BluMedia (BrokeStraightBoys) Bareback Statement:

[joninliverton]

I think the Broke Straight Boys and Sha's statement says it all. Also having watched the film today before you even click the play arrow the statement hits you in the face. How many statements do we bloody well need to please the politically correct ? Get real and read the print - the site are using the most up to date testing, the models are not forced to do bareback and there is no financial penalty for not doing so and 3, judging by todays film they darned well enjoyed it. The score is currently 4.7 which is also higher than we normally get.

 

[lovelumps]

If I could have a second mom it would be you dearest xxx.. But not from the film Mommy Dearest lol.

How flattering! *batting eyelashes* xxo

 

[rrhill]

How flattering! *batting eyelashes* xxo

Jon if you adopt my virtual sister as a second mom, guess who'd become your uncle...

 

[mikeyank]

A FEW MORE COMMENTS IN COLOR:What I find hypocritical, sanctimonious and especially condescending is the thought that these guys are not capable of informing their intellects and making free will choices just because they are young. Moreover no one is deliberately exposing anyone to a risk. People are being educated as to the situation and deciding what they want to do free of any coercion.

I keep thinking about why this new venture into bareback sex is so troubling to me. I've read all the opinions offered here, including some by folks such as Stowe, who I am very fond of, as we have developed a personal friendship off this forum as well, but we have both agreed to not hold back our own personal feelings on the forum, even if we disagree. I believe that the youth of these models does come into play. I use as an example that most states in the United States have now moved the legal drinking age back from 18 to 21, as there was overwhelming evidence that young people who consume alcohol are more likely to get into automobile accidents than older people.

I would also contend that typically the personality of a young man who would want to be a gay porn model may differ from the average 18-22 year old guy. I believe that the decision to do porn is based on a risk taking, somewhat devil-may-care attitude that would lead him into this line of work.

Our latest solo model, Tyler Blaze said that he has an addictive personality, and our director Clay posted this three weeks ago about many of the models.

I just did an off-the-cuff list of offenders, and found that, of all of the models I have worked with this year, at least 9 were on probation, 4 on parole, and several others had been in halfway houses over the course of the year prior to my meeting them. Many others have never been arrested in their lives, so you see it is a very motley crew. One is actually in law enforcement, and several are in the military actively or recently discharged. Many models are willing to talk openly about these personal topics, but many are not. I have found that the vast majority of offenses tend to concern drugs and/or alcohol, and very rarely anything most people would consider major.

I believe it is more than a coincidence that many of our Broke Straight Boys actors have been incarcerated, as it all seems to go with the personality of a straight identifying kid who decides to suck dick and get fucked by another guy on camera for the cash.

While I have the utmost respect for Mark, and particularly Sha who I met last June and spent time in a long private conversation with, I do question if Mark was being 100% truthful with us when he said that there was no extra compensation for a model to accept a cock in his ass without protection. In today's Lucas/Johnny scene, at the beginning Clay says that Lucas is getting paid "a lot of money" for what he is about to do. I cannot believe that he would have been paid the same sum, if he took Johnny's cock with a condom on.

I keep thinking about one of my all time favorite models from BSB1, the incredibly handsome and intelligent Logan. I wonder what his reaction would have been to be fucked without a condom. I of course don't know the answer to that question, but I do think about it.

I understand that Mark felt he had no choice but to go to the bareback sex here to maintain the popularity of this site, as apparently that is the direction of this industry today. But I personally cannot gleefully watch these scenes yet, as I feel like the audience sitting back in the safety of their living rooms or wherever they watch porn is akin to the spectators at the Roman Colosseum, watching the masculine young gladiators performing for their titillation.

But now, the die has been cast, and the new bareback scenes are being released. As a long time fan of this site, I hope that I can "get over" this change and continue to get into the fantasy of straight young guys having gay sex, but I wanted to clearly state my concerns.

