bumblebee Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Since I arrived back in SE Asian last October, my feelings for the scene have changed regarding meeting people in particular and the forum in general. Whereas before I used to enjoy encountering new FMs, and still do to an extent when they are friends of friends, the circle has got so big now that I am content with the group I have here at this stage. I find this forum is a direct reflection of that group, people I have actually met and socialised with, and a great bunch they are. It is also the only forum whose owner I have met in person, enjoy his company, and that means a lot to me. For me the bigger forums/fora have become impersonal, in the main populated by FMs, whom I do not know, and am unlikely to meet in the future, I just don't feel that connection with strangers anymore. I still enjoy reading them when something interesting comes up, but the bonds are not as strong any longer, something that I feel differently about here. I have chatted about this to other guys who have been around a bit recently, and they feel somewhat the same. I liken this forum to the local pub, you know all the friendly faces anytime you pop in, it's cosy, and any new visitors are made welcome to join us at the table. The larger forums appear to me to be like super pubs, full of distracting noise, with small groups of friends sitting around chatting at different tables, trying to be heard over the racket. So that's where I am at these days, I really love this place, after years of wandering through various boards, I am finally home. So what do you guys like, or maybe even dislike about here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdogg Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I love when people say they've found a home or their favorite local pub! This forum is not a group a random people. Rather for the most part it's a group of friends which has expanded to a group of friends of friends. So guys like BB, Duke, Lung, DT, and I could go on and on and on, have set the tone, the culture for this forum. Now I certainly hope we expand beyond a circle of personal friends, and we are as guys like Randiuno come out of the blue with amazing reports from places off the beaten track but the groundwork has been laid. It was really gratifying to me to see the responses to Razo's post. Sometimes I have my doubts but it confirmed to me that we're really doing something right here. We're going to be big. And if you're reading this you can be a major contributor to the style of this forum. It's what you guys make of it! And a very BIG thank you to all my friends who have posted here! I really appreciate it! It's not easy to start from scratch but friends help friends and we have built something very special here. :) That's what this forum is about... friends helping friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke007 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I thought I'd lowered the tone of this forum :D But I do agree with BB about finding your favourite local boozer, it does have that feel here and where Im the happiest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Yes. A terrific place to spend time with friends without a doubt. I've enjoyed this forum from the get-go. Back then there was only a handful of us posting but bit by bit the little forum grew. I concur with BB that it is a refreshing alternative to the other forums out there and it feels like home for sure. Much thanks to to all of you who have contributed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KendoUK Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I admit, I did not even know of this forums existence until PDogg gave me a card at Kliome's party, I thought that was a really nice touch so endeavoured to check it out when I got home. Quite a lot of familiar names on here but the atmosphere is a bit more intimate, a bit like seeing your favourite band playing in a small venue (like your local pub.... :lol: ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I don't have much experience with forums, having only been on Another One for a year or so before being kicked off. I then went back to cyber nowhere until Lung emailed me to tell me about LBR and encouraged me to join, which I did immediately. Must be a year and a half or so ago now. I agree with all the above comments about friends helping friends and the local pub and the nice warm feelings. In my recent visits to both Phnom Penh and Pattaya I have been helped by a core group of FMs I knew online from LBR but who quickly became firm friends in the flesh. That felt really good. Being a shy chap, I could not believe at times how welcoming these guys were. I was right at home. Before this most recent sex tourism excursion I only knew bubba (we were mates long before we entered forums), Hound of the Baskervilles and willethepimp. The latter 2 had visited Saigon, where I live, briefly last year and we met up there. Now as I sit here at keyboard in Feb of 2012 I feel I know a very good little community (the local pub scene if you like) of guys I can trust, enjoy and communicate with openly and in good faith. I recently told bubba that I feel very lucky, for I would be happy to consider people like PDogg, Bumblebee, Big Tel, kahuna, etc., friends in any walk of my diverse and messy life. And, they all are a key part of LBR. One other thing, important to me, but possibly not to anyone else, I like about LBR, is the complete lack of crap about sexuality of our selves or others. Let me explain. The reason I got kicked off Another forum was I had become so fed up with the "I am not gay" theme of much of the shallow discussion, with new members starting new threads all the time on that tack, tolerated by, and almost as if encouraged by, the moderators. I began being very cheeky, pointing out little foibles like bumfucking and cocksucking being common traits of all this I am not gay foolishness. It got up many noses. A certain Owner of Another forum and his moderator cohort aggressively disapproved of my stance. Good for them. For it gave me (via Lung) a chance to join an online place where my jokes and teases are accepted, where our sexual identities are in no need of denial, where it is, if you'll let me say, fabulously faggot friendly. Now, this is not to be harsh with any new guest or member who is still