Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead

Gonzo's Gone. We can all rejoice in the resignation of Alberto Gonzales - notorious revisionist and lawbreaker for Baby Bush. As the Dept. of Justice begins their probe into the evil deeds done by their former boss, we can only hope the 2257 legislation will be interpreted correctly and our freedom of speech restored.

Republican hypocrisy reigns supreme... AGAIN!

"I AM NOT A CROOK"
Former President Richard Nixon


"I AM NOT GAY"
Idaho Senator Larry Craig after pleading guilty to soliciting sex from a police officer in a restroom.

Goodbye, Jonathan

Jonathan,

You will be sorely missed, my friend. Always the bright smiling face and such a joy to see every year doing horribly wonderful things to people at the Leather Creations booth at IML. I know you fought long and hard, and as you look down upon all of us from a better place, know that many of us have been inspired by your courage, generosity and friendship.

To you, in leather and friendship...

-Mike

Jonathan Hayden 1968-2006, Connecticut, USA
also known to many as "rbbrlthrbndg"

Masculine Men

Cripes... the clueless leather dittoheads are at it again. Everyone's profile calls for "masculine men". It's like the text equivalent to stainless steel kitchen appliances. The majority of those calling for masculinity appear to swish with effemininity (is that even a word?). I don't know anyone looking for a girly leather man...so drop it guys..or..errr... girls.

OK, the fucking pig named Foley just came out of the closet...

But he now blames "child abuse" as his excuse for his explicit predatory emails to a 16 year old boy.

What a hypocrit.

The conservatives are now attacking the victim.. mind you, a 16 year old boy. Matt Drudge, famed media whore and right wing air bag, says the boys egged Foley on and were playing him for all he's worth. Can you believe this? Matt Drudge is not worth the toilet paper I wipe my democratic ass with. But it gets worse. Michael Savage, also a conservative douche-bag, called this adolescent a "sleaze ball" who "went to Washington to get ahead". Where is the accountability of the 51 year old man who started these conversations with these kids in the first place. Damn the bible bashers for blaming the victims.

I say Foley, you are a disgrace to not only ALL homosexuals, but also a disgrace to humanity itself. Drudge and Savage are too busy jacking off from the excitement of being clever -- but when the kleenex drops, they too are disgraces to humanity.

Mark Foley, you are a fucking LIAR, a HYPOCRITE, a PEDOPHILE and most of all
you are a closeted HOMOSEXUAL

Do you think we buy "alcoholism" as an excuse for your sending overtly sexual and lewd emails to young boys volunteering to work for you?

Is "alcohol" the demon that causes homosexual behavior?

You prick, do you think for one fucking minute that America believes you are straight?

Did you have a hardon while passing your child sexual predator legislation? I might add, that's the same legislation that will hopefully send your sorry ass to jail. You are a sad excuse for a gay man. You bring disgrace to EVERYONE.

And you apologized to everyone EXCEPT the young lives which you abused.

You are worse than a Republican.

another photo grumble

I am now seeing many younger guys (18-25) who post a group photo with them and several others - usually girls.

What the fuck is up with that?

First impressions are everything.... everything. It's also disrespectful to the others in the photo to be trawling for sex with their likeness attached.

PS just a reminder

Guys, it's domiNANT, not domiNATE. Dominate is a verb, dominant is an adjective. You want a DOMINANT top. A dominate Top is illiterate - and you shouldn't play with stupid.

Avatar

Last night I was officially inducted into Avatar-LA. Avatar is a gay mens BDSM club whose charter is to promote and provide awareness, safety and mentorship to the leather community. Sounds like a good kinky match to me!

http://www.avatarla.org

Hellfire. Pussy? Loser!

Some bitter asswipe who's online name is "gasmaskbob" sent me this on Recon today:

Ithr,
Thek hellfire club is a pussy club for beginners
bpb

(verbatim - as posted)

I was so shocked, I cried and cried and cried for hours on end. How could someone say something so horrible about my Chicago Hellfire Club brothers.

I collected my broken soul and mustered up enough courage to send this pariah a passive-aggressive love note:

Pussy? So bitter... it must just suck to be as stupid as yourself. Stick your thumb up your butt (ooops, I mean pussy) and have a nice day sweetie!
(I'll bet you're ugly, too since you are too "pussy" to show your face)

This fop has no pictures online and his profile description says nothing. Heck, go look for yourself:

http://www.maskedmen.com/gasmaskbob

I wonder what fabulous club he belongs to that makes the CHC a club for pussies?

-Lthrbound

(I gotta go get some more tissue...)

