BenjaminNicholas

Late to the table on this series, but just finished it on a long-haul flight. You can find it on HBO Max. Really enjoyed this show. The ensemble casting was great. I liked that they took immediate chances with the characters, knowing full-well that this wasn't going to be an ongoing series. While I appreciated they included all mixes of race and sexualities on this show, they didn't pander and made it feel very natural... Very real. The show had touches of Black Mirror in it, which I loved. As with reality, it showed the best and worst of the people involved. Neither black, nor white, but shades of gray. Some of the plot felt a little silly towards the end and like others here said, it was a little rushed to finish up.

Charity Hope Valentine

In essence, we're comparing a hookup/dating app to paid services. It's an odd/slippery slope. I'd advise for guys not to confuse the two: Just because he's on an app, doesn't mean he's into you. Never take it personally. I always encourage taking your shot, but also advise to adjust expectations when you're not in hiring mode.

I will add this... Don't expect anything Tucson. It's an entirely different vibe: Not grown-in feeling, an oddly modern barn, perhaps even a little cold. I like the aesthetic from a personal relaxation standpoint, but it will turn a lot of people off who are used to the 'standard' Miraval feeling.

Not 'gay,' but the new Miraval in the Berkshires is beautiful. I was there last week and while they are still working out the opening kinks, it's a really nice spot to spend a few days. https://www.miravalberkshires.com/

I've done a few Atlantis/RSVP trips. Not my scene. Not my style. The other issue already mentioned are the ridiculously inflated prices for what is an, at best, mid-level resort in Punta Cana. I've never been to a Club Med that wowed me. They're all in need of repair and the service standard is usually kinda meh. I'd have liked to see Atlantis spend some money and take over the new Hyatt Zilara property in Cap Cana. While it was not quite finished when I went last year around Thanksgiving, it looked like it was going to be a real stunner when finished.

As I was reading this, I was also humming Sinatra's My Way. It was damned near perfect.

Agreed. When the wind comes sweepin' down the plain, it gets a little dicey.

I've always found it strange that so many gay bars look like windowless shacks. They're relics from the days of us needing to hide out, I suppose. Gay clubs aren't really 'gay' anymore thanks to social acclimation, bachelorette parties and RuPaul having made drag a very normal, TV-friendly thing. Decades ago we fought hard for this and now we have it. We're just like everyone else.

I'll take overdeveloped legs over what most gay men have today... No legs at all. Just upper body.

Lately, my biggest problem with RM messenger is that some escorts are using it like Grindr, sending random, 'sup' type of notes that are basically a waste of time. Even a very professional auto-reply doesn't deter these idiots from attempting to continue a conversation. It's unreal. Luckily, RM still allows us to block people who can't figure simple things out.

I see what you did there. Bravo, sir.

I'm well-established in this business. I don't really give a shit if people want to make up stories. I've got bigger fish to fry. A wise Hooboy used to say to me, pick your battles. And as always, Slater's response above mine is absolutely pitch-perfect

This is the most savvy reply here. It's when people don't talk about you that you need to worry.

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Admins posted a fantastic thread on this years back. Clearly, some things never change THERE BE TROLLS!

Learn to communicate effectively and people here won't call you out. Just remember: If you act like a child, I'm going to treat you like one.

I really need to learn to use the block function more frequently.

Rereading my reply, I was a little harsh. I should have been nicer. It's becoming all-too-clear I haven't had my second cup of coffee today.

Are you serious? This thread is 20 years old. You can't be this foolish.

If you're going to judge him for just trying to stay on top in a looks-based business, at least first understand what he was getting done. It wasn't surgery. It was Nova Thread. It's done in 20 minutes. It's used to sharpen a jawline and in older people, it's the quick alternative to a full facelift if you're not ready for the downtime and recovery period. It's not permanent and usually lasts 4-8 months. You can also use filler to shape a jaw if the person doing the injecting is talented and knows facial musculature.

Any escort who makes it clear he's doing this kind of turn-and-burn to existing clients is really quite foolish. Unless you have a particular fetish for being squarely in the thick of the grind, this is what I consider an overshare.

It's clear RM is going to continue to do whatever it takes to strengthen an insular system. For now, they allow an auto-reply, where an escort can put the details of his private email address. If I were a client, I wouldn't want RM having all-access to my conversations with an escort.

Like clockwork, this is discussed here about every two weeks. Same discussion, back and forth. Nothing new revealed about the inner-psyche of the tattooed. People get ink because they choose to: It's just that simple. You might not understand it, accept it or approve, but that's not really the point. I personally don't have or want ink on my body, but I'd never judge those who do.