LaffingBear

Not sure I can rate the difference. Trying to remember my first hires... probably 25 or 30 years ago. Not sure I have much to add... except I find myself wondering if theres too much information. I have become super skeptical about the whole process. Im certain that, whenever I identify a guy whose ads match my interests, well over 90% of time, research, a few basic questions, a deposit-demand, or these forums reveal info that eliminate the potential hire. And although Im being careful, discerning....from a rentguy's perspective, Im one of those time wasting trolls. I dont blame them for some of their wariness. Are the types of guys different? Yes. But I still see plenty of ads for guys who physically match my tastes. Its my skepticism, their deposit request, unwillingness to answer questions in the era of "2 texts and move on" that has changed things. Two final thoughts as I review my post 1. Wow, does my post read like the reminiscing of some old codger about when gas was $0.32 a gallon and times were easier. and, 2. There are a few guys advertising today using the very same pictures I recall seeing at the turn of the century

Danthemann $400. A few hours ago .May qualify as my one text interaction with fewest letters ever

Ive been in Las Vegas alot recently. I know some guys care about protecting their identity, others are more casual. I care on initial meet. I pay cash, first-name only. By the time I get to repeats, I'm much less concerned. Im perusing RM in LV. Not unique to LV, but certainly noticable as Im planning.... my name is very easily seen on the tablet provided for room service, restaurant reservations, controlling shades, etc. Walk through the room, my name is prominently displayed on the tablet in its holder. Something to remember for discretion's sake, should I hire while here. This is third hotel in recent months with a tablet.... becoming increasingly commonplace.

I was on BART one round trip in 2018. Not since, and prior to that, not for 5 years. I quit a job in 2013, BART being a major contributing factor. I only felt physical-safety was threatened once. There was some freak in clothes with sharpened metal spikes. Real. Not just on shoulders, but arms, elbows, everywhere to be weapons. Real brass knuckles with mini spikes/needles. Metal cap-toed boots with razor filed tips...like some sci-fi character. Maybe he was harmless. Maybe it was his way of conveying "don't fuck with me" But as he stood there glaring, it made me so uneasy, I got off train at next exit, to take next train, [for scoffers, it was no costume.] I occassionally felt uneasy when solicitors came through, but I avoided eye contact, head down in my book, bopping to the music on my headphones, I was never bothered. I felt much more unsafe for my health, and general discomfort. The worst human smell of my life... people were gagging, leaving the car. The time some young woman came on with a bad case of alopecia and she'd chosen her defense mechanism as wayyy excessicve facial piercing, partial hair shaving or loss. She sat immediately one seat in front of... back to me. Then I saw all manner of crawly and jumpy things in her hair... ugh. I was sure I'd get lice or chiggers or????? There were times the train was so packed... I actually wondered if there was ample oxygen. So when my job changed, requiring 4 BART commutes per week, rather than one, it tipped the scales of what I was already considering and I resigned.

Ok. Back in LV. Went to Charlies then Piranha tonight. Unlike my first and only other visut to Piranha, I looked around and saw half the club I missed first time. I think Ive read guys saying theyve propositioned dancers at Piranha. I cant imagine how that's done. When I patronized (now closed) SF Strip theaters, dancers were always offering. I was at Boardwalk, etc in FL, dancers work the audience so I can see how it could happen. But at Piranha, dancers never leave their little stages. People go up and give bills... but, short of leaving a writren note, I cant imagine asking a dancer there about private shows or extracurricular activities.

Same question

Agree with many.... why is it bad form or cheap to use a coupon when hosting a rentguy? Especially in a casino.... its an industry that runs on comps

Why should any preference, to act or abstain, be weird or embarrassing? The only thing that should be embarrassing in this forum is badd speeling

I don't envision that play getting produced. While its an indelible memory, it would be a bad script. The outline of the first 12 hours could be subtitled "you'll never believe how stupidly and naively persistant a potential client can behave."

That can be interpreted in many ways. For me, it was a guy using the name Dillon in Las Vegas in the late 90s. Did some modeling using a different name. Indelible memories: -the most effort I ever made to follow through with an appointment, -the most I ever allowed myself to be jerked around by a hire -the most startling contrast in appearance clothed and unclothed -the most bizarre behaviors ever by a rentguy, including fee waiver, insane tale-telling, and tears -hours of some of the most intense and exciting physical interaction with another man. A one-hour appointment that ultimately consumed more than 24-hours. Very high highs and very low lows, all in one experience. Learning experience too. I'll never forget it.

I was at Piranha earlier this month. I guess I failed to look around. Saw no private rooms. Only time dancers left the stage, was to walk to/from (what I assume to be) the dressing room. Now I wonder if there are private rooms in that back corner.

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Everything associated with this activity is suspicious. Because the service providers and clients are justifiably suspicious. Call it healthy skepticism. Caveat Emptor. Caution. .....it's all based in suspicion. And suspicion begets suspicion.