A brilliant comeback by Lthrbound

Some old troll (we'll call him "Fatman" for now) came onto me at the Eagle bar tonight (in Los Angeles). He was fat, effeminate, wearing sandals, a hawaiian shirt and shorts. His breath stunk of beer and he got really close and made me feel creeped out.

As best I can remember, here is a transcript of what transpired:

FATMAN: You're the sexiest guy in here, but I bet you know that already.
LTHRBOUND: Not quite... thanks anyway.
FATMAN: (feeling my bicep) So strong. Let's go into the bathroom and I'll show you my stuff.
LTHRBOUND: Sorry, I'm waiting for someone (a big lie) and I don't think you're into the things that I'm into.
FATMAN: Really? Like what?
LTHRBOUND: I like tying guys up and making them squirm.
FATMAN: Like you put dog collars on them and suck them off?
LTHRBOUND Uh... I'm a top and don't do much sucking. I enjoy tying them up and can even get quite sadistic at times.
FATMAN: You must have been abused as a child.
LTHRBOUND: Huh?
FATMAN: (emphatically and pompously) I have a degree in psychology and I know it means you were the victim of abuse if you like doing that to others.
LTHRBOUND: (huge pause as I gathered my thoughts) I knew you looked familiar!

Fortunately, the asswipe Fatman got it and left. I'm usually not quick on the retort but I am wickedly proud of myself this time! I should know better than to go to a supposed leather bar on a Sunday evening.

MY BONDAGE HERO AND MY BOY

FetishDiva Midori is my inspiration. She is one-of-a-kind when it comes to a savvy combination of psychology, skill and creatitivity. She is the best female shibari rigger I have ever seen. And finally, I met her... actually more than that, she took a hold of my bondage work and put it to use!

(bowing) "I am not worthy..... I am not worthy.... I am not worthy!"

It happened at the West Hollywood gay pride in the Erotic City tent. I walked in (late) to her presentation. She yelled out "Is there anybody kinky in here?" To my amazement she summoned my boy and me up to the stage. I had just spent 15 minutes trussing him up in a shibari "shinju" harness. She knew exactly what to do. She grabbed hold of the handle in back that I sculpted and tossed the boy around, wonked on his nipples and took charge. I was in heaven... and so was the boy.

If I had a sister, it would be her...

Midori is half German/half Asian - just like me! I spent hours in Tokyo bars (in Roppongi for those in the know) - straight bars - but bondage club bars nonetheless. I spent time watching women get tied up. It was exciting and amazing but not homoerotic. What was homoerotic, however, was the thought of doing this to another man. Just so happens that the principles and methodology applies to both sexes. Unfortuntely, any gay scenes like this in Japan (if they even exist) are completely unavailable to gaijin (foreigners) which I was considered.

Thank you Midori! You can beat on my boy anytime.

It was like a rite of passage for me. No authority has ever commented on my ropework - let alone use it like it was meant to.



Life is good ;)

-Lthrbound

Stay away from LEATHERMENSDUNGEON.COM or else....

It's time that I chronicle my experience (and others) in dealing with the online gay website "Leathermensdungeon.com". If you don't read anything further, just avoid this site.

For those interested, I posted the following on my website:

Leathermensdungeon.com, It is my personal opinion that this site sucks. I was a member for almost a year and it was nothing but frustration for me. Most of my beefs revolved around the owner (Jeep) who treated me condescendingly. Your membership will be suspended if you decline to accept the endless SPAM from them promoting their other sites - however he claims it isn't spam. IMHO I think the site borders on megalomania for Jeep who wants us all to admire him and his slaves and pay for and accept his somewhat un-sportsmanlike treatment. IMHO, there is just no comparison between this site and WorldLeatherMen UPDATE: Since letting my subscription run out the junk SPAM continues to hit my inbox from this and many of his affiliate sites (beartrappings.com, jpsjocks, etc.). I have sent no less than 10 requests for it to stop and each request seems to bring on more. He provides an "opt-out" option which in my case does nothing to curb the crap mail. Think twice before signing up or you might experience the same ordeal I am currently in.

I have received numerous emails from strangers who have Google’d Leathermensdungeon and come up with a link to my posting (which is buried deep inside my website as a community reosource). It seems as though literally hundreds of people have had similar experiences with this company.

Here are some examples of what I have received (email address and names removed):

from “JT”

Hi

Read the bit about leathermensdungeon.com on your website and frankly I couldn't agree more. Like an idiot I merrily posted pics in the "truth or dare" game and now I want them taken down. According to leatherjeep it is impossible to remove "truth or dare" pics and it is illegal for him to delete a profile. I gather you've had some run ins with him in the past. I'm not sure whether he's just being a contrary fuck or whether he's actually telling the truth but in any case I want the damn pics taken down and my profile deleted. I know it's a bit silly to be emailing you about this, but I'm sorta desperate and was wondering if you knew of anyway for me to do this.

