RIP Guy Fawkes/daddy

[BaronArtz]

I am truly sorry to read this news. I did not know Guy Fawkes well, but I am grateful for his efforts to keep this site going for so many years. Without it, I would not have lived through countless exciting experiences and disappointments avoided. As he has moved from the temporal to the eternal, I hope he will rest in peace. His legacy lives on through this very site. I do hope and wish it will continue ...

 

Thank you, Cooper, for taking the lead during this difficult transition.

Edited March 28, 2021 by BaronArtz

[+ Chuck MaxxTop]

RIP Daddy. Extremely sad news.

[Bryanforservice]

As with many of you all, I feel this news is hard to hear. These forums and the folks on them have been a wonderful, good and even wholesome part of this thing, the internet. Knowing Daddy/Guy was behind it all, making it work, and keeping it afloat was a comfort we didn’t know we could miss this badly.

 

I wish it were different. I wish it were easier.

 

I wish you all some comfort and maybe some peace after the passing of a man who loomed large for us all.

[former lurker]

It's too soon to start talking about the future of the site, at least for me. I prefer to focus on the loss of the man, and the ways in which Cooper managed to get him care. The outpouring of respect and love are profound. He made a mark.

[orville]

I feel the lives of forum members improved thanks to the existence of this site,

which is the product of @Guy Fawkes' work and dedication to make it a civilized community.

He will be missed but I'm sure he's in a better place now, with no more suffering. RIP Daddy.

Edited March 29, 2021 by orville

[+ jamesdc]

Such sad news. I had the privilege of meeting Daddy at my one and only Palm Springs Party, 4 or so years ago. He was sitting alone up on the porch, watching the festivities in the pool below. I think he could "sense" I was a first timer and a little nervous. He was so kind, chatty and friendly, putting me at ease. Rest in peace, Sweet Man...thank you!

[former lurker]

Such sad news. I had the privilege of meeting Daddy at my one and only Palm Springs Party, 4 or so years ago. He was sitting alone up on the porch, watching the festivities in the pool below. I think he could "sense" I was a first timer and a little nervous. He was so kind, chatty and friendly, putting me at ease. Rest in peace, Sweet Man...thank you!

 

That's a great bit to share. Thank you.

[Redwine56]

I feel the lives of forum members improved thanks to the existence of this site,

which is the product of @Guy Fawkes' work and dedication to make it a civilized community.

He will be missed but I'm sure he's in a better place now, with no more suffering. RIP.

I've been reading the pages of such touching and genuine expression of gratitude and sympathy for OUR Daddy Guy Fawkes. It makes it ever so much sadder to hear that the life of such an amazing, talented and caring man had to end so tragically. The pandemic has struck yet again taking out another loving soul. Although I"ve not had the privilege of ever meeting Daddy Fawkes, I can sense that he touched the lives of many in special ways.

I believe he was proud of this unique forum and it was a labor of love for him. He put so much into it and spent countless hours running it with the assistance of his capable admins with special kudos to Cooper. l'll be thinking of you guys as you raise a glass to Daddy at the PS weekend. I hope this forum can somehow find a way to continue as a tribute to Daddy because I know that's what he would have wanted. The exchange of personal thoughts, feelings, ideas, news, the gallery photos - where can we ever find all this? I am not on social media but this forum has become part of my daily routine. RIP Daddy Guy Fawkes. You will be sorely missed by all of your children who loved you.

[Scott Virginian]

I will indulge my own emotions for one emotional outburst: this f***ing sucks. This just sucks so bad.

 

The words and emotions of the people here say all you need to know about what kind of man Bill was. He spread warmth and humor and love, he made people laugh, he helped people love, he lifted people up, and made the world a little better than it was before. I hope that his spirit is somewhere, free of care and pain, and being part of the joy that he created. May he rest in peace and may the memories and bonds and connections he inspired be a beautiful legacy.

 

@Cooper, you created kindness, looking after him as he looked after others. Thank you.

 

In the next few days, perhaps each of us can find someone who needs a friend, who needs a kind word, who needs a shoulder, and do it, while saying silently "I do this kindness in Bill's name". A thousand acts of kindness radiating out in honor of him. And somewhere up there he'll look down and know that he inspired good.

[cmennow]

So sorry to hear that. May he RIP!

[+ smara]

I have just seen this topic. I still don't want to believe it...

 

It was 2009, San Francisco, and my first ever review was published on Daddysreviews by a long-standing member here. I had no idea what this site was so I went to check it out and shortly after my cell phone rang. A gentleman introduced himself as "Daddy" and told me that my review got published on his website. He asked me a few non-intrusive questions that were geared towards finding out whether the money I make through this means is being invested for my future. Again, and I must emphasize this, he did that in the most non-intrusive way as one possibly could have. I felt that he just genuinely wanted to ensure that I am on the right path to creating financial independence for myself in the long run. We covered a few other aspects of the industry and he offered me a helping hand in case I ever needed a piece of advice.

