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Why I Deleted My Gay Social Networking and Gay Dating Sites Accounts

September 6th, 2009

I remember signing up for my very first gay dating site – Downelink. It was years and I remember why I signed up. Two reasons actually: to get laid and to find myself a boyfriend.  Months later, I signed up for guys4men (which is not planetromeo), gaydar, manjam, connexion, etc.  And in 2009, I had accounts and memberships to over 15 sites catering to gay dating.

I don’t think having an account with any of these is bad – whatever one’s reasons for joining may be. In fact, I personally think that it’s one good way of finding whatever it is a gay man is looking for. In fact I have found whatever I was looking for – people to have sex with, a boyfriend or two, textmates and friends.

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Gay Dating Sites: The List!

July 15th, 2009
Gaydar (website)
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In 2007, I posted entries that listed different gay social networking or gay dating websites (Part 1 here, Part 2 here) that I could recommend for Filipinos here and abroad. When I revisited those posts about three months ago, I noticed that some of the sites are now non-existent or have been sold or have merged with other sites.

It’s now 2009 and boy how things have changed! Some of these sites have added new features or have redesigned the site and have changed platforms. And I think it’s about time I write an updated list.

Guys4men used to be the “it” website but when it merged (aka sold out) with PlanetRomeo, a whole new ballgame has started in Filipino Gay Social Networking and Dating Websites. The response to the merger was not that positive and its members went scrambling online, looking for a new place to meet other men.

The Filipino Gay, a blog that “has the ambitious proposal of providing an avenue for gays to open up themselves to people, explore their inner side, and create an interaction between ourselves,” has posted a paper on Online Gay Social Networking Sites: Effects and Marginalization. The paper “tends to focus on online gay dating sites, the trends, how the users utilize the possibilities of social networking, and present some issues resulting thereon.”

The 6-part series is a very good read! Here’s a list of the parts:
Part 0, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, part 6.

Here is my list (in no particular order) of online gay social networking sites for Filipinos (and admirers of Filipino Men):

  1. GayRomeo (also known as PlanetRomeo: the Gay Romeo and Guys4Men merger)
  2. Gaydar (dot UK or dot Net – the same)
  3. Gay.com
  4. Gaylog
  5. PinoyG4M (a Filipino dating website running on a platform similar to Facebook; adapted the nickname G4M of the erstwhile guys4men)
  6. SingleGuysManila (also Filipino-owned; running on the Ning platform)
  7. DowneLink
  8. Manjam
  9. Manhunt (will undergo a system upgrade on July 15)
  10. Connexion
  11. Fridae
  12. DList
  13. DudesNude (similar platform with the old Guys4Men)

These are only the few that I know of (and have profiles with – except DudesNude). I’m such an online whore (but an offline bitch) that I have profiles with most of these sites.  What do I use them for? No, not sex. At least not anymore. Not since 2007. Now, it’s merely all about… social networking! Like seriously!

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Guys4men+PlanetRomeo: Are You Happy About It?

March 24th, 2009

Guys4men has finally merged with PlanetRomeo and there are mixed reactions from the users of what used to be guys4men. I have, however, seen more dissonance than appreciation of this change. And I can relate to many of those who think that selling merging guys4men with PlanetRomeo was a bad idea. Long before this merger, I already had accounts with both g4m and planetromeo/gayromeo so I’m already used to the interfaces and platforms of both networks. Honestly though, I still prefer the old guys4men interface.

Prior to the merge, Guys4men was the premier social networking site for gay men in the Philippines. But now, I’m not sure if the users are all too happy about Planetromeo.

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There are quite a number of reasons why users of guys4men are not so amenable to this change, so let me name some of them based on my own observations: » Read more: Guys4men+PlanetRomeo: Are You Happy About It?

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Free Gay Chat 101

January 6th, 2008

While recording the Fabcast Episode last week, a heavy and heated discussion on online chat transpired. There were differing opinions on whether chatting is bad or good. For some, they see chatting as a venue to find people to hook up with. For others, it all depends on the intention of the person. I think we all agreed to disagree on our views on chatting so I will not discuss the ethics of chat because one, I do not have the moral ascendancy to discuss it, and two, I believe in the cliche that to each his own.

What I will discuss though is the various avenues, software, sites and programs where people can find whatever they want – one night stands, a quickie, webcam jerk-off, phone sex, sex eyeballs, coffee dates, relationships (good luck!), business arrangements, and a million other things.