I'm not prepared to accept that he has to keep my profile there by law, even though I can delete all the personal details from it nor do I believe it is impossible for him to remove pics posted in the truth or dare section. It does seem that he enjoys the power too much and that he abuses it, but I don't know who to go to to complain about him and get this sorted. If you've got any ideas or suggestions I'd be really grateful.

Thanks

From “AD”

hey man just wanted to confirm what an asshole the owner of Leathermensdungeon.com, that bastard has written me some of the most nasty letters you can imagine but not sure if it is the same owner this assholes name is

Gary Niederhelman
IronClad Media

anyway I am going to send his nasty letters to every credit card company that i can and tell them how he treats his customers

take care

From “JW”

hello Leatherbound,

what am I happy to find a co-sufferer from "Leathermensdungeon.com" aka Jeff aka ICM-nj.com! This scam cannot be outspammed worldwide.

Apart from this jeep web site he/they spam(s) me endlessly now and I have to add new addresses to my filters each day. I suspected this bastard to have a fake opt-out, which will still increase the number of spam mails, so I never touched that link. Still: Somehow he seems to detect when I add one of his URLs to the AIM server based filter, which deletes the mails on receiving them. Consequently he will try a different domain. Disgusting!

Could you please mail me a list of all domains that you are aware of? I want to end that crap.

Thanks so much.

Worried and out-of-my-nerves with this:
-JW

Btw: Should you want to know how I found your ever-so-true text about Leathermensdungeon.com, that was by Google search. Feel free to mail me back for details.

Here is the original exchange which I had with this dork:

----Original Message Follows----
From: StPat@leathermensdungeon.com
To: XXXXXXX@hotmail.com
Subject: LeathermensDungeon.com St. Patrick's Day Sale
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 08:19:39 -0500 (EST)

Hello LAlthrbound,

We're excited to announce that our St. Patrick's Day Sale is going on now.
It's your chance to get all the features of the internet's largest site for
Leathermen, Rubbermen and Bears for just $2 a month!

To take advantage of this fantastic offer of 50% off our regular
subscription price and start hooking up with all the hot members of LMD,
just purchase a one year subscription for a low $24 any time this week.

Sincerely,

The Staff of LeathermensDungeon.com


-----Original Message-----
From: [mailto:XXXXXXX@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 3:14 PM
To: StPat@leathermensdungeon.com
Subject: RE: LeathermensDungeon.com St. Patrick's Day Sale

Immediately remove me from your SPAM list. I do not wish to receive ANY
communications from Leathermensdungeon. Thank you.


----Original Message Follows----
From : Master Jeep
Reply-To :
Sent : Thursday, March 11, 2004 12:40 PM
To : XXXXXX@hotmail.com
Subject : RE: LeathermensDungeon.com St. Patrick's Day Sale

Fact: SPAM is unsolicited Commercial Email

Fact: You registered on one or more of my sites

Fact: By doing so you agreed to my Terms of Service

Fact: This is not spam

To this day, I continue to receive SPAM from his affiliated companies – despite numerous attempts requsting that it stop. His “opt out” option is a pure and deceptive lie.

I decided to do a little digging for myself. I Google’d “Gary Niederhelman IronClad Media” and hit a jackpot of disgruntled webdom. The most revealing was a site called “RipOffReport.com”. The specific link is:

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff170030.htm

Here is the text of the exchange between a scammed user and the owner of the company:

Category:
Adult Web Site
Submitted: 1/1/2006 4:22:56 PM
Modified: 1/2/2006 7:45:39 PM

Ironclad Media - Gary Niederhelman remove - delete account - SPAM - unsolicited email - rude Neptune New Jersey *REBUTTAL Owner of company ..Whiners are Weiners

Company
Ironclad Media
Address:
419 Helen Ter
Neptune New Jersey 07753
U.S.A.

I created an account with www.beartrapping.com which is an adult, gay oriented website. Most adult/gay *quality* web sites offer a trial membership for anywhere from $1 to $5 for a few days to allow the user to browse the site to discover if the site has content they like. This site has no such offer.

Since joining, I regularly receive e-mails from addresses such as BearMail_January12006@BearTrapping.com, Pager_January12006@BearTrapping.com, etc... After seeing how user-unfriendly the navigation is compared to *quality* web sites and the fact that any link you click on takes you to a page that says "This content requires a subscription", I give up.

At the bottom of each regularly received e-mail is a statement that reads something like:

To remove your name from this mailing list type http://www.beartrapping.com/email_cleanup.cfm?address=XXXX@comcast.net into your browser.

or

You are receiving this email because you have an active, open account on BearTrapping.com - To inactivate your account type http://www.beartrapping.com/email_cleanup.cfm?address=XXXX@comcast.net into your browser.

