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NewTumbl has many monitors. There is an easy "report" icon for members to self-monitor. From everything I read, the new owner wants nothing to do with child pornography. If you get caught, the price is high. I've long known from professional experience: the true age of a model is very difficult to detect, if judging by cover alone. A camera lens has the power to distort. Now there's Photoshop. And some models simply photograph very young with no effort at all. This issue has been around forever. At the age of sixteen, I had a fake I.D. that said I was twenty-one. I never got caught no matter what bar or porn house I entered. Young people love to be radical. They want to defy authority, rebel against their parents' wishes. It's human nature. Young tech-savvy boys (and girls) are discovering the money in social media. They are educated in the gig economy. They have wealthy mentors who broke all the rules. Many of these kids see how easy it is to capitalize on something they do every day: masturbate. And they know there are plenty of buyers, even buyers their own age, all over the globe. I don't see the monitors winning. Post-pubescent kids want money, power, and they want control. They can now have it with their camera phone and an internet connection. And they can have it without someone devious pointing a gun at their head. In our imperfect world, I'd prefer to discover that a pre-eighteen-year-old is masturbating for his/her curated audience than smoking cigarettes, abusing alcohol, or doing drugs. Many of these kids seem to know how to navigate this new world. I always worry about the ones who are weak, immature, and vulnerable.

I suspect Trump's brain-dead fanboys will not realize or investigate The Lincoln Project. They will assume Democrats are behind this. Everything about that crowd is SIMPLE. They don't think too deeply. They also hate the Republican establishment, so it can be a lose-lose. Even so, I love a great ad. With Trump, you must fight fire with fire. There's no other way to beat a TROLL, and it really is too bad. Death can sometimes take too long when you're trying to better things. Trump's attacks on Hunter Biden, which appear to be totally manufactured for scandal, much like Bengazi and Ukraine, must be met with equal force. If not, his gift for branding, no matter how fake, will stick. I am delighted that former and current Republicans are putting their time and money behind this important project. The blind lovers, no. That's the ugly and dangerous side of cult-of-personality. But many people who voted for Trump held their nose while doing so. I'm for anything that encourages them to smell his shit, full stop. Deep breath. It would show FEAR out in public, and Trump hates that. The fan base would hate it, too. I'm not willing to make that bet. Trump thinks/believes that he can take down the old-man Biden. He wants to believe that Biden is not stable. Much like his body weight, Trump is in denial about his age and prowess. Trump's hubris could easily carry him to any debate stage. I can't wait to see his mouth go dry and his upper lip sweat. Trump is no different than Rubio with the water bottle. Both of them pussies.

That's precisely how I feel. I had to postpone my April/May trip to Italy, and if it means I avoid getting sick or infecting others, I'm good with that. Me neither. I always have the desire to experience beauty and fun. My new home in Italy is absolutely gorgeous, especially with a few naked men walking around arguing over the flowers. The high that comes from a beloved visit will just have to be moved to a later date, when it is safer for everyone. I'm happy to help Italy's economy when the time is right. America already benefits from my tax dollars. The professional adults in health care are all cautioning for social distancing and no gathering. COVID-19 is not the same thing as choosing to take PrEP or suck dick without a condom. COVID-19 is highly contagious, and its incubation period with no evident symptoms may last five days. That's plenty of time to do damage to others. IMO, this virus has less to do with "call as an adult" and everything to do with being a responsible human being.

@azdr0710 In these highly partisan times it takes courage to express political leanings and views, especially on boards like these. IMO, nice to see.

I'm confident many gay men appreciate that approach and the non-gays in your life with whom you interact.

Callum and Cole are both in their early twenties. However, they do photograph quite young. It just goes to show, without absolute proof of age, you simply can't judge a book by its cover. That said, what I find surprising about these two, they take the work seriously. They have sex like seasoned pros. They are fun to watch, especially if lean and twink are your vices.