 

Soon after my first published review came the second, third --- 20th, and 30th, and my business has exploded and I was full of quality inquiries. Surely, providing a great service doesn't hurt but without the ability for people to research their next "date" on a platform like his, how would anyone know about my abilities?

 

But business (while obviously in our lives is key) was truly NOT what Daddy was all about. He was in it to help people. Genuinely.

 

I had the pleasure to meet him on numerous occasions at a variety of restaurants and many times at his apartment in Las Vegas. We even met during the pandemic (the chair was waiting for me at the entrance to sit on) while he distanced himself from me by being in front of his computer on the other side of the apartment and we were both wearing masks. The "HOW" never really mattered, but every meeting with him was always highly insightful and entertaining.... and very genuine. Many of you probably didn't get the chance to truly know who was behind this nickname/website and I am very grateful that I had the pleasure of conducting more than just superficial chit-chats with him.

 

For those of you who don't know, he was a computer whiz and had incredible talents at forensics and used to be retained as a forensic expert in multi-billion dollar lawsuit cases back in the day. This speaks volumes of the in-depth knowledge he had about certain fields in computers.

 

Talking about talent, he used to be an escort himself (waaaaaaaaaaay) back in the day. He wasn't always overweight and was rather hot. He told me so many funny stories about providing services in LA/Beverly Hills to some of the Hollywood elites. They were extremely entertaining stories.

 

He never cared about the money. He went as far as to flat-out decline highly lucrative promotional/marketing/advertising offers if he disagreed with how the company conducted its business in the gay world, whether we are talking about advertising practices, treatment of others, or the mission the company stood for. He was a principles guy, yet - needless to say - non-judgmental.

 

Every time we talked - without an exception - he had his "routine" questions:

- Are you happy?

- Do you put a certain percentage of your money aside and invest it?

- Do you take time out to have fun and enjoy life too?

 

This should tell you about the type of person Bill was.

 

(With names redacted), he showed me all kinds of escort inquiries where the guys offered him free sessions in exchange for promotion/bad review removal/self-review postings. He NEVER abused his position and always maintained his integrity.

 

He was a big fan of Latin guys with muscles and cute butts. Who can blame him, right?! Yet... never ran out of compliments for me when we met.

 

We talked about a few side projects of his too. Some of you may not know, but a few years back he was running a website that was teaching the transgender community about proper accessorizing / makeup / wigs and how to start out. He was also running it on his own dime and received no compensation for it.

 

On my last in-person visit during COVID, we actually started discussing either a joint business venture or a certain promotional opportunity about a website that would have served as an extension of DaddysReviews. We have never finalized the details and sadly, that will not happen anymore. It would have been great to work with him I am sure.

 

I just want you gentlemen to understand how this person sacrificed most of his life to help our community. He never asked for anything in return and I know exactly how much of his life he sacrificed for others. He changed my life, and probably many of your lives I am certain or the very bottom line, his work made your life a little easier in this crazy world.

 

I hope that he is in a good place now, his contributions, his helping hand, his guidance, and the amount of care and love he put out for all of us will be remembered (at least by me) for a LIFETIME.

 

When @Cooper reached out to me, I was shocked to hear that I was probably the only person who knew his address. He was so loving, welcoming and open that I thought he kept company often times at his home. I also would like to take this opportunity to thank Cooper for taking immediate actions and for keeping everyone posted. I am so truly sorry it ended this way. :-(

 

THANK YOU BILL/DADDY/GUY FAWKES WITH ALL MY HEART! ❤

 

Having been a frequent user of the information provided by many eloquent users here and the facilities provided by daddy, I wish to express thanks to all.

Thank you for your sincere and heartwarming insight into the man behind this site.

Pray that Daddy attain peace in heaven.

[+ Yellowrod]

Rest in Peace Daddy. This is heartbreaking news.

[+ EVdude]

Words are hard to find. I’ll steal from John Prine...

 

We are the lonely, all together

All together, we're all alone

-We are the Lonely

 

You created a beautiful community Daddy / Guy Fawkes. We’re all alone without you. Rest In Peace.

Edited March 30, 2021 by EVdude

[Justice]

What awful, awful heartbreaking news. I was hoping against hope for a better outcome. My condolences all of us. Rest in Peace Guy/Daddy. Thanks for everything. And thank you Cooper for keeping us informed and everything else you did.

[+ Topseed]

Saddened to read this news.

 

Honored to be among the many people Daddy influenced through this site with his commitment and his kindness.

 

Touched to read all these posts as one very small measure of his fine legacy.