 

[Ms. Kianna]

I keep thinking about why this new venture into bareback sex is so troubling to me. I've read all the opinions offered here, including some by folks such as Stowe, who I am very fond of, as we have developed a personal friendship off this forum as well, but we have both agreed to not hold back our own personal feelings on the forum, even if we disagree. I believe that the youth of these models does come into play. I use as an example that most states in the United States have now moved the legal drinking age back from 18 to 21, as there was overwhelming evidence that young people who consume alcohol are more likely to get into automobile accidents than older people.

I would also contend that typically the personality of a young man who would want to be a gay porn model may differ from the average 18-22 year old guy. I believe that the decision to do porn is based on a risk taking, somewhat devil-may-care attitude that would lead him into this line of work.

Our latest solo model, Tyler Blaze said that he has an addictive personality, and our director Clay posted this three weeks ago about many of the models.I believe it is more than a coincidence that many of our Broke Straight Boys actors have been incarcerated, as it all seems to go with the personality of a straight identifying kid who decides to suck dick and get fucked by another guy on camera for the cash.

While I have the utmost respect for Mark, and particularly Sha who I met last June and spent time in a long private conversation with, I do question if Mark was being 100% truthful with us when he said that there was no extra compensation for a model to accept a cock in his ass without protection. In today's Lucas/Johnny scene, at the beginning Clay says that Lucas is getting paid "a lot of money" for what he is about to do. I cannot believe that he would have been paid the same sum, if he took Johnny's cock with a condom on.

I keep thinking about one of my all time favorite models from BSB1, the incredibly handsome and intelligent Logan. I wonder what his reaction would have been to be fucked without a condom. I of course don't know the answer to that question, but I do think about it.

I understand that Mark felt he had no choice but to go to the bareback sex here to maintain the popularity of this site, as apparently that is the direction of this industry today. But I personally cannot gleefully watch these scenes yet, as I feel like the audience sitting back in the safety of their living rooms or wherever they watch porn is akin to the spectators at the Roman Colosseum, watching the masculine young gladiators performing for their titillation.

But now, the die has been cast, and the new bareback scenes are being released. As a long time fan of this site, I hope that I can "get over" this change and continue to get into the fantasy of straight young guys having gay sex, but I wanted to clearly state my concerns.

This is one of the most well thought out posts I have seen this week. This is also the most RELEVANT post to Broke Straight Boys and the situation at hand.

 

[juanjo]

I think the Broke Straight Boys and Sha's statement says it all. Also having watched the film today before you even click the play arrow the statement hits you in the face. How many statements do we bloody well need to please the politically correct ? Get real and read the print - the site are using the most up to date testing, the models are not forced to do bareback and there is no financial penalty for not doing so and 3, judging by todays film they darned well enjoyed it. The score is currently 4.7 which is also higher than we normally get.

Sorry but safe sex is NOT being politically correct. Frankly I resent the use of that term in this discussion. I have seen far too many people die from AIDS or struggle to live with HIV and that includes people in their 20's and 30's right now. I am an attorney and in my work I often represent young men and women from the socio-economic class as at least a solid number of the Broke Straight Boys models appear to come from given the account given concerning the numbers who have had involvement with the law etc. These folks do not necessarily have the education and skills not the EXPERIENCE/PERSPECTIVE [that hopefully comes with age] as some other folks. This does not mean they are not intelligent or streetwise but it does mean that like many youth they think they are going to live forever and bad things only happen to others.

As I said in my previous post, I deeply appreciate the comments made by the folks operating this site involving testing etc. From the interactions I have seen in the behind the scenes videos and the regular scenes indicate a level of concern, commitment and family not typically seen in a business like this. But it is a business. The scene may be popular but safety is not subject to a popularity vote.

 

[juanjo]

"I understand that Mark felt he had no choice but to go to the bareback sex here to maintain the popularity of this site, as apparently that is the direction of this industry today. But I personally cannot gleefully watch these scenes yet, as I feel like the audience sitting back in the safety of their living rooms or wherever they watch porn is akin to the spectators at the Roman Colosseum, watching the masculine young gladiators performing for their titillation.

