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Company of Men. It is another discussion forum mostly about sex work, but focused on the US, and perhaps Canada.

Wise advise. Done. In both sites.

I think last August I saw that figment wrapping a Brazilian dick at Point 202. The legendary @numazu always comes back.

@TotallyOz, this thread's intention has been kidnapped by personal beefs between posters. I, myself, take ownership of my responsibility for going down to the level of the troll who started the distraction. I hate to give you extra work, but is it possible to send to the sandbox all the posts that are not related to the OP? I will try to redirect the conversation toward a more constructive tone, in case anyone is still reading after such an unpleasant exchange (and yes, I include myself among those who contributed to it). I met Patrick during my last visit to Rio de Janeiro, where I spent an entire month. Thanks to @floridarob's mediation, I met @Akita, an American expat living in Rio with deep knowledge and lived experience of Brazilian culture, particularly the realities of Brazil’s most disadvantaged communities. Patrick is his boyfriend. Through Akita, I also met a small group of foreigners who gravitate around him. These were not the kind of gringos who come to Brazil to benefit from lower prices while lecturing locals on how to improve their lives from a position of entitlement and supposed civilized superiority. These were men genuinely in love with Brazil, learning the language, immersing themselves in the culture, and engaging with the country respectfully. They were aware of social and economic shortcomings and involved in efforts to improve local living conditions, but from a place of empathy and genuine care and human empathy, not condescension. As a Latin American myself, I am particularly sensitive to this distinction. Patrick is a 30 y.o. former GP and a cria: born and raised in a favela. When he was born, Vidigal had not yet been pacified, and he lived through its transformation from a violent, insecure neighborhood into the cultural powerhouse it is becoming today. I felt an immediate affection for him. The enthusiasm and warmth with which he spoke about his life and his dreams were deeply moving. Unlike many young and not so young people, he does not dream of wealth for its own sake, but of creating projects that can improve life in Vidigal. Although he now lives in a comfortable apartment in Copacabana, his heart and soul have never left the morro above Leblon. Patrick does concrete things. Last December, he organized a fundraiser to buy gifts for children in the favela. When I visited in August, he was networking and raising funds to open a restaurant in Vidigal, serving popular Brazilian food and employing people from the community. Because of this project, Patrick invited me and a few other non-Brazilian friends to visit his former neighborhood. We did not take an Uber or an air-conditioned bus. Instead, we waited, as Vidigal residents do, for a spot in one of the minivans that carry workers up the hill in the afternoon and down to their jobs in the morning. In our van, foreigners were a small minority. As we climbed the morro, Patrick would jump from one side to the other, pointing out landmarks from his life and strategic spots offering privileged views of the city. He seemed to know and love everyone, and everyone seemed to know and love him. This was not a tour, but a visit to the places where he imagined building his restaurant. Still, I believe the experience offered me a glimpse of what became Patrick’s next dream, one far more achievable than his previous one. If you did not run away in disgust and are still reading this, please take a look at the following info: Everything is available in this IG address I shared in my OP and that share here again: https://www.instagram.com/tpk_008/ This has nothing to do with sex work, my personal convenience, or any kind of exploitation. This has to do on one hand with sharing with you a unique opportunity to have a learning experience that may educate you and radically change your preconceptions about the people from the favelas. On the other hand, this also has to do with supporting a community business run by people from Vidigal, with and for people from Vidigal. This effort could be part of a renaissance for this community similar to what many of us admired in Comuna 13 in Medellín. I hope our poor behavior has not been counterproductive.

YOU making comments about my poor English?

Joe has just responded to the troll, with the respect she does not deserve and the eloquence she does not have.

Nice report! Thank you! It got me in the mood to visit much more than the stories about big dicks! I laughed at the name of that restaurants. In the appropriate context, it can have a sexual connotation.

I invite everyone to check this post's sister in Company Of Men: https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/166721-visiting-a-gentrified-favela/#comment-2567351 There, you can see a poster faking empathy with favela inhabitants but suggesting not to invest in a business run by and for them. Guess who this poster is.

