Technically speaking, as a venue UYA (Up Your Alley) is larger as it includes one block north, south and west of 10th St than in years past. I believe there were fewer booths than in years past, but a FSE (Folsom Street Events) official disagreed with my assessment. Although, I noted there were fewer booths in Dore Alley (probably because more condos and businesses in Dore Alley required pedestrian access).

Also, you might have noticed that FSE security personnel were wearing brightly colored vests this year. The security people were tasked with disrupting any public sex activities. This is due to some individual from the Castro who complained about such activities. And, the police in turn telling FSE that such displays were a no-no.

Did you notice the religious protesters? They were escorted from the 9th & Folsom St entrance to a 10 x 10 barricaded area on 10th & Folsom (just behind the sound system). Apparently, they were told that their right to protest did not include free roaming throughout the event (the venue reserves the right to locate (penned up) the protesters any where they want). Upon seeing their cage, they decided to leave the venue with a police and FSE security escort.

As you may have noticed there were no gay porn studio booths? The downturn in the economy has meant less spending (marketing) on the fairs.

Mmmmm…hot men, sunshine, sexual tension, various fetishes etc., – sounds like paradise to me.

I’m not sayin’ I’m just sayin.