BluMedia (BrokeStraightBoys) Bareback Statement:

[Youngandconfused22]

I will gladly go along with this change. What mark said is exactly what I said in my post in the other forum thread. It's a choice by the models and Broke Straight Boys will make sure they are tested and only if they want to. Some members are making it sound like its suicide to do a bareback scene. It's also not like Broke Straight Boys has trashy models and low production. They will make sure it's done right. And like I said Bareback opens up lots of ideas for cool scene ideas. I personally can't wait to see what's coming.

 

[lovelumps]

Mark, Sha, I believe in you and your commitment to the models who work for you. I believe you go into this with eyes wide open and the personal safety of the models first and foremost in your thoughts. You are caring and intelligent men who have proven yourselves worthy of my trust time and again. I know this is not a step you take lightly. I thank you for your statement, your careful consideration, and, above all, your care in the "keeping" of the boys.

 

[PPiper]

I rarely participate in these forums, although I enjoy reading them from time to time. But this is a bit different. No doubt the owners have the best intentions. But the fact is these guys are too young to make a responsible choice. Especially if they really are broke and straight and willing to do anything for cash. In this situation it is wrong to put them at risk. It is up to the owners to protect them.

This new policy should be acknowledged for what it is: a financial decision based on the requests of members who are willing to gamble with the health of these young men.

 

[stowe1]

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A FEW ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FROM ME IN COLOR:

Mark, I have read your statement above and respect your attempt to justify your decision. As you indicated, some of us will not be happy with the choice you have made. For those of us who currently participate in the forum and have carefully read your statement, we will understand the position you have taken and the precautions taken as well. However, for those who do not read or participate in the forum or for new members who may never see your posting, I fear that the example set will be potentially dangerous. I understand that you may have received a lot of requests for bareback scenes, but I am sure that your business would not have suffered if you had stood your ground. I am very disappointed with your decision and feel that business interests have trumped your image and possibly the health of some if not many in the future. Thank you for reading this.

Chase - your concerns are addressed by Sha's post. Everyone who tunes into a bb scene will see the disclaimer.

We do plan to offer a disclaimer on this site as well as to our affiliates similar to the second to the last paragraph of the statement.

Sha - please pass this along to Mark - the disclaimer before the scene should not only include information from the second to last paragraph of his statement as you indicate, but also information as to the nature of the testing and model participation included in the third to last paragraph of his statement. It is important for viewers to know the type of testing involved and that the models have entered into this freely.

I respect your honesty, but I wouldn't agree with the decision and to be honest I'm upset. But If the guys r aware it's up to them, they r risking their own health, as a med student I strongly stand against bareback sex. And im disappointed because one of the main reasons for me joining this site was because it promoted safe sex fully, I think you should reconsider your decision,

As a med student I'm surprised you don't know more about the nature of the virus and its transmission. In fact others have made assertions that are not as blanket truth as they would make them appear. For instance, the virus is transmitted by blood or semen. It cannot be transmitted by saliva or spittal. So if someone is rimming a person, unless the anus has fresh semen on it and the person rimming has an open sore or cut in his mouth, the chances for transmittal are virtually nil. If the person doing the rimming has semen in his mouth, the person being rimmed chance of contracting the virus would be possible but unlikely if the rimmer stuck his semen coated tongue deep into the anus. I doubt that happens but rarely, if at all. Of all the times I participated in rimming (and they are legion) that has never happened. And I have never seen a porn scene like that on any website I've been on. If a person cums in someone's mouth, the only way that person is in danger would be if he had an open sore or cut in his mouth. If a person cums on someone's body, the only way that person who is cummed on would be at risk, albeit a neglible one, would be if he had an open cut on the spot where the cum landed. These straight guys are more at risk when they have unprotected sex with their girls than they will be on this site, given the testing and educational protocls which Mark has established. And which I'm sure are not in place when a guy and a girl hook up at a bar and have unprotected intercourse.

My two cents – naturally I enjoy the fantasy of bareback. But there's no way these kids really recognize a "choice." I hope the tests do keep these guys safe, but to me it seems incredibly selfish to ask kids to risk their lives to service our fantasy.