Vatican cancels public participation in April at pope's Easter events due to virus I don't see anyone from Oliver and Co. taking their cues from Pope Francis, and truthfully speaking (ignoring the stirring-of-the-pot from the Queen Hypocrite of stirrers), I don't expect sainthood from any gay man, least of all myself. None of us is perfect, even if some of us try harder than others. In a Capitalist society, money will always be a motivation, whether you are gay or not. To accept Capitalism, you have to deal with the good and the bad. Of course gay cruises (on chartered boats) are going to attempt to keep their party alive. Similar to the PS Pool Party, these are events that people plan months in advance and look forward to, often with energetic fervor. The planning of these events almost always involves a commitment of money. I'm sure the people who organize the gay cruise have to put a hefty deposit on the chartered boat well in advance, not to mention many other costly things as well. What are the chances that no one has insurance to cover a pandemic? If they had appropriate insurance, cancellations caused by a pandemic would be covered. At any rate, any service business who refuses a refund in the midst of a pandemic is a good reason for a consumer to speak to a lawyer. Gay men who like to party in a certain way, and who cherish these events as life-affirming, don't ever want to face an obstacle that could cause them to cancel. They often choose denial over fear or caution. At least in Oliver's case, he's not charging guests to join naked escorts in his pool. He doesn't treat the PS Event as a business. But other businesses would be affected by cancellations. These decisions can feel like a tough call. Gay men are notorious for doing the dangerous thing, often at their personal peril. Gathering right now puts other people at risk, so how selfish are we? Since the Pope has cancelled public Easter events in April, one can only wonder what Stephen and Michael at Triangle Inn will do with their Healthy Friction Event in May.

Internet cam sensations CallumandCole are among the newest uploads in my nT porn thread. These Scottish lovers sure know how to deliver content to their fans from around the globe. If young, tight, lean, and big-dicked is your thing, then you'll want to join here and check them out in the Porn Forum.

And now from Bloomingdales: "As we navigate this unprecedented time… We consistently hear that you come to us not just when you're looking to buy something, but for the fun experience you have whenever you visit. Today, that is unchanged -- we are here and will continue to provide you with the service you expect from us..."

Then maybe the virus has affected Oz's software. On my screen, your sentence reads: They ive a hour from a store. Unless you speak East End Cockney, on my board these look like typos. I apologize if I am wrong.

And the hits keep on coming... Perhaps this is an early casualty of COVID-19. Tonight I received an email announcing the end of Gotham Bar and Grill. I've been living in the hood for many years, and shared wonderful times at Gotham with countless friends, family, and celebrities. It was one of my favorite dining rooms in Manhattan. Gotham was my go-to restaurant in NYC. I had an account there. None of my guests ever had to endure the awkward moment after dinner when payment became necessary. We simply exited the table when we were ready to leave, with nothing more than a thank you to the staff. Pure heaven. When the statements arrived in the mail, never a mistake. A super class act. I mourned when Alfred Portale recently left. I loved his wonderful food creations. Victoria Blamey, Alfred's replacement, was never able to re-create the spark, IMO. I had a feeling it was only a matter of time. They were hanging on by a thin thread without the talent of a superstar chef. The virus had to be devastating for them. Gotham Bar and Grill Is Closing Permanently After 36 Years

I did not improve your writing, and nor would I have that intent. I fixed your typos in the sentence I quoted for the benefit of fellow readers. It's a kind and thoughtful thing to do for readers. The correction has nothing to do with you.

People who have to drive long distances to stores only to encounter empty shelves are a serious concern. The elderly, who are the most vulnerable, don't always get a first-in-line chance to get to a store. This evening's PBS News Hour was interesting. Judy Woodruff ended the program on a personal note, asking viewers to be more mindful of the needs of seniors at this time, given that they are most at risk. She mentioned the empty shelves on the grocery stores, and the shortage of paper products and sanitizing gel in many communities. She asked viewers to be more thoughtful, and I scratched my head thinking to myself, "Judy, this is the age of Trump. Not even our president has any compassion. He left people on a docked cruise ship because he didn't want the number of infected to be counted." A client recently told me that there is a drug store in Scarsdale charging $500 for N95 Respirator Masks. Apparently, the masks flew off the shelf in a buying frenzy. Of course I was shocked. I have about ten brand new N95 masks in my construction closet. I keep stock when I'm working on wood projects, which is a hobby of mine. I said to my son (joking), maybe we should put them up on eBay. Might be a better profit margin than those six Hamilton tickets I bought and sold on StubHub for double the price.