But now, the die has been cast, and the new bareback scenes are being released. As a long time fan of this site, I hope that I can "get over" this change and continue to get into the fantasy of straight young guys having gay sex, but I wanted to clearly state my concerns. "

Mikeyank - sometimes we think alike to such an extent that I wonder if we are twins seperated at birth. LOL

 

[stowe1]

I keep thinking about why this new venture into bareback sex is so troubling to me. I've read all the opinions offered here, including some by folks such as Stowe, who I am very fond of, as we have developed a personal friendship off this forum as well, but we have both agreed to not hold back our own personal feelings on the forum, even if we disagree. I believe that the youth of these models does come into play. I use as an example that most states in the United States have now moved the legal drinking age back from 18 to 21, as there was overwhelming evidence that young people who consume alcohol are more likely to get into automobile accidents than older people.


You are right,mikey, we have developed a personal relationship off this forum of which I am very fond, and we did agree to not hold back our views should they differ because friends should be able to disagree while respecting the other person's right to do so. And I guess this is one of those times. And while you are right about the drinking age, I will posit that the states allow 18 yr olds to vote and that is an exercise or at least should be in informing one's intellect and making a free will choice. And they've done a pretty good job of doing that in the last 2 presidential elections.




I would also contend that typically the personality of a young man who would want to be a gay porn model may differ from the average 18-22 year old guy. I believe that the decision to do porn is based on a risk taking, somewhat devil-may-care attitude that would lead him into this line of work.


I don't know that I agree with your premise here. There is such a wide variety of personality types amongst the models on this site, that I can't come up with a typical type. Would you say this applies to your Logan?



Our latest solo model, Tyler Blaze said that he has an addictive personality, and our director Clay posted this three weeks ago about many of the models.I believe it is more than a coincidence that many of our Broke Straight Boys actors have been incarcerated, as it all seems to go with the personality of a straight identifying kid who decides to suck dick and get fucked by another guy on camera for the cash.


Clay also said the majority of the models have never been arrested. (He cited 13 on probation or on parole and an unspecified number in halfway houses). While it is true that I have known porn producers in the past who took advantage of a model's addictiveness, I do not believe one iota that this is the case here at Broke Straight Boys



While I have the utmost respect for Mark, and particularly Sha who I met last June and spent time in a long private conversation with, I do question if Mark was being 100% truthful with us when he said that there was no extra compensation for a model to accept a cock in his ass without protection. In today's Lucas/Johnny scene, at the beginning Clay says that Lucas is getting paid "a lot of money" for what he is about to do. I cannot believe that he would have been paid the same sum, if he took Johnny's cock with a condom on.


Clay has said that a number of times to different models, always in the context of the model being reluctant to return to do any scene involving another guy. I don't think you can imply that in this instance it has to do with the barebacking aspect of the scene.



I keep thinking about one of my all time favorite models from BSB1, the incredibly handsome and intelligent Logan. I wonder what his reaction would have been to be fucked without a condom. I of course don't know the answer to that question, but I do think about it.


I would imagine he would have either said no outright, or listened to the discussion thereby informing his intellect and then made a free will choice to either do it or not. Do you consider Logan more intelligent than the other models? If so, does that mean he would have rejected bb'ing?




I understand that Mark felt he had no choice but to go to the bareback sex here to maintain the popularity of this site, as apparently that is the direction of this industry today. But I personally cannot gleefully watch these scenes yet, as I feel like the audience sitting back in the safety of their living rooms or wherever they watch porn is akin to the spectators at the Roman Colosseum, watching the masculine young gladiators performing for their titillation.


The gladiators fought to the death and that is what the audience wanted and expected. To imply that the members here who want and will watch barebacking scenes are in any way similiar to that is distasteful; and as one of those members I resent it.



But now, the die has been cast, and the new bareback scenes are being released. As a long time fan of this site, I hope that I can "get over" this change and continue to get into the fantasy of straight young guys having gay sex, but I wanted to clearly state my concerns.

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[lovelumps]

Jon if you adopt my virtual sister as a second mom, guess who'd become your uncle...

I love my Broke Straight Boys family!!!

 

[tampa24]

Your family loves you too!

