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    Riobard got a reaction from bcdaron in Brazil Visa Requirement Postponed Again   
    There are a few common application errors made by minimally one-third, likely more, of applicants thus far that have stalled reinstated Brazil e-visa adjudication. Unlike some of the content here, tangential to the agenda of getting the task done, it is not mere speculation  They are mostly due to lack of logic on the part of applicants and the recent document requirement revision has not reconciled these oversights.
    The key is to put oneself in the shoes of adjudicators assessing coherence between the regulations and how applicants organize the ask, that is, data format. Technically, there are some data components that are not required but folks are bitching about, as well as some essential components that some folks fail to think through. Some of these are alluded to in social media and one way to determine these ubiquitous mishaps is by contacting the data interface contractor and going over your data prior to formal application. Better yet, inquire about the predominance of failed input. The call centres are back up and running with often a CSR available within seconds. That said, you will obtain the needed advice if you know what questions to ask. No entity whatsoever has delineated the small-ish complete list of common mistakes, save for an American travel blogger that has come close with a 60-page document, bless him.
    It’s a lot easier to get it right from the get go than struggle with delays wherein one has to rely on consular staff to relay to the contractor exactly what is wrong, then to the applicant, etc, the triangulated process making clear communication complicated. Whining about the hassle will only shut down that part of the brain charged with concrete problem-solving. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from Marc in Calif in Help with gay tour of Bangkok.   
    Hunhhh? You are the meaning of patronize if one were to need an apt illustration. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from Marc in Calif in Four o/clock closures.   
    Based on customer demand exits over your head. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from vinapu in Four o/clock closures.   
    Funny thing is, nobody I know would go to Thailand based on your content here. One would need, in fact needed, to suspend assumptions about the destination’s merit if relying solely on your perspective. That said, there are chaps here without your degree of emotional disturbance that don’t question my visit history and material resources. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from vinapu in Four o/clock closures.   
    I think it’s more likely you’ve never been to you. U read u. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from vinapu in Four o/clock closures.   
    Based on customer demand exits over your head. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from Marc in Calif in Online Provider Rates   
    And don’t you exemplify it? Yes. That among the worst candidates someone would hold themselves out as a role model? …  what a stinking load of hooey. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from Marc in Calif in All these gay apps   
    You don’t say …
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    Riobard got a reaction from Mavica in Help with gay tour of Bangkok.   
    Hunhhh? You are the meaning of patronize if one were to need an apt illustration. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from Mavica in Online Provider Rates   
    And don’t you exemplify it? Yes. That among the worst candidates someone would hold themselves out as a role model? …  what a stinking load of hooey. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from Mavica in Four o/clock closures.   
    Based on customer demand exits over your head. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from Mavica in Four o/clock closures.   
    I think it’s more likely you’ve never been to you. U read u. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from Marc in Calif in Belo Horizonte - Olimpo   
    Commiserations about the stroke, though I cannot be sure it’s not the result of a barebacking STI obtained at BHz’ 1097. This place.
  14. Haha
    Riobard got a reaction from scott456 in Four o/clock closures.   
    For some the demand has exited. Sleep is accessed well. No need for nodding off reading. If struck with insomnia I can request the endless ledger depicting his strangely conceived check marks about who has actually been where they say they were. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from unicorn in Brazil Visa Requirement Postponed Again   
    There are a few common application errors made by minimally one-third, likely more, of applicants thus far that have stalled reinstated Brazil e-visa adjudication. Unlike some of the content here, tangential to the agenda of getting the task done, it is not mere speculation  They are mostly due to lack of logic on the part of applicants and the recent document requirement revision has not reconciled these oversights.
    The key is to put oneself in the shoes of adjudicators assessing coherence between the regulations and how applicants organize the ask, that is, data format. Technically, there are some data components that are not required but folks are bitching about, as well as some essential components that some folks fail to think through. Some of these are alluded to in social media and one way to determine these ubiquitous mishaps is by contacting the data interface contractor and going over your data prior to formal application. Better yet, inquire about the predominance of failed input. The call centres are back up and running with often a CSR available within seconds. That said, you will obtain the needed advice if you know what questions to ask. No entity whatsoever has delineated the small-ish complete list of common mistakes, save for an American travel blogger that has come close with a 60-page document, bless him.
    It’s a lot easier to get it right from the get go than struggle with delays wherein one has to rely on consular staff to relay to the contractor exactly what is wrong, then to the applicant, etc, the triangulated process making clear communication complicated. Whining about the hassle will only shut down that part of the brain charged with concrete problem-solving. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from khaolakguy in Le Du (beside Chong Nonsi station)   
    This should have been a memorable meal but was about the only somewhat of a letdown over a month. Yet among the most challenging to snag a table. Mind you it was early days, jet-lagged, and my body’s regular breakfast hour. Some of the textures and notes were off for me. Bland, and the beef seemed dry and flavourless. The dessert had a fermented component that I just did not take to, tasted borderline rancid.
