marcanthony

>Marc, I feel sorry for that you need a gay forum to feel >"valued". >Please stop your crying. Life is too short. If you do no like >the other >site, just avoid it. No need to badmouth it. Welcome to this forum, Jacques. And believe it or not, we totally agree on this issue. Life is too short, and there is no need to cry about a site. JUst leave and move on. That in fact, is exactly what I did. I didn't make a dramatic exit. I just went on to other things. This forum is one of those other things, and I like it. The topic came up, so I participated in it with my own experience. I think that is what a forum is for, no? Also, I really don't understand why you think I am bad-mouthing the site. I just explained why I left. That was a personal issue. If you enjoy that site, then by all means, you should participate there. What is your screen name there, btw? Is it different than this one? Anyway... I agree pretty much 100% with what you said. So I am a little at a loss as to why you thought otherwise. Maybe French is your first language? If so... you must know how much I love Montreal. And the only thing I cry about is staying away from there for 4 months during their winters!

I was going to Moscow to meet Oz... and I still am. But after going on flirt4free and meeting this boy, I decided that I was going to ST. Petersburg too! http://www.flirt4free.com/images/models/samples/2110.jpg Besides finding this boy and never letting him leave my side, what other things are must sees and must do's for the gay scene in St. Petersburg?

>I've always tried not to be contradictory on any of the >message boards i'm on, but this time I think you guys are >being incredibly ridiculous! > Jesse: I am not sure if I am one of the ones who you are calling "incredibly ridiculous", but if you are, then I have to ask you if you read my post. I specifically said that if people on that board enjoyed it, then I was happy for them, and that they should continue to go there. I articulated very clearly the reason that I left... and I don't think it is ridiculous at all. After contributing nearly 100 reviews and over 1000 posts, most of which were information providing pieces, I came to what was in my mind the inescapable conclusion that members like myself were not valued. If you think that is a ridiculous reason to leave a place, then we will just never see eye to eye. At the end of the day... everyone enjoys going to places where they find stimulation, and where their contributions are valued. Is it ridiculous to leave a place when neither of those things is happening in your mind?

>We must cross paths again in >Montreal. We've had many good times there. DEFINITELY! I'll be going there a few times this year again, as I know you will. Though we certainly can cross paths in Rio, or SP, or Moscow, or Pattaya, or some other place like that too! Actually, the friends I met from that board made it hard to leave... but at least I was able to keep in touch with all of you via email. Now we have this and email. Life is good!

>hope that MER can become what M4M no longer is. I hope so too. I enjoy the interchange of information and perspective that can be had on a board like this. Here's hoping that will be what this place becomes.

I don't go there much anymore, and I don't post there at all. So I am probably not the best person to make a judgement, but I don't think it is as interesting or useful a forum as it was at one time. However, all communities kind of "morph" into what they want to be, and people choose to be part of it or leave as they see fit. If those that remain enjoy what is there, then that's great for them. For me, it was an easy decision to leave. Over time, I (and MANY other people like myself) contributed tons of information to the site. It is a site that both benefits and exists because of its users. It really is only as good as its members' contributions. However, about the time of the last MC shutdown, I was about to go my first trip ever to Brazil. When there were rumblings about the possible closure of the message center, I wrote to Daddy and asked him that he please not close it, as it would make the retrieval of valuable information about Brazil inaccessible. He didn't respond to my email. So then he solicited everyone's opinion about how he should deal with the problems he was having... and I wrote a long email with my suggestions, again asking that whatever he do, at least make the forum exist even as a "read only" entity so that information that had been posted by members could at least be accessed. Again, no response. Then a couple of days before the shutdown, trilingual announced that it would be shut down, and that anyone who wanted to make sure they had access to information in the message center better copy it fast. For that, he got banned, and the message center closed soon after making all the information unavailable. To me, this was a total lack of respect for those (well, selfishly and specifically me) members who had put a lot of time and information into the site. I admit I had greatly benefited, but so I had also contributed. My point is simply that Hooboy's site relied heavily on member contributions for its success, and I felt pretty strongly at that point that the members were not valued. In fact, I was left high and dry for my trip to Brazil in my time of need. I am not one to make a big fanfare about leaving, being unhappy, etc. Those who know me personally know that I am the farthest thing from a drama queen that a gay person can be (LOL). So, I just left. It wasn't fun to contribute anymore because my heart simply wasn't in it. So I am glad to be here now... because I know that the management here will appreciate my contributions and place value on the needs of its members. I admit there were a few other issues that bothered me about things there, but definitely, this was the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back. That's my story, and yes Flower, I am sticking to it!