Just received notice from The James Beard Foundation. "Due to health and safety concerns and considerations regarding limiting the travel of the chef teams who come to cook at the James Beard House and the communities they return to, we have decided to postpone all scheduled Beard House dinners through April."

I don't normally go grocery shopping, unless I'm in the mood to check things out. Much like doing laundry, I leave the menial tasks to someone who enjoys doing them and is good at it, and I never object to paying them for their services. My housekeeper is a sale and a coupon hound. I admire her for her tenacity and her desire to save money. We are fortunate, I have a large pantry space near my large kitchen. In an emergency, we could feed the residents of my building for a week or two. Lots of storage space. Lots of beverage and tasty goodies with lengthy shelf time. Today was a shopping exception. I was looking for something particular. I almost forgot about COVID-19, until I got in my elevator and saw new signs posted on how to keep things inside the elevator sterile. That was another first. I visited two grocery stores, and I've never seen such mayhem. Some New Yorkers are in a panic. Lots of people wearing masks and plastic gloves. Some shoppers are downright crazy. One would think there was an electrical grid blackout, and someone on the corner was yelling, "LOOT HERE!" I went to speak to the manager, and his facial expression said, "Don't talk to me, I've been bitten by a zombie invasion." Then I passed a popular East Village bar with young folk. On this unusually warm, sunny day, the doors were open and merry drinkers were slipping onto the street. It reminded me, when people want to part-ay, they let nothing stand in their way. But 4 PM on a Friday afternoon? I suppose work let out early for some, and others simply lost their jobs. Seems like there was plenty of reason to visit this particular watering hole.

LOL.

I figured you needed some company. But I know several people who do. And none of them are blind.

The anti-Trump movement from the right is coming. Everyone should pay attention to THE LINCOLN PROJECT. OUR MISSION Defeat President Trump and Trumpism at the ballot box. OUR INSPIRATION President Abraham Lincoln led the United States through its bloodiest, most divisive and most decisive period of our history. He fought not because he wanted to, but because he knew the dual goals of preserving the Union and the end of slavery would be achieved only through armed conflict. Lincoln always kept the enormous human cost of the struggle in the front of his mind. At Gettysburg, he implored us not to forget those that had given “their last full measure of devotion” to preserving the American experiment. As it became clear that the Union would be victorious, Lincoln’s thoughts turned to how the nation would “bind up its wounds” and move forward together. Today, we find ourselves divided again – sectionalism in the country and factionalism in government has led to ever uglier examples of how our political system is failing. President Donald Trump and those who sign onto Trumpism are a clear and present danger to the Constitution and our Republic. Only defeating so polarizing a character as Trump will allow the country to heal its political and psychological wounds and allow for a new, better path forward for all Americans. Their first ad, "Grifters: Episode One" is a must-see: PS I know this belongs in the Politics Forum, but I felt it was important for the masses to see. If Oz wishes to move it, I understand and accept his decision. PSS Even more interesting and fascinating, one of the Project's lead advisors is George Conway, yes, Kellyanne's husband. That must be one very interesting marriage.

I'm quite confident the men who view this event as exalted and life-affirming will cling to every last crumb of hope that cock and deviled eggs will be at the ready, with Oliver's old naked body on his knees serving everyone. When it comes to devoted cock suckers, very little stands in their way.

Based on treatment, some seem only interested in my money.