I consider myself a responsible, intelligent adult. Since I remember entering information with this web site, I do not consider the regular e-mail SPAM. However, receiving regular e-mail from a web site that looks like a 5th grader designed it, does not interest me. I decided to have my e-mail removed.

I followed the instructions in each of the e-mails, copying and pasting the URL into my browser, each time receiving a message "Your email address has been inactivated. Thank you for using IronClad Media Web Services." only to receive more e-mails the next day, and days after that.

At this point I figured that following the instructions provided was not going to stop the regular e-mails so I sent an e-mail to the webmaster using the address webmaster@beartrapping.com.

My e-mail was short and simple:

-----Original Message-----
From: XXXX@comcast.net [mailto:XXXX@comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 12:04 PM
To: 'webmaster@beartrapping.com'
Subject: Please Remove My E-mail Address and Cancel This Account

Please remove mmy E-mail address and cancel this account.

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Within one hour, I received the following response:

-----Original Message-----
From: BearDen [mailto:BearDen@BearTrapping.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 12:54 PM
To: XXXX@comcast.net
Subject: RE: Please Remove My E-mail Address and Cancel This Account

Thank you for emailing customer service. We're sorry, but you may not use our sites without accepting email from us. That is part of our Terms of Service, which you agreed to when you created your account, and each time you used it. Since you're certainly a responsible adult, we're certain that you actually read it before you created your account. It is the same principle where you cannot watch NBC without them being permitted to market cholesterol drugs and SUV's to you every 15 minutes of every single day.

Our marketing policy is designed to show you the quantity of content we offer our subscribers (subscribers do not receive these promotional emails), a quantity that is not matched by any of our competitors, regardless of the fact that they charge up to 4 times as much as we do for access to their systems. If you're one of those people looking for free porn, STOP. The internet isn't some giant United Way charity for scumbags looking for free porn. Our subscription prices are the lowest, we have the most content and
entertainment resources, and it's not free to bring that to you.

The rules are simple. Use the url at the bottom of the email you received to inactivate your account - and don't come back - to any of our sites. You must do this yourself so that we can record your IP address with the transaction, in the event that at some point in the future you try to slide through our system, use your account, then whine that you didn't and start crying 'spam'.

If, on the off chance you're using a sub-standard mail reader such as Yahoo mail, you may have to work a little harder to copy the link since those readers do not display HTML formatted mail properly, and omit the background color of emails....so that the URL looks like silver text on a white background....rest assured though it is there....and this is a perfect opportunity to assess the services you're getting from those providers.

Gary Niederhelman
IronClad Media

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At first, I was insulted but then after a bit, I just had to laugh. What kind of person who runs a business would send such an e-mail to a user regardless if the user has paid for the service or not. If this user is a potential paying customer, they certainly would not be now.

I must admit, I did not read the terms of service when I originally signed up. However, I have since done so; all 4,510 words of it. I was unable to locate any verbage describing how to cancel or terminate the account. However, I did read that if I'm dishonest or use deception when joining, that Ironclad will immediately terminate my account and collect a $10,000.00 termination fee. Perhaps I should sign up for the service again, using false information with the same e-mail address. Good luck on getting that ten grand!

I'm not going to go into all of the issues I could rebut with Mr. Niederhelman's e-mail because by reading the other posts, it is clear he lacks the intelligence to grasp basic business and social concepts (i.e. referring to users with words such as "scumbag", "troublemaker", etc...).

That all said and done, I'll just put the beartrapping.com domain on my e-mail's block list. I wish I had found ripoffreport.com prior to joining this site. Perhaps my post and those made by others will help prevent other "responsible adults" from the joys of dealing with Mr. Niederhelman and his oh so many web sites.

One last note, if Mr. Niederhelman wants to provide a response to my complaint, I'll save him the trouble and copy/paste the same response he provides to other complaints, whether the response addresses the issue or not:

-----------------

"Nice that this complainant took a partial sentence of our response and twisted it to fit his needs. Fact is, we cannot delete profiles because of people like him. When he returns to one of our many sites, and they almost invariably do, we need to be able to match the troublemaker with their past records across all of our sites/databases. Because of scumbags like this one who think that a company's services should be provided to them for free, we have to keep every record, and every email address and every IP and login time for every user. That way when they cry to sites like this or other agencies we can cover our asses. And it's not like we're trying to rip anyone off. Our subscription prices are consistently lower than any other gay adult site. Typically a year runs $36 to $48 but we regularly have sales selling a year for $24. Now, if you're in the boat with this complainant, take heed: be a responsible internet user, read a sites terms of service BEFORE you create an account, and if you're looking for a free ride, turn off your computer.