Why do you assume these guys can't recognize a choice? They might not be Harvard MBA's, but they have functioning brains and free wills or they wouldn't be on this site in the first place. I love Johnny Forza and he loves himself, so he is not going to do anything that would possibly put his life at risk. And Mark, as attested by his actions and by those here who have been on the site from the beginning, is a porn site owner who treats his models as if they were family. I think he is committed to excellence for his members and genuine concern for his employees, especially the models. We are not asking the guys to risk their lives for our pleasure. They are being presented with an optional way of doing a scene, are given information about the testing and prevention protocols, and then given a choice, without penalty, as to whether or not they want to do bb. Given Mark's conduct of the site and his fulsome explanation of the bb policy, I have no reason to doubt him or the ability of the models to make a rational, informed free will choice to either do bb or not. Now, if a person doesn't believe these things, then that's his or her choice; but that doesn't mean that Mark's policy statement and the ensuing testing and educational protcols as well as the model's ability to make a free will choice to do bb are not true.



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[PPiper]

Of course they have the power of choice. What I question is their judgment. Have you forgotten what it's like to be that age? I actually attended Harvard and I made plenty of stupid choices. This is not a choice they should be asked to make. Racing fans do not ask to see drivers race without seat belts, helmets etc – even though that might make it more exciting. Bareback merely serves a fantasy, but the risk is real. Deliberately exposing someone to risk is unethical.

For someone studying to become a doctor, you should be the first to acknowledge this. All these comments about treating the models "like family" is hypocritical and sanctimonious talk.

 

[jamesxx1]

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As a med student I'm surprised you don't know more about the nature of the virus and its transmission. In fact others have made assertions that are not as blanket truth as they would make them appear. For instance, the virus is transmitted by blood or semen. It cannot be transmitted by saliva or spittal. So if someone is rimming a person, unless the anus has fresh semen on it and the person rimming has an open sore or cut in his mouth, the chances for transmittal are virtually nil. If the person doing the rimming has semen in his mouth, the person being rimmed chance of contracting the virus would be possible but unlikely if the rimmer stuck his semen coated tongue deep into the anus. I doubt that happens but rarely, if at all. Of all the times I participated in rimming (and they are legion) that has never happened. And I have never seen a porn scene like that on any website I've been on. If a person cums in someone's mouth, the only way that person is in danger would be if he had an open sore or cut in his mouth. If a person cums on someone's body, the only way that person who is cummed on would be at risk, albeit a neglible one, would be if he had an open cut on the spot where the cum landed. These straight guys are more at risk when they have unprotected sex with their girls than they will be on this site, given the testing and educational protocls which Mark has established. And which I'm sure are not in place when a guy and a girl hook up at a bar and have unprotected intercourse.





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My dear friend, im a third year med student at university college dublin(ucd), and I wish that you would read my comment again, many don't Realise how dangerous unprotected sex can be, specially the anal bareback sex, you can pass anything, I can state specifics and go for hours with this discussion , but I'm sure most know them already, and it can also be a habit as most models are young and broke and some are willing to do anything for money as one of the honorable members mentioned.

 

[PPiper]

Thanks James. I wrongly attributed the med student part to Stowe1 – but it was too late to edit. Thanks for speaking up.

 

[jamesxx1]

Thanks James. I wrongly attributed the med student part to Stowe1 – but it was too late to edit. Thanks for speaking up.

Your welcome my dear friend

 

[joninliverton]

I think the last posters have quickly forgotten what Mark said on his statement. There will be no financial penalty for not doing bareback. So it really is up to the models whether they choose to do it or not. The condoms that Broke Straight Boys provide are free too.

BTW thanks for the statement Mark, it is clear and concise

 

[BenBen]

I am less concerned about what happens on set than what happens in real life. I can understand the safety protocols used in a working environment but what happens in their personal life? You can't regulate that. I have read that in the porn industry regular performers get tested every 14 to 28 days and submit their records to the company they work for and it is a continual testing program. Some of these boys only do a few scenes a year, how often are they getting tested? Are they going to get tested even when they are not working to have a solid record that they are safe or are they going to show up for a shoot and get tested hours before a scene?

Someone said these acts are safer than what they are doing in their heterosexual sex life. I agree but HELLO if they get infected in their heterosexual sex life it does carry over. That's the whole point, how safe are they in their personal lives? Clay stated that many of the models are on probation and have been in jail or prison mostly drug related. There is a much higher incidence rate of STDs among drug users than non drug users because when your judgment is impaired you make bad decisions.

Johnny Forza was talking in the new BTS video of having sex with a girl but he didn't have a condom and he said he didn't care because he needed to get off. I'm sorry but when it comes to sex a lot of men get stupid, once our dicks get hard a lot of us make bad decisions. Everyone knows that the little head can do the thinking for the big head.