 

[joninliverton]

"I understand that Mark felt he had no choice but to go to the bareback sex here to maintain the popularity of this site, as apparently that is the direction of this industry today. But I personally cannot gleefully watch these scenes yet, as I feel like the audience sitting back in the safety of their living rooms or wherever they watch porn is akin to the spectators at the Roman Colosseum, watching the masculine young gladiators performing for their titillation.

But now, the die has been cast, and the new bareback scenes are being released. As a long time fan of this site, I hope that I can "get over" this change and continue to get into the fantasy of straight young guys having gay sex, but I wanted to clearly state my concerns. "

Mikeyank - sometimes we think alike to such an extent that I wonder if we are twins seperated at birth. LOL

Everyone has said their peace, some for and some against. The site has made the decision and the film has shot to the top of the ratings as did Eric and Ross. As long as there is a mix of condom and non condom films then Mark should be able to please everyone.

 

[BSBHClay]

Everyone has said their peace, some for and some against. The site has made the decision and the film has shot to the top of the ratings as did Eric and Ross. As long as there is a mix of condom and non condom films then Mark should be able to please everyone.

I haven't said my peace on the subject, so I want to now. Firstly, it seems that a lot of folks give personal credentials prior to these sorts of discussions, so here are mine: I have many friends living with HIV, and I have lost a few dear friends to AIDS related illnesses.

Most of the models have not batted an eye at condom-free work, given the rigorous testing regimine, and several are extremely happy about it. Each model knows the risks of sexual contact, with and without protection. I believe that our models are all adults and are able, legally and morally, to make informed decisions. If I didn't think that a person could make an informed decision about testing and condom-free work, how would I be able to think he could make an informed decision about sucking dick or getting fucked in the ass for our enjoyment on the Internet?

I have taken several models myself to the lab to get their blood drawn. I see the results of their tests. I would never film someone if I thought for a minute there was a risk to a model's health. The testing that is done is expensive and very accurate, and having familiarized myself with it, I am extremely comfortable.

Having filmed many condom-free scenes, I have also noticed, as I think you will, a subtle difference in performance - something more real and intimate.

 

[Youngandconfused22]

Thank you so much clay. That's exactly what I've been trying to say, the tests are very exclusive and the chances of anything is low if you take precautions which is what Broke Straight Boys is doing the right way. I also agree that bare back gives the scenes more intimacy and connections between models and I can't wait for how they turn out.

 

[stowe1]

I haven't said my peace on the subject, so I want to now. Firstly, it seems that a lot of folks give personal credentials prior to these sorts of discussions, so here are mine: I have many friends living with HIV, and I have lost a few dear friends to AIDS related illnesses.

Most of the models have not batted an eye at condom-free work, given the rigorous testing regimine, and several are extremely happy about it. Each model knows the risks of sexual contact, with and without protection. I believe that our models are all adults and are able, legally and morally, to make informed decisions. If I didn't think that a person could make an informed decision about testing and condom-free work, how would I be able to think he could make an informed decision about sucking dick or getting fucked in the ass for our enjoyment on the Internet?

I have taken several models myself to the lab to get their blood drawn. I see the results of their tests. I would never film someone if I thought for a minute there was a risk to a model's health. The testing that is done is expensive and very accurate, and having familiarized myself with it, I am extremely comfortable.

Having filmed many condom-free scenes, I have also noticed, as I think you will, a subtle difference in performance - something more real and intimate.

Very well stated, Clay. You have reinforced what many of us have been saying about this matter. Coming from you it carries much more weight, however, because you are the man implementing the change and working with the models. Moreover, being educated by the Jesuits, you know about the morality of the importance of people informing their intellects and then making free will choices.

As far as I'm concerned, with Mark's statement and now yours, barebacking on Broke Straight Boys is a moot issue.


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[jamostar]

I haven't said my peace on the subject, so I want to now. Firstly, it seems that a lot of folks give personal credentials prior to these sorts of discussions, so here are mine: I have many friends living with HIV, and I have lost a few dear friends to AIDS related illnesses.

