Thanks for answering our question Mark, although it may cost you a member when Ambi reads this post. But I have to say that in addition to Jason being a beautiful and highly talented porn performer, he is also one hell of a sweet and warm human being from my meeting both him and Blake, (and Denver) at the NYC Pride event in 2012. I wish nothing but happiness and success to lovely, sweet warm and wonderful Jason!!!! Jason will go down as one of the great models ever on
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Hey, Mike (XOXOXOXOXO) ~
I would also thank Mark, for graciously answering Johnny's question. Though it IS a sad day, for me, absolutely. If Jason has decided that his career as a model is done, and he is moving on to other things in his life, I am
happy for him, in a genuine, heartfelt, way. I would disagree with Mark only with respect to this single clause, "He has been on our site for a very long time. . . . "
To me, it was an
augenblick ~ the batting of an eyelash, the swift collapse of a butterfly's wing. To me, Mark, it seemed just an INSTANT, but a
very blessed instant.
And to you, Mike, I would say, I
don't think
Jason Matthews will go down in history as one of the great models ever, on
Broke Straight Boys I think (to my eyes, and heart, and mind) Jason will go down in history as
THE GREATEST MODEL EVER on Broke Straight Boys - or
Bel Ami, or CF, or SC, or so many of the other great sites, replete with models blessed with beauty and charm, who have graced what the great Canadian broadcaster, Allan McFee, once wryly liked to call, "Vacuumland." I think I know of only two models in my lifetime, who could compare in ANY WAY to Jason, in terms of beauty, or charm. . . and they're retired, too.
JASON is the sole reason I signed up for
Broke Straight Boys in the first place - and he was the sole reason I came back. I once sent a couple of his photos to my beloved b/f, Mr. K.K., and Mr. K. said, "'A'! You love that guy soooo much - and he is sooooo goodlooking - are you
sure you didn't have an AFFAIR with him, or something???"
Well, assuredly, I did NOT have an affair, with Jason!!! LOL!!! But I will tell you something. His famous beauty, warmth, and charm (to which Mike so eloquently alluded) never failed to warm my heart - even through long, dark, arctic, winter nights. It is no exaggeration to say that Jason gave me hope and joy and inspiration, in my little northern life: even when there was none other to be found. He is sweet; he is funny; he is charming; and he is BRILLIANT - and I daresay, we shall never see HIS like again, on this, or ANY OTHER SITE.
I followed Jason from
College Dudes, to BSB1, and back to BSB2, again. I don't think (in fact, I KNOW) I will never chase a model all around the Internet, with
quite the passion I chased Jason. (Or, at ALL.) All of you who got to meet Jason, and converse with him, at
Broke Straight Boys functions across North America -
I am GREEN with envy. But at the same time, so GLAD for you.
Jason is so gorgeous, and so agelessly beautiful, he is one of the few models I have ever known, who never
HAD to retire, but could choose his own time to do so. . . and who was even more beautiful at the end of his career, than at the beginning. But, if Jason has decided that his time has come, and he has other, larger endeavours which are calling him - you know it, I am wishing him only love, and the best, in EVERYTHING he DOES. I hope he will be happy, healthy, wealthy, and successful - in his work, in his friendships, and in love, as well.
Mike, I am not sure what I will do next, exactly. (I need a little time to absorb this news.) I am not sure that Mark has, just by the fact of Jason's retirement, necessarily lost a member. All of this certainly gives me pause, though; and the joy and warmth has rather drained out of the site, for me. And I have many things to do, to take care of my precious Mr. K. But there is still the archive, and, I appreciate that
Broke Straight Boys has SUCH a wonderful archive of Jason's performances. I also love talking to, and VEXING, all my friends here on the
Broke Straight Boys board, and even in some limited capacity, I am sure I would enjoy continuing in this way. (I am pondering, upon it.)
But no mistake, with the apparent announcement of Jason's retirement, it certainly seems much more like autumn, around here - as far as this Canadian, is concerned. This is not Mark's fault - it is no one's fault. It is just the way things are. But it is still a melancholy moment, nonetheless.
I forget a hell of a lot of things, these days, but I will
NEVER FORGET that Jason is my favourite model, of all time. If there were such a thing as a
Broke Straight Boys gold medal, for the longest run of consecutively stunning and inspiring performances; or for wit or charm and kindness, in the breaking-in of new models; or for the deepest and most beautiful KISSES in history -
JASON should SURELY receive that medal, hands-down. And I would part with a couple of gold rings, to cast into the crucible, in his honour.
"A" :-(((((
*"The autumn leaves" ~ Nat King Cole:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEMCeymW1Ow
*"The famous final scene" ~ Bob Seger:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-O1VqMUj2Q
