15+ years

[MikeBiDude]

10 hours ago, liubit said:

when the Atkol forum collapsed

Worthy of its own topic someday….

[+ Charlie]

I know I found the site around the turn of the century. Something tells me it was in 2001. I remember going to a get-together in NYC where I met a number of original contributors (like Tampa Yankee). I moved to Palm Springs in 2004, and Lucky and latlrner (sadly now deceased) were both posting here and told me they were also moving to PS at about the same time, so we all got together and met for the first time in PS in the Spring of 2004.

[pubic_assistance]

It's been 9 years for me. I first discovered the site while searching for masseurs in NYC after starting private training in Muay Thai kickboxing. I found that Thai massage was very beneficial to my healing after a vigorous workout. I soon discovered that many Thai masseurs were good at providing full release sessions which I really enjoy. Since that time I've enjoyed meeting a variety of young men for a mix of therapy and erotic techniques.

As I get older, meeting young hot guys is more difficult. The combination of "aging-out" from a lot of younger guys interests and the fact that I don't have endless hours to trawl Grindr for the few hotties with a daddy fetish. I find that hiring escorts very satisfying to "scratch that itch" when I'm craving some hot man on man action. Definitely like to check the site first to see if my provider of interest has been vetted.

[Danny-Darko]

19 hours ago, ApexNomad said:

I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge this incredible forum and everyone who has contributed to keeping it alive and meaningful. I stumbled upon this site while looking up the Neil LaBute film and was pleasantly surprised by what I found.

As someone new here, I’m truly blown away by how special this space is. To all the moderators who volunteer their time and energy—thank you for making this possible. And to users like @marylander1940, @Whitman @Danny-Darko (and others whose handles I can’t remember), who fill my days with a variety of stunning pictures of sexy, gorgeous men—you’re appreciated more than you know.

Thank you for making this community such a joy to be part of! Hopefully I’ll still be around in 15 years. 🤞

Very kind of you to mentioned me. I'm honored some enjoy my postings. At the height of censorship of our Free Speech and persecution of Gay content all over the internet, this was the only place (or one of the very few places) one could post and see male nudity with few restrictions. I can't count the blogs and pages I've lost all over the internet throughout the years!

I joined in the early days of HooBoy (I can't remember my handle then) and when Daddy took over, I had two different handles (because I was banned for political reasons on the first one, then made another) and then finally before he passed, I've been here as Danny-Darko if memory serves me right. I really miss the HooBoy days and HooBoy himself.  

Edited December 1, 2024 by Danny-Darko

[+ ApexNomad]

1 hour ago, Danny-Darko said:

Very kind of you to mentioned me. I'm honored some enjoy my postings. At the height of censorship of our Free Speech and persecution of Gay content all over the internet, this was the only place (or one of the very few places) one could post and see male nudity with few restrictions. I can't count the blogs and pages I've lost all over the internet throughout the years!

I joined in the early days of HooBoy (I can't remember my handle then) and when Daddy took over, I had two different handles (because I was banned for political reasons on the first one, then made another) and then finally before he passed, I've been here as Danny-Darko if memory serves me right. I really miss the HooBoy days and HooBoy himself.  

That is what has struck me about this forum, which I really appreciate. Thank you again!

I also neglected to extend my thanks earlier to @56harrisond; I’d be remiss not to acknowledge his posts as well. I’ve enjoyed them all!

[+ Lucky]

I have yet to figure out how to join.

[+ Charlie]

When I moved to Palm Springs and met Lucky and latlrnr, they quickly became my closest friends in CA. Considering how different our backgrounds were--where we were from and had lived, our family structures, religions, professions, non-sexual interests, etc.--we probably would never even have met if it weren't for this website.