good idea to criticize a stranger in the service business. Many people can't handle criticism. Why put yourself at risk, and potentially cause a very uncomfortable disruption?
IMO, no one can please everyone. Some customers aren't worth the trouble. Better to just let them go.
I think it's very unfair to write a negative review based on one visit. I would never do it.

That's a remarkable stat. Almost makes me feel better about the world.
For what it's worth, I would never criticize the work of a massage therapist to his face, especially for a first time appointment. If a therapist asked me for immediate feedback after the massage was completed, I would offer nothing but praise, and keep my honest thoughts to myself. If I wasn't happy with the massage, I would not book again. IME, it is never a good idea to criticize a stranger in the service business. Many people can't handle criticism. Why put yourself at risk, and potentially cause a very uncomfortable disruption?
IMO, no one can please everyone. Some customers aren't worth the trouble. Better to just let them go.
I think it's very unfair to write a negative review based on one visit. I would never do it.

That's a remarkable stat. Almost makes me feel better about the world.
For what it's worth, I would never criticize the work of a massage therapist to his face, especially for a first time appointment. If a therapist asked me for immediate feedback after the massage was completed, I would offer nothing but praise, and keep my honest thoughts to myself. If I wasn't happy with the massage, I would not book again. IME, it is never a good idea to criticize a stranger in the service business. Many people can't handle criticism. Why put yourself at risk, and potentially cause a very uncomfortable disruption?
IMO, no one can please everyone. Some customers aren't worth the trouble. Better to just let them go.
I think it's very unfair to write a negative review based on one visit. I would never do it.