Gary - Belmar, New Jersey
U.S.A."

-----------------

Neiderhelman is a real winner, isn’t he! Is this the kind of person and company you would like to do business with? I’ll bet not. Logic dictates that you steer clear of any of this mans companies.

For those of you who, like myself, are victims of his scam, here is a list of domains that you can block to stop the flow of SPAM from this jerk:

• jeepjocks.com
  
• icm-nj.com
  
• jpsjocks.com
  
• leatherjeep.com
  
• mediacorpstudios.com
  
• bearlocator.com
  
• beartrapping.com
  
• gayroughnecks.com
  
• gaytats.com
  
• inthedungeon.com
  
• leathermansearch.com
  
• leathermensdungeon.com
  

Have you been scammed by any of these companies? I would like to know about it – perhaps nothing will come of it but the world deserves to know and hopefully we all can help prevent others from stepping in smelly shit.

Cheers everyone....

-Lthrbound

Hallelujah...Sweet Jeezus has cum

Finally, a Baptist Ministry that tells it like it is.

All of you must go to:

http://www.landoverbaptist.org/

I am SAVED, brother!

-Lthrbound

Wow, Lthrbound gets verbally assaulted!

Some bitchy fag from San Francisco sent me this posting on Recon.com:

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FROM: river2431
TO: lthrbound

What's the big deal about pics on Recon...many folks have hidden images ready to be uploaded....what I hear from you is a lack of respect for those truly interested in this type of activity but must be discreet....Me, for example, I am ready to send a pic from the internet but not ready to advertise as I am a public person.....however, your attitude is what is really disgusting...seen not just in your attitude with pics but with other areas....re-read your profile and see if you can get a clue about what I'm talking about.
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So.... I sent her a sharp little tort in response. Usually I just ignore these spiteful little queens, but she actually did make my butt itch.

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FROM: lthrbound
TO: river2431

Bitter party of one - your table is ready.

It means you're hiding. I have tied up 100s of men and without fail, those who are timid in their disclosure are also timid in their performance in the style of play I engage in. I dare you to find someone who says I have a lack of respect for anyone I have played with. That is a true dare.

I am also a very public person in the entertainment industry and I have chosen not to live in fear of what society thinks about my sexuality - and I especially do not live in fear of insecurity like yours.

So, no, I can't get a clue about what you are talking about because it is you who has no clue. And, you poor soul, I do respond favorably to EVERYONE who offers to send a pic upon first contact - it's only those who choose to attack me (like you) that get a fervent reply. Instead of ignoring my profile (like an adult) you chose to vent.

Seek help for your insecurities and amazing bondage will follow. And don't contact me again - I'm still smiling!
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In retrospect, I did tell this cunt that he should have just ignored my profile and moved on -- and by responding I engaged in the same behavior.

And in ending this all, I blocked the twot from replying. I guess that is a bit passive-aggressive of me, but man did it feel GREAT!

Am I a bad person?

"Total" Loser

Just a little April rant.

I am so over seeing so many dolts use the word "total" in their online BDSM profiles.

Seems to me that it stems from insecurity and the false need to defend their position. Especially Tops!

Just today, I saw some guy online who's profile says "100% TOTAL TOP". Hmmm, seems like just saying "Top" would do.

If I had to use the word total to defend my online masculinity - it might read like "Total 80% Top" ;)

Close Encounters of the Ex Kind

I was felt up by my ex boyfriend today.

Granted, it was in a dark room at a sex club, but that's beside the point!

He clearly had sized me up and knew who I was -- and then made the choice to put the moves on me. But I could see nothing.

However, as this stranger approached me (like a twink, not a seasoned leatherman) I could smell cologne. Cologne has no place in a sex club anyway but this was oddly familiar. I then reached down and felt a dick that I was once familiar with before (the appendage dick, not the dick of a person standing in front of me).

I was so thrown by this that I left. But in my car, I came to the realization that he still wants me and just how wonderfully satisfying that is since he can't have me and never will. I pity him, actually - because of him dumping me I now have a wonderful family -- and all he has is a skinny chubby-chaser 20 year old twink who loves him conditionally because he's fat.

Life is sweet...!

the financially rich and morally bankrupt party

I'm not a Republican, but I'm saving up to become one ;)
-Emo Phillips, 2006

Butch not Bitch

C'mon guys... why do some of you you refer to yourself as being a bitch or a man cunt? Why in the world would you use a feminine reference or refer to your asshole as a thing that babies come out of?

Perhaps someone can explain this and provide some gay enlightenment.

I'm waiting with abated breath...

-Lthrbound

what to say

WHAT'S UP

Cripes. I get unusually ruffled by guys who approach me online with one or two word messages.

