Devon Felix

[Sha]

One of our team members recently made me aware that they have found that Devon appeared on two different sites other than Broke Straight Boys It appears that this content was filmed very recently and was just made available online. Devon is currently in an exclusive contract with us as many of our models are. This is yet another example of how unfortunately we can't always maintain the exclusivity of our models as many other sites continue to recruit our guys. Of course with an exclusive contract, we could pursue legal action towards the model, but what would that do since the model is indeed "broke".

The dilemma is that another model has broken our trust and he is a highly rated model with our members. Broke Straight Boys has always been a site where our members feedback does matter. Even though we aren't always able to make every single member happy with our decisions, I ask for your input on the best way to handle this particular situation.

 

[mikeyank]

If you had asked that question about a model a year or two ago, I would have said to definitely no longer film him, but the times have most certainly changed and it no longer matters to this fan. I used to totally buy into the concept of these being guys who were living the straight lifestyle prior to filming for you and that I was watching their progression scene by scene into the world of gay sex. But due to reasons enumerated here and elsewhere, including guys having access to broadcasting themselves on cam sites and the proliferation of the tube sites giving away your content for free, the industry has totally changed, and I no longer feel that much is lost for my viewing pleasure if a guy shoots some scenes here, then somewhere else and then returns here.

You have used models like Drake Tyler who I discovered has appeared in dozens of gay porn scenes prior to coming here and a beautiful kid named Brady Bennett who I thought was new and straight and it turns out he was already a social media personality doing cam shows, and of course Vadim Black who started here, went elsewhere, came back and now apparently is a free lance guy who we saw under another name on MTV a few weeks back.

I did apologize to Jake Tipton a while back, as I was "outraged" to discover he had a past and was all in favor of your firing him, but in retrospect, it really doesn't matter to me anymore, so with Devon, he is sexy as hell and I have no problem with your using him here again. This is 2016 and it is not the same for me as it used to be, when I held a "brokestaightboy" up to a different standard, so my answer is it really doesn't matter to me at all.

 

[Youngandconfused22]

While I agree with Mikeyank on a lot of points. I also believe it boils down to having trust in the models. If he signed a contract and agreed to be exclusive I think they have every right to fire him because it's a total violation of trust. However he is hot and I would hate to lose him but I can see why he would get other offers. Vadim Black is on Men.com and Broke Straight Boys and it seems to work since he's highly rated and popular. I will be fine with whatever decision Broke Straight Boys makes. But if he breaks the contract and gets away with it what's to stop other models from doing it to. Hope that helped a little.

 

[peterh6308]

I don't care that he has filmed for another studio, but I do care that he broke the terms of his contract. He needs to learn that "your word" and your signature on a contract means you abide by that. I think he's a good looking guy, but their are others out there who will follow the rules set by the management. As a manager at my work, I'd let him go!!!!

 

[Observer]

I agree with peterh6308. A person's agreement (word) or in this case a signed contract should mean everything. Character and integrity are a measure of a man, not cock size.

 

[another1]

there was a time when a handshake would seal a deal. a person's word was his bond. now a signed contract isn't worth the paper it's written on.
in this case, the only real remedy for breach of contract is to consider the contract terminated. a legal suit could result in a favorable judgment, but recovery would likely be impossible. it is doubtful that a Broke Straight Boys would have attachable assists.
the law seeks what is just, equity seeks what is fair. a young man agrees to work for a company, on the terms and conditions offered.
both the model and the company gain benefits. the model get the promise of continued engagements and company gets the services of a highly rated model.
this is nothing like the case involving jake. that involving lying to management. this is about a broke boy making money by doing side jobs.
in the spirit of the season, I suggest you remember you are dealing with a broke boy is need of money and one who has qualities many find favorable and entertaining. merciful or vengeful? one slip can be forgiven.

 

[johnny]

He lied too you. He must have lied to us. Honesty and truth still have some meaning in this crazy World we live in.
Can you ever trust him again? Can we ever look at him the same way again? He is a good looking guy but there a dime a dozen.
And he is not all that. HE LIED..Let him go. Or what is good for him should be good for all your boy's.
And it was not one slip. It was (other) sites.

