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SpectreAgent

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  1. That’s interesting because over here the Brummie accent is often voted the least attractive. I don’t mind it at all, although I’ve reached the age where all I can ask is that he can stand unaided and has most of his own teeth. So the accent is negotiable! I’m in New York next month, so I’m intrigued by what effect my (slightly northern) British accent will have.
  2. I suppose if the voice of a guy you fancy is annoying, you can always gag him… Seriously, I agree with most of what has been said already. It’s particularly disappointing when the audio output doesn’t match the visuals. Although, as someone has already said, the flip side is that a guy’s voice can also be a real turn on. Myself, as a Brit, I’m a sucker (in every sense) for an American accent.
  3. Not heard of that one or the studio.
  4. That makes two of us…
  5. That was very sensible. If you don’t keep your wits about you, valuables do have a habit of going walkabout at Trades. It was much worse years ago when they had an all-night licence and every guy in Blackpool piled in after all the other clubs and pubs closed their doors and any old scally could be prowling the corridors. But that also meant any old scally could come into your room and the corridors were teeming with horny guys of all ages looking for sex. So, swings and roundabouts and all that. After they lost their all night licence, it all quietened down.
  6. Have you ever stayed at Trades?
  7. I recall you having problems. I must admit, I’ve never experienced any. But what you describe would certainly have put me off, too.
  8. I also wouldn’t limit myself to their themed weekends. It’s pretty wild most times, especially if you book a room with a sling. And, getting back to the topic in hand, I assume Trades is still a laugh. I’ve enjoyed some great times there. And even if the old girl is past her prime, even a ravaged old hooker still knows a few good tricks!
  9. It’s best to get on their mailing list, so you get a heads up (as it were).
  10. I wouldn’t be sure of that. I went to Blackpool regularly for 20 years and each visit I swear I saw the same guys, sitting on the same stools in the same bars, grumbling into their drinks about the same things. They were just a bit greyer each time. Mind you, so was I! But I love Blackpool. It’s common. Vulgar. Blousy. And like a cheap tart bladdered on Aldi Prosecco. What’s not to like?
  11. That is true. I’ve travelled alone there, but it gets pricey. But it’s been worth it.
  12. Yes, the PA is a great venue. But its “specialist” weekends are booked out months in advance. Unsurprisingly…
  13. Ah, Trades. The memories I have of that place. Back in the day it was awesome. I haven’t been since before the pandemic and since I discovered the far superior Prince Albert Hotel (the PA) round the corner. But in truth Trades had been, er, trading on its notorious past for a long time before Covid and always seemed to have declined a tad more with each subsequent visit. That said, it’s always had a sleazy, dirty piquancy to it and I doubt (though cannot confirm) the open door policy has changed.
  14. I’m torn. I agree it would be great to follow the journey. But the short story is so perfect with a brilliant ending in its current state that an extension might dilute its power and intensity. Sometimes, less is more. That said, on balance, I’d happily read further chapters…
  15. That twist at the end - with such a simple, killer line - was inspired.
  16. I was actually thinking of the very same example!
  17. I think you’ve eloquently put what I (perhaps more clumsily) was trying to say: that these waters are more difficult to navigate than we sometimes think. As others have said, language is always evolving. And there are regional and geographical differences, too. What might be terribly offensive in the US, say, might be less so over here. And vice versa.
  18. I’m still not comfortable with it, to be honest (being an older guy myself). But when I saw a bar named Queer in Manchester’s gay village I thought that maybe it was time to stop fretting about it. Is it irony? Is it taking back an insult and aiming it straight back? Who knows? I have neither the time nor the inclination to worry about it.
  19. If you felt I was being disingenuous, I apologise. That was not my intention. I was merely supporting the previous post that it can be much muddier waters to navigate than we care to imagine. I’m old enough to remember when “queer” was one of the worst insults that could be hurled my way. Now it’s been reclaimed but there are still guys who detest it. So what to do? Not use it because a handful of older guys still find it offensive?
  20. The British artist and activist Grayson Perry (now Sir Grayson Perry after his recent Knighthood) calls himself “a tranny potter”. I doubt anyone would call him bigoted. They would look rather foolish if they did.
  21. On rereading my post, I realise if might come across as being more jaundiced than I intended. Canal Street has become jaded and lacklustre, but there are some terrific guys in the city. And The Eagle is great on a busy night.
  22. I’ll address this to both @Slinglizard and @Doccer19677 I lived in MediaCity until last year (had to sell a kidney to pay for it!) and enjoyed a robust sex life there. First tip is that Uber is your friend. Manchester is a relatively contained city and public transport isn’t marvellous. Black cabs tend to be driven by grumpy racist homophobes in my experience but you’re never more than a couple of minutes away from an Uber. My Uber history and shagging history are practically a mirror image. The gay scene is a pale shadow of what it was and Canal Street is very hit and miss these days. Sometimes great, sometimes just a mass of vile queens more interested in bitching than shagging. The last couple of times I went to Company bar (admittedly a long time ago) it was dead. The Eagle is a much better bet. The Basement is, again, very hit and miss. And you can never predict when it’ll be busy. It can be great, it can make you wish you’d stayed at home and had a wank. Like everywhere, the apps in Manchester have a large percentage of time wasters. But if you turn on Grindr, BBRT in Salford Quays/MediaCity you’ll be knee deep in cock at all hours so the odds aren’t too bad. However, the best app (particularly during pandemic lockdowns I found) is FabGuys surprisingly. For some reason, FB seems popular in the city. Certainly, the filters for what you’re looking for (bareback etc) really do allow you to cut to the chase quickly. Hope that helps.
  23. The Berlin tourist board should employ you. I’ve never been - although another BZ member has long told me of its allure - and now I really feel I must.
  24. I regret never going to Play Pit. I know you would have loved The Fort.
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