This is as good a place as any to post this.
While I will remain a member of TLB, I’m just not into it anymore. Not really worth the trouble to participate anymore. I am beginning another school year and after getting back from vacation, my company is picking up a lot of business. My WordPress site is getting far more recognition for my posts and stories. Been using the “Trans Ally” flag as my logo which makes more sense as I identify as “straight” yet have had relationships with transwomen. Also I’m married to a ciswoman. I have a lot of life experiences to share.
On my WordPress site I have far greater freedom (and control over) whatever I want to post and don’t have to worry about things getting “stomped on” or putting up with snide comments from other users. My biography on WordPress has gotten a lot of reaction and many have said they liked my profile picture. One of my wife’s friends even said I “looked 23” and another said I “couldn’t be over 30.”
So I guess I can’t complain.
There’s no need to be anonymous either. No porn involved and I can discuss issues of importance. I’m better able to support my friends in the LGBT community. Hell, other than my language sometimes, I’d not be ashamed to let my Mom or Dad read it.
Probably my best read piece was my tribute to Sharon Tate last summer. It got more views and likes than anything I’ve ever posted. Interestingly it got absolutely zero attention on this site. That among other things told me this really isn’t the place for me. Good luck to the future of TLB. And I hope my friends on here will stay in touch. You are the reason I’ve remained as long as I have.
