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Just saying I miss you Thomas (Tolead)

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Thomas...Tolead...is to me one of the GBT contributors who I most treasure. He hasn't been online for 6 days and is perhaps taking some kind of break. I'm just hoping he's okay. I like Thomas because he humanises GBT for me. I like his intelligence, his incredible willingness to care about people way beyond just a superficial level, his great sense of humour, the amazing contribution he's made to this site, his proven commitment to the political and social gay issues that affect all of us, the way he doesn't just post any random message on your wall but makes it personal to you, that he's given you as a person some thought. I like the way he's as horny and erotic as the rest of us but has stood up and spoken on behalf of members for whom some GBT issues are problematic, but always with tact and fairness. You're awesome Thomas. You're a significant part of what kept me interested in this website, and willing to stay with it, for all its huge flaws. HUGS.

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9 years ago

So glad to see you again Thomas! As you can tell from this thread. you're much loved here :) You're so right about the family feel to part of the community here, which is why your absence was so immediately noticable to me. What you say about taking time to think about managing your time and GBT contributions makes perfect sense. The whole content issue is one I'm not really up to speed on since I hardly watch the erotic content anymore, just new gay themed films that get uploaded. But in any case, delighted to see you back here BIG WARM HUG xoxoxoxoxox Brae

9 years ago

you always brought forth great twink videos. but more importantly, you are a leader on this page that makes people feel comfortable and welcomed. i hope we can always remain friends.

nate88
9 years ago

I too have been trying to sort my priorities here. HAPPY you are back. xoxoxoxox

9 years ago

Good Morning. And yes it is me and I am back. Brae, thank you for all your kind words in this blog entry. They touched me deeply. And thank you all that posted here as well. I took the last seven days to figure out how GBT should fit into my life. We all know that the vast majority of members and visitors for that matter are drawn here for pictures and videos. And that is the end of their connection. And to support them there is a relatively small number of people that bring content to the site. And there are a small number of people that, in addition to the porn, have settled in as a community of people that share their lives, thoughts, fears and triumphs in blogs and visiting walls. Over the years I have tried to be both contributor of content and a part of the community that is family on GBT. Both of these things take time. And as the years go by, time is something that becomes more finite in one’s life. At 20, it had little meaning because there was always a tomorrow. And 61, the chapters are clearer and where you spend your time becomes more precious. So in short, I am back. And plan to spend my times with friends, both in blogs, wall posts and the occasional PM. The time to source, clean and upload content is not a priority for me going forward. Does that mean no more uploads? I am not sure. It means the quantity will be less. In part because the personal reward in supplying content to the site is minimal. To those few that have provided feedback and/or are subscribers, thank you for that. And my apologies for not continuing to add content at the volume I have. I am sure there are more than enough people willing to upload content so that there are a variety of videos for users and for the site to continue to generate revenue for its owners. For in the end, that is what the owners of GBT desire. To make money. So look for me on your walls or in the blogs. And enjoy your day.

austinpscottt
9 years ago

hes my friend, and hope he gets back soon, take care Thomas

austinpscottt
9 years ago

bug hugs from me to you, scott

gm4yngr
9 years ago

I also miss having Thomas on here, he really is a great guy. I think he may have needed to take a break from the site because he cares too much. I'm sure that he will be back with us when he is ready because he enjoys helping others even though he may try to take on too many problems at once.

nate88
9 years ago

I vote for Thomas for GBT Gay Man of the Year. Love ya and hope you get 'collected' soon. HUGS, Andy

9 years ago

I talk to Thomas everyday he is just taking a little break and is good. He is a wonderful man and has been with me as I have grown as a man he has been a wonderful influence on my life. He has also chewed me out on a few occasions which I needed...We love you Thomas

9 years ago

Well said :) miss you being here Thomas.

GayBoytubes
9 years ago

Love Thomas so much and i can't help but agree with everything you wrote about him @Brae because it's 100% all fact without a doubt.