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Nice set of bubbles. Interesting that #2 seems to be a personally signed photo. I dont have the eyes to sleuth out the specifics but probably better not to post for privacy reasons.

Based on my years in forums, I believe that is a generalization that goes way too far. I recall some of my jousting partners of years past as well as many others who believed in complete lassaiz-fare but were interesting contrbutors on their own right. I feel that it is probably the rule more than the exception. I just believe that different poeple have different views about the subject. Certainly, there is room for disagreement on the issue without being broadly judgmental? Everyone is entitled to a view.

Ooops... one more. Everyone has a burden to bear...(or bare) .

Google Search Rankings Investigated By Texas Attorney General MICHAEL LIEDTKE | 09/ 3/10 10:54 PM | AP SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc.'s methods for recommending websites are being reviewed by Texas' attorney general in an investigation spurred by complaints that the company has abused its power as the Internet's dominant search engine. The antitrust inquiry disclosed by Google late Friday is just the latest sign of the intensifying scrutiny facing the company as it enters its adolescence. Since its inception in a Silicon Valley garage 12 years ago, Google has gone from a quirky startup to one of the world's most influential businesses with annual revenue approaching $30 billion. A spokesman for Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott confirmed the investigation, but declined further comment. The review appears to be focused on whether Google is manipulating its search results to stifle competition. The pecking order of those results can make or break websites because Google's search engine processes about two-thirds of the search requests in the U.S. and handles even more volume in some parts of the world. That dominance means a website ranking high on the first page of Google's results will likely attract more traffic and generate more revenue, either from ads or merchandise sales. On the flip side, being buried in the back pages of the results, or even at the bottom of the first page, can be financially devastating and, in extreme cases, has been blamed for ruining some Internet companies. European regulators already have been investigating complaints alleging that Google has been favoring its own services in its results instead of rival websites. Several lawsuits filed in the U.S. also have alleged Google's search formula is biased. Google believes Abbott is the first state attorney general to open an antitrust review into the issue. All of those companies offer features that Google includes in its search engine or in other parts of its website. Foundem, SourceTool and MyTriggers have previously filed lawsuits or regulatory complaints against Google. "Given that not every website can be at the top of the results, or even appear on the first page of our results, it's unsurprising that some less relevant, lower quality websites will be unhappy with their ranking," Harrison wrote. Google says its closely guarded search formula strives to recommend websites that are most likely to satisfy the needs of each user's request. If it didn't keep its users happy, Google argues that people would become disgruntled and switch to other search engines offered by Yahoo Inc., Microsoft Corp. and IAC/InterActiveCorp's Ask.com. Regulators and lawmakers in the U.S. and Europe also have been looking into Google's privacy practices and its acquisitions as the company tries to fortify its power. See original article at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/04/google-search-rankings-in_n_705759.html

Too bad. It is election season though.

I urge any further noted issues with the 'upgraded' forum be made in the Forum Upgrade thread: http://www.maleescortreview.com/forum/index.php?/topic/4948-forum-upgrade-for-male-escort-review-board/ It is easier for Oz to track if all notices are posted in one thread. Thanks.

It may well be an unintended consequence of the 'upgrade'. It takes a little time to discover and work out. Before rebooting may I suggest clearing your browser cache.

Last but not least, abs you could eat off.

I just love tropical tree trunks.

An erect posture is so very important.

Excuse me, I'm a bit dizzy -- the blood is rushing to my head.

Anybody need a pump handle?

Is it ok to wait here?

Let me show you my magic wand...

Would you please roll up the hose after you use it!!

Lookin' for a bronc to buck. Any takers?

How do ya like dem tracks?

The Forum seems to be running on a 24 hour clock now instead of 12 AM/PM, at least on my pages.

GUYS!! This is New Jersy!! All vote outcomes are predetermined.

Clearly, I give HoovilleRico more respect that you do. We have presumed nothing. Actions were based on HoovilleRico's own words of his stated intent. It just so happens that our first report is going to shock, embarrass and probably humiliate a certain well known individual who posts on this... You seem to not take him at his word or discount it until you see blood on the floor. We took a wait and see attitude at the initial post to see what his intent actually was. However, after his clarification there was no uncertainty left as to his intent. He is using our site as a resource to aid and abett his agenda against his to-be-named victim. We choose not to participate in the staging of his drama.

This should be your final word in the back and forth. You two having nothing contructive to discuss.

Lucky, I'm calling you on this. You know you are waving a match over an open gas can, inviting a retaliatory attack. Then you get pissed off when you get pissed on, after asking for it. Give Matrix a wide berth as we know your opinion already. So does he. This is how shit gets started and it is completely unnecessary as it adds nil to the discussion.

lookin', You clearly capture the concerns of management. BTW, I love your art.

Unfortunately, lookin's earnest question regarding the 'payoff' for antognistic posters was caught up in another thread that veered out of bounds. It is a worthy question and I have moved it here for those who wish to offer input on the question. This is NOT a restart of the other thread, only a fresh start for lookin's question. Please keep this thread focused on lookin's general question. Do not veer back to the main topic of the other thread else individual posts will be deleted. Sly attempts to intertwine the present and old topics will be denied. We will delete the good with the bad.

We try to run a forum for mature adults of like mind who desire to get together to discuss escorts, models and guys that come to attention, and other interesting topics that may arise. We are not here to foster agendas, harassment, member stalking and other forms of abuse. Also, we have no desire to be a nanny site high-handedly deciding what our members should and should not be exposed to. I find that a major fault with other sites. When we close a thread or remove a post it not only constrains the poster but it also affects the members and visitors by placing a restriction on their participation as well. I do not like to do that. Generally, it should not be our task to decide what is appropriate for people to see and comment on as long as posts observe forum policy. At times these two views come into conflict. We try to seek a resolution without resorting to management fiat. Sometimes that is not possible. However distasteful it may be there are occasions when we are pushed to do things we had rather not have to resort to. This is such occasion. Hooville News has come here with the primary intent of stirring shit and has engaged in a campaign to build anticipation of that endeavor. He has one or more of our members in his crosshairs, by his own words. This is not the intent of our forums. Plane and simple he has a agenda to harass individuals at this site. We will not lend our site to his effort no matter how entertaining some may find it. We apologize to members and visitors for this unfortunate circumstance and the necessary management action.