Shining brightly

[+ David-SF]

There are times that I have posted on this board,

it means a great deal for me to participate here.

There have been times I have been angry or hurt by some of the things said about me, about others about issues.

A few of my responses lately have not been from the high road .

My instinct tells me:

 

1. You don't always know how what you say will affect others

 

2. You can never take back what you say after it is said, (the impact was still made.)

so use a filter and wait it out.

 

3. If there is something happening that creates fear inside you or affects you in a way that is painful or uncomfortable,

it is up to you to seek relief from within.

There is no relief in retribution and no Justice in hurting others.

 

I had a nice lunch today, reviewed whats been happening here and in other areas of my life.

 

My insecurity and discomfort comes from within.

When I express it outwardly it dims the light that shines through for others.

 

While I was having my lunch a man read this to me and I was again relieved to have found a valuable lesson at random in my charmed life.

I have read this before and like so many other lessons in my life I forgot this very important one.

 

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"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?

Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Marianne Williamson {edited content }

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Although there is some sort of comfort in the familiar and easy darkness.

The challenge is to stay in the light and help it shine so that others may find it.

D.P.Wichman

Have

a great Day in the light guys

I am heading for the beach.

xoxoo David-sf

 

 

 

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[RockHard]

Omg!

 

I'll have what she's having.

[Guest flamengo]

HALLELUAH!! I have seen the light of CHANGE!!

[Rick Munroe]

a few of my responses lately have not been from the high road.

 

Oh, come on; no fair. I stay away for a few days and I miss all the fireworks. Low-road posts are always fun to read.

 

I had a nice lunch today, reviewed my position here

 

And we were assigned positions now in addition to titles? OK, I really feel out of the loop.

 

We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, talented, fabulous?

 

Actually, I usually ask things like, "Do I want chicken for lunch or perhaps a burrito?" "Shall I use the Eros or will it stain the sheets?" "If I step on a crack, will it really break my mother's back?"

 

I'll have what she's having.

 

Make mine a double, Rocky.

[+ sf westcoaster]

How said that some can not refrain from being cynics. David's words and the words that he quotes are sincere and in my view beautiful. I don't expect everyone to be moved by the words but I do expect everyone to be respectful of another's feelings.

[josephga]

How said that some can not refrain from being cynics. David's words and the words that he quotes are sincere and in my view beautiful. I don't expect everyone to be moved by the words but I do expect everyone to be respectful of another's feelings.

 

 

I agree 100%

[+ David-SF]

drinks on me girl

 

High Road :

 

 

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[best hotel]

...david..a while ago, when you won the 'escort of the year' survey here, i suggested that you watch your back....i want to add, watch the bottom of your shoes.....scrape it all off

[RockHard]

I need a drink.

 

Someone's certainly lacking a sense of humor.

 

For a brief minute, I had to ask myself, "Isn't 8inchtool the winner of Daddy's escort of the year winner?" So posting images of characters giving the "fuck you" finger is the new tone set by this "winner" gentleman escort? Granted, David had the good sense to edit his post but some of us saw his first, the one before the edit.

 

Sorry, but this odd thread is too funny to me. First, who can read the OP's post with its ridiculous center spacing? Who can tell who is speaking? What is the message and where is it coming from? The writing is a mess. The punctuation is a joke. I see one pair of quotes but no end quotes. I see squiggles, straight lines, people's names, and different font sizes. I felt like I was reading a third-grade paper or witnessing someone pretending (or not) to be high.

 

I've been away for months so I'm not aware of any reason to write, "I have been angry or hurt by some of the things said about me." If reasons exist, I think smarter writing, better English, and a readable layout would be a better way to express the brightness of one's 1000 watt bulb.

 

Just my loving opinion, of course. :-)

[Doug69]

The sickness lives on

 

How said that some can not refrain from being cynics. David's words and the words that he quotes are sincere and in my view beautiful.

 

"How said" indeed. Oh yes, heaven forbid anyone try to have some fun on an escort message board! Don't those who would make jokes and try to lighten the mood realize that this is the place to have our self-indulgent Dr. Phil moments where we spout psychobabble and brag about our "charmed life"? How dare anyone poke fun at that. For shame, Rock and Rick and flamengo. How dare you assume that 8inchtool would have a sense of humor.

 

This place is still as amusing as it ever was.

[BewareofNick]

Welcome back, Doug!

