For My Next Trick…

I finally caught up on all my emails. [1]I guess politics rates right under porn for hot topics.  Most of the public comments are those in agreement with me.  Well except for that crazy Cajun, Brett. [2]Cajuns, by nature, are never afraid to speak up.  We also aren’t afraid to speak back. However, I got a slew of private emails representing the contrary opinion.  Folks, you are welcome to disagree with me anytime.  My only request is and has always been that you be respectful.  Most of you do that consistently.  I never nix contrary opinions just because you disagree.  You don’t have to worry about attacks here either.  I don’t tolerate that at all.  We can all talk w/o resorting to name calling.  Well, here on my blog we can.  Anyway, I think I replied to everyone’s private email.  If I didn’t, so sowwie but the fingers are tired.

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I guess in my last post I wasn’t very clear.  I don’t expect to put ManHunt out of business.  Please.  They are a global company.  My little drop in the bucket won’t mean much in the grand scale of things. That said, I can’t knowingly support someone who doesn’t support me.  I don’t care if it is a "trashy hookup site", as Brett calls it. 

And frankly, it isn’t about the money.  The guy is making a very profitable living off of gay men.  To donate to the McCain campaign is a slap in the face and hypocritical.   I also don’t expect him to be some moral compass, whatever the fuck that is.  I do expect as someone who makes his living primarily off gay men he won’t support political candidates who consistently vote to keep us 2nd class citizens.

I am proud to say quite a few of my readers have nixed their accounts.  I can count at least 30 folks I know first hand who have done so.  The scandal hasn’t even hit mainstream media yet.  If enough of us make a statement Manhunt will have to deal with it. 

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↑1 I guess politics rates right under porn for hot topics.
↑2 Cajuns, by nature, are never afraid to speak up.  We also aren’t afraid to speak back.

ManHunt = Fail

I just found out from two of my favorite reads the founder of Manhunt has given the maximum allowed donation to McCain.  He has even admitted it.  Besides being incredibly hypocritical, it reeks of the typical Republican mentality, "do as I say not as I do". 

He has the right to donate to the candidate of his choice.  I support that.  I also have the right NOT to support his business.  I can’t in good conscience do so anymore. 

You can read the full stories here and here.

Sadly, I doubt it will have much effect.  Many will just shrug and keep looking for their next trick.  I know that seems a bit cynical but most gay men think with the little head first.  I’m hoping my brothers will prove me wrong. 

If you are on Manhunt, I urge you to cancel your account AND let them know why.  Someone will pop up to take their place soon enough anyway. 

Grumpy Bumpy

Having one of those days…

Last night on the way home this stupid 811 (drunk) bitch walks right out in front of me.  I shit you not.  I’m not an expert rider by any means but I did manage not to hit her.  Only because the car next to me drove up onto the sidewalk which left me room to maneuver.  I managed not to drop the bike either.  Of course, nothing brings out my inner hick faster than stupidity.  I promptly parked my bike in traffic threw down my helmet and started spewing a string of curse words that would make a sailor’s mom turn red. [1]I was actually scared because even at 45mph, if I had hit her, she would have probably died.  It was the fright that had me so upset.  Her "companion" turns and starts cussing back so a 418 (verbal) breaks out.  I’m like, "bring it [insert string of obscenities]".  I call work as they are getting into a vehicle to drive away.  Naturally, the drunk one is driving.  They got all of 4 blocks before being pulled over by a black & white.  That’s called karma mother fuckers.

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I could not fall asleep last night to save my life.  I figured I’d take the opportunity to finish off Darkness on the Xbox.  I finished the game but still couldn’t sleep.  I tossed and turned the whole night.  Thankfully, it is my off day from the gym.  I get so irritated when I can’t get a good workout in.  Anyway, my buddy Frank was asking if something was on my mind.  *mental checklist*  Nope, mind is empty at the moment.  I’m chalking it up to too much caffeine.  I’m sure I’ll fall right to sleep tonight.  After a day of cranky citizens at work, I’m sure to be in chipper spirits later. hehehe

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And as if all that wasn’t bad enough, I got an email from one of my regular playbuddies this morning.  He woke up a couple days ago with a "drippy-drippy" so I had to run down to the clinic to get screened.  I don’t have any symptoms but I take my sexual health very seriously. [2]They treated me anyway since I was considered 1st line exposure blah blah blah. Nice of them.  But, that means no nookie for 7 days. Fuck me! How will I survive!  Of course, I get to send out two lovely emails to my most recent encounters.  Yes, that includes the fuzzy man from the previous post.  @#$%!  Oh, and the maids did come back, BTW.  I was already headed off to work but when I got home the apartment had been cleaned.  I know I shouldn’t giggle but I can’t help it.  I can only imagine what they told their husbands. 