 

[Buckeye1]

I'm surprised that Broke Straight Boys still offers models exclusive contracts. I don't know any of the terms of the contracts, but I would have to assume that it would have to guarantee a model enough work to live nicely for the length of the contract. Unfortunately the members often tire of models with exclusive contracts due to overexposure.

I, personally, don't think Devon will return to Broke Straight Boys He is a friend of Vadim Black, and Vadim Black is apparently not too happy with some of his fans who offered a little criticism on one scene. He has not even read any of our responses to his last ranting post.

By not honoring the contract, Devon is telling Broke Straight Boys and his fans that he really doesn't care much for us, and if he chooses to go somewhere else, I only wish him the best.

If Devon expresses a desire to return, I would negate the exclusive contract and offer him work only as long as his popularity remains high. He may have just damaged his career here beyond repair.

 

[trisco]

One of our team members recently made me aware that they have found that Devon appeared on two different sites other than BSB. It appears that this content was filmed very recently and was just made available online. Devon is currently in an exclusive contract with us as many of our models are. This is yet another example of how unfortunately we can't always maintain the exclusivity of our models as many other sites continue to recruit our guys. Of course with an exclusive contract, we could pursue legal action towards the model, but what would that do since the model is indeed "broke".

The dilemma is that another model has broken our trust and he is a highly rated model with our members. BrokeStraightBoys has always been a site where our members feedback does matter. Even though we aren't always able to make every single member happy with our decisions, I ask for your input on the best way to handle this particular situation.

I think the concept of exclusivity is good but the reality is that some of the models rise to "super stardom" quickly and are desperate for money. The temptation is so great it must be near impossible to resist. I really like Devon and am sure I will check out his other work but I am still a loyal Broke Straight Boys fan. The success of Broke Straight Boys is really in the hands of us the subscribers it is our loyalty that truly matters. I say give the kid a break he'll be back and we still love him!

 

[nitefly]

Sha, Thank you for asking the members for their input. Not many studios would take our opinion into consideration. There are some very thoughtful comments above mine. I vote to keep him on the roster and continue filming new scenes. Maybe there is an upside: If he becomes popular at the other studios, maybe their members will purchase a subscription here.

 

[another1]

good looking guy are not a dime a dozen. if they were there would not be a discussion about finding good models. it was my understanding that the reason for not offering exclusive contracts to models was that they are as firm as water. a model sees that they can make some quick money and does would seem to be using the qualities and the skills he learn he had here at Broke Straight Boys I have found only one site. but who's counting? it happened around the holidays. robbery and burglary could net quick cash, but gay porn is legal. I still argue for a second chance. if the truth be told, being good looking goes a long way. he does bring qualities that are valuable to Broke Straight Boys

 

[rafe59]

As a Plant Operations Manager for over 22 years My opinion is rather simple...A signed contract means that you abide by the terms....No matter how cute, how sexy, etc, He signed a contract....He should have been up front and went to Mark and discussed the situation openly. I had to leave more then one respected and personally well liked employee go over my time.....But deals are deals....My Dad always told me...The only thing that a man can truly say is his is his word, don't take it for granted !!!!!! Say what you mean and mean what you say.....

 

[gardenboy]

so sad to learn that he broke a contract. Tht Says it all - let him go and "black ball" him!

 

[johnny]

I wonder why? There was no fuss when MY Beloved Paul was let go? He didn't brake his contract. Did He?

 

[keylo247]

While I understand both sides I can be objective. Gay porn is short lived once the looks go so does your career so I can understand Devon trying to get money while he can. I also understand that you need to abide by your contract but he is young. I would discuss this and there should be a punishment maybe a apologize to the members. Then move on and learn from it

 

[mikeyank]

I wonder why? There was no fuss when MY Beloved Paul was let go? He didn't brake his contract. Did He?

Good food for thought, Johnny. It is somewhat curious to me how Sha is asking our opinion about letting Devon go whereas we are usually not consulted when such decisions are made. I wonder why with Devon we are being consulted.

