marcanthony

Ah... memories of Brazil, Danilo, and Saunas. All fond ones. Please give my best to Danilo. I miss him!

There I would never have thought to post an >ongoing narrative about my in some ways absurd but nonetheless >quite real infatuation with Andre (who coincidentally happens >to be due at my door within the hour -- the beat goes on). >Lord knows what kind of ridicule it would have garnered, at >least in certain latter days. Well consider yourself ridiculed! It's ridiculous that you could get infatuated by anyone who is not named Vincent! Don' you read my posts??? :7 :7

A rose by any other name smells just as sweet... and Vincent by any other name is just as hot.... But it was fascinating on my last trip to Montreal that I met 6 boys... all 18-20, all gay, all hot beyond belief, all at Unity,all really interested in spending the evening with an older guy, all with hyphenated last names, and all named Vincent. That actually got me interested in thinking about cycles of names, and what causes them. What could have caused so many guys born about the same time in Quebec to be named Vincent? Was there a soap opera star 20 years that Quebec mothers had crushes on? Why is Taylor a common name for boys now, and there were none about 20 years ago? It's just interesting. I am not sure why I am thinking about this now except for the fact that I think a lot about boys named Vincent now... but it's just kind of interesting. I think I need a cold shower!

>Justin and I are friends and roommates. Nothing more. Both >he and I are drug free and how sad that Rico has NOTHING else >to report on that he has to make up ugly rumors that have not >even the most remote shred of truth to them. > >Justin is an awesome guy and doing very well for himself. I have known Justin for quite a while now... and yes, he is an wonderful guy. I have no idea if he has ever taken drugs (I think it would be naive to say he never has as I don't know many young kids who never have), but I am pretty confident that he is not addicted to them. First of all, I have taken trips with him that have spanned more than 2 weeks, and we have had wonderful times, and there's been no hint of drug use (which would be hard to hide over a two week period if you were truly addicted). I also know that he has never been Scott's boyfriend. I remember we talked about whether it was good move for him to share a place with Scott when he was first moving in... and though Justin seems to enjoy Scott, romance was not the motive. I've seen some of the guys that Justin has gone gaga over... and when he falls in love, it's obvious! Anyway... I just wanted to put in my two cents about someone who I have spent lots of time with... and find a nice, charming, sweet human being.

Nice post! thanks

>>As for me, I am trying to decide between Brazil, Spain >or >>Mexico as my next adventure. > > >Still? > ROFL!!!!! I guess you know him well too, Barry! The funny thing is that my money says it won't be any of those 3 places!

>Why the fascination over the profitabilty of the site >formerly known as HooBoy M4M Escort Review? >Seriously, why should anyone be concerned, or care, how much >money the site made or did not make during the lifetime of >HooBoy or even after his passing? Maybe because human beings are curious by nature... and in most capitalist countries, how much money business ventures and public figures make are topics of discussion at many a dinner table. > >What business is it of anyone? It was never a public company >traded on any stock exchange and thefore required to report >it's earnings. Was anyone besides HooBoy (and later his >estate) receiving an income off the site? (Daddy was an >employee and not a partner that I know of so to me that does >not count. Do any of the experts here know differently?) You are right... it may not be anyone's "business", but I have to surmise you live in a different world than I do. In my world, people speculate, discuss, and form opinions about almost everything even if it has nothing to do with their business. But questioning one's surroundings and trying to understand motivations behind actions that may affect your daily life is part of what an education teaches you to do. > >Why are you people so concerned about the income of something >that is not your business? See above. It explains motivation. Motivation explains action. Action affects people. Intelligent and educated people try to understand how these things fit together. Daddy may not have been a partner, but if the site was highly profitable (and it was), he knew it. It helps predict what would happen (and many people did that), and it helps explain what happened (many people are coming to grips with that now). It's not surprising that people are interested in that... it's more surprising that you can't understand why they would be. More than anything else, that reeks of a biased perspective. > >What's the income generated for the owners of this site? And >the others that they own? Just kidding here with these last >two questions but perhaps it makes a point at least for some. I don't see why you should be kidding. I think it's obvious that the owners of this site make no money at all off this site (where would the income come from until there is much more traffic), but that their goal is to change that as expediently as possible. I think it's also obvious that whatever other sites they own MUST be profitable, because they are supporting this one. And I don't think that there is something wrong with me because I think about those things, and understand them.