exploring his sexual identity. Welcome to you all. But it is just to say, there is no need for hangups or denial on LBR. Let it all hang out. We are a mature community (or at least all the guys I have met thus far), content with our sexuality, never putting anyone else down because of theirs, and welcoming all sorts of exploration of and learning about any part of the sexual spectrum to do with ladyboys. Long live LBR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hefe Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Well... I, for one, aren't too impressed with any forum that would allow me to be a member... That aside I like how it is jerk free at this point, but the inevitable will happen if it becomes "successful" I guess. I've enjoyed meeting some of you last year & I'm sure I rubbed shoulders with several of you others over the years in various dives & hope to run into you all again when I get back there after this extended exile. I think the metaphor of a favorite pub is spot on, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangbah Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 We are a mature community (or at least all the guys I have met thus far), content with our sexuality, never putting anyone else down because of theirs, and welcoming all sorts of exploration of and learning about any part of the sexual spectrum to do with ladyboys. Ken, you G&T are G&T as G&T gay G&T as G&T the G&T day G&T is G&T long G&T... :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketSquirrel Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I love when people say they've found a home or their favorite local pub! This forum is not a group a random people. Rather for the most part it's a group of friends which has expanded to a group of friends of friends. BB, you have expressed my feelings very well in your opening post. And PD, I agree, that this is not a group of random people. In fact, I believe that I was invited to join which was a very nice feeling. It seems that most of us are here because we are truly friends and enjoy each other's company and good discussion. There is a remarkable amount of acceptance to different views and practices as well. These connections have now become a very important part of my holidays here in Thailand. I particularly like the "bulletin board" function as I now check-in regularly to see what's on the agenda for the day. Also, I enjoy the somewhat smaller size bc I can keep up with the messages. See you at PBG tonight :) RJS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Great feedback guys, good to hear your views. There is obviously a feeling of intimacy here, a relaxing vibe where all views are accepted in a flame free zone, a sign of maturity along with knowing and being comfortable with where we are at I guess. I loved the early years of the forums, from 2005 onwards. There was such excitement realising there were so many guys out there feeling the same way as myself and meeting them in person, magic days. But now nearly every topic has been discussed on the various boards, and the jaded feeling sets in, a "here we go again" when certain subjects get brought up, particularly the "Am I gay?" subject. This forum has rejuvenated my interest in the scene so much. I have gotten such a buzz from reporting direct from the frontline, and sharing the info with you guys in an appreciative environment. Alas my days here in SE Asia are running out for the moment, but hopefully the momentum to continue reporting, particularly the Pattaya Times thread will be taken up by you guys as you come through here in the following months. This thread has the potential to run and run, giving instant information on the scene as it unfolds here, so feel free to carry on the flame, I can see Kendo putting on his trainers as I write lol, good man. So I think what we are witnessing here is a new idea, the next chapter in LB forums, where it builds up from a solid base and expands, contrasting with the older ones, where a group of strangers came together to share ideas and form new friendships. These friendships are already in place here, and new friends are more than welcome to join us on this journey to keep the LB loving community up to date with relevant material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williethepimp Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I thought I'd lowered the tone of this forum :D But I do agree with BB about finding your favourite local boozer, it does have that feel here and where Im the happiest No Duke-that's my job. Anytime this forum is becoming too highbrow,please give me a call and allow me to lower the tone.....if it really needs lowering call my mate the hound ,he's even cruder than me.... As for the am i gay question....im nik noi gay,a slightly queer heterosexual in other words....not as gay as Ken W ,but probably gayer than Lung-5555 Maybe we should start a thread HOW gay are you -whaddya think guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiDee Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 BB, you have expressed my feelings very well in your opening post. I agree, that opening post put it rather succinctly and tied a nice little bow on the whole subject. A small-ish forum like this where people all pretty much know one another, or at least have friends who have met most of the posters a La P Dogg, makes this a special place. Myself I have only met a handful of the readers here but I have known PD for 10 years now and if he hangs out with the supporters of this forum, I know they must be OK! It seems like many of the readers from the old ladyboy forum {TLF} have found their way here as well and that was a good crew for the most part; I think they enjoy reading here because same as myself they recognize the screen names and realize that all of the people here are OK and have been around the block a bit. I know PD's goal is to make this forum as large as possible, and of course we hope that happens for his sake, but here's hoping it always retains its small-town atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnykey Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Took me a while to become a regular poster (when I have something worthwhile to contribute), but am enjoying this forum a great deal. As yet no dickheads or idiotic posts have found their way here. All good guys. Cheers