I've been listening to the interviews for years of the models on the futon granted those were mostly former models who often talked about smoking pot, getting drunk and getting laid. I would be very suspect of what they are doing in their personal lives. I think some of the currant models are of a higher caliber and could be more responsible in the real world but it's only speculation.

Just look at the posts that have been made since the rumor of BB sex started. So many people have no idea what is risky and what isn't risky. Some people have some crazy ideas of what is safe. I keep hearing about the rimming, seriously in most of the videos what they do isn't real rimming it's a very light licking and I'm not sure if they ever achieve actual penetration with their tongue most of the time they're licking around the anus not on it. I would say that the rimming we see on video is very low risk. When it comes to eating cum, the last report I read from the CDC said there were maybe 2 cases of HIV infection from oral sex and that oral sex is fairly safe when it comes the spread of HIV. You are open to several other forms of infection through oral sex but for the most part they can be cured.

I appreciate and respect Marks statement. I do believe that Mark has the models best interest in mind when he made this decision. I am not sure that the models have their best interest in mind in their personal life. Look at how many adults on here don't understand infection and transmission how many of these boys understand it?

In the end these boys are adults and they can make up their own mind on what they want to do and they are the ones who will have to live with their choices. I don't approve, I am concerned but is it any of my business? I'm not sure. I do think the porn industry can give young people the wrong idea about safe sex if it is not intentional, but is that the porn industries fault? Probably not the fault probably lies with parents who don't talk to their children about responsible sex practices.

 

[joninliverton]

Whilst I appreciate all the members' views (for and against), one has to realise that there are free porn sites out there "young influential" guys to watch bareback sex. So basically if they want to watch it they can do - for free. I'm a bit fed up with people assuming that young guys cannot make their own mind up - we are not stupid and most are either in high school or university. Some young guys are even serving our countries in hell holes such as Afghanistan.

We know the risks to health from bareback, just as we know the risks to health from smoking, doing drugs and alcohol abuse. So please stop trying on one hand to treat us like kids but on the other hand give us a gun and send us to hell holes.

 

[PPiper]

joninliverton – I think you just confirmed my point about judgment. I don't doubt you could pay people to do almost anything, no matter how self-destructive. The fact that these guys are willing to put themselves at risk doesn't make it right to pay them for doing so. It's still exploitation. I'm from the generation that first experienced AIDS. I saw lots of intelligent guys engage in risky behavior and end up dying. I did too, but I was one of the lucky ones.

I've been a fan of Broke Straight Boys since it started. I've also watched plenty of bareback videos. But the tone of this whole discussion, including the owners' statement, struck me as self-serving and hypocritical. As I said before – it's a financial decision to please members who don't really care if these guys get infected or not. I know I'm not going to change the world, but I find this attitude repugnant.

You're right about the hell holes. War is fought by the poor on behalf of the rich. http://www.bostonreview.net/BR37.4/chris_hedges_war_soldiers_army_military_suicides_ptsd.php

That's a really cute cat, btw.

 

[joninliverton]

joninliverton – I think you just confirmed my point about judgment. I don't doubt you could pay people to do almost anything, no matter how self-destructive. The fact that these guys are willing to put themselves at risk doesn't make it right to pay them for doing so. It's still exploitation. I'm from the generation that first experienced AIDS. I saw lots of intelligent guys engage in risky behavior and end up dying. I did too, but I was one of the lucky ones.

How can it be exploitation when the models are given the option to put on a condom or not - for no extra penalty..

I've been a fan of Broke Straight Boys since it started. I've also watched plenty of bareback videos. But the tone of this whole discussion, including the owners' statement, struck me as self-serving and hypocritical. As I said before – it's a financial decision to please members who don't really care if these guys get infected or not. I know I'm not going to change the world, but I find this attitude repugnant.

I really think you should read the statement again, but this time not through so much blinkered vision.

You're right about the hell holes. War is fought by the poor on behalf of the rich. http://www.bostonreview.net/BR37.4/chris_hedges_war_soldiers_army_military_suicides_ptsd.php

That's a really cute cat, btw.

The cat's dead

 

[danny3705]

"family oriented? you guys must be kidding!!!! whose family?

 

[rrhill]

"family oriented? you guys must be kidding!!!! whose family?

The members of this site vary from young to old, young guys, older gays, curious girls, mothers...

 

[Sha]

I want to first address the "family oriented" comment. For those of you who have met us on tour or in other ways there is no need for explanation as our actions speak much louder than words. For those members that we have not had the pleasure to meet then I will tell you that the BluMedia team has always been a family and each and every one of the guys that come in to our lives become part of that family. We have laughed together, cried together and everything in between. These guys have touched my life more than anyone could have known. When I was going thru things in my life they were there for me. I have been blessed to have helped past and present models thru rough times that they were going thru. After all this is what you do when you are family.