I understand both perspectives to this discussion. I have both AOL and Yahoo email addresses. I actually like the AOL one better, because it allows my AIM screen name and my AOL address to be the same, so that people I chat with routinely have no problem remembering who I am (remember a lot of these guys are twinks, LOL). I have had these screen names for a LONG time, and keep in contact with many people this way. It would NOT be easy to change. On the other hand, I do find it aggravating in principle that AOL would censor my outgoing or incoming email based on a URL that is in there. And I know they do, because sometimes I cannot send OUT an email due to my putting a link in there that they don't like. Not sure when the one irritant will overome the convenience of status quo, but for me, it hasn't yet.

>I will be going to Moscow in May for about a week. What >should I prepare for? Does anyone know of any great bars? >club? resturants? > >I have never made a journey to Russia before and I am very >excited about it. Any suggestions would be greatly >appreciated. I have heard that there is bar called "3 monkeys" that is absolutely fabulous. Also, on Sunday, there is a straight club called Propaganda that turns into a Gay clue "Sunday at Propaganda". My source says that there are unbelievably gorgeous Russian boys who are dying to meet Westerners. Tell you what... I'll meet you there in May!!!!! No, seriously, I will. :7

Where is Trixie when you need her???? Someone send out an invitation... we need her expertise over here!

>LOL. Yes, sir. You do have a one track mind! > >So, I guess that I'll have to find this guy for you, snap a >photo and get you to fly me to Montreal to show you? > >I was having breakfast today with a group of Montreal guys who >were talking about all our Adonis and Taboo boys. It was >great fun and I had a good breakfast. Made me want to take a >quick trip to Montreal before I head off to Latin America. >You game? I already bought my plane tickets to Montreal for early March... so maybe you'll have to fly to Montreal for a quick one just AFTER Latin America! I'll be there, waiting for you! Someday this year,,, I know we'll run into to each other....

John: I appreciate the report very much, like everyone else. Katrina was one heck of a natural (and national) disaster... and it exposed some problems with our country that hopefully will make us stronger someday. With that in mind, I am hopeful that the city of New Orleans can somehow resurrect itself over time. Selfishly, I have great memories of the place and loved it for the unadulterated lustful fun it was.... but big picture wise, this country does need it to rise from the ashes.

I met a young guy from >backpage in Dallas last week and had a fun time. > >Happy Cruising! > >RT I gotta say that in my perusal of all of these hook up sites, I have been pretty impressed with the quality of the fare in Texas! Might have to spend a week or two there....

>>Hey Straycat: >> >>The boy being spanked in that video used to work for >Campus >>escorts in NYC before he moved down to Florida where that >>studio is. >> >>He was/is gorgeous! >> >>Thanks for the GREAT memories! > >Cool, do you know if he still escorts? > HEY STRAY CAT!!!!! Amazing... ask and you shall receive. The new boy who posted an escort profile today is Craven (the boy in the pic). You can see his ad in new escort profiles as Craven in NYC (guess he moved back).

Tony Cummings actually looks like he falls asleep >at one point. It would have been better if Tony had topped >Michael, but I think Michael is a top in all his films. > > Actually what would have really been good is if Michael Brandon topped Michael Cummings ( ok ok I know Michael Cummings is not your type, but he sure WAS mine! ) There sure were some cuties back then... and they still have me fixated on that shaggy hair!