Edited March 28, 2021 by Topseed

[Phil_musc]

I have now just read this sad thread. Even though I know none of you personally, we all share a common bond here that now is broken. Like some of you have written, reading this forum was a regular feature of my morning coffee wake-up ritual. There was always the humor, the information, the humanity, the passionate arguments, and of course those amazing hot pictures over in the gallery. This forum really helped me navigate a part of my life when I first ventured into the pool that was the subject of so much of this board. Certainly, the reviews at Daddy's were a major help for me in that regard. And it was good to discover that so many issues that I struggled with were common to many of you here. To have fostered this incomparable community board was such a wonderful thing for Daddy to have done. I wish I could have shared cocktails with the man at least once. RIP, Bill/Daddy and heartfelt thanks to Cooper for all that he has done. Thanks to all of you who have shared your thoughts and remembrances of the man we have lost. Finally, I hope that somehow our community will survive.

[+ beethoven]

I never knew Guy Fawkes, but I've been a participant in the message forum for years. I was awed by the many eloquent and touching tributes to him.

He definitely made the world a better place,, which I think is the goal of human existence.

[bostonman]

I go back to the days of Hooboy, but when Daddy took over, I actually remember being somewhat confused by Guy Fawkes, as I didn’t realize he and Daddy were the same lol. But I’m grateful for both of them lol.

[body2body]

I have been around since the Hooboy era. When Hooboy passed Daddy had to deal with legalities involving keeping the site ( the Forum and review site were one entity then) going. If memory serves me well ( which at my age it sometimes does not) there was a period of darkness when it all disappeared. Daddy worked very hard to transfer much of the material from the old site to the new. Then the Rentboy arrests happened and that put a chill on everything. The review site and the Forum were separated at that time, and Daddy remained Daddy on the review site and assumed the Guy Fawkes persona here. There was again a huge amount of work while Daddy re-edited graphic reviews that could prove problematic in the post Rentboy chill. He gave so much of himself and certainly never got rich. I do not know what the future will hold for either site. Will there be a White Knight to step in and figure out a way to keep this going The way Daddy did when Hooboy died? I don’t know, but I am grateful to Daddy/Guy Fawkes for providing the review site and this Forum.

[HotWhiteThirties]

I go back to the days of Hooboy, but when Daddy took over, I actually remember being somewhat confused by Guy Fawkes, as I didn’t realize he and Daddy were the same lol. But I’m grateful for both of them lol.

 

I came in a lot later than you, admittedly, but I didn't understand either. Took a long time to figure it all out. And only recently have I pieced together enough about Hooboy. I felt like I needed an orientation manual that didn't exist. A bit intimidating for a "newbie." As a result, I never expected to be much of a contributor, personally, but it just sorta happened (and I'm certainly not a major contributor, nor do I long to be. Just a member of the group. I don't have another group like this, which has increased my appreciation for this one.) And I won't likely ever meet anyone here, and never met "Daddy." TBH, I didn't quite know what to think about him. Once I realized that it was his benevolence that allowed for this to exist, I could easily respect and appreciate his "ways." They were based in need and reason and out of consideration of others. What a special "Guy!"

 

Anyhow, it's unlikely I'll ever meet anyone here, and I will read with some envy those of you who enjoy a Palm Springs Weekend or a MAL meet up in DC...but nevertheless I have been helped by learning from, participating with, and living vicariously through those who are a part of "here." I will miss it if it ceases, and I echo the sentiments of all who hope for its continuation. I was thinking today, however, that perhaps this is a sign for me to make my exit. I never intended to be checking in here like I have...it's meant so much, honestly...I know I would miss it, but I have to admit since this news yesterday, I have wondered if it isn't time to move on and be thankful for what has been and remember it fondly. I might rather do that than try to login here and find an error message. I don't know. I keep coming back to being thankful, though, and that's a good mindset, me thinks.

Edited March 29, 2021 by HotWhiteThirties

[builder boy]

Very sorry

[Cooper]

Admin Note:Gentlemen, Please stay on topic. All other replies will be and have been deleted. This is a very special thread and a tribute to the memory of Guy Fawkes/daddy. If you would like to discuss the future of M4M, please start a new thread.

[Bargara Leatherboy]

The tide recedes,

 

but leaves behind

Bright seashells on the sand.

The sun goes down

 

but gentle warmth

Still lingers on the land.

 

The music stops

 

and yet it lingers on

In sweet refrain.

For every joy that passes

Something beautiful remains

[CCMaryland]

My deepest sympathies to his family, friends and everyone here. He is going to be missed.

 

Was really worried about his health when I noticed news posts were not being updated this past month on the main page. Looking at the news stories that were gathered daily was part of my morning routine online.

[Becket]

I hope it gave him comfort how many lives his work, his gifts, improved and ...yes...blessed. How many of us have had wonderful and life altering experiences and friendships because of his efforts? I for one will always be grateful that I wandered onto this site. The friends met here changed my life forever. I wish I had been more generous when Daddy asked for donations. Hope some similar opportunity arises in some way.