>MarcAnthony spends so much time with the boys in Montreal >that his kind spirit,joie de vivre,and generous nature is well >known. >He is just as kind and genourous(with his time)with friends >outside of the clubs as well. >His"bling"radiates from within-no need for >diamonds! Well I very much appreciate the compliment, even if it isn't that well deserved. Have we, or will we, meet in Montreal someday? And welcome to this board. All the new posters here are warming my soul!

>Btw...very nice post Oz. If you're as nice in person as your >words read on paper, you must be a real gem.... A gem? Yes... a good analogy. I've always said that twinks are attracted to the most shiny object in their line of sight. And Oz is the twinkmaster.

Just as Daddy is free to do whatever he wants, so, >too, are people free to participate or not in his new venture. > People walk away from Internet sites all the time -- >especially ones they perceive to be arrogant. Agree 100% BG. And actually been there, done that. > >Given the existence of the Message Center, keeping people even >slightly informed about progress is a zero-cost item, except >for the five minutes it might take to write something. But >the goodwill that would come from such a gesture might be >priceless. > Again very very true. But so are the old expressions about leopards not changing their spots and history repeating itself.

Some of the best things in >life are indeed simple, and your heads-up about Trey made a >difference in my life. TL: It was great to meet you too. I am glad you had a great time and we all thank you immensely for bringing up Trey and making a fantastic party even BETTER! Hope our paths cross again... and since we both like gorgeous boys and happening dance clubs.. I think that's likely to happen!

>I was also able to meet some of Marc's Vincent's. Talk about >stepping out of a magazine. I can't wait to hear about the >best night ever! > >Oz Well yes it was quite interesting to be always surrounded by a half dozen beautiful boys.... all named Vincent. The best night ever was simply because of something I know you understand quite well. It's when someone extremely special to your heart does something that touches your heart. My favorite boy in all of Montreal made a 3 hour bus journey back to the city from his summer job in the country after switching days off to get free just to suprise me at Unity. It really was that simple. guess I am a simple guy. But I know you know... the best things in life can really be that basic.

Adam: It really is quite a treat. Tonight was one of the best nights I have ever spent here... and that says a lot. Just when you think it can't get better... it does.

>Now two days later, what is the current Vincent count? ... and >when are you and Francois to be married? It's funny you asked, because the two questions are inter-related. Actually there were 5 Vincents around tonight. But the best thing of all is that one that stole my heart last year and I have never gotten over it was one of them. He was working at a summer camp, and caught the bus back for the weekend just to be in the city the last weekend I am in Montreal. So unfortunately, the arrival of Vincent #1 (and I mean he is #1) will put a hold on plans to marry Francois. You see... Canada is enlightened enough to allow gay marriage, but as far as I know, they don't allow multiple ones!

Many people don't read the HOTSPOTS forum, so you may not be familiar with the club scene in Montreal (which is fantastic). But it's more the beauty and attitude of the French Canadian boys that gets me going back again and again and again. Here's my latest for instance... Was eating two nights ago at 3 AM after the closing of Unity and saw a GORGEOUS 6'2" blond angel with a perfect face, a solid build, and floppy gorgeous hair (my weakness) eating at the table next to us with 3 other guys. So I start a conversation and make small talk with them and find out they are waiters at a restaurant in the village. Next night, I go to eat at that restaurant, and chat with my beautiful waiter... get to know him better. I invite him to Unity after his work shift. He shows up. we spend a great evening together. He is coming again tomorrow. (BTW... he is named Vincent, and he's about the 7th incredibly hot vincent that I have befriended in the past year in Montreal). There might be a place in the world that's better than this... but I haven't found it yet!

>Daddy has posted in the forum in regard to what is going on, >if you believe what he says. It's an interesting post. I am not completely privy to the inner workings of that site, but I seem to recall that when Hooboy was alive, he posted on the site (and told me as well) that the ISP for the site WAS Daddy (and his company's servers). if that's the case, not sure what it means that the site and the ISP could not reach an agreement. Or maybe it actually makes it very clear what it means.

Hey Oz: Yeah... thanks for the site! I am glad it's growing... it has a nice feel to it, and it's always fun to drop by here.

Jesse: I have watched the Cobra/BrentCorrigan drama from before it even began! haha Seriously... I saw Brent when he first started appearing for Cobra, so I actually took an interest all the way back then (though my interest then was for a different purpose...lol). I have communicated with Brent... I have communicated with Cobra... I have read what they have each written about each other... I have read what others have said coming to their defenses... My conclusion: There's plenty of blame to go around. And believe me, it's spread ALLLLL around! How does that song in Wicked go? "We deserve each other...." Getting back to your question.... he is really cute, and he's a twink. And when a certified twinklover like myself says... ummmmm, not sure. Think twice.