DK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdogg Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 As yet no dickheads or idiotic posts have found their way here. All good guys. Cheers DK They must have seen the stop sign! :D Thanks for all the kind words about our forum guys. Now that the Forum is on solid ground much of my energy will go to building up the Profile area. By the end of the year we should have hundreds of ladyboy Profiles: http://www.ladyboyreview.com/search/search-by-location/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Dickheads need a home too you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I too fully agree with BB's opening post and am a convert here to this Forum. My plain and simple reason is that I have meet most of the main posters here and the owner and that makes me want to stay. Being able to arrange hook ups and see what friends/people are up in our community has a nice feel and important to me. Long live LBR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanbeag7 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I like this forum cause we all have the same interest (lb's) and in my case i still haven't been with one, but i'm lucky cause i've found a lovely one in philipines to love me and i her. I have only had the experience of meeting up with a few wonderful IRISH bm's once, and i am glad to say a few are now my friends for life, but the only annoying thing is i have chatted with both the boss here Pigdogg, (who is a true gentleman, for inviting me first to this great place), and never meeting BB a great irish guy and a fellow gobshite. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KendoUK Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Alas my days here in SE Asia are running out for the moment, but hopefully the momentum to continue reporting, particularly the Pattaya Times thread will be taken up by you guys as you come through here in the following months. This thread has the potential to run and run, giving instant information on the scene as it unfolds here, so feel free to carry on the flame, I can see Kendo putting on his trainers as I write lol, good man. I've been enjoying that thread, I would love to pick up the baton in your absence but my trips to the LOS are always a 100m sprint as opposed to a marathon so I'm never in town long enough to get a real feel for whats going on. ...and that's something I must address one day soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTChang Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Met DeepThroat for the first time last week. Thinking about all that DT said about his 'home' forum .... and BB's comments .... have struck a chord with me too. Very civilized in here ... fellow faggots! Size isnt everything, but good luck with your enlargement plans, PD! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimslim Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 This site contains all the best elements from the old TLF site . Added to the wealth of experience here , the fact that a lot of us actually know each other and are friends this gives the place a welcome feel good factor . Brother Piggdog is loved by us all , a fine upstanding chap !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdogg Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Brother Piggdog is loved by us all , a fine upstanding chap !! Pak wan! But it seems hanging out these days it's a big mix of people from everywhere, not just TLF, and guys are now choosing to post where their mates they've been drinking with also post. It certainly helps that LBR is the go to source for what happened last night and what's going to happen tomorrow. Hope this continues when Bumblebee and myself are out of country. And we have a new problem. As a result of my mistakenly sending some emails to ALL instead of just a few guys who did not verify their regie, our registration emails are now being sent to Spam folders. If anything from LBR ever goes to your Spam folder, please mark as NOT Spam, we gotta get off the shitlist. If you guys could check your Spam folder and do this it would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Ken, you G&T are G&T as G&T gay G&T as G&T the G&T day G&T is G&T long G&T... :p Shucks, that's the sweetest thing anybody ever said to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciobha Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I just looked up the word 'gentleman' in the Oxford English Dictionary, and it said "someone like Piggdog". This is a good solid forum full of guys who in the main know each other, and who have , been there,done that, and bought several t-shirts along the way. All good decent guys in here, ready to help each other, but still have some light hearted banter along with it. In some ways this forum reminds me of the opening credits of the TV series "Shameless". We are all exactly the same but totally different, fucked up in our own little ways,and could be viewed as the outcasts of society. But deep down the guys here are the salt of the earth, and by Christ we know how to party!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randiuno Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I love this site...although I have yet to meet any of the guy members face to face...which is due to my own personal fears and limitations. However, the commaraderie, fellowship, and mutual love, respect and admiration for our mutual objects of desire found on this site is something I have been searching for for a long time. For me this is more than a local pub, in a way it is my home away from home. Best wishes, Randi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Randi, "Fears and limitations" of and about what exactly?!!? You're not a freak, or bizarre, or weird, or anything else outlandishly repugnant. Goodness, once you meet some of the guys on this forum (and others) you'll realize we are not a bunch of weirdos. We are simple, everyday run of the mill, normal, warm, generous, kind, balanced people, and contributing to society in a meaningful supportive manner that most of us are deeply committed to. We are not shadowy, lurking misfits. We like what you like. Are radio dials are tuned into the same frequency as yours. So get over it and come to meet a few of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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