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My day is off to a fine start, can’t ya tell?  As TFA would say, ‘it is what it is so deal with it‘.  Into every whore’s life a little rain must fall.  I guess life is saying to me, "TAG bitch, you’re it"!  lolol 

References

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↑1 I was actually scared because even at 45mph, if I had hit her, she would have probably died.  It was the fright that had me so upset.
↑2 They treated me anyway since I was considered 1st line exposure blah blah blah. Nice of them.  But, that means no nookie for 7 days. Fuck me! How will I survive!

Mental Note II

Just a few random observations. [1]If you are twitter, you probably weighed in already.

I really need to stop bringing lube into the shower.  With that in mind, if your "guest" falls in the shower, are you responsible?

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Never have a "guest" over on maid day.  Especially when the maid has keys!  (Oh yes, there will be a post about this.)

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If someone asks you to google your name at work, don’t do it. (One of my straight co-workers apparently has a name similar to that of a straight porn star.  Color him embarrassed.)

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Oh, and since I haven’t gotten the poll thingy working you can answer here  if you’d like.

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↑1 If you are twitter, you probably weighed in already.

Feedback

Well, a big thank you to everyone who offered advice here and in private about the guy I mentioned in the previous post. I made the comment sort of off-hand but I do appreciate the advice. The roomie could care less if I do anything with him. They never dated seriously and it was some time ago.

In all honestly, I’m not even sure the guy is single. I’ve just run into him a few times and swooned a bit. If and when I decide I wanna go for more, rest assured I will. hehehe If you’ve learned anything by now, you should have learned I’m not the least bit shy.

Purge

I’m updating my subscriber lists. I’ve noticed that people who register w/online emails like hotmail, yahoo, aol, etc almost never reply back when I confirm their accounts. I wonder why? hehehe

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In other, even more boring news, I was up late today and barely made it to the gym. I ran into this guy that I met thru my roomie. He is so adorable and I wanna ask him out but knowing he has already been intimate w/my roomie sort of turns me off. Is that wrong? lol

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Did I mention I am happy to back on my old schedule? Abso-fucking-lutely!

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Yes, I know the poll thingy isn’t working right now. I also know my email link is fraked up too. It has to do with the widget thingies. I did mention I had a few kinks left. My email is simple. Blogs [at] sfmoby [dot] us.

Time for work!

In Need

One of my regular reader’s, Rich, is going thru a bad patch right now dealing with a friend who is chronically ill from advanced AIDS.  Whether you read him or not, please take a moment to click over and wish him well. 

If anyone out there has never watched a loved one die from HIV, I envy you.  Most of us have seen it many times over.  The agony, despair, and utter helplessness can be overwhelming. 

There are times when we need to step outside our day-to-day bubble and reach out to someone in need.  This is one of those times. 

Done

Driving

Random shot of me driving. 

 

Ok so I’m done tinkering with the blog. [1]Well, there are a couple of minor bugs I still need to iron out.  The big sitemeter drama this past week was a blessing in disguise.  It forced me to update my template to a newer version.  The code on this one is simpler and better organized.  I also converted all my personal tweaks to widgets instead of manually tinkering with the code.  Well, everything except the pop-up comments.  I didn’t quite get that working correctly.  I got close but the glitch is simply beyond my knowledge base and I haven’t a clue how to fix it.  I guess I’ll have to settle w/page reloads for comments. 

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Last week was my change of watch at work.  I only got Saturday off.  I spent the evening playing Soul Caliber IV w/Adam and Brad.  It is sort of an updated version of the old Mortal Combat game.  Anyway, the game has a unique unlock function.  After you get so many skill points, you can choose to have the characters strip down to their undies while they fight. [2]You just know a gay guy had a hand in the code for this game.  I had a blast.  We played games, gossiped, and gorged on pizza. 

This week has been a bit hectic.  I’ve had a slew of Union meetings to catch up on at work.  Not to mention catching up on domestic chores at home.  Ugh.  Today was my first real day back in the gym.  I loved it!  Now that I’m back on my old schedule, I plan on getting back on track w/my weight loss program.  Remember my plan to get lean?  Well, I fell off the wagon.  Mostly, because of my schedule.  I know, excuses, excuses.  Anyway, I’m back at it, cut me some slack.  And lord knows, the weight I got ain’t hurtin’ me none. 

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Oh, are you logged in?  *eg*

References

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↑1 Well, there are a couple of minor bugs I still need to iron out.
↑2 You just know a gay guy had a hand in the code for this game.

Comment Away

So I think I FINALLY figured out how to convert my comments to a popup box. Feel free to leave a comment and test it out for me.

If you have trouble feel free to email me at blogs [at] sfmoby [dot] us. *Change the brackets to the appropriate symbol for email of course!

Well, as it turns the comments were only working if you weren’t logged in as user. SHITE! Back to the drawing board.