Casteran: Have never watched "Next"... but having watched Justin Masters, I can appreaciate that is must be a fun show. Step #2: Film the date itself (including bedroom action). hehe... now there's a concept I could get into!

So eastburbguy made the point in the STreet forum that much of cruising has moved online... and that very little actually happens on the street anymore. That being the case... what are the best web destinations for online hook ups? I just put my own brief impression of any that I have used next to the url Cruisingforsex.com (a complete package) Gay.com (pretty good but too many outdated and inactive profiles) Myspace.com (cute twinks, but many not there to hook up) Adam4adam.com (decent) craigslist.org (really fun to browse, and you get lucky sometime) dudesnude.com (has the best, most revealing pics) daddylover.com (gotta love this concept) manhunt.net (just get down to business) xy.com (twinks and skewed to west coast) I know I probably missed some so feel free to add to this list. You can actually spend a LOT of time hanging out in these sites... and you never know when you get lucky. Actually lately I would say that I have had just as many if not more encounters from these types of sites as I have from escort sites. Why limit yourself? LOL

Thanks for the great report on SP, Oz. I too really like SP... maybe moreso even that Rio, due to the diversity and the wealth of experiences in an urban setting. This may all change however now that there is this guy named Eyki in Rio! Am I one track minded or what???

>Marc when you were in Prague did you have a chance to visit >Bratislava? As you most likely know F4F is loaded with cute >twinks living in this Slovakian city. Sadly I did not have the time to visit Bratislava. But several of the boys who were dancing at Escape or hustling in Pino's were from there. And they tended to be the cream of the crop. Suspect gene pool there is favorable for the cute boy, as you know from watching F4F.

Wanted to write a short blurb about each of these "famous" clubs in Prague, and wasnt sure whether to put it here or in the Hot Spots forum. Buts since this was "virgin" territory, I thought I'd come here! Pino's and Escape are male "hustler" clubs in Prague. Basically, you go to both for a chance to meet a working boy that you like, and go off with him. They are actually very different. Of course, bottom line is that you will like the club better that you find the boy who pushes your buttons.... but if you are planning to spend some time there, it's good to know which atmosphere is more to your liking. I actually liked the atmosphere of Pino's better. It's more like a neighborhood bar setup. There is a big bar area wtiha counter, and then are several tables and sofas all over a rectangular shaped customer area. BTW... I discovered that it is best to sit at the BEGINNING of the rectangle if you are interested in getting the pick of the lot. The boys come in through the front, and if you are sitting toward the back of the bar, the cute ones will get scarfed up before they even reach you. When you come in, they give you a ticket... and every drink you order gets written on the ticket. When you leave, you pay your ticket. It's very expensive if you lose your ticket... so don't do that. ANd be careful that other people's charges don't go on your ticket. Especially some boys like to try to get that done. There is a variety of boys at Pino's. Some are quite cute. Others appear quite strung out and jaded. If you find someone you like, you can take them back with you to your place, or Pino's actually has a little hotel that you can rent by the hour for a very cheap price. I did see some cute boys at Pino's but unfortunately for me, the two CUTEST for me, I never got to take home. One was the bartender named Martin. OMG! The other was a cute boy named Stephen... shorter dark haired boy with shaggy hair and big eyes. If you are familiar with Bel Ami, he was either Renato Amaroso, or a dead ringer for him. http://www.hisxpress.com/media/personal_trainers_8.jpg http://www.hisxpress.com/media/personal_trainers_8_b.jpg Actually... I really do think it was him. But someone, sitting at the front of the rectangle I mentioned above, saw him first, grabbed him, and kept him for 3 days. Did I ever learn my lesson!!!!!! Escape is very different place. That one is more like the traditional strip clubs that you see in the US. There are boys dancing on stage for a few numbers at a time in various stages of undress. It's actually a pretty small and crowded club. You enter through a heavy metal gate that buzzes you in, and like Pino's, you get a drink ticket. I really thought Escape ripped you off more for drinks... but who knows.... frankly in the CZ, it's all pretty cheap anyway. As I mentioned, there are boys dancing up on stage... one or two at a time. When they are between sets, they will mingle at your table, and if you like them, you can take them home... after they are done dancing. So unlike Pino's you often have to wait until late to take home the boy that you like. The boys here tend to more "homogeneous" as they are employees of the club rather than "anyone who needs to make money and will come into the club" like at Pino's. There were a couple that I really liked, especially this one blond bottom boy from Bratislava that I took home. But I think overall, I liked Pino's overall better. There's more the excitement of "who will come into the place tonight." LOL Anyway... both Pino's and Escape are interesting places to see and visit when you are Prague, and I would definitely go there if you are there. But if you are a regular to Montreal, and you think you will find something of equal caliber there, you likely will be disappointed. Yes, you will likely find one or two boys on every visit that will keep your interest, but it won't be the sensory overload that you tend to get on the Montreal scene. BTW... I know that there are GORGEOUS boys in Prague based on all the boys they cast in porn from there... not only Bel Ami, but also Eurocreme, Higgins, AYOR, SEVP, and others. But most of those are NOT working in these clubs. Though as I mentioned, Stephen/Renato was there and my friend once got Marcel Bouvier(Bel Ami) there (so you know they are there somewhere)! BTW. Marcel is Bi... so even though most of us know him as the gorgeous bottom boy twink in several early 2000' George Duroy films... here is what he looks like now at age 24 in a hetero movie. I'd say the boy growed up pretty good! http://www.justusboys.com/userimages/65444/NewImage.JPG

