tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881754214947475701.post467754315732248927..comments2024-02-24T20:50:47.077-05:00Comments on VincentLambert.com: Short Takes: GAYVN Noms Released…and MoreVincent Lamberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215554523324823115noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881754214947475701.post-67959335298538959982010-08-26T12:38:24.523-04:002010-08-26T12:38:24.523-04:00(Part 3...guess I talk too long *wink)
Since film-...(Part 3...guess I talk too long *wink)<br />Since film-making (and porn falls under the same ideology) is a creative endeavor, I want my actors to have some input on what THEY wanted to do. If it's hot as hell what they have in mind, that neither of them will get hurt (most important), and that people will like it, whether it be a condom-free scene or not, I'll tell them as long as they are honest with one another and with me about their status, then I'll tell them 'hey, go for it' and they would have my blessing. I know there are studios that are close knit like that (that everyone knows everyone's history); that there's an atmosphere of trust and openness which is paramount to producing great art, and also staying safe. The reason this is such a problem is not scenes being condom-free, but there needs to be a climate, a culture of openness in regards to one's status. We still live in a world where there is still a stigma attached to someone with HIV/AIDS. We've made some progress, but more needs to be done. As long as we continue to live in a culture of fear, then the stigmatizing of those with HIV will continue. To ban condom-free films is not the way to go, and this gets into a whole different issue that I don't think I should get into at the moment. ;) What happened to Wyler was tragic but it sounds like RSS has made a great offer and have opened a door for him. Now he just has to make the decision to walk through it. I hope he accepts Chris' offer and does just that. :)Elizabeth Young, AKA The Gore Hound, or Elspeth Chagallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00924412945365965295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881754214947475701.post-75902138994614756522010-08-26T12:35:35.524-04:002010-08-26T12:35:35.524-04:00(Con't from previous)
2) Re: Wyler's HIV d...(Con't from previous)<br />2) Re: Wyler's HIV disclosure: *sigh* I feel terrible whenever I hear about this happening. I've been on the fence with the issue of condom-free films/scenes for quite a while. It seems though that I don't have nearly as strong opinion of them one way or the other, then some of the other porn genres out there, namely I'm against extreme fetish (but that's just me and my personal preference). Again, it comes down to preference and as long as there is consumer demand of condom-free material, it's going to continue to be produced. I feel too that if I was running a studio (and I think that would be PHAT as hell), I would like to think that I would put the safety of my actors first. I would make sure that everyone was aware of everyone's status going into a project and have everyone do the mandatory testing before a shoot. I would make very sure everyone in my 'house' was healthy and very importantly having a good time while they're working. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />~BetsyElizabeth Young, AKA The Gore Hound, or Elspeth Chagallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00924412945365965295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881754214947475701.post-85576000194195883402010-08-26T12:33:59.519-04:002010-08-26T12:33:59.519-04:00(Con't from previous)
2) Re: Wyler's HIV d...(Con't from previous)<br />2) Re: Wyler's HIV disclosure: *sigh* I feel terrible whenever I hear about this happening. I've been on the fence with the issue of condom-free films/scenes for quite a while. It seems though that I don't have nearly as strong opinion of them one way or the other, then some of the other porn genres out there, namely I'm against extreme fetish (but that's just me and my personal preference). Again, it comes down to preference and as long as there is consumer demand of condom-free material, it's going to continue to be produced. I feel too that if I was running a studio (and I think that would be PHAT as hell), I would like to think that I would put the safety of my actors first. I would make sure that everyone was aware of everyone's status going into a project and have everyone do the mandatory testing before a shoot. I would make very sure everyone in my 'house' was healthy and very importantly having a good time while they're working. Since film-making (and porn falls under the same ideology) is a creative endeavor, I want my actors to have some input on what THEY wanted to do. If it's hot as hell what they have in mind, that neither of them will get hurt (most important), and that people will like it, whether it be a condom-free scene or not, I'll tell them as long as they are honest with one another and with me about their status, then I'll tell them 'hey, go for it' and they would have my blessing. I know there are studios that are close knit like that (that everyone knows everyone's history); that there's an atmosphere of trust and openness which is paramount to producing great art, and also staying safe. The reason this is such a problem is not scenes being condom-free, but there needs to be a climate, a culture of openness in regards to one's status. We still live in a world where there is still a stigma attached to someone with