The classics are "What's up?" or "Hey dude" or the worst of them all "Yo".

Invariably, these come from bottoms whom I have never chatted with. Now, I do get messages from friends who sincerely want to know what I've been up to. No problem with that. It's the others that piss me off - and they are looking to play.

Funny thing is that these guys almost always have no picture in their profile. Hmmmm? Some relation or a repeating fluke?

What do they get in return? Usually one word.

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD

Chaka had it right!

I want to know that someone has truly read the profile. A meaningful inquiry is always appreciated. I put it all out there- witholding only my telephone number and shoe size.

DIAMONDS ARE NOT A BOY'S BEST FRIEND

Anyone who is solely interested in the gear is not a good match. Someone like the Bard once said "Toys do not a good top make." (or something like that)

The guy who mentions something about the person behind all the gear -- that's the one who gets my attention. It's all about the personal connection and dynamic. When it comes to gear, my partner always says a hankie and a pair of cuffs is all he needs for a good time. Exactly!

WANT A CHANCE AT A SESSION?

Ask any businessman - first impressions are everything. Here's the secret hit list for your first message:

- Prove to me that you've actually read the profile.
- Tell me something about what you find appealing about me or what I do.
- Take the time to craft something meaningful.
- Be honest.
- Have a picture of your face in your profile or attach it to that first message.

WHAT COMES NEXT

If you have enough in your profile for me to size up your intent and experience (none req'd) -- and you have real photographs which show me a window into your soul -- then a direct invite might just happen.

If you're profile makes me the least bit suspect -- you will get a request asking to meet face-to-face first. If you don't take that lead and follow up on setting a time/place then nothing will happen. Nothing.

If you state outright that you want to meet first with no expectations, you will always get a sincere yes from me and we will meet.

What are you hiding from?

Yes, I am speaking to YOU - the one who has no photo in your online profile.

WHAT are you hiding from?

Is someone from work going to log onto a BDSM site, discover and OUT you?

Is that person going to log onto a computer at work and show all of your office mates?

Is someone going to print your face pic and post it at the office?

Does it really matter if they did?

Is the government going to flag you as an undesirable?

Really?

What are YOU hiding from?

Would you talk to someone in a bar with a BAG over their head?

I'll bet not.

A faceless profile says the same thing.

Are you so famous that you can't take the chance?

If so, then you're living a LIE.

What are you HIDING from?

Please don't contact me unless you have something to show.

But no need to show your dick or your ass - all men have both.

That 'something' had better be a face, preferably one with a smile...

:)

Prophetic words of wisdom from our greatest President:

“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."

-Abraham Lincoln

I wish George Bush had the humanity to follow these words. If he had, we would still be the greatest country in the world. It has long been time to turn our focus inside and stop fucking around with the rest of the world. We can't even take care of our own.

Objectification and innate pleasures of character assignation

OBJECTIFY: to present or regard as an object

In the straight world, objectification is one of the major complaints against men by women. Feminists argue that porn objectifies women.

Not so in the the gay BDSM world! In fact, it is the dream of most bondage bottoms to be objectified -- stripped of identity, privileges, stature -- to be treated (by straight vanilla standards) inhumanely, sexually violated -- and thoroughly enjoy every second of it.

Ah, the mysteries of sexualorientationism (yes, I made up this word!) - meaning the assigning of your values to sexual orientations other than yours. This also could be sexualgenderorientationassignationalism ;)

(OK, character assignation works just fine -- and it is assignation, not assasination)

Regardless of all my hootenanny above, bottoms LOVE being OBJECTIFIED.

And thank goodness:
1) I am GAY
2) I am KINKY
3) I am a TOP (mostly)
4) I can OBJECTIFY those whom I play with without fear of repercussion.

-Lthrbound

This blog entry has been brought to you in a foggy Nyquil-induced stupor. Better living through chemistry.

BuzzboyPDX, you are sorely missed...

I am so very saddened to say that James Hall (known to many of you as BuzzboyPDX) passed away on December 10, 2005.

I had chatted online with James for years before finally meeting him at IML in May. He was one of the few leathermen who took his part in the community so very seriously and was always williing to share with and learn from others. James was a kind soul - always busy with charities and fundraising. I remember so vividly his chat with me when he had won the Northwest Leather Boy 2005 title - it was like the screen text was glowing with pride.

He succomed to Pneumocystitis Carinii Pneumonia. From what I have just learned, this is a very serious form of pneumonia which can randomly strike when your body is under stress and often as a result of HIV. Fortunately, he passed away peacefully several days after losing consciousness. He is survived by his partner Brian.

