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My sixth visit was in September. Nothing seemed any different. I felt as safe as ever. Restaurants were busy. Hotels seemed so. The saunas sure were.

I've had my flu shot.

Now how hard would it have been, Rock, to quote my complete position on the subject? Here's what you left out: "But a one-time attempt at a 14-year old over 30 years ago so far has not been followed up by any specific allegations of other attacks. If that happens, then he does move into Weinstein territory. " Welcome back!

Bannon is hardly gone as he is in regular contact with Trump. Trump even cried on Bannon's shoulder this week about his disappointment with cutey Jared...oops, crooked Jared.

Suckrates did an excellent job of trying to keep the forums alive. I think his work is paying off as there is more Boytoy participation than in recent past. Politics might be a harder nut to crack.

Donna Brazile would be the last person I trusted to tell the truth.

I am sorry, but I cannot remember the name of the favela. I might add that we did not go all the way to the top. That's where the gangs make their home, and we weren't welcome there. Still, I felt that I saw a great deal, and they did emphasize that some favelas were more dangerous than others. This one was no country club.

Things aren't looking good for Kevin Spacey. His agent and his publicist have dropped him, House of Cards may never see the air again, and several members of the show's team claim that Spacey sexually harassed them on the set.

Larstrup do you really believe that members here are going to watch all of these silly videos? Better to remain silent than add drivel to the forums.

I wonder what acting achievements he could have attained. His talent seemed limitless. There is no suggestion that he fell into sexual predators, but he certainly fell into drug pushers and users. Young actors seem to face many pitfalls.

LOL. I stated my opinion, then I sat back and gave others the opportunity to state theirs. Meanwhile, I have been reading about Spacey and the allegation. What we know is that a 14 year old Rapp went to a party with adults. Why? He stayed after the party was over. Why? Had he been flirting with Spacey at the party? Did he get in Spacey's bed? Why? Besides getting on top of him in the bed, what did Spacey do that suggested a sexual intent? We don't know. But, it is agreed that Rapp declined and Spacey backed off. Were either of them nude? Now apparently Rapp leaves, buy why didn't he leave earlier? What was his goal in staying? We don't know and he isn't saying. Spacey is no Harvey Weinstein but he is quickly being given the pariah treatment. Why? Because he hit on a 14 year old over 30 years ago? Or is it the bandwagon effect? The media is out to push against sexual harrassment and Spacey is a big name. Many have resented Spacey's success or his unwillingness to discuss his private life. Some of the anger directed at him now is the stupid way he responded to Rapp's claim. But a one-time attempt at a 14-year old over 30 years ago so far has not been followed up by any specific allegations of other attacks. If that happens, then he does move into Weinstein territory. But we don't know yet that the Rapp attempt was anything other than a one-time event. And, let's not forget Anthony Rapp. He could have chosen to reveal this incident at the time. He didn't. Why? Afraid of taking on Spacey? Spacey was not at the height of his career then. Afraid of revealing his own sexual identity? Most likely. But the years go by, he comes out, and still stays silent. Why? The big question is why now?

I took a walking tour of a favela several years ago. There were just a handful of us, and our guide stopped at a big house near the entrance and paid a fee for us to enter, or else to guarantee our safety. Not a single resident acknowledged us in any way, but the tour was quite interesting. Some homes were really constructed of scrap. I was surprised how clean many of them were, although in retrospect I shouldn't have been. It was a fascinating tour and I had no idea that the police might shoot me.

The NY Daily News is presenting a photo gallery on River Phoenix, who died 24 years ago today: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/life-legacy-river-phoenix-gallery-1.2852267

Why do you suppose that Anthony Rapp held on to his secret about Kevin Spacey for all these years? Why now? Does he just want to get on the bandwagon? Is it fair for him to spring that on Spacey without warning? Or is the product of a new age where all past sins are fair game? There is no evidence that Spacey has ever done such a thing since. I am not a big fan of his, but the attention this is getting seems beyond proportional. He's not a Harvey Weinstein. If he were, then I would understand this late revelation better. I hope Rapp has no one waiting to reveal some error that he made long ago...or even recently. (And I hope that it isn't necessary to say that I don't think Spacey behaved well with Rapp on this incident. He was definitely in the wrong.)

Today's Wall Street Journal: Rio Police Killing of Spaniard Spotlights Perils of Slum Tourism A fatal police shooting in Rio recently of a Spanish woman who was taking a guided favela tour is a potent reminder of their perils at a time of resurgent violence in this world-famous city. (The Journal is a subscription outlet.)

After all these years posting together, you already know that what I thought I understood I discovered I didn't. So I am far from ahead of you!

I've never understood why the first person to respond to a thread feels the need to quote the entire thread before he can respond. I mean, the original thread is right there already! At least it was only repeated once...:)

Kevin C, as someone else said: Your posts are way different from merely disagreeing!

I have been to Buenos Aires twice with the hubby. We both tried guys from soytuyo. Neither was very good. They may promise the moon before they come, but then they don't cum or do much of anythiing. Strangely, at a very popular dance club, several young guys were cruising me. Dance clubs are for dancing and I found it odd to be the recipient of such attention, even though I was then in pretty good shape. I decided it was my imagination and did not pursue it. It reminded me of a time when we went to LeBoy and two guys decided we were the hottest people in Rio and wouldn't leave us alone. I think they had other agendas as there seemed to be an "overdo" in their interest. As for Buenos Aires, it has a lot to offer both in scenery and history. We ate very well there for very little money.

Eric Roberts got into an altercation at a 7-Eleven over using their bathroom. (Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb) The NY Daily News reports that actor Eric Roberts was refused entree to a Chelsea bathroom in a t-11 on account of it being for employees only. The full story: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/confidential/eric-roberts-tiff-toilet-article-1.3581551 Eric as a younger man:

Grown men acting like school boys with their name-calling. Gee, I am so hurt. Not.

Cantw8, I was at Pointe last month and never once was asked to pay over 100R. The guys will come down even if they do ask a higher rate to start. They are just trying to see what you will pay. If you pay 200, thee other guys soon find out.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, via a three judge panel, suggested that the law banning prostitution might need closer scrutiny, given today’s less restrictive standards, as recognized by the high court, on sex between consenting adults. “Why should it be illegal to sell something that it’s legal to give away?” asked Carlos Bea, one of the court’s most conservative judges. There is no guaranty that the law will be overturned, but it is possible. See full article: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Appeals-court-in-SF-allows-challenge-to-state-law-12292093.php

Lukas Ridgeston at a porn shop in New York. I have pictures of him with his arm around me. He's very handsome in person as well. I had seen him once in SF with Johann Paulik, but we didn't meet then. Numerous minor pornstars who also escorted, but their names are probably not remembered now.

Sorry, Adam, but you will have to find someone else to give you the attention that you crave. I merely wondered if you were on the sauce again. Suggesting a post of mine is trump-like certainly raised the question.