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He's only therapeutic. But, the Brad Pitt rule applies, e.g. if Brad Pitt showed up in my office I'd definitely try and blow him even though what I do has nothing to do with sex. He changed the options on his ad to only therapeutic. I bet a lot of guys complained about the lack of sensuality. 
If you're incredibly handsome then the option for sex is always open. However, this defeats the point of hiring for me. I can get rejected by hot guys for free. 
Lastly, he shouldn't be surprised that guys are expecting a little hanky-panky. I mean it's RM. What did he expect?

I feel a tad strange weighing in because I've never been a client of "Darius"-- nor will I ever be. Because I know him personally and it would just be too weird for me. And he doesn't have any clue I've even seen his ads and I don't know how he'd feel about knowing I had. And I'm not going to bring it up with him. But that noted, seeing the hubbub above, I feel compelled to sort of stick up for him. I've spent many hours (in totally professional, platonic situations) with him in close quarters. The pix are very much solid representations of what he looks like. The guy above who says he doesn't look like a Ring photo or that he's "mixed" and somehow doesn't look like the pix… I have to tell you, he looks like his RM pix.

Knowing "Darius" as I do, I'd be very surprised to hear about any fights which someone else mentioned. He's a gentle dude, and a sweetheart of a guy. I think he's handsome, and again, if you like his pix,then you'll like him in person. I've also been in a sauna with him (again, in a totally platonic situation), and those pix are what his body looks like. For whatever it's worth. I can't speak to the private dick pic-- haven't seen that in person. But face and body-- the pix are spot-on.

There's a lot of hearsay here in this topic and while I can't speak to the experience of being his client or if his pricing is weird, etc., I can tell you the photos are completely accurate. And I know "Darius" to be a very decent human, at least "IRL." Maybe the pro "Darius" who I don't have experience of is a jerk? I don't know, but I really doubt it. Feel free to DM me if you like.

And before the sewing circle here with its many weird hypotheses decides to wonder if I am Darius posting on his behalf, check out all my other posts. I'm just a guy who uses this forum. And as random fate would have it, I happen to know the provider IRL and can speak with authority to some of the nonsense spouted above. Scout's honor.

The way I 'thank everyone' is by donating  to this  message board, to keep it up and running.
Send a fraction of. the money you saved by not hiring  fraudsters over the year, it helps Radio Rob & Gang.
My annual  contribution is coming at years end!

If it isn't just therapeutic, check his ID first. He looks YOUNG.

If it isn't just therapeutic, check his ID first. He looks YOUNG.

Good sleuthing, dude! Thank you. 
Different phone number though! Sneaky…

I believe it's the same guy here, who you already spoke with.  They both list their names as Austin and the same cross streets.
 

Pushing back on the kissing question, mutual touch is a reasonable checkbox in an erotic massage questionnaire.  Kissing is an escort thing.  You, easygoingpal, may have had lots of luck seducing masseurs into it :-) and that's great, but masseur kissing is not a common expectation; it would fall in the category of an over-expectation.  

Smarter how? Most of the time no one on here knows anything about the masseur anyway. The only way to find out if it’s a good fit is to call them on the phone and make an appointment like a grown up.

Why don’t one of you guys just hire him and see if you like him?

Hello! I would love to exchange massages in LA! I did it all the time with other masseurs in San Francisco when I lived there. Private apartment in LA Koreatown, have a table, lotion, ect! Fully Vaccinated on the 23rd
 
Anyone can DM me!

I would also take that offer as well

I'm confused. You are asking if there are any takers of a masseur in July 2020 when in May 2020 you said....
 
"So are you still spreading COVID-19 all over the place giving "free massages"? "
https://www.companyofmen.org/threads/offering-free-massages-on-grindr.155772/page-5
 
And then in Jan 2021 you started this thread...
https://www.companyofmen.org/threads/please-please-please-stay-home-that-massage-is-not-worth-your-life.162280/
 
Not very consistent.

Gentlemen, Let’s stay on topic and avoid the personal attacks. Thank you.

Updated the info for clarity, thanks. Net result... exactly the fucking same. It's too many people.

I agree with you but just a point of clarity for your facts. The 1 in 5 people is of people getting tested, not the population in LA County at large.

I figure that the ones I have feelings for are the ones that are really good at their jobs. Which then reminds me that it’s their job and I’m their client.

I still can't shake the feeling that we've seen him before...

It's not paranoia. You're being SMART and RESPONSIBLE. This virus is deadly. People on here need to stop normalizing behavior that is putting our whole community at risk.

I have known SpunkPup for years and they special to me. I can speak to what he has to offer in the bedroom: He's beautiful, full of energy, and can deliver with roleplay & Dom/sub. I recommend this on Pup for sure.

I asked a very simple question because I hoped to understand your thinking. Your response did not reveal any of that. It only raised implausible scenarios since one with extreme back pain would not genuinely seek therapy from HandsomeTallStud on RentMasseur. That’s bullshit.
Unfortunately when 90,000 people have died and there is insufficient federal leadership, we all must take responsibility for our health and that of the people around us. It’s too bad you do not agree. I hope you are well.

Not likely in the last two months...

Hey guys, I know it is all in good fun, and good for a laugh. But making fun or ridiculing a masseur's appearance, whatever it is .....body type, fat/skinny, unattractive, ugly, etc. is not cool. I know mocking comments are made as a joke....but let's not have our laughs at their expense. I have seen this alot in posts, and find it sad. As gay men most of us were mocked growing up, so we know what it's like. Let's not bring that into the Forum. Aaron is a good looking guy, and looks like a sweet kid. Would hate for him to see this post body shaming him for how skinny he is. It would be great if we could stop trying to get laughs by insulting a masseur's appearance.

Exactly!
 
That's why they hire masseurs with "extras" and God forbid a masseur refuses to HE... they'll scream bloody murderer!

Math:
 
masseur interacts with 1-5 clients/day
grocery worker interacts/shares space with potentially hundreds/day
 
What you are correct in though is the mode of transmission and exposure is going to be significantly higher for the masseur with the intimacy and touching involved.
 
What is worse: being exposed to 100's with a lower mode of transmission, or being exposed to one to several persons with a higher mode of transmission? That's a tough call and who really knows if there will be a significant difference?
 
I will reiterate though that everyone should be trying to do their civil duty, so at the least in terms of viewpoints, we can get back to normal quicker.