Most of the models have not batted an eye at condom-free work, given the rigorous testing regimine, and several are extremely happy about it. Each model knows the risks of sexual contact, with and without protection. I believe that our models are all adults and are able, legally and morally, to make informed decisions. If I didn't think that a person could make an informed decision about testing and condom-free work, how would I be able to think he could make an informed decision about sucking dick or getting fucked in the ass for our enjoyment on the Internet?

I have taken several models myself to the lab to get their blood drawn. I see the results of their tests. I would never film someone if I thought for a minute there was a risk to a model's health. The testing that is done is expensive and very accurate, and having familiarized myself with it, I am extremely comfortable.

Having filmed many condom-free scenes, I have also noticed, as I think you will, a subtle difference in performance - something more real and intimate.

Yes thats exactly right, there is a difference in performance as well.. as subtle as it might be, it is more real and more intimate and because of that its lets face it more of a turn on for the viewers as well. I am very happy you are now filming barebeack and condom scenes. Many studios have chosen to film only bareback or only with condoms and the fact that you have decided to shoot both is awesome and should please everyone. I prefer bareback and im not at all ashamed to say it. When money is deducted from my bank account each month for a membership, its good to know you are getting what you are paying for. As great as the scenes and the boys are here, scenes with condoms make it harder to feel you are getting what you pay for because the whole point is you are watching porn for the fantasy aspect and you want to see that fantasy played out. My fantasies dont contain condoms thats for sure so now that you will include bareback action, as many other studios have decided to do within the past few years also, i can say for certain that you are most certainly giving me what im paying for so thankyou for that! And... keep up the AWESOME work you guys do! Working in porn, just as watching porn is somewhat a taboo topic, its not something you discuss with workmates by the water cooler put it that way however the amount of people especially males who watch porn and who rely on porn to fulfil the fantasy of being with the gorgeous straight boy that you could never have in real life or whatever else it may be...well its huge and in my opinion you guys don't get recognised enough for the service you provide. Before sites like this existed, the fantasy of seeing or being with a gorgeous straight boy was just that a fantasy.. something you just day dreamt about in your mind. Now, we dont have to dream about it we can watch it, see it and enjoy it whenever we want wherever we want and its all thanks to amazing sites like Broke Straight Boys. So, thanks guys! You are keeping sooo many guys happy and all your updates give us something more to look forward to every week!! : )

 

[BenBen]

After reading all of the statements from Broke Straight Boys I have the impression that before this bareback thing came along the models weren't tested? Is that correct or did I misunderstand?

Clay, saying that most of the models didn't bat an eye at bareback sex makes me even more nervous and confirms my beliefs that younger people are not overly concerned with safer sex. The bareback sex seems more intimate to you? Sorry but that sounds like a PR spin to me. I have seen a few instances of what I perceived to be intimacy between models but after they get up and ask for their check I realize it was all an act.

Stowe I don't know why you keep talking about the drinking age especially being 18 in some states and 21 in others. The legal drinking age in the United States of America is 21. I don't know what the drinking age has to do with bareback sex.

I'm wondering if all of you who are promoting bareback sex practice bareback sex in your own life? If you do practice safe sex at home but you expect it in your porn doesn't that make you a hypocrite? Do as I say not as I do. I am really shocked to hear someone who is HIV+ promoting unsafe sex. I'm not saying this to be mean but if you have been positive for 30 years I'm guessing you didn't always make good choices or informed choices for yourself? I've made some bad choices and had my period of whoring around and I consider myself very lucky that I am still negative but after I learned about HIV I did take precautions and I did not have unprotected anal sex. I was a young man once and that is when I made all of my sexual mistakes. My dick did most of the thinking for me not my brain. I was over the age of 25 before I woke up and realized if I didn't watch what I was doing I'd end up getting sick or I'd be dead. When I was 14 I thought I could make an informed decision when I was 18 I felt now I am a man and I can live my life the way I want. All I can say now when I look back at those decisions is I was a sex crazed idiot making one bad decision after another. I wasn't schooled by Jesuits but I was schooled by some of the finest ministers and teachers available in the Wisconsin Lutheran Synod. Academically speaking I was not a stupid kid but that didn't stop me from making sexual mistakes. If anything my restrictive religious life inspired me to let loose even more when I stole away for my secret sexcapades.

