Posts made by brianboru72

Welcome, and enjoy your stay! You'll find many many things to interest you here.  >:D

I find myself liking a wide range of songs and styles- from Pet Shop Boys to Fleetwood Mac- to Depeche Mode and Fall Out Boy with Kelly Clarkson and  One Republic thrown in for good measure. All over the place, I know.

I think it's becoming more common at some restos in the provinces.  :laugh: The sign I saw a few weeks back said- "Walang WiFi- mag-usap na lang kayo!" (No Wifi- just talk to each other!)

Part of me agrees- sometimes good conversations can come from being forced offline.

Sorry, I personally thought it was a cheap gimmick. Maybe it's because I've seen it too many times- we change a classic character in a very controversial way- and then we take it back from there as if it never happened. (Just look at the still recent- Cap grows old story arc for example!) 

I'm willing to give it a chance though and see where they decide to take it and if it becomes more interesting. It just feels at the moment like a betrayal of everything the character stands for.

Most of my gay friends were friends I made even before finding out they were gay. Usually connected to activities I like to do or events I like to attend.

I met some at book launches and others by striking up a conversation at the local swimming pool. I don't like going to bars much,  but I imagine that would also be a good place to find some friends- a karaoke bar would be best. You can sing and make friends while bonding over how good/terrible you were.

I think that being aware enough and questioning your preferences is a good thing. Knowing why you like what you like is a part of self-awareness and makes you a better person.
I struggled with some guilt over my own preferences and I appreciate this discussion. I agree that in the end, we all have our specific quirks- the things that turn us on and we should not feel guilty or ashamed by that. What matters is that we treat other people with respect- and if we aren't interested then we let them know with the same amount of sensitivity and consideration we would want when we are the ones who are on the receiving end of rejection.

I think the problem with full automation of the process is that it makes the "thanks" so trivial as to be meaningless.

Something is of worth only if there is a bit of effort -even a minimal one- to give it some meaning. At least with how it is now you know that if someone thanks you they meant to take the extra step to show some gratitude.

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Nemesis Games by James S.A Corey. It's book 5 of The Expanse series

Haha! A kindred soul! I was just about to post that I am starting Leviathan Wakes!  ;D Mainly because I finished The Expanse season 1 and I can't wait for Season 2. Any sci-fi fans should give this series a shot- both the show and the books!

For serious reading (non-fiction) I'm reading Dude, You're A Fag.

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We evolve as we grow older, even in spans of time as short as a couple of years. Sure, there are still types of people that are simply not for me and I'd never go to bed with, but my range has definitely widened as I grow more mature. Here's the key: meeting the right person in your real life that changes your mind. There may be someone who you'd immediately swipe away on Tinder or block on Grindr based on a profile pic that you encounter in the real world, and that person may eventually charm the pants off of you with sheer force of personality and unexplained magnetism.

I totally agree with this. It's sad that Tinder or Grindr can only give you so much in a profile and that's what we have to work with. There is nothing like meeting someone in person and really getting a feel for their personality. Sadly, there are many folks who wouldn't be willing to take that chance if the profile pic doesn't hit all their prerequisite hotness levels.

Personally I have had this feeling that the only time to use the thank you button was if I was going to add some seedpoints- otherwise it seemed hollow. But I realize that a simple thank you is a nice gesture- I will do it more often.

As to the other topic of the downvote- I have to agree- there is a reason sites like Facebook have avoided it entirely despite the demands of some people to have the feature added. The general negativity that comes with a downvote option is not worth it.

Yes to Dead Like Me!  ;D Loved it and it was so underappreciated!
Other good shows that aren't heard about much- You Me and the Apocalypse, and The Expanse!

It almost always starts with the face. Since we don't go around in public with our dicks hanging out. But seriously- after the face gets the door open- the personality and character comes into play and that's more important if we're talking relationship material.

This was as thought provoking and fun to think about as your last poll. While I would be tempted to parent my younger self- it would be a mistake- so I decided to be best buddies and try to share advice about things I learned through experience the way a friend would instead.

It's very interesting that majority so far would top their younger selves. Personally, I chose that too- mainly because I wanted to go easy and make it really good for his (my) first time to bottom. 

Although I had to think about it for a bit- this was a really interesting question to think about. Good, fun poll!

I tend to avoid thinking about exes in that way for the most part. It stirs things up. Although I do have the occasional bit of nostalgia and fantasize about the guy I hooked up with for the first time. We were each others first time and it was hot while it lasted.  ;D

I agree that you can't pay for an honest experience- it will be an illusion- BUT- depending on the person you pay and how well you plan it out, it seems to me that it's possible to create enough of basics of the relationship experience. They can do the things with you that you'd expect a boyfriend to do- be good company, laugh at your jokes, and hold your hand as you go for a walk.

In fact, the geisha of Japan have turned this into a whole art form of sorts.

Usually naked, unless I have someone over, then with boxers on.

Finally watched Zootopia- and it definitely deserves all the good word of mouth and positive reviews. For an animated film, it's got a lot of great character moments- and a deeper message than I expected. 9/10

There were people disappointed that it was too different from the comic books it was supposed to be based on– but I really found the show charming and entertaining. Lucifer over Amenadiel any day.

Path of Exile! Free to play Action RPG (Diablo style) and really great community too.