I've been inundated with COVID-19 emails from travel companies that store my registration. They want me to know they care about my health, and to assure me that they're doing everything possible to protect me when I return to using their products or services. I can't help but envisioning all CEOs getting on the phone and saying, "Hey, it's time to contact our customers and let them know we still exist, even though the markets are saying otherwise." First it was the airlines, then it was the hotels, now it's the car rentals. With every letter I smelled rubbing alcohol, as they promised me a germ-free environment next time I book with them. This can't be any easy time for any service business. I wonder how long it will take to recoup all this damage? And who might not survive? For those that do survive, will any of these businesses attempt to show an improvement in customer appreciation? Service has been sorely lacking in the past few years, especially in the airline industry. Absence has a way of making the heart grow fonder.

What's your point? Does anyone believe the world goes back to normal in thirty days?

Last night on CNN, Anderson Cooper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Dr. Anthony Fauci took questions on COVID-19 from viewers around the country. It was an interesting exchange. At one point, Anderson asked Fauci if he would travel by plane. The question did not seem easy or comfortable for anyone. It was live TV and there was noticeable hesitation. I'm sure Fauci was keenly aware that Trump might be watching, and if Fauci said anything negative that could affect the economy, Fauci's head might end up on the chopping block. Eventually, with careful wording, Fauci came around to say, "If the travel was for pleasure, I would not do it. I absolutely would not travel for pleasure." I am sure the moment was devastating for many people watching, especially workers in the airline and hospitality industries. Equally devastating was Katie Porter's shake down of Trump appointee, Dr. Robert Redfield, who is the current head of the CDC. Apparently, the video went viral. Trump can only get incompetent people to work for his administration, and the flagrant incompetence was on stage for all to see yesterday. This video is a MUST-SEE. Later in the evening, Rep. Katie Porter appeared on Lawrence O'Donnell's show to talk about the exchange, This video is also MUST-SEE: Katie Porter could probably run for president and win.

Mayor De Blasio filed today for State of Emergency status. Groups of 500 or more are now officially banned, but every leader is highly recommending "no gatherings." March Madness is closed, which is absolutely amazing (my son can't believe it). And Broadway theaters have shut down for the next month. I can't imagine what producers plan to do with all those tickets that can't be easily replaced. Dr. Anthony Fauci said this is just the beginning. It's not even the beginning of the middle. Trump's government is so fucked up. He never stops lying to the public.They have no clue when testing will be ready and available. China is doing a better job with testing. Trump is a loser incompetent, and unfortunately people will have to die for that to be proven and vindicated. In the meantime, friends and co-workers have stopped shaking hands, hugging, and most of all kissing. We are told to keep our distance from strangers. We are wearing gloves no matter where we go outside the house. We carry alcohol swipes with us everywhere. For the moment, it's a strange world. But we're not listening to Trump. Reliable sources only!

With the W.H.O.'s official pandemic announcement, I doubt any airline would or could enforce their normal penalties for cancelling a pre-paid plane ticket. The effect for people over sixty is very serious because it threatens life. They are the most vulnerable because their immune systems are older and possibly compromised, ie: high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, etc. While the risk to the younger, healthier (assuming he doesn't have HIV) escort is not life threatening, he can become a carrier without revealing any symptoms, easily infecting others. He would also be subjected to quarantine when his illness was revealed. On CNN last evening, after the NBA suspended their season and Tom Hanks posted his Tweet, numerous health leaders insist "NO GATHERING." It's a catchphrase they are hoping will become a meme, but one that should be taken seriously. Tom Hanks and his wife were lucky. They are in Australia, where testing is free and abundantly available. Tom Hanks Got Sick in Australia, Where Coronavirus Testing Is a Snap What is there to miss? The site is here, Cum to Daddy, and readily readable. When Coachella announced it was postponing, it sparked my memory of the PS Event. I went to Daddy's to see what the boys were doing about their annual party. Not a peep. Not one person came forward expressing any concern, for himself or anyone else. I realize many horny gay men cling to denial, especially when their opportunity to see, touch, and suck dick is threatened. "Intelligent" people make bad and selfish decisions all the time. But let's get real. The decision to gather affects others in a pandemic. When health officials and society's leaders are advising NO GATHERING, someone needs to kick a few brain cells loose.