[Guest TBinCHI]

David,

I have that saying taped to my office wall, right next to my computer. It's message is very powerful and living up to it is both liberating and fulfilling. It's also very open of you to share the fact that someone as well-respected, well thought of, and highly sought after as you has insecurities and discomfort, too. The bonds of common experience ought to make us more tolerant and perceptive.

Thanks for sharing,

TB

[Doug69]

The bonds of common experience ought to make us more tolerant and perceptive.

 

Absolutely. 8inchtool is the very model of tolerance and respect. You see, he could have said the words "Fuck you" but instead, he chose to use a photo depicting it. That showed true class, tolerance and perception.

 

Fascinating.

[N13]

David,

 

I'm sorry that your being sensitive rattled cages. Smile, laugh and rest assured that your message was not for naught!

[jackhammer91406]

D.P.Wichman

Have

a great Day in the light guys

i am heading for the beach.

xoxoo David-sf

 

I identified with the feelings you expressed.

Enjoy the beach and forget the posts of negativity.

If you stay true to what you wrote, the long term benefit will be worth it.

[+ David-SF]

Thanks Rockhard point taken ....sort of.

 

Someone's certainly lacking a sense of humor.

 

For a brief minute, I had to ask myself, "Isn't 8inchtool the winner of Daddy's escort of the year winner?" So posting images of characters giving the "fuck you" finger is the new tone set by this "winner" gentleman escort? Granted, David had the good sense to edit his post but some of us saw his first, the one before the edit.

 

Sorry, but this odd thread is too funny to me. First, who can read the OP's post with its ridiculous center spacing? Who can tell who is speaking? What is the message and where is it coming from? The writing is a mess. The punctuation is a joke. I see one pair of quotes but no end quotes. I see squiggles, straight lines, people's names, and different font sizes. I felt like I was reading a third-grade paper or witnessing someone pretending (or not) to be high.

 

I've been away for months so I'm not aware of any reason to write, "I have been angry or hurt by some of the things said about me." If reasons exist, I think smarter writing, better English, and a readable layout would be a better way to express the brightness of one's 1000 watt bulb.

 

Just my loving opinion, of course. :-)

 

You are absolutely correct

and it was good sense to edit the 1st post.

grammar and punctuation are my worst subjects.

Just be glad the spell check works.

Sorry you saw the 1st response to your posts I thought better of writing it.

The thread is better served by the new one.

 

The 1st response was a direct reflection of how I felt in that moment.

 

After all one has to have a sense of humor about these things right?

drinks on me in NYC Rockhard.

 

BTW. You often refer to people as girl and on drugs when ever you feel like trying to jab at someone or when your defensive.

Its kind of revealing about you.

 

NO drugs or booze for me no smoking either. makes my dick limp.

We cant have that when your escort of the year.

 

My deepest apologies to you.

I did my best to make the post more readable hope its to your liking.

your "loving" opinion is certainly welcome

 

some of life's greatest teachers are those who show us how "not" to behave.

I will try to be a better student.

[+ David-SF]

Absolutely. 8inchtool is the very model of tolerance and respect. You see, he could have said the words "Fuck you" but instead, he chose to use a photo depicting it. That showed true class, tolerance and perception.

 

Fascinating.

I really am off the path today folks i should never have posted that picture of a midget flipping the bird it was mean spirited and unnecessary.

acting out of fear and insult

I will delete it.

[+ David-SF]

Yikes thats really harsh

 

"How said" indeed. Oh yes, heaven forbid anyone try to have some fun on an escort message board! Don't those who would make jokes and try to lighten the mood realize that this is the place to have our self-indulgent Dr. Phil moments where we spout psychobabble and brag about our "charmed life"? How dare anyone poke fun at that. For shame, Rock and Rick and flamengo. How dare you assume that 8inchtool would have a sense of humor.

 

This place is still as amusing as it ever was.

 

sorry my post seemed so self-serving

I will do my best to be more fun in the future.

sounds a little like more is under your post than meets the eye but i will take it for what its worth.

its really no wonder why so many lurk and never post.

[Doug69]

its really no wonder why so many lurk and never post.

 

Yes, especially if they saw the repugnant post you wrote to RockHard in response to his lighthearted comment, which you then edited and replaced with a rude "fuck you" photo, I can absolutely see why "so many lurk and never post." One wrong word and they'll face the wrath of 8inchtool.

 

I'm loving the victimized "I'll try better in the future" routine. I'll just bet your sycophants are really eating it up!

[Doug69]

Welcome back, Doug!

 

Thanks. I see the vacuous empty idol has been replaced with another.

