malegaze Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 So sad to see this news, but inspired by the posts in this thread. I hope Guy knew how much he contributed to so many of us. Redwine56, liubit, marylander1940 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SilverDollar Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Been around here since HooBoy days, who I knew by email. Never met Daddy/Guy/Bill but did occasionally exchange emails with him. I will forever be grateful for the valuable service he provided to all of us. Will miss him and all that he did. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Lucky Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I met Daddy on several occasions. The first time was in Seattle, way back when, and I took him out to dinner. Afterwards he gave my partner and me a tour of Seattle's old street hustle spots. He seemed to know them well, throwing in anecdotes about a guy here and there. We met later at several of the Palm Springs Weekends. I find that his death shakes me more than I had expected as it seems another era is gone. + Just Sayin, + Charlie, MikeBiDude and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Populist Fury Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Just saw this now, RIP so much ? + sync, Cooper, liubit and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ pitman Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Daddy provided a great service to all of us thru his dedication and perseverance in maintaining these sites. I’m sure it was often a thankless job and there were probably times when he felt like chucking it all. We are all beneficiaries of the fact that he worked tirelessly to keep these sites going for as long as he possibly could. I hope that his work here gave him a sense of satisfaction and comfort as he struggled with his health issues and the challenges of coping with the pandemic. Well done Daddy! I will forever be indebted to you for your service to the community of users of these sites. + harey, + Just Sayin, + stevenkesslar and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwine56 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 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 This is a beautiful poem in honor of Daddy. Is it written by someone famous? Cooper, marylander1940, + EVdude and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwine56 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 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. @Cooper - do you have any photos or pictures of the time spent working with Daddy? I was just thinking of a tribute to Daddy with photos over the years. Maybe we can do something special in the Gallery Forum in honor of Daddy? All of the many brilliant contributors to the Gallery could help out. Wouldn't that be special? I could only make the suggestion but unfortunately am not tech savvy when it comes to these things. I'm sure a lot of us forum guys would appreciate something like that. Think about it. Thank you. Redwine + m_writer, Cooper, marylander1940 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyro Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Feeling so very sad right now. You gentlemen have seen this lil' pasty-white cis-gendered straight gal through some shit for the past near-decade. Thank you, Daddy, for creating this safe -- and I dare say, sacred -- space. Long may it live. RIP. T + jrhoutex, + easygoingpal, BabyBoomer and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Kufrol Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 This is a beautiful poem in honor of Daddy. Is it written by someone famous? Some sources attribute it to Martha Vashti Pearson. I first encountered the sentiment on a card acknowledging my mother's death in 1992, and have quoted it several times. Redwine56, marylander1940, Cooper and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargara Leatherboy Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 This is a beautiful poem in honor of Daddy. Is it written by someone famous? Written by Martha Vashti Pearson. Redwine56, marylander1940, + sync and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txpaytoplay Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Very saddened to read this. Thank you Cooper for letting everyone know. liubit, BabyBoomer, whipped guy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik_Budapest Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I was shocked to read this yesterday. I am one of the guys based in Europe who's been traveling to the US on a regular basis. I remember my very first review on his website how excited I was! He's done so much for my work! Hope he is in a better place now. Bye Daddy ? Cooper, liubit, + keroscenefire and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSR Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 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! ❤ A beautiful eulogy, Peter. Thank you for giving some insight into the person we have lost. Daddy will be missed. R.I.P. 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coriolis888 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 - This is a beautiful poem in honor of Daddy. Is it written by someone famous? - - https://www.gaelsong.com/product/151672/#:~:text=%22The%20tide%20recedes%20but%20leaves,passes%2C%20something%20beautiful%20remains.%22 - Redwine56, + jrhoutex and BabyBoomer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ TylerandAce Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Saddened about the news but glad he's out of suffering. I changed our profile photo in his honor. Nice to have it as a remembrance. We didn't really know that much about him, but he was always kind, considerate, engaging and a little naughty. Exactly the type of person we love to love. ♥ + jrhoutex, kingsley88, + Just Sayin and 26 others 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I changed our profile photo in his honor. Nice to have it as a remembrance. ♥ It’s nice to put a face to the name. + easygoingpal, Redwine56, Cooper and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ TylerandAce Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 It’s nice to put a face to the name. Yes...it was for us, too! marylander1940, Redwine56, wayout and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Hi, I’ve had the privilege of communicating with some of Guy/daddy’s friends on the West Coast. They’ve known him for close to 50 years. They’ve worked together, lived together, and just hung out. One of them was daddy’s Advocate while he was in the hospital. Needless to say, daddy’s passing had a major impact on them. One of the friends recently emailed me and provided some pictures. He said if anyone is interested to share them. He also wrote about some interesting stories, for example, back in the ‘90’s, daddy officiated at their wedding. Yes, he wore many hats. If anyone would like to see these pictures send me a PM with your email address. For me, that’s the easiest way to do it. Cooper Lookin, + WmClarke, Erik_Budapest and 25 others 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
former lurker Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Hi, I’ve had the privilege of communicating with some of Guy/daddy’s friends on the West Coast. They’ve known him for close to 50 years. They’ve worked together, lived together, and just hung out. One of them was daddy’s Advocate while he was in the hospital. Needless to say, daddy’s passing had a major impact on them. One of the friends recently emailed me and provided some pictures. He said if anyone is interested to share them. He also wrote about some interesting stories, for example, back in the ‘90’s, daddy officiated at their wedding. Yes, he wore many hats. If anyone would like to see these pictures send me a PM with your email address. For me, that’s the easiest way to do it. Cooper Thank your for sharing this information. It is heartening to know he had lifelong friends who cared about him and about whom he cared. + WilliamM, marylander1940, + bigjoey and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ WmClarke Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 So sad to hear this news. Thank you, Daddy, for everything you did! + easygoingpal, + bigjoey, whipped guy and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis H Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 RIP, Guy Fawkes. I didn't have any personal experiences with him, aside from being on this site regularly. But I'm forever indebted to him for providing a space for the community and friends I've made via this 'hobby' of ours. Daddy (and Hooboy before him) helped make us all safer and happier. Redwine56, Mr.E, + easygoingpal and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Hagen Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 For the last 21 years Hooboy's forum under Daddy's guidance, and then under Daddy entirely after Hoo died, functioned as therapy and true social networking. Never met him unfortunately, my gratitude is immense. + jrhoutex, + sync, BabyBoomer and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrod_Uncut Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) Met him once for the 1st time years back at @Oliver annual Palm Springs bash. Had a nice 1 on 1 chat poolside at Canyon Club or something like that. We didn’t always see eye to eye, and he could be stern...but glad we were able to put our differences aside and remain cordial. So sad lately, many older “vets” of the community have been passing away this year. I find myself reaching out to former regulars not for money, but just to make sure they’re okay. So important to take care of ourselves, and each other -Jerry Edited April 2, 2021 by Jarrod_Uncut Luv2play, thomas, wayout and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixietony Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 I appreciated his work on the website. But I never appreciated him sharing his political opinions 9n said website. marylander1940 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ José Soplanucas Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 This is my tribute to Daddy. https://ilikepinga.com/2021/04/03/daddy-has-died/ + Reisr30, + Snbrd, liubit and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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