I had told him many times he was like a chameleon - as he always looked so radically different in every photo - apparently because he knew how to work hair professionally (I think that's where the "buzz" came into his handle). His stories of flying all over the country to do rich womens hair were always amusing. He clearly knew how to make himself look fantastic - but in reality it was his beautiful soul which would shine even brighter.

James, I miss you - all I can say is that you will not be forgotten. And Brian, even thought we have never met, may peace be with you, and I wish you solace in remembering your time together.

Until we meet again...

-M

RUBBER HUMILIATION

My partner's profile has a very distinct line in it that says:

"Not really into extreme anything - heavy pain, excess raunch, fisting. . . all turn me off."

Pretty clear, isn't it.

Now, this asshole whose online name is rubber humiliation messages him and says

"you like extremes SIR?"

The other half throttles him for not reading the profile:

"Do I like extremes? What the hell kind of question is that? I'll tell you what kind: it's the kind of question that tells me you didn't even read my profile. Towards the bottom of my profile I state: "Just to be clear, I'm NOT into: extreme anything" My experience with anyone who starts out a conversation with "what are you going to do to me sir?" or "how extreme do you get?" is just looking to engage in some online jerkoff chat. Please go somewhere else for that. "

Stern, but straight-to-the-point, and not being an asshole. My partner then blocks him so no more messages can get through. But... he does mention my name in his profile (such a sweet thing to do, isn't it ... I do the same). Seems as though rubbercuntretaliation is steaming and he actually has the nerve to look me up and send me a message to punish me for being associated with the other half!

So... here's what rubberdickcheeseration had to say to me:

"Hey, do me a favor and tell your partner he’s a passive aggressive piece of shit. It is sad how old men like him are so full of disappointment and bitter. And tell him to stop bothering me. He needs help."

Poor baby has his panties in a wad. Colicky little turdbucket, isn't he? (insert sound of baby crying). Funny thing is, HE initiated the contact with my partner! And he wants me to tell my husband to stop bothering him?

So, I send him a cordial reply:

"HEY, HAVE SOME FUN, PULL DOWN YOUR RUBBER PANTIES AND STICK YOUR THUMB UP YOUR ASS!"

He then replies:

"thanks sweetie"

To give you a good picture of what this rubberglobulation twat is all about here is the STOLEN picture he has on his profile:



(I guess I am just as guilty about stealing the picture, but I stole it from his profile.. if anybody knows where this comes from please let me know)

Nice tits, huh?


(ed. note -- as of 3/25/06 he has since removed the stolen picture)

pill "poppers"

OK...it's not what you think!

I learned a great trick for getting a whiff (actually a WHOOF) of poppers. Just take an empty pill bottle and stuff with a cotton ball. Soak it with several drops of your favorite fluid. Open and inhale as needed. Brace yourself!

It's super convenient to carry around and you don't have to worry about spillage or a broken bottle while cruising the sex clubs.

I owe this trick to a very kinky guy who just happens to be the publisher of a popular kink magazine. I tied him up and put him in a tub at a local sex club. Guy after guy came and pissed on him. Poppers make him squirm and he had his own done up like I describe above. No spills and lots of thrills...

BTW, if your local sex shop doesn't seem to carry them, just ask for "Room Odorizer" or "Leather Stripper". You might just get the real deal.

MISGUIDED HATE

HATE MONGERS

I am always surprised to see splinter hate communites arise out of both the gay and gay kink world. As gay males we have endured enough hate and discrimination for our born sexuality. Those of us who are into kink/BDSM are doubly hit with another layer of stigma and intolerance from the straight, claim-to-be-christian, and right-wing politicos.

But hatred from other gay BDSM'ers?

I wish it weren't true but it is popping up more and more.

I have seen it gain momentum in Germany. There is a new crop of GAY Hitler worshippers who believe their aryan roots make them better. They often have "SS" built into their profiles. They preach intolerance, hatred, and segmentation. Hitler killed gays for being gay! I guess it only takes a new generation to forget the horrors of the previous one.

For a while, there has been a strong class of neo gay skinheads. These are skins, primarily from the UK, who preach tolerance and acceptance. They do not identify with the US-based Nazi-sympathizer skinheads born of our country's shameful bowels. But now there are a large number of gay skinheads preaching white power and supremacy. You often see "88" built into their online handles. 8 is the eigth letter of the alphabet -- 88 is HH which is short for Hiel Hitler. The tolerant skins often refer to each other as "mates" often abbreviated as M8s. The racist ones often use a greeting of "Oi M88s".

The other online clue is WP - short for white power. Enough said about that.

Fortunately, the vast majority are nearly illiterate. Bad genes produce bad brains, I say.