In over 15 years in the industry we have never been quick to making important decisions. We always do our research and try to make the best choice for the company and those involved. We know that not every decision made will be welcomed with open arms by all but be assured that before any decision is made it is thoroughly thought out as well as discussed with our team, our family. It is important to understand that any sexual activity, condom use or bareback, puts a person at risk of contracting HIV or an STD. I personally feel that many of our models will now be safer with the new testing implementation. I have had two models that have told me that this was their first time getting tested and that they were relieved to have the opportunity to test.

The safety of our boys is very important to us, and we will always take the necessary precautions to make sure they stay free of HIV and other STDs. Broke Straight Boys who have decided to participate in our bareback scenes are tested immediately prior to their performances each set of shoots, receiving a full blood panel test by the leading testing company in the industry. The test is comprehensive and covers a range of infections including HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and Chlamydia. We have opted to use the most sensitive test available for HIV, the PCR test (Polymerase Chain Reaction test), that can detect the genetic material of HIV rather than the antibodies to the virus, and so can identify HIV in the blood almost immediately after infection.


Some info on different types of testing:

1. What are the different types of HIV Testing Methodologies and what do they mean?

ELISA Methodology

The ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay), or EIA, is the most commonly used HIV antibody test. It is a highly sensitive test, meaning that all (or nearly all) infected people will test positive.

Western Blot Methodology

The Western Blot test is most commonly used to confirm a positive ELISA test. It is more specific than the ELISA test, so all or nearly all people who are not infected will test negative. The two tests combined result in nearly 100% accuracy.

PCR Methodology

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) detects the virus before the body produces antibodies, and viral culture, where a culture of the virus is produced from a blood sample. Additional tests may be used to assess the functioning of the immune system as a measure of the progression of HIV disease.

 

[rrhill]

My dear friend, im a third year med student at university college dublin(ucd), and I wish that you would read my comment again, many don't Realize how dangerous unprotected sex can be, specially the anal bareback sex, you can pass anything, I can state specifics and go for hours with this discussion , but I'm sure most know them already, and it can also be a habit as most models are young and broke and some are willing to do anything for money as one of the honorable members mentioned.

For me is the question, would I have unprotected sex with a tested Broke Straight Boys model... like Damien or... The answer is yes; even unpaid. Am I not concerned about the HIV risk? My chance to die on the way to the Broke Straight Boys studio due to a traffic accident is twice as high, the chance that I die from guns is also twice as high. Still I take part in traffic, and the number of gun deaths would not stop me from visiting the US. I'd fly with a trusted airplane company, inform myself of what places in town I'd better not visit; limit my risk. But in live I do take risks and so do you.

So given the chance would you James have unprotected sex with a young, handsome, straight and tested model?

 

[peterh6308]

Well put Mark and thank you Sha for the "family" response. I will continue supporting the decisions the mgmt makes in regards to changing whatever format to the wants of it's customers. I to am in sales and these changes may be necessary for future success of Broke Straight Boys

 

[jamesxx1]

For me is the question, would I have unprotected sex with a tested Broke Straight Boys model... like Damien or... The answer is yes; even unpaid. Am I not concerned about the HIV risk? My chance to die on the way to the Broke Straight Boys studio due to a traffic accident is twice as high, the chance that I die from guns is also twice as high. Still I take part in traffic, and the number of gun deaths would not stop me from visiting the US. I'd fly with a trusted airplane company, inform myself of what places in town I'd better not visit; limit my risk. But in live I do take risks and so do you.

So given the chance would you James have unprotected sex with a young, handsome, straight and tested model?

My dear honorable friend, I couldn't agree less with you, but practicing safe sex is always the wise thing to do for me, even if you have limited chances of getting diseases, however I won't talk more about about this issue as all I wanted to say been said already and no need to say it again.
And for your question, my answer is no, I'm a top BI to start with and I wouldn't ever practice unsafe sex either with a girl or a lad.

 

[rrhill]

Do you drive a car James? Visit bars, cinema's or shopping malls? Take an airplane?

Will you ever have condom-less sex with a steady partner? Your wife or husband could cheat on you... it happens.

In Holland youngsters were tested after carnaval. One in five tested positive for an STD. Normally 13,5 percent test positive for a disease.

It's a good thing to test models rigorously!