YES! http://www.spankthis.com/videos/ST49/st49_scene1_006.jpg http://www.spankthis.com/videos/ST44/st44_scene1_007.jpg http://www.spankthis.com/videos/ST48/st48_scene4_005.jpg

Hey: I just noticed that Barry is one of the moderators now on this site. A Big welcome to Barry... who I always felt has been the voice of reason through thick and thin wherever his input has been requested. To the owners: Congrats on good judgement and getting Barry here. To Barry: A sincere and heartfelt welcome.

Well I just read in a different forum that Oz himself will be in Brasil in a few weeks for Carnaval! I am entrusting him with the Quest for the Holy Grail (a picture of eyki)... As they say in "Spamalot".... "And you feel doomed to fail.... Do not fail, find your male... Find your male, that's your Grail" Find Eyki, Oz. Find him!

Well Eyki the twink wonder has reached celebrity status on all the other boards, so I just wanted to make sure that he is not left out on this board. hehe I probably myself will not make it to Brasil until summer (their winter) so I am anxiously waiting for the most resourceful one of all who will actually come up with a picture of the guy! Until then, I can only hope that he looks something like the bottom boy in this pic taken from a video made in Brasil! lol Of course, I'll settle for someone finding and introducing me to the bottom boi in the pic as well! http://hardcore.gayhost4free.com/gayaction...kin_guys_14.jpg

Oz: Thanks for the GREAT post. I have always appreciated your frankness, and of course, everything else about you. For the record... I am not one of Oz's trusted friends that he mentioned who are running this site (though I am one of Oz's trusted friends... and I hope he agress). I am participating here because I believe it is a good project, I miss sharing information with others, and because it is fun! I will continue to support it in whatever way I can... and already I can tell it will pay me back many fold over in entertainment value.

>>Well that was fucking easy! > >I guess I spoke too soon, why didn't they hold? > >They posted, now they don't show up, what the #### happened? > >We can't type #### on this board? Mbarz: When I looked at your post, all I saw were those little red x's. So I right clicked on it and clicked on "properties". Then I copied and pasted them into my browser and saw the pics. After that, the pics showed up in your post automatically. Must have to do with some browser issue (hehe, this from a tech nincompoop). Oh well... they are sexy pics anyway!