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I liked and respected him until he used this forum to trash Oliver and Epigonos. They had long befriended him yet he stabbed them in the back right here.

Mr. Schock is not finding a very warm gay welcome: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-aaron-schock-coming-out-gay-slammed-lgbtq-media-20200306-ibnhxgoxwvhspgom7ywig44gxq-story.html

Flyer Talk reports: Although the overwhelming number of rideshare transactions go off without a hitch, knowing the signs to be on the lookout for can help to head off trouble before an Uber or Lyft driver is tempted to take advantage of a traveler far from home. A check of the Flyertalk forum finds that the myriad of ways riders can be conned are almost as creative as they are varied. It also turns out that where you are in the world can also make a difference in what kind of shakedowns are most likely. The Phantom Tollbooth Here’s what happened to one FlyerTalker: I took a POOL trip on Wednesday to SF. $15. He didn’t pick anyone else up. Felt kind of bad for the driver, but so it goes, not my problem. At some point last night/early this AM, UBER sends me an updated receipt with an extra $15 for tolls/surcharges/etc. There’s a $4 bridge toll at the hour of my trip. I inquired, and the reply was the “I-80 Surcharge $15.” This is a load of crap, because there’s no such surcharge. And, they’re not alone. Several other rideshare users in the forum reported the same issue, and a lot of back and forth with Uber (I went 4 rounds with UBER – including UBER telling me it could be from Toll, HOV use, etc. All a load of crap, because the route doesn’t permit under 3 in the HOV lane at any price during HOV hours, and anyone can use during non-hours) to get the phantom tollbooth charges refunded. But, one FlyerTalker who drives for Uber added, phantom tollbooth charges are not always due to unscrupulous drivers: I’m not familiar with SFO tool charges, so I can’t comment on that, however, I can say that I myself have been shortchanged on toll fees as well. And they also had a fair deal of back and forth with Uber in order to be reimbursed. But, whether you’re the victim of a misapplied toll or a driver who knows that it’s hard for you to dispute a toll, it pays to pay extra attention to your bill (and your route) when you’re taking an Uber in New York City, San Francisco, or other toll-heavy cities. How to avoid it Never tell the driver you are from out of town. If you aren’t familiar with the route, research the journey on a map (or ask a local). Always double-check the final bill for accuracy. If the rideshare company won’t reverse the charges, then consider appealing to your credit card company. Vomit Fraud One particularly prolific and long-standing Uber driver scam has been around for years. In fact, the Miami Herald first warned of the shady practice in July of 2018. This con involves Uber drivers fraudulently claiming that riders were responsible for causing a mess in a vehicle, allowing the driver to collect a $150 cleaning fee charged to the rider’s account. How Very Frequent Flyers Avoid this Scam Take a picture of the vehicle interior before and after the ride. When possible, avoid using rideshare services late at night or from nightlife hotspots. Pay close attention to driver ratings – there is usually a reason drivers are consistently receiving low scores from riders. Cash Please Several FlyerTalkers traveling in the Dominican Republic have reported a similar scam: They request a ride and Uber quotes them a set price. But then the driver “accidentally” cancels the ride somewhere along the journey. Then they demand cash–and, in one case, wouldn’t let their passenger get their bags unless they pay. And often, you’ll pay more than double. In this canceled ride case, “Long story short, after we show up to my house, he demanded cash or he wouldn’t open the back of the van for me to get my bags. To which I gave him 10 USD. No email receipt or anything, so I figure ‘OK Uber didn’t charge me twice. An hour later I get an email from Uber receipts showing a charge of 1603 pesos. The mother fracker drove all over the Santo Domingo with the meter running. I, of course, contacted Uber right away, who refunded the 2nd trip (not the first canceled one) and gave me a credit of 550 pesos which is about 10 dollars.”

Thanks, RA1.

He touched his face and look what happened to him!

caeron, each of us no doubt has some experience with jurors. I am glad that yours was positive, and the fact is that all across the country jurors do their civic duty and do it well. But many of us have seen some strange exceptions. The Weinstein jury was asked to do something not commonly done in sex cases and bring the MeToo movement with them into the jury room. I wouldn't have, but that's just me.

When we first saw that sexy shot of anti-gay Congressman Aaron Schock's tight abs, folks speculated that he was gay. Of course the Republican congressman denied it, and continued to deny it even after he left Congress under murky circumstances. Now, five years later, he has come out of the closet. The NY Daily News has his statement: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-anti-gay-ex-congressman-aaron-schock-comes-out-as-gay-himself-20200306-ayrqxj2zarfhtavdd7h7horxsy-story.html For a number of reasons, it is not a huge surprise as he was seen last year tipping a male stripper at a Mexican bar: https://nypost.com/2020/03/05/disgraced-ex-rep-aaron-schock-comes-out-as-gay/

If someone forces their actions on me, the last thing I would do is pay them. It was two against one in this situation. P.S. Kevie- try paragraphing and using indentations when telling lengthy stories! White space can help old folks like me read what you write.

Where did you go?

I think you can go full frontal and fully hard. Just do it in the porn forum!

Biden had best pick a highly qualified Veep!!

Joe Biden grabbed Pete Buttigieg by the shoulders after the endorsement. One Indiana politician got his jollies from it. https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-indiana-state-senator-mike-young-homophobic-meme-biden-buttigieg-20200304-oofhxwmk6ff2toakv6z7gegxyu-story.html

This is a really cute performance from the Chinese TV show Super Vocal. I watched all 12 episodes. The song is fun to watch as well as hear. I have no idea what they are singing.

You have hit it on the nail: Build THIS site, make it a welcoming and active place, keep it energetic and vital... But I don't think continuing to bash the Daddy site helps us grow. I think we should focus on the future of this site and let the others play by themselves.

His ego was larger than Trump's! Blowhard style! Loved to hear himself speak!

Commentator Paul Begala agrees! He predicts the exact date that Trump will drop Pence from the ticket: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/paul-begala-donald-trump-mike-pence_n_5e5dffb4c5b67ed38b37bde1

This is a tech question more than a Boytoy comment. But I have never used a Virtual Private Network and have no idea as to how to use one. Can anyone educate me? Do sites refuse people who use it? Is it really private?

Nice tribute to Pete! https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/02/buttigieg-goes-out-with-style-grace-bright-future/

Now who could hate a sexy Asian stud? Not me!

It sure feels like a slap in the butt. I think Pete could have stuck it out until Tuesday. We just mailed our votes in, now they are wasted. He did the gay community proud, at least imho. But, c'mon! 3 more days? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/01/us/politics/pete-buttigieg-drops-out.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage&section=Politics

So people don't visit Brazil for sex? Works for me! P.S.- Thanks for posting the video, Oz. A nice way to start my Sunday.

Escort-client relationships sometimes take odd turns. Today's NY Post reports that a Manhattan escort hired to slap a client's butt ended up suing him when things turned nasty. The story: https://nypost.com/2020/02/28/male-escort-sues-sm-client-for-defamation-damaging-career/

I wonder how the corona virus will affect those who love to rim...my guess is that kissing would be riskier, but I doubt that I will test that theory!

Any updates from those in Thailand on how the virus is affecting (or not) daily life?

He will have no trouble finding love!