Look at who is mumbling about disability.

I guess you all have heard about Vidigal, a favela next to Leblon that used to be dangerous many years ago. It has been gentrified for a long time now, you can even find Airbnbs at 1K USD per month. Besides keeping many traces of its interesting history, there are a few bars and restaurants at the top that deliver an amazing view (check the pictures I took last August). This post is to let you know that a friend of mine, who used to live there, is now working as a guide. His name is Patrick and this is his Instagram: Patrick Ptk (@tpk_008) • Instagram photos and videos WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM 405 Followers, 1,462 Following, 18 Posts - Patrick Ptk (@tpk_008) on Instagram: "' palavras. vale mais que Atitudes ❤ #jornalista #empresario" I recommend him with no hesitation. Patrick is knowledgeable, fun, and will deliver an authentic and safe Vidigal experience. He is still working on his English, but language will not be an obstacle to enjoy his personal charm and this beautiful Carioca location. Contact him if you want to learn about the life in a favela and enjoy amazing views.

LOL. What it is even funnier is that you do not realize that it is not only me, gurl. Thank you for reading me!

Ma'am, are you talking to me? Are you saying that my real name is José Soplanucas? That would be hilarious. And than you for the suggestion. If I decide to try a drag queen character, I love Chernobyla for my name! Obrigado, and congrats for a clearer writing, even if you used an AI to translate your gibberish, it is a remarkable improvement. Yo should do the same in CoM.

Wow. Another meltdown, and that is just for me pointing to a fact. This would be your second one if my memory does not fail. I could share your nickname in CoM if I wanted to, but it is unnecessary. Everyone can identify your gibberish. Saúde!

That spreadsheet is crystal clear. Lately, you are fond of using your gibberish to spread misinformation here and in CoM, with your other nickname.

Respectfully, I do not waste my time debating politics here. But I can give you a source that reflects my position. Sebastián Lacunza is currently my favorite political commentariat in Argentina. https://www.eldiarioar.com/opinion/goce-cinico-liberalismo-trumpista-melodias-gastadas-nuevo-viejo-kirchnerismo_129_12898584.html

To the Johns in the US. Are the videos circulating in social media with impressive massive protests against Trump's attack on Venezuela real? I hope so.

Can we share toys?

I misread your post. Those cabins are not at Casa Grande.

Hell yeah! That was not there when I visited back in August. I wonder whether the owner is also renovating the entire sauna. Thanks for the report!

If you are curious about the local culture, you have a very popular and nice Boteco close to 117, in the corner of Rua Cândido Mendes and Rua da Glória. They have outdoors sitting, prices are affordable, and it is a very popular place with an extremely friendly crowd, perfect for mingling and learning about the local costumes. Similarly, close to 202, just a few meters after Suqieira Campos Metro Station, right on a corner on R Siqueira Campos, you have another boteco called "Tipicamente". In my opinion, the food is not as good as the one I previously mentioned, but it is a regular spot for clients and escorts to grab a bite after the sauna. More than once I stoped there for diner sometimes alone and sometimes with friends, and one of the boys I have been chasing unsuccessfully would pass by and came in after I blinked and waved them. Right now, I can remember two hotties who ended up in my airbnb after a milanesa com batatas fritas.

Both saunas are in relatively safe areas, despite what some fear mongers would say. 117, in my opinion, is in a safer area than 202. Glória's zone around 117 is a bohemian and always populated zone. 202 surrounding may become deserted at night and is close to a favela, just around the corner. However, I have never suffered or witnessed any security threat. That said, always remember to be aware of your surroundings and if you do not feel confident use Uber. Criminals smell fear and avoid confidence.

Have you guys seen this comercial? I had forgotten how much I used to love her back in the 80s, but I think I am having a revival!

I just followed you. Look at this one: He already looks tired and in need of his next heroine shot.

I may need to step up my game.