What I find truly amusing, however, is that these guys are all insecure. They are universally afraid to show their faces online. They preach their hatred in secrecy. I have not found one yet with a face pic. It's pure cowardice from weak, insecure, and misguided men. What are they afraid of? If they are as powerful, strong, and superior as they claim - they would not need to veil their faces, right?

The Satan worshippers are another whole bag that I can't figure out. More on them later... but until then keep an eye out for 666 in profiles. (I'll bet they hide, too.)

Now for some entertainment. Visit the following links and take a good read of these online personas. Judge for yourself!

www.worldleathermen.com/WPDemonLthrMaster

www.worldskins.com/666H8H8

www.inkedskin.com/beasstmasster

Audio Butt Probe

Anyone in professional music and gay (OMG! say it's not true) has got to love this:

www.metasonix.com/TX2.htm

This is not a joke, it is a real guitar effects pedal - and is winning accolades for its intentionally bad sound. But one has to love a box with "fist", "ream", and "screw" on it. And that cute little alien and the shmo grabbing his ankles.

I'm not a guitarist and I want one! (the box, not the probe)

The Archdiocese of L.A. should be fucking ashamed for their (lack of) actions

I have never denounced my catholocism. My baptism happened when I was an infant so I had no say in the matter. Catacism was punch and cookies every Sunday. I am even further distant from a church which labels me a sinner for my homosexuality that I was born with -- and a hypocritical organization (business, actually - the Catholic church is the richest business on the planet) that has allowed sexual predators to molest children. Mind you, the majority of these abhorrent attacks were men molesting young boys. Worthless pieces of shit these priests are - I wonder if they go to heaven if the church thinks they did nothing wrong?

In any case, I am ranting because I stumbled on a document released by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. It is a sterile listing of the topics contained in the files held by the church in hundreds (yes hundreds) of cases of sexual molestation by Priests in Los Angeles. They only released it because they were required to. It is a panacea, a smokescreen of sorts - designed to make them look like they had done the right thing based on comunity standards of the time. Well, a huge number of these cases happened in the 70s and 80s - and I doubt that pedophilia was markedly less understood than it is today. The PIGS.

See for yourself the lack of information that is presented:

http://www.la-archdiocese.org/english/dept/Assist/home.htm

Download both PDFs (the addendum, too). Notice how it reads like a table of contents rather than providing the details that you know they are hiding. The fuckers.

I was very fortunate to have escaped molestation by a priest when I was 10. I am thankful I had the smarts to know something was not right and walk away. Father Polzer, you were a despicable man for what you attempted. (he's dead now.. .phew) To all those ever hurt by these less-than-men, my heart goes out to you -- and may you find solace for their hateful and hurtful acts.

Perhaps someone can help me find out how to officially denounce one's faith. It's time!

Another song that moved me....

I don't know what the fuck is going on karma-wise -- but somehow I am getting drawn into songs. It happend again, this time from my all-time hero, Elton John. His album "Peachtree Road" really digs deep into sexuality.

His song "Freaks in Love" just stunned me as I heard it for the first time.

FREAKS IN LOVE
by Elton John and Bernie Taupin

Me and you we're not that pretty
Me and you could use a lift
I'm out here on the corner crying
I got ribbons but I got no gift

Me and you we're all we've got
Me and you could be our curse
We've got bleeding hearts and flowers
You got strings but you got no purse

We're just freaks in love
Saints above
Shine on our sweet life
Happy is the union
Of fools and freaks alike

And fearless are the idiots
Among the hawks and doves
We're on the outside looking in
A couple of freaks in love

There's a wonder in this weakness
It's so beautiful sometimes
Across the universe we're lightning
In the race we're a step behind

Me and you we're not for everyone
Me and you we're damaged goods
We're antique and unacceptable
And just misunderstood

binding the body frees one's soul

This is picture of my work.

I love rope.

I have studied Shibari - which loosely means "to tie" in Japanese. I have spent over 7 months in Japan and this "nawa" (rope) came from Tokyo - purchased by me from some giggling ladies at a bondage specialty shop in Roppongi. It is the real thing, Japanese hemp, treated to be supple by boiling and oiling. It smells wonderful, like pine tar (from the bayu oil) and has just enough "bite" to make the captive acutely aware of its presence. There is a wonderful saying in Japanese lore which goes something like binding the body frees one's soul. I couldn't agree more.

I haven't touched my nawa for months. I have been drawn much more towards my synthetic rope. And in all honesty, synthetic rope works much better and is easier to use...but it doesn't have the aesthetic beauty that real nawa does.

But another strange problem is that I don't have enough! I have thousands of feet of synthetic rope and only 120' of the real thing. I guess there are worse problems to have... ;)

BTW, that is my boy in the photo. In a moment of unbridled cruelty, I undid his wrists and made him take it all off himself.