I didn't post this on the exact day of Thanksgiving because I didn't want to look like a suckup, but I am very thankful to Totally Oz for the website itself and the calm atmosphere that he and his assistants maintain. Thanks to all of the contributors as well. I wouldn't be here without you.

A timely article in the New York Times:

How Loneliness Is Tearing America Apart. "When people have a hole in their life, they often fill it with angry politics."

Speaking of loneliness…

It's a serious problem. One can imagine the problem being more exaggerated among gay loner types or gay men stricken with serious illness. Wealthy gays can afford to hire companionship. Gays of modest or no income need to find other resources.

As we get older, it seems more difficult to make good friends. If we don't already have a social/family structure, the chance of building one in later years is not always present. Volunteering is not an option for many.

A board like this one can bring men together from around the world. Even if you don't hire escorts, what gay man doesn't enjoy chatting about his appreciation for cock and ass? And clearly, sex isn't the only topic that defines us.

I've always been attracted to the concept of a gay gentleman's social club. The term was bandied about at the other site, but sadly, the men in charge lacked the special qualities necessary to build and lean in.

In this Thanksgiving season, I'd like to thank Oz for this little corner of gay freedom and comity. It takes money and time to keep an endeavor like this going, and I know I'm not the only member who appreciates Oz's generosity.

PS I was going to start my own thread with this, but when I went to post I saw this thread title by Lucky. A perfect follow-up post.

Thanks guys! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I love this site. I love the talk and dialogue and the amazingly funny characters that reside here.

Ain't it the truth, Dorothy,

Ain't it the truth.