I'm really going to try not to remark on this again because I feel like I'm talking to republican about gun control, we have different opinions and neither side is going to change their feelings about this. I do like this site, I don't plan on watching the BB scenes if all the scenes end up being bareback I won't have any choice but to move on.

 

[mikeyank]

I've read all of the statements by management, and while I don't doubt that they are taking every precaution possible to insure the safety of the models I still find the whole practice unsettling.

As for as the members who find the scenes "hotter" and "more natural" without the precaution of condoms, I understand that you pay your membership fee each month to be entertained, and I have discovered through this discussion that this is the apparently the new trend in gay porn today, but all of this does not take away my queasy feelings about this practice.

Cigarette manufacturers for years have put their spin on the safety issue there too, while hard core smokers ignore the warnings and continue their practice. Excessive alcohol consumption can be dangerous too, but people keep drinking and ruining their health as well. And yes as BenBen alluded to, the NRA is going to keep issuing statements as to the "non issue" of the necessity for stricter gun control laws to protect their "freedoms" too.

I understand that this is a business, and for management, the bottom line is the ultimate goal in the free enterprise system, and obviously this decision was made with that in mind. For the consumers of porn, getting sexually excited, and cumming ourselves from watching the sex is our ultimate goal, and apparently many members get much more excited watching the "raw dog" fucking scenes without protection. The high "ratings" on the bareback scenes is not a justification in my mind that it was the right decision either.

This entire subject of switching to some bareback scenes on Broke Straight Boys is still very new here, and while certain members are enjoying it, I think it's unfair for them to suggest that the rest of us now remain silent, or to "get over it" or that this discussion should now end. What I've always enjoyed about this forum was our complete freedom to speak our minds here, even if we disagree with what is being presented. As long as I'm a member and have the right to voice my own honest, unfiltered opinions, I will do so.

 

[joninliverton]

No one is trying to shut you up Mike and if they were I would kick their ass. However, it is quite clear that bb is hear to stay and whilst it may be unsettling to yourself and others, there are also those, myself included that will enjoy the scenes. Knowing of course that before the scenes the models have been tested by the most up to date testing methods.

 

[stowe1]

...Stowe I don't know why you keep talking about the drinking age especially being 18 in some states and 21 in others. The legal drinking age in the United States of America is 21. I don't know what the drinking age has to do with bareback sex. ... QUOTE]



BenBen - You really should read posts more carefully before referencing them. I did not first mention the drinking age, that was mikey in his post #64 on 1/24 at 11:17 am. Go read it. I mentioned it once when referring to his post in my post #68 of 1/24 at 2:36 pm. Go read that. I have not kept talking about the drinking age as you allege.

The Federal Law passed in 1984 requiring states to raise the age from 18 to 21 with respect to alcoholic beverages or lose Federal Highway money pertains to the PURCHASE and PUBLIC POSSESSION of alcoholic beverages. There are some 29 states which have exemptions to allow 18-21 yr olds to drink in private and/or for religious reasons, etc.

I'm not speaking for mikey but I believe his contention is that the law was changed because of bad decisions made by youths with respect to drinking and driving which led to a spike in auto accidents and deaths and that the youthfulness of our models could lead them into making bad decisions with respect to barebacking and possibly putting themselves at risk for death. At least that's what I took from his post, although I don't agree with his assertion. You'll have to engage him to get what his mindset was.


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[mikeyank]

I'm not speaking for mikey but I believe his contention is that the law was changed because of bad decisions made by youths with respect to drinking and driving which led to a spike in auto accidents and deaths and that the youthfulness of our models could lead them into making bad decisions with respect to barebacking and possibly putting themselves at risk for death. At least that's what I took from his post, although I don't agree with his assertion. You'll have to engage him to get what his mindset was.

You are 100% correct Stowe. That was my point exactly, and I am the one who brought that analogy into the discussion.