So, no sooner did I move on from one scam.... when i see a very familiar face on Grindr. Someone I wanted to hire from RM in past.... cant remember his screen name Today... he's Prince Cohen. Wants $5 to make a reservation. All kinds of guarantees, longer session, needs credit card to prove Im of legal age, etc. After you pay... you see the schedule to choose your time. Drops a pin telling me hes in a Strip hotel. Linked through either Instagram or Twitter... to rentmasseur.com Id waste $5. Its Vegas... Im wasting money all day long. But Im not signing in with my legal name. Then it occurs to me... Im not giving him my credit card info. Already decided against, when I think "Ill bet after I pay the $5... the schedule shows him unavailable for several days" What a great scam that would be for Vegas, typically frequented by short term visitors. A little while later ... that profile is gone... along with my messages. (Or I'd copy-paste them here) Today is my day for scams

In Vegas. Guy exactly my type using name essscort says hello on Grindr. I was interested. Agreeable details. Then he wanted $100 down payment by ApplePay. Had a whole script. 2 paragraphs. Pre-disclaimer... if no prepay, move on. Of course I didn't prepay. I did ask some other questions, acknowledged risk of scams for rentguys as well as clients, etc. Suggested the forum. Then he got hostile, told me to stop wasting time. I dont regret it. Maybe he's legit. Maybe has a profitable little business racking up $100 deposits from suckers... who knows. Read others' posts about prepay to arrange travel.... this was my first time being asked for a deposit. A little surprised for a local. So just sharing the experience.

Was at Piranha. Rodeo in town. 1045 pm... place filled up with guys in briefs, boots and cowboy hats, by 1am... place was a party. I was glad I went.

Processed food. Obesity. Cellphones instead of physical activity. If they arent moving around and air-cooled... lower production

I'm here to play at the tables, eat, see shows... and this trip... see holiday decorations. Yet... Im still programmed to look around at the gay scene... the rentguy scene. If honest with myself, not really that interested... force of habit when traveling. The rodeo is here this week. 100,000+ visitors. Not my scene.... but the steady stream of jeans and boots makes for some eye candy Piranha website makes it look more like drag club than strip. Monday is underwear night... but I think thats about patrons, not performers. And so im sitting in my Vegas strip hotel room... wondering why I look for the gay scene each time I come to LV... but know there's no there there.

Anyone know how things have developed at Iconic? They never seem to update their website. _______________________________________ Never mind...a little search engine persistence.....it closed after only a few months https://vegasunfiltered.blog/tag/gay-bars/

As a client, I generally expect to pay. But on extended sessions, Ive had the rentguy pay for a meal, coffee or snack if we're out an about, etc. Ive been an overnight guest in their hotel room at no cost to me (although I suspect another client paid for multiple days,) As "host" it can be one of those odd dynamics. I repeat, I expect to pay. But I like the casual feel of the other guy occassionally paying... it reinforces the message that they're genuinely enjoying time with me. And, on the flip-side, Ive been a little irritated by guys who blatantly hang back and expect me to pay for every single thing... e.g. shopping to cook dinner and grabbing extra items, or stopping for a convenience store soda, and stocking up on mints etc at my expense.

I buy quantity packs, but rarely megapacks, in an effort to match convenience to storage space. Even with backup storage in my garage, TP in >12 packs are rarely worth it. Same with paper towels. Condiments in mega-size aren't worthy of the refrigerator space once opened. Most food items arent worth purchasing in bulk for a single person household. Exceptions: I buy vitamins and OTC medications in bigger Costco containers, and the bigger tubs of protein powder.

All similar... but you needn't flavor homemade mayo with alot of garlic. Homemade mayo tends to be a bit thinner, saucier, then the shelf-stable processed stuff. Very do-able in a blender or food processor. Old school in a bowl with whisk... but I'm too lazy for that.

Growing up in the midwest, now 25+ years west coast....I have a new appreciation of the jingle I grew up hearing "When they bring out the Hellman's, they bring out the Best!" Interestingly, I find Hellmans here in CA in the low-end stores, like Big Lots, Grocery Outlet. I still believe Hellmans to be the best commercial, shelf-stable taste. I've tried a few gourmet refrigerated brands, and found them to be worse. Any time I am serving a mayo-based sauce to company... I make my own. There's no comparison.

2018... went out shopping with family after turkey dinner. Fairly boring and unpleasant experience... my first-ever and hopefully last-ever Thursday or Friday Thanksgiving brick-and-mortar shopping experience. I've never understood the appeal. Walked through, bumped, wended, sidestepped and fought back the urge to push the crowds for hours. I bought a bottle of diet soda. 2019: Friday, I bought a few lightning deals on Amazon. Set aside my skepticism and bought a Ninja Foodi and a light therapy fixture for my office. I enjoy shopping. Will engage in retail therapy. But turkey Thursday and Friday crowds are something I'll avoid.

Excellent film... worth watching. Didn't see the actual report ... teaser on the news today: "Netflix in trouble? How will they respond to new Disney and AppleTV threats?" Internet search seems to indicate that there's room for all players in the streaming segment.