I think gay mens fear of growing older >is quite frankly insane considering that many of us have seen >the alternative and know first hand what it holds. This is an interesting perspective, Johnny. It's certainly one way to look at it. I think that what people worry about almost as much, if not moreso, than death are things like suffering, isolation, helplessness. It's why most people now execute living wills, so that their lives are not prolonged unnecessarily when they are incapable of experiencing any quality. These are things that concern all people, not just gay people. But gay people have the additional problem (at least in our current society) that most do not have spouses or children. So the prospect of isolation is more acute. I think that's why you find people discussing this issue. Maybe when I was 25, I could think of few things more worrisome than death. But now that I have lived longer and seen more things, it's my own value system that there are many many things that are worse than that.

>BUT I'm not out of the closet So how can I enter a home >that caters to Gays when family, friends and associates think >I'm straight :( ? Out live them?

I agree... as Geroge Burns so often reminded us... there's nothing better than being "young at heart." It's my goal for sure.

Like you, I have about 30+ years to go before this becomes a concern. I chuckled when I read your comment about being in a nursing home just before I read Jesse's comment about a sexy houseboy.... because one the sexiest boys I know is putting himself through college by working at an assisted living home in Ohio. Since I spend all day chasing after boys who look like that, it sure would make life grand if one of them was right there in front of me all the time! But seriously, 30+ years is a long time. Society will evolve in some way to fit need. More and more people are choosing not to be in a sham heterosexual marriage if they are gay, and so the need for care for an aging gay population will become more important... both in that it will be lucrative (gay people tend to be richer) and also that it will meet a societal need. In that amount of time, gay marriage could be a reality as well, further changing the dynamics of the aging gay population. Just as relevant a question to ponder as what will I do when I am old, is what will society be offering me at that time. Imagination is the limit.

The adult section to veoh.com is gone. It was really fun and pretty excellent for a while there. It really would be interesting why it's gone... I wonder if it's 2257 regulations, copyright infringement, or a business decision that put the nail in the coffin. Not that it matters in this one case since the final effect is the same... but in the big picture, I guess it does matter.

Well with every ending, there is a new beginning... I always say. And you know what they say (especially in SPAMALOT)? What do they say, sire? Always look at the birght side of life.... So in this thread, I noticed the following things... 1) It's the first on MER to hit 1000 views. A landmark event for a budding message center. I hope with the additional contributions of new members it grows to be vibrant and interesting. 2) In spite of some back and forth provocation, a very touchy, sensitive, and emotional subject did NOT spin out of control. (Thanks especially mbarz for being especially reasonable and mature I thought). There's even an extension of an olive branch by aces, who is a principal in the previous feud. 3) A new yahoo group was created for those who are interested in continuing on what they once had. And that's a good thing as well. I posted many days and many posts ago how I felt about the closing of ES and the migration of more active posting by some of those members. And I feel that it's all off to a very good start. There's been productive benefit to this site by their presence, and maybe they've gotten something out of it as well. I don't mean this post of mine to be any final word in this thread or anything like that... nor do I hope it necessarily ends this thread. I just saw the post counter go over 1K, and it waxed me philosophical... Spamalot style... "Always look at the bright side of death. Just before you draw your terminal breath. Life is quite absurd. And death's the final word. You should always face the curtain with a bow. Excuse me... Is that a shrubbery? Yes, it is. I'm throwing it out. The cat won't leave it alone! So always look on the bright side of LIFE! " :7

>as the person who finally put the final nail on escortspeak >the illegal activity is really a stretch. i don't want to go >into details other to say that it probably should have read >violation of ezboard tos. the only thing close to illegal >activity was some 2257 compliance issues but they are so vague >no one really knows. > Thanks for clearing that up, aces. So given there appears to be have been no "real" illegal activity... my above post pretty much stands as I wrote it. And honestly, I wouldn't have too many regrets if I were you, aces. Like I said above... it wasn't for me, and obviously wasn't for you... but it was for some, and it had its place, and its day in the sun. It's a big world, and there needs to be homes for all of us. Good luck in whichever tournament you're in. If you win, I think the twinks in that town will be pretty damn happy (and maybe even the 5 star restaurants! lol)