HIV/AIDS. We've made some progress, but more needs to be done. As long as we continue to live in a culture of fear, then the stigmatizing of those with HIV will continue. To ban condom-free films is not the way to go, and this gets into a whole different issue that I don't think I should get into at the moment. ;) What happened to Wyler was tragic but it sounds like RSS has made a great offer and have opened a door for him. Now he just has to make the decision to walk through it. I hope he accepts Chris' offer and does just that. :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />~BetsyElizabeth Young, AKA The Gore Hound, or Elspeth Chagallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00924412945365965295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881754214947475701.post-20559253161528512272010-08-26T12:33:13.547-04:002010-08-26T12:33:13.547-04:00Too much to say in a brief comment but I'll gi...Too much to say in a brief comment but I'll give it a shot:<br />1) Re: GAYVN noms: WOOT to RSS on its nominations! I haven't had an opportunity yet to congratulate them on their blog but I think I owe them a visit. I also have to root for my Bel Ami boys as well. I was so sure Taboo would get nominated but seeing that was mainly a bareback film, and they (meaning AVN) weren't acknowledging those this year, I was pretty bent. It was a beautifully made film. Lukas did an awesome job with it. With my fan girl feelings aside and trying to be objective, he really did take what he learned in front of the camera, and seemlessly transferred it to his art behind it. He truly has become a remarkable erotic artist, or eroticist, as I like to coin the term. And Vince is judging this year again. YAH!!!! Can I come along too? :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />~BetsyElizabeth Young, AKA The Gore Hound, or Elspeth Chagallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00924412945365965295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881754214947475701.post-56020717370896517422010-08-26T12:32:15.553-04:002010-08-26T12:32:15.553-04:00Too much to say in a brief comment but I'll gi...Too much to say in a brief comment but I'll give it a shot:<br />1) Re: GAYVN noms: WOOT to RSS on its nominations! I haven't had an opportunity yet to congratulate them on their blog but I think I owe them a visit. I also have to root for my Bel Ami boys as well. I was so sure Taboo would get nominated but seeing that was mainly a bareback film, and they (meaning AVN) weren't acknowledging those this year, I was pretty bent. It was a beautifully made film. Lukas did an awesome job with it. With my fan girl feelings aside and trying to be objective, he really did take what he learned in front of the camera, and seemlessly transferred it to his art behind it. He truly has become a remarkable erotic artist, or eroticist, as I like to coin the term. And Vince is judging this year again. YAH!!!! Can I come along too? :)<br /><br />2) Re: Wyler's HIV disclosure: *sigh* I feel terrible whenever I hear about this happening. I've been on the fence with the issue of condom-free films/scenes for quite a while. It seems though that I don't have nearly as strong opinion of them one way or the other, then some of the other porn genres out there, namely I'm against extreme fetish (but that's just me and my personal preference). Again, it comes down to preference and as long as there is consumer demand of condom-free material, it's going to continue to be produced. I feel too that if I was running a studio (and I think that would be PHAT as hell), I would like to think that I would put the safety of my actors first. I would make sure that everyone was aware of everyone's status going into a project and have everyone do the mandatory testing before a shoot. I would make very sure everyone in my 'house' was healthy and very importantly having a good time while they're working. Since film-making (and porn falls under the same ideology) is a creative endeavor, I want my actors to have some input on what THEY wanted to do. If it's hot as hell what they have in mind, that neither of them will get hurt (most important), and that people will like it, whether it be a condom-free scene or not, I'll tell them as long as they are honest with one another and with me about their status, then I'll tell them 'hey, go for it' and they would have my blessing. I know there are studios that are close knit like that (that everyone knows everyone's history); that there's an atmosphere of trust and openness which is paramount to producing great art, and also staying safe. The reason this is such a problem is not scenes being condom-free, but there needs to be a climate, a culture of openness in regards to one's status. We still live in a world where there is still a stigma attached to someone with HIV/AIDS. We've made some progress, but more needs to be done. As long as we continue to live in a culture of fear, then the stigmatizing of those with HIV will continue. To ban condom-free films is not the way to go, and this gets into a whole different issue that I don't think I should get into at the moment. ;) What happened to Wyler was tragic but it sounds like RSS has made a great offer and have opened a door for him. Now he just has to make the decision to walk through it. I hope he accepts Chris' offer and does just that. :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />~BetsyElizabeth Young, AKA The Gore Hound, or Elspeth Chagallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00924412945365965295noreply@blogger.com