    The renovation is very attractive. I emphasize that others should not go by my impression but might want to peruse food review sites prior to committal. 
    I averaged about one “higher end” tasting-menu per week. It’s not my usual dining format and somewhat volume overload for one sitting given my usual nutrition consumption. However, no regrets about the other choices.
    I usually take a glass of champagne but no wine accompaniment. 









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    Riobard got a reaction from reader in Massage Venues near Prime   
    Your quips seen to be getting lazier by The Hours. Thankfully, time-wasters show their colours quickly. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from reader in Massage Venues near Prime   
    Well, thanks, never hurts to repeat the same concept hundreds of times over in one single communication channel in case it never occurred to a lone straggler not yet grasping it. I’m not actively part of any subgroup with overlapping preferences and associated goodwill collaboration to keep the piece and keep manicured claws intact, and would never be, but I can understand the appeal and merit it contains for others. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from Patanawet in Saranrom Park & Muscles massage shops   
    Benefit of doubt: I assume and hope not an offensive ‘*******hawk’ reference and that I read too much into it because of the hustle theme and the repeated liberal use of “boys” (semantically not so offputting), as no place for it. Let’s say it’s innocently about the Colonel’s deep fryer and small standard deviation surrounding an age mean of 36. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from khaolakguy in Massage Venues near Prime   
    Not particularly, but I have to wonder about Molly factors among some here. I just don’t know how often the idea of beauty being in the eye of the beholder needs to be repeated and that for every pan a lid fits. No, I take that back. Maybe once or twice, as it’s a solid axiom. But it gets tired when every time somebody expresses what they like somebody has to subsequently add it. It’s already embedded. If somebody were to share that they never heard of the concept that might be a different matter.
    Now, your comment is unique so it passes muster, may even also reach the level of an interminable loop. Reaching for communal influencer status could use some creativity and your efforts are appreciated.
    Perhaps it’s on me. Over a 5 year chat forum period one will naturally witness a set of ideas endlessly repeated as if the insight were Eureka-grade. In the past few minutes it’s that Brazil has higher levels of crime, loop loop loop loop, as if influence hunger masquerading as altruistic warning bells could only be satiated by the whole membership overtly capitulating to the recommendation that Brazil be severed as a desirable option.
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    Riobard got a reaction from Xclay in Raw   
    It took 5 years (2017-2022) for the Public Health Service (SUS) to adjust governance in such as way as to remove the stigmatizing eligibility requirement of declaring homosexual activity or commercial sex work status for PrEP access. The inflexibility may have been partly due to the associated research agenda geared to uptake surveillance of identified high risk groups. However, this inappropriately trumped rightful ‘do no harm’ ideology in terms of supporting self-determination among, for example, garotos that would have no problem identifying their behavioural risks and should have had the option to present their case in a more circumspect way, without needing to check a specific box.
    It was not a funding issue because engaging the target population to explore and seek PrEP had consistently fallen short. The approach had obviously fuelled the narrative regarding HIV as a gay disease as well. Also ran was loss viz ability to track the uptake ratios comparing a broader span of PrEP-seeking categories. Additionally, those  outside of the restricted categories that might not have been ‘ideal’ PrEP candidates may have accessed better HIV info through the process of the PrEP-seeking itself, prevention knowledge being one of the biggest correlates of infection incidence. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from Marc in Calif in Massage Venues near Prime   
    Your quips seen to be getting lazier by The Hours. Thankfully, time-wasters show their colours quickly. 
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    Riobard got a reaction from vinapu in Massage Venues near Prime   
    Your quips seen to be getting lazier by The Hours. Thankfully, time-wasters show their colours quickly. 
  24. Haha
    Riobard got a reaction from vinapu in Scams in Apps   
    A plague on both houses, Montague and McDonalds! 
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    Riobard reacted to Londoner in Scams in Apps   
    Caveat emptor. I've said this before , but here goes....
    In this game, the buyer always takes a risk. I recall taking guys back to the hotel after enjoying all sorts of clandestine festivities and salacious hints in the bar, captivated by  their  good looks and apparent willingness. And then, even walking back along Surawong or wherever, noticing a distinct change in attitude. Less accommodating, you could say. This followed by doing the absolute basics in the room, collecting the money (once or twice even neglecting to shower)  before rushing back to the bar for assignation number two. Or three.
    Even the most experienced of us cannot be sure.  As for today's market, I am certainly aware of old photos being used on- line. Inaccurate descriptions, promised activities denied and much else. Sometimes, it has to be admitted, by falangs  themselves.... or so I'm told.
    And my answer is always the same. It's part of the game; live with it and  "move on" to the next guy. He may turn out to be a stunner....or even a life partner!
    Punters should also remember that the guys themselves take risks. Is this kindly  falang in the photo or the bar a wannabee Hannibal Lector? will  he demand activities I don't like? will he pay what I need? or what I was promised? will he even be clean?
    if you play the game, you must accept that occasionally- in my experience very rarely- you will sometimes lose or have to be satisfied with a draw.
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