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As Louis B Mayer once said "We've all passed a lot of water since then." So have they.

Bare is hot but too risky to undertake without guaranteed precautions which, unfortunately can never be 100% guaranteed. IMO, scenes with the polyurethane and newer polyisoprene condoms often appear as bare at a glance unless you go to the effort to make a determination otherwise. Latex condoms are obvious and distract somewhat from the scene, but if they must be used then make it clear latex. Colored condoms look like galoshes and destroy any heat in the scene. One cannot tell the difference from a colored dildo or other plastic toy or heaven forbid... a borrowed clowns dick. Whoever dreamed up colored condoms was either an idiot or intended to pass them out as party favors.

Posting is taking longer and longer as the wheel keeps spinning and spinning.

Naw, it still sucks big time!! I hate it. Compared with Yahoo.ca (old style), .ca wins hands down for concentration of information. I don't mind color but I hate the coloring book motif. A third of a page is wasted space unless you jack off to Blue.

Banking needs to return to the Post-Great-Depression rules. That is the long and short of it. These new rules that are necessary for the so-called global market are what is making Global Banking a basket case and tempting so many financial houses home and abroad into unwise speculative behavior fed by blatant greed. The above article referred to Cypriot banking as 'Casino Banking'. I think we can see this term applies quite broadly as we look back at Bear-Stearns, Lehman, Citi... etc. and even today with Jamie Dimon steering JP Morgan though multi-billion dollar speculative losses. Break up deposit banking and riskier business baking as in the past. Guarantee the deposits and let the casinos spin their wheels of fortune with stockholders holding that risk.

Adam, Thanks for that Wiki article. I was unaware of that history. Still curious what happened to recent EXTENZ commercials with their pitchman former football coach Jimmy Johnson. Haven't seen him anywhere either. I was amazed continually that people really bought into that scam. PT had it right when he said "a fool is easily separated from his money".

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We needed this to point out that the GOP lives on another planet?

Here is the latest example of Factcheck.org's spineless insipid rectitude... Wacko Bachman crawled back on the stage to issue a dire warning that ObamaCare will kill women and children by the thousands. Factcheck undertook the task of reviewing her claims in view of the facts. All well and good. But then... but then after dismissing her claims they felt compelled... compelled to tack on at the end the fact that Rep Grayson claimed three years ago... three years mind you... that the GOP health care plan was to 'not get sick and if you did then die quickly'. Of course they pointed out then that was not exactly the plan. What does that have to do with Bachman's statements this week. Did she make them to Grayson? No. Did she mention Grayson? No. Did he comment on her remarks? As far as I know, no. So what the hell does he have to do with this wacko Bachman flap? Nothing! But they felt compelled to make sure that everyone who read their finding realized that we all have feet of clay. Thanks for the serman. Yet another example Factcheck.org's spineless insipid rectitude. For those who did not see the article here it is: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/22/obamacare-kills_n_2935426.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

This thread provides me with an opportunity to ask a loosely related question: Whatever happened to the EXTENZ (and ENZYTE or EXCITE or something like that) commercials that were ubiquitous on late night cable a couple of years back. They just seemed to fall off the edge of the universe. I hated them. They played so frequently and for so long. I realized some time ago that they were just gone. I hadn't missed them for sure but I am curious if the FTC lowered the boom on them or someone sued for fraud. Anyone know?

Simple rule for me: No Dick, No Click.

Me too, usually in the middle of the night or early am hours. I attributed it to software work. If so then that should ease over the weekend. Let me know if it doesn't. We might need a longer proctoscope to diagnose this patient.

No warning for me either.

A pittance ...

Wow he was young!! He certainly did his part in helping the industry to make waves in the 70's. He wasn't the biggest dick but he was always reliable 'in the production sense' as his wood never failed him, including always Johnny-on-the-spot for the money shot. RIP

Just who decides who wins these and what are the criteria? Or is it like the Rentboy awards?

I do not tend to get offended by words, rather the thought or feelings behind the use of the words. Frankly, I'm more offended by the term 'breeders' as seldom do I encounter that on gay boards when it does not seem pejorative.

This is really weird. Polished metal and glass should give up prior sins to a very warm soapy wash. Do not use dishwasher. if doubt remains then wipe down with 90% alcohol or peroxide, rinse with water and dry. Treat typical rubber, gels and plastic toys by baking in the oven at 325 for 20 minutes then deposit in trash. Make sure to line baking tray with foil. When customer tells escort to deal with it then do -- tell customer 'no used toys' or 'no escort'. Simple as that. If that is the client's attitude then he isn't worth dealing with anyway as he has no concern about what kind of harm could befall you.