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So without further ado, here are some of the more common Chat rooms where people can engage in Free Gay Chat. I took the liberty of trying all these (as I have before, and for some sites still am logged on to) so I could tell you what the experience is like. I’m speaking from experience so please reserve judgment for the second coming (if you believe in one). Chenesitas!

Here they are

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2257 Regulations: The End of Guys4Men?

September 5th, 2007

The US federal government is proposing regulations which may eventually lead to the closing down of several adult social networking sites. They are doing this in their “efforts” to fight child pornography.  Enacted in 1998, Section 2257 or The Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act of 1988 is a federal law designed to fight child pornography.  We are one with the whole world in the fight against child pornography and this seems like a good law to protect our youngsters. This is a good cause right? Right.

The 2257 Regulations were originally designed to require producers of sexually explicit material to acquire proof of age of all their “actors” and likewise keep these on record.  (If you have adult videos like Corbin Fisher and Sean Cody, you would see these notices at the beginning of the clips.) [sample below]

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However, in 2006, it was amended and was expanded to regulate the Internet and the term “secondary producers” was introduced.  Secondary producers are those who publish, reproduce or reissue explicit material, ergo adult social networking site owners and administrators:

A “secondary producer” is defined as any person who produces, assembles, manufactures, publishes, duplicates, reproduces, or reissues a book, magazine, periodical, film, videotape, or other matter intended for commercial distribution that contains a visual depiction of actual sexually explicit conduct.

So how does it affect users and members of adult social networking sites (straight and gay, mind you)? The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force breaks them down into the following: » Read more: 2257 Regulations: The End of Guys4Men?

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Gay Social Networking Sites

May 4th, 2007

There are as many ways to find a man as it is to skin a cat. You have the streets, the MRT, saunas, the malls, clubs and of course the Internet.

For most of us living in this generation, the Internet is the easiest way to find whatever it is we are looking for: chat, friendship, one night stands, group sex, and relationships. One can go to the classic mIRC and go to the gay-oriented chatrooms or browse through different online social networking sites. Online social networking is an internet phenomenon which, for some people, has replaced real world “socializing.”

There are thousands (millions?) of social networking sites online that cater to different markets, one of which is the gay and lesbian community. These networking sites have diverse setups and functionalities. Some people have found their “success” stories from these sites, while others, well, others are still striving!

Here’s a quick list of my favorite gay networking sites [part 2 of this post soon]:

1 Guys4men Click here to visit guys4men.com
Guys4men is an ad-free site which offers their services for free (primarily, or you can sign up for a supporter status at a price). It has a clean and simple interface which does not take forever to load. Users can browse profiles, upload G-rated, Private, and X-Rated pictures, build a network (which isn’t used that much), send messages to other users, post and exchange messages on their forums, or use their G-rated and XXX Webcam Chatrooms, and many more!

Rating: 5 Rainbows

2 Downelink
DowneLink offers an array of features, such as social networking, weblogs, internal emails, a bulletin, forums, DowneLife and a chat. Social networks allow people to stay connected through a collection of friends. The weblogs offer a chance for the users to record their thoughts and ideas. Bulletins provide a space for users to have public discussions, exchange ideas and voice their opinion. Whether it is meeting new people, keeping in touch with old friends, searching for the best cafes or discussing your views on life, DowneLink is your online gay community for communication and resources.[source: downelink site]

Downelink is one of the first few networking sites that had Pinoys signing up. Some few years ago, it was the “it” network and the buzz word among gay crowds. The Missed Connections section is great, however, people have misused it to great leaps. Instead of posting real “missed” connections, people are now posting ads looking for hookups and the like. Recently, Downelink has done some site renovation and it now offers great services.

3 Manjam
Manjam is a unique social network for dating, work and travel. Promote yourself, your talents and lifestyle through a network of like-minded people. There are personal profile listings with text and video comments enabled for members. Free users can access rental listing details, IM, video and audio messaging.

4 Gay.com
Need I say more? It’s GAY and it’s a dotcom!

5 Connexion.Org
Connexion is a social network with a twist. It not only allows you to meet new people and explore the connections among your friends. Connexion contains a full range of searching and messaging systems. And according to the site, “It is the place to meet people.”

I haven’t had that much of a success in any of these sites, but looking at other people’s profiles, exchanging messages, chatting, and drooling over hot pictures sure makes my idle time enjoyable! More sites to be featured soon (Yes, I’m a member of more than 10 social networking sites! wahahahhaha)!See samples of profiles after the cut » Read more: Gay Social Networking Sites

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