May you have -
Walls for the wind
And a roof for the rain,
And drinks bedside the fire
Laughter to cheer you
And those you love near you,
And all that your heart may desire

3 days into the week, and I'm already dreading logging on and finding that I have new notes! There were 4 more this morning (in the usual pairs of course).

One of my most recent popular photographs - "I'm Coming" - has been removed because of the determination that "an erect penis is depicted". That is an outright misrepresentation - yes, a lie.
But what really has me puzzled is making "temporarily unavailable" a very popular deviation - "I See You"! It is designated "temporarily unavailable" because the age of the model is "questionable" and I have 7 days to submit a "model's release form" before permanent removal. (That is the second one of these I've had thrown at me this week). In neither case will I submit the models to the indignity of having their legal age and consent questioned. They deserve more respect than that. So, I will not comply with dA's request and permanent removal can proceed.

Those of you who follow my photography can attest to the variety of subject matter and the respectability of my erotic works. And, I believe you can understand that I really am totally puzzled as well as definitely most offended at the suggestion that I would submit photographs of any man/boy that is not of legal age. Not only is the suggestion puzzling and offensive to me, it is absolute bull shit!

Several of you will have had opportunity to read a Journal submitted by "Jocked" yesterday. This man has given many of us the joy of some of the most outstanding, signature art displayed on this site. It is grievous that we may loose opportunity to appreciate his talent because of situations similar to those confronting me.

(After my journal entry of yesterday, I had another vitriolic comment and did the usual - blocked the viewer and reported the message as spam). (And also since yesterday's Journal, I've received es from 2 individuals who gave their ages as 16 and 17. Unless it is landscape or seascape, every photo I submit is marked as MATURE CONTENT (nudity and sexual content). I do this automatically whether the model is only bare from the waist up. So, how are these young people accessing deviations with clear warning?

Apparently, there is no proper course for any of us to steer unless we submit to blatant censorship and discrimination. This is an international and multicultural site, yet that seems to be completely ignored as the policies in force all seem to imply that ugly arrogance that "America knows best". In respect of the international and multicultural participation, this arrogant attitude of imposing "American values" (on which people of the U.S. can't reach common ground) on citizens of other lands is repugnant.

"Jocked" indicated his mood was angry! I can understand that. I find myself drifting from angry to puzzled to despair to an utter sense of being in limbo. But, I am sincerely concerned about his situation. I hope he's receiving an outpouring of support and encouragement.

I love photographing people (in various genre), places, and events. It's something I use to educate myself about the world around me, express myself, offer an opinion, tell a story, make a statement or substitute for a song. I won't stop.

Will I exit dA? Unlikely unless I am banned. (Isn't there an old saying that goes something like "don't let the bastards get you down"? I find that rather reassuring for me plus I'm a stubborn, hard-headed bastard myself and don't want to give narrow-minded, in-sightless people that satisfaction.)

I do suggest that, if I submit a deviation you personally like but think it might be a targeted one,
downloading might be in order.

Thanks for letting me vent!

Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.