[N13]

Yes, especially if they saw the repugnant post you wrote to RockHard in response to his lighthearted comment, which you then edited and replaced with a rude "fuck you" photo, I can absolutely see why "so many lurk and never post." One wrong word and they'll face the wrath of 8inchtool.

 

I'm loving the victimized "I'll try better in the future" routine. I'll just bet your sycophants are really eating it up!

 

Jealous much?

[RockHard]

The light is brighter today.

 

grammar and punctuation are my worst subjects.

 

You poor thing. Well, then, I hope you can take criticism from educated men because I find your writing impossible to read. And that disappoints me because I like to hear what the escorts have to say. Sure, this is a colloquial environment: there's plenty of room for taking liberties. But when you're trying to be "heady," and the words are horribly displayed (presentation is everything), the effort and attempt will appear laughable to some of us. And not the good kind of laughter.

 

However, I applaud your willingness to put your true self out there, with the chips and flaws. I admire a man who isn't afraid to show his imperfections.

 

You often refer to people as girl and on drugs when ever you feel like trying to jab at someone or when your defensive.

Its kind of revealing about you.

 

Kind of? Revealing? Be careful with your assumptions. You can easily look like a silly fool if you assume wrongly. Since you don't know me and you've never met me, you really have no idea what my true feelings are. But I never mind someone who asks.

 

FWIW, the truth is, I use the word "girl" in the company of gay friends. And I'm not talking the fair-weather type. In my circle (40-50 somethings), we gay men view the word as a loving term of endearment, used privately. Yes, the intent may be to jab (or softly pinch) to get your immediate attention (with a smile) but it's never used to stab, maim or kill. We aren't street-trash d-list drag queen h00kers. If your Pacific Heights' sister can't tell you the truth, who can?

 

As for drugs, I have my own personal history. I'm not an addict and have never needed recovery but I know how it feels to write and sketch when I'm high. I remember well a time in my life when I enjoyed being high and working high. Then the time came when I no longer enjoyed it and, now, I find life more real and exciting without drugs. Call it an epiphany. My drug references are always personal.

 

But make no mistake, I rarely feel defensive. If you don't like me or agree with me, tough shit.

 

You want revealing? How's this: I'm not here to denigrate escorts. I truly love 'em, especially the ones who are smart, reasonably secure, and who love themselves (and I'm not talking about the narcissists who can't step away from a mirror.) However, if you say something silly, stupid and off-the-wall, if you show contempt for us customers on this board, if you show a bitchy, cunty, cattiness towards other escorts, if you show you can't laugh at yourself, if you demonstrate your inability to act professional in public at all times, I won't consider hiring you, ever. And there are many men who feel as I do about such behavior. I think an escort would be a self-destructive fool to ignore them.

 

I congratulate you on your immediate willingness to fix the unintended consequences. You can thank Daddy for the edit feature on the new software. I always said such a feature can go a long way to turn a wrong into a right. And that's ALWAYS good for business.

[+ David-SF]

Wow

 

Thank you Rockhard for taking your time to respond to my reply.

Understood and point taken.

[+ Axiom2001]

How said that some can not refrain from being cynics. David's words and the words that he quotes are sincere and in my view beautiful. I don't expect everyone to be moved by the words but I do expect everyone to be respectful of another's feelings.

 

 

 

SF Westcoaster-- you have another man here who highly agree with your above words. It's unfortunate that everyone cannot read sincerity in another's thread/responses and take it as such!

[Bart]

Sycophant

 

Doug are you sure you are using the word as you intend?? So was it your intent that those who wrote in supporting David's attempt at a higher level of thought as looking for David's approval as the definition would say:

sycophant - a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

 

I dont see what personal advantage they are gaining. Now maybe you intended to mean David's later responses as being sycophantic-gaining approval from his clients. I find it difficult to agree or disagree when people use words with unintended meanings.

 

Now of course you may have been refering to one of the synonyms sycophant which is ass licker. Now there I would agree 100%. David has a great ass to lick of which I have enjoyed immensely on several occassions. I am in heaven when give the chance to do that. I might also add love the one of the other synonyms, boot licking, that's one I have not tried with him but would be hot too. Then have him climb on board while wearing them too while smacking my ass.

 

Personally I think David's initial response was an over reaction, but has always been the case in the time I have known him, he is quick to correct or respond to his inadequacies and make good on any issue. I have never found him to be anything but up front and straight with me, even when helping me in other areas that do no involve escorting. But I would love to be sycophantic with his ass anytime.

 

Thanks for the great word Doug!