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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.

I don't know who that would be. Hardly any of us speak fluent Portuguese. What are we supposed to do, grunt and point?

Okay, I change my vote to Boytoy!

It's true that the definition of success can vary. It's all relative to what you are looking for. Are you content to let one person post most of the threads in the Lounge and Porn section? I like a lot of those posts, but keeping content fresh should not be the responsibility of one man. Variety is the spice of life. Why not make an effort to get other points of view? Women involved? (Nah!) I have made a lot of positive comments. This thread was about change and how we could bring more people here.

We both know that honesty is not your strong suite.

So you are able to make rude comments like that without a drink? That's just you?

3 weeks to go. I can imagine the excitement/anxiety!

My guess is that we would spend a couple of thousand dollars on lodging and food. Then entertainment for two. Since I live in a winter tourist destination, i could rent my house out for what I need to spend in Bangkok, and pocket my income...for a few months!

Once again one wonders if you are back on the sauce.

I have also noticed an increase in participation. If we knew what motivated that, we could learn from it. One person dominating a forum doesn't encourage others to join in, but if there is only one person wanting to participate, well, he should. As far as success goes, the site has longevity, which is a form of success.