I do not know how it was left out of the politics forums theme. <Scratching my head.> It must have occurred with the change to the new site. Inadvertent. Please continue to use that forum for hosting general religious discussion.

Gay Porn's Bad Rap Tom Judson Actor, musician and author The awful news of the apparent suicide of porn performer Wilfried Knight makes it seem as if there is an epidemic of premature and tragic death among porn stars. I was acquainted with all of the names that have been in the news recently and worked with several of them and -- to a man -- they were lovely people and it saddens me to learn how unhappy they must have been. Unfortunately, this cluster of deaths has prompted another round of disapprobation directed at the culture of the gay porn industry itself. I have no insight into these individual cases, and my thoughts here are entirely subjective; I make no claim that my experience in porn mirrors that of every other performer. But in 2004/5 I worked in the business (as Gus Mattox) for several different companies and I feel I can speak with some authority. The basic rap on porn is that it's a shadowy world that exploits the insecurities of vulnerable young men who, after they've been wrung dry of their essence and virility, are callously tossed into the dustbin from whence they emerge to a life of drugs and prostitution and an untimely, yet inevitable, demise. The idea is that it's the nature of the business itself that leads these men to dissipation and despair. By one account, the 19 professions with the highest suicide rates include dentists, scientists and precision woodworkers. Gay porn star did not make the list. But most of us don't know heat treating equipment operators (#15) by name, so those suicides pass unremarked. And in point of fact, there have been several other deaths related to the porn industry during this same recent time period, but they were not well-known names and faces and, so, went unreported. I have made porn movies. I have also appeared on Broadway, performed in two National Tours of Broadway shows, and composed music for feature films and television. All of the porn companies I worked for were run professionally, conscientiously and with a concern and respect for the performers in their employ equal to and in some cases exceeding -- by a wide margin -- the mainstream businesses. Recreational drugs on a porn set are not tolerated. There is too much at stake in terms of both time and money to deal with a performer who is not at his best. Is there drug use among porn performers? Yes. As there is among airline pilots and book editors and Indian chiefs. I would argue that a porn performer who slips into a life of heavy drug use would have done so whatever his line of work. Likewise for prostitution. The local bar rag in New York City has page after page of escort ads. Most are not porn stars. For many it's simply a temporary solution to see that the bills get paid. (Here, the author raises his hand.) I do agree with the finger-pointers in one respect: Since becoming familiar with the porn industry I have argued -- from first-hand observation -- that porn is simply another branch of show business. No more, no less. And yes, show business is tough on people. E! True Hollywood Story wouldn't exist otherwise. So while I concur with the naysayers, I also feel it supports my contention that the gay porn business can't be held responsible for an individual's personal fate any more than, say, Diff'rent Strokes. It grieves me terribly that these beautiful men are gone. But it does a disservice to the industry as well as to the victims themselves to lay the blame at the feet of gay porn, a field which provided me with great opportunities and experience and, yes, friendships. Particularly when one considers that the scorn heaped on the business is exceeded only by the enjoyment of its wares. See the original article at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-judson/gay-porns-bad-rap_b_2867984.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices Laid Bare: Essays and Observations by Tom Judson Follow Tom Judson on Twitter: www.twitter.com/TomJudson

I have been thinking of him of late too, particularly his absence. I do hope he is alright. I really appreciate his presence on this site.

I assume equivalent scenes would be scattered through out else what would be the attraction? They've gotta do something for that 25K I would think.

Novel porn concept. Cross BoysCondo type PeeperView with Big Brother layout and drama, throw in contest prizes and ancillary characters in their life, no doubt charging a subscription to tune in. As with all such productions, the success will depend on production values, cast, and viewing cost. Done well and reasonably it could become quite a cash cow with four or so seasons per year. Again, the devil is in the details. They oughtta step up their models a notch or two over their standard fair for this type of extravaganza. Else it might only attract trolls with their raincoats. Caveat -- they have been doing better with models lately but too soon to know if this is an aberration or a permanent raising of their standards.

And another recent photo...

I also tend to the smooth but I do find some men with hair quite hot. As long as I'm not wrestling with Big Foot it really comes down to the terrain and passion that lies beneath. The gentleman in the original post works for me either way. I still want to do the same nasty things too him.