 

[another1]

after jimmy and johnny, I was not aware of models getting exclusive contracts. now I am aware. I think management is unsure of what course of action to take. consulting the forum is one way to understand the thinking of the forum. my reaction would be different if this involved stocks and bonds. where promising to work for one company for a period of time and then going to sale bonds at another brokerage. more would be involved than one model and a couple of porn sites.
lead me not into temptation, for I am weak. a man gains nothing, if he gain the world, but lose his very core.
paul's introduction was delayed until october. right after the july filming period, he did a baitbus which was released in late july, I believe. I don't remember the exact date. he realized his mistake. he turned out to be worth Broke Straight Boys's time and decision to continue to use him. how or why the end came, I don't know. I do think that 40+ scenes is a lot of scenes and at some point it is necessary to move on.
I wonder whether sleeping with another model would take a model out of the broke straight zone?

 

[peterh6308]

He signed a contract and broke it, simple as that!! I had a boss who fired his son for breaking the rules, as a manager at the time I was shocked but it showed the other employees that rules are set for a reason and no one is exempt. I think if you let him slide on this it will be setting a bad example for current or future models that a Broke Straight Boys contract doesn't mean crap!!! It will be a good life lesson for him also...

 

[stowe1]

One of our team members recently made me aware that they have found that Devon appeared on two different sites other than BSB. It appears that this content was filmed very recently and was just made available online. Devon is currently in an exclusive contract with us as many of our models are. This is yet another example of how unfortunately we can't always maintain the exclusivity of our models as many other sites continue to recruit our guys. Of course with an exclusive contract, we could pursue legal action towards the model, but what would that do since the model is indeed "broke".

The dilemma is that another model has broken our trust and he is a highly rated model with our members. BrokeStraightBoys has always been a site where our members feedback does matter. Even though we aren't always able to make every single member happy with our decisions, I ask for your input on the best way to handle this particular situation.

Sha:

Before I express my opinion, I would like to say I was surprised to read that exclusive contracts are offerred to "many of our models". When Jimmy Johnson was an exclusive model, I and I'm sure most of us thought he was the only one. Same with Johnny Forza. Is the "many" situation a more recent development?

Now to the issue at hand: A properly executed contract is a valid contract just as much in the porn world as in the real world. Since we here don't know the terms of the contract, but taking the word "exclusive" at its face value, I'm assuming it means in the context of the Broke Straight Boys's exclusive contract that it states that during the term of the contract the model can not offer his services for free or remuneration to any other porn entity whether it be another website, movie company, webcam site like Flirt for Free. (I don't know if it could cover his own personal skype activities.) If that is how the contract is structured then Devon violated the terms of the contract and should be dismissed. With respect to legal action, unless the contract mandates it, then I would forgo it not because the model is "broke" which I don't think he is but because it would cost you money and why throw good money after bad. However, I would let it be known why he was fired if that is legal; although in the porn business I get the impression that business ethics is not at the top of too many porn companies list of business practices. So I don't know if that would make much difference to them.

And from the non-legal moral aspect, he broke the bond of trust extended to him by Broke Straight Boys that was given by his word.

To conclude in a succinct manner: He broke the legal contract he executed as well as the moral bond of trust established between Broke Straight Boys and himself. In the real world he would be let go. Just because this is the porn world doesn't change that. Devon has to learn that actions have consequences. Best he learn that now then when he is a more real world situation where the consequences could be more dire. Dismissing him without pursuing legal action is justice tempered by mercy. To not dismiss him you would be saying that legal contracts don't matter and the principles of "your word is your bond" and "a man is only worth how good his word is" are meaningless. Whether he is hot or hideous cannot and should not influence your decision. We were surviving before he came along, and will continue to do so after he is gone.

 

[funbilly]

Character and Integrity are what makes you. It does not matter if its porn or anything else if you cannot be honest and do what you agree to do then you have nothing. Porn or not he signed an agreement. If he would have gone to management and let them know and re worked his contract and come to some other agreement then its ok. Dishonesty is not!!