Posted October 23rd, 2009 by 1stofficer
Captain’s Log 23.10.2009
(Captain’s log is a periodic message to logged in members of Mothership Gay Dating which we reproduce in our blog)
SHOUT about it
Don’t forget Mothership gay dating’s SHOUT facility - you can use this to broadcast you message to everyone who is looking at the who’s onboard page.
After we’ve finished Mothership’s new gay forums (coming soon) we’ll be making some changes to the SHOUT function to encourage even more interactivity. More soon. If you have any suggestions for SHOUT please let us know by messaging captain or 1stofficer once you’ve logged in.
Modus Videndi underwear
The Mothership Store has a new range of very sexy zipped underwear from the latino Modus Vivendi.
This includes a seriously horny zipped jockstrap which is proving VERY popular!
If the whole zipped thing isn’t your style, then Modus Vivendi do some well cut and very distinctive non-zipped underwear, as well as some great v neck tops too. You can see the full Modus Vivendi range here
New members
Don’t forget to make our new members feel welcome! Our new members matter a lot to Mothership, so take a moment to send them a hot, cool, gay crush or rate them. They’ll feel welcome, and it may lead somewhere nice. Like bed!
Posted October 21st, 2009 by 1stofficer
LGBT a dirty word for Black History Month?
October is Black History Month, and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has criticised the Black History Month organisers for not celebrating the sexuality of black heroes such as Malcolm X.
Malcolm X
Speaking in the Guardian Tatchell expresses concern that the Black History Month website fails to identify the majority of past black figures who are LGBT, including Malcolm X who Tatchell has identified as bisexual. Tatchell states
“Perhaps it is unintentional but Black History Month sometimes feels like Straight Black History Month. Famous black LGBT people are not acknowledged and celebrated. Either their contribution to black history and culture is ignored or their sexuality is air-brushed out of their biographies.”
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Posted October 20th, 2009 by 1stofficer
Squirt - Site Review
squirt.org
Domain: squirt.org
Since: 1999
Based: Toronto, Canada
Run by: Pressnet Inc, part of Pink Triangle Press
Market: Gay and bi men, all ages over 18 especially 35-64 bracket
Cruising guide
Chat/Cam
Video
X-rated Stories
Search
Style
Squirt is both a hook-up site and a site to get off. It is about sex, period, and unlike some of its competitors it does not pretend to be anything more than it is. Log in to Squirt and you’re faced with several pictures of big dicks in your face straight away.
The whole site has a friendly approach with tongue-in-cheek touches such as stick men in various sex positions to put on your profile to show what you’re into, and a screw facing horizontal, pointing up or pointing down to show whether you’re versatile, passive or active.
Branding is in red, black and white and is nicely done, although site navigation was a let down.
Not only do you have both a vertical and horizontal navigation bar, but you also have drop down boxes and further seemingly random buttons. Add this to Squirt’s unique terminology and way of categorising things and you’re left with a very confused user.
Squirt has a slightly more mature feel in age than some other more twinky sites. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted October 17th, 2009 by 1stofficer
Modus Vivendi underwear at the Mothership Store
Modus Vivendi Underwear
Very latin, very sexy and very original
Modus Vivendi is simply the sexiest zipped underwear ever. For a limited period Modus Vivendi underwear is exclusively available to the Mothership Store.
Modus Vivendi underwear brings you:
* Incredible, horny zipped and non-zipped designs
* First ever zipped jockstrap
* Latin passion
* T’s and V Neck T’s available too
* Up to 40% off
* Exclusive to the Mothership Store
* Check out our huge range of Modus Vivendi underwear here Read the rest of this entry »
Posted October 16th, 2009 by 1stofficer
Mothership Blog columnist John Hartley talks about Stephen Gately’s remarkable life and sad death
Stephen Gately
Once again, as a result of ever speedier communication, the world reels from the untimely death of a celebrity. As James Dean for his generation, and more recently Princess Diana for ours, Gately’s exit reminds us of the brevity of life and our own mortality, with the sad spectacle of someone good-looking and youthful, with the world at their feet, being torn rudely from life.
What makes it more grotesque in this case is that Stephen was found by a handsome Bulgarian guy who had apparently spent the night with Gately’s civil partner, cold and dead “in a preying mantis position” by his sofa, in a sunbathed luxury island villa that many gay men would consider a blissful dream.
Much will be written on the undoubted talent of the former Boyzone star who had a successful solo career, and then performed creditably on the West End stage. Moreover, his courage in coming out (like Will Young) and keeping his fanbase intact, secured him an affectionate place in gay history. Read the rest of this entry »
