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  1. I can understand if someone is operating in a high risk location like New Orleans or New York with lots of cases, it's likely going to crash the market, so to speak. But there is still demand in smaller markets. In my case, because I had already lost 10 days of availability in February and March, I'm not in a position to turn off. That in itself left me in a difficult predicament for a whole week after that as well. Most of the people out of work right now are because their employer either let them go or whatever business within the mall closed down. Truth of the matter is, some people's need to make ends meet is a matter of life and death in itself. We're hearing a lot about the corona virus casualties, but I have a feeling afterwards there's going to surface the amount of people who've taken their own lives. I think where people got me wrong is where I said don't panic and that our business is resilient. Perhaps coming off as, "go out there and see clients, like me". But that's not what I was alluding to. I was saying it will bounce back, but in the meantime I have to do what I have to do regardless, even if that simply means just taking 1 or 2 clients per week so I don't end up stranded in bum fuck Missouri, up a creek and without a paddle.
  2. When have you last been outside? As I mentioned, I carry a thermometer along with various sanitizing products. So I'm doing my part in what I can. And there are no restrictions on meeting someone. I went to the store today and seen people walking in groups. I'm 1 person. The restrictions in place are for large group gatherings. All the stuff about girlfriend and boyfriends doing dates online is out of choice, not out of law. Anything suggesting it is, are merely guidelines for those who have actually been exposed or diagnosed with the illness. I'll reiterate: what we're going thru now is no different than what we've gone thru back in 2003 and all centuries beyond that. Like I said, others can become affected regardless of if they meet me or not.
  3. Well that’s fine. You can do what you choose to do. I have a JFF and Onlyfans platform as well. But I generally use those as promotionals and perks to clients I’ve already met. However as I’ve explained, I don’t have privacy to do an online Skype show when I’m home. I really don’t know what tone you refer to. It’s the reality of the situation. If that tone doesn’t digest well with others, I can’t be responsible for that. People have to face the reality that it’s simply not feasible to expect everyone to stay in and vegetate and do nothing. I’ve already been consoling friends on FB who have posted about become suicidal. I don’t think much anyone can say will* appease everyone. It’s not selfish when people are calling me up and asking to meet. It’s called 2 consenting adults. Most of the restrictions currently in place are for groups of 10 or more people. And state by state it varies.
  4. Based on the title of the thread: “Is Coronavirus impacting your business”, it would only be expected to get varied replies. If everyone said, “I’m quitting and not seeing anyone”, it would be no point in having the thread on going. I gave a pretty concise narrative of my experience and cited other articles as well. All I’m saying is, the mass hysteria on-going doesn’t erase what’s already been happening all along. Awhile back, before this outbreak even surfaced, I posted on social media about how I carry sanitizing wipes, sprays and bleach when I travel. I had gotten tired of getting sick almost everytime I traveled and stayed in a hotel. Matter of fact, I been traveling with a thermometer for years now...and if I even feel like I’m coming down with something, I won’t hesitate to check my temperature. Just did it today in fact:
  5. So what you’re saying is: someone should report and have Twitter, Grindr, Growlr, Scruff, Adam, Tinder, RentMen, RentMasseur and other related sites reported and shutdown as well, since they are facilitating the meeting of 2 gay men in an indoor environment?
  6. Truth of the matter is, there always have and always will be diseases and viruses manifesting themselves, as this list from 2003 shows (which was around the height of the gay hookup and escort sites debuting such as rentboy, adam4adam and men4rent: It’s nothing new. I don’t think now is the time to point the finger at anyone, who is doing what they can to get thru this. Part of the reason I came into this profession, is because I didn’t have to be concerned with being let go like other jobs I’ve had in the past. And as we can see now, a lot of people have been let go thru no doing of their own. I know a lot of people going thru tough times, but when those unemployment checks come out, lot of people will be handling their bills. And not everybody is out of work. People are also still going to stores to buy essentials. Think about it: how much of a risk am I posing to see 2 or 3 clients a week, than to go to a store and cross a couple dozen people, who are also crossing a couple dozen people, who are also crossing a couple dozen people? After all, new research seems to point that one can spread it by talking or just coughing and the virus stays in the air for 6 minutes: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/04/02/health/aerosol-coronavirus-spread-white-house-letter/index.html In my case, I can’t allow myself get down to $0. I have 2 vehicles that regularly need maintenance, and I can’t allow my insurance to lapse. That’s illegal. And I don’t live walking distance to anything nor are their buses/public transportation in the town I’m in an hour outside of Kansas City. I also am not living in my own place, so to stay in and allow myself to be depleted financially would essentially put a strain (no pun intended) on my housemates, because then I’d be bugging them for money in the process. I know the government is doing what they can now, but it’s not going to be a permanent solution. At some point, it’s going to have to give. I also am not being medically defiant either and am no stranger to a hospital bed: I have asthma, and I spent 5 days in the hospital earlier this month due to non-COVID related issues. I stayed Inside in a room for 5 days, and when I finished my treatment, I left. So I’ve already been thru it. I know what it’s like to have respiratory issues. If someone I meet contracts COVID, they could have likely got it from elsewhere.
  7. May I introduce myself? I have been away for awhile, but a recent personal message about the cancellation of the yearly palm springs event, reminded me I still appreciate the camaraderie here. As to your question, there's several who have had some recent experience. Have a look: https://rentmasseur.com/Jarrod_NudeRubs/reviews/ https://rentmen.eu/Jarrod_Brandon/reviews/ As for sharing my experiences on social media, I consider that my journal. It's a place to show off my talent, network, and share my experiences. Even though majority of client reviews on providers are welcome and positive, most client encounters are going to be kept confidential regardless of the encounter. Just like providers do good to have some level of accountability, I feel clients can do good to hold up a similar level of accountability. The issue is, there's currently no way of doing that. There are no client review sites for gay male escorts. Yes, client discretion is important, but is not provider discretion? We're all taking equal levels of courage in this biz. That said, I hope those who are interested can meet me eventually and see that I'm fun company.
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