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COL542: RIP GROWLr?

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys get together after some time away to discuss the recent changes to terms of service of the Growlr app. With social media data collection being a hot topic, Growlr is the next app to fall under scrutiny after changes were made to their TOS. What does this mean for the app? Has their recent acquisition by a larger corporation caused larger sweeping changes? Will there be another mass exodus as there was with Tumblr?

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RIP GROWLr? – we ask the question “Has the bear community brought about the end of its own app?”

What happened:

What comes next?

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COL490: R.I.P. Tumblr Porn

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, we are joined again by Daddy Hadrian to talk about current events in social media. Earlier last week, Tumblr decided to ban NSFW content as of December 17th and Facebook has changed its terms regarding “sexual expression”. The guys discuss how this impacts both themselves and the community at large.

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Verizon owned Tumblr has announced they’re banning NSFW content starting Dec 17th. [Oath Inc. is a subsidiary of Verizon Communications that serves as the umbrella company of its digital content subdivisions, including AOL and Yahoo!. Verizon acquired AOL on June 23, 2015 and Yahoo!’s operating business on June 13, 2017. Within Oath, AOL and Yahoo! maintain their respective brands.]

  • What do we think of this policy/content change?
  • Does anyone know the numbers? As in, what %s of user accounts/posts are NSFW vs SFW.
  • Where will the porn gravitate to on the internet?
  • Vox: Tumblr bans porn so Verizon can sell ads

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What do we think of the recent change in Facebook’s own terms re: sexual expression?

Here’s the new wording from Facebook’s Community Standards Section 15:

  1. Sexual Solicitation

Policy Rationale

As noted in Section 8 of our Community Standards (Sexual Exploitation of Adults), people use Facebook to discuss and draw attention to sexual violence and exploitation. We recognize the importance of and want to allow for this discussion. We draw the line, however, when content facilitates, encourages or coordinates sexual encounters between adults. We also restrict sexually explicit language that may lead to solicitation because some audiences within our global community may be sensitive to this type of content and it may impede the ability for people to connect with their friends and the broader community.

Do not post:

Content that attempts to coordinate or recruit for adult sexual activities including but not limited to:

  • Filmed sexual activities
  • Pornographic activities, strip club shows, live sex performances, erotic dances
  • Sexual, erotic, or tantric massages

Content that engages in explicit sexual solicitation by, including but not limited to the following, offering or asking for:

  • Sex or sexual partners
  • Sex chat or conversations
  • Nude images

Content that engages in implicit sexual solicitation, which can be identified by offering or asking to engage in a sexual act and/or acts identified by other suggestive elements such as any of the following:

  • Vague suggestive statements, such as “looking for a good time tonight”
  • Sexualized slang
  • Using sexual hints such as mentioning sexual roles, sex positions, fetish scenarios, sexual preference/sexual partner preference, state of arousal, act of sexual intercourse or activity (sexual penetration or self-pleasuring), commonly sexualized areas of the body such as the breasts, groin, or buttocks, state of hygiene of genitalia or buttocks
  • Content (hand drawn, digital, or real-world art) that may depict explicit sexual activity or suggestively posed person(s).

Content that offers or asks for other adult activities such as:

  • Commercial pornography
  • Partners who share fetish or sexual interests

Sexually explicit language that adds details and goes beyond mere naming or mentioning of:

  • A state of sexual arousal (wetness or erection)
  • An act of sexual intercourse (sexual penetration, self-pleasuring or exercising fetish scenarios)

Facebook Community Standards Section 14: Adult Nudity and Sexual Activity

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COL486: Military Veteran Bears

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined by previous guests hosts Aaron and Drew. In honor of Veteran’s Day, the guys talk with them about their experiences as gay veterans. From coming out while in the military, serving during DADT, and more, our guests share their perspectives.

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Guest Interviews with Aaron Bell and Drew Ealy to discuss their experiences in the Navy and Army under the DADT [Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell] policy.

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COL286: LTAS – Not in my backyard

bear-soup-420x470In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, we are joined once again by the sexy Hadrian McQuaig for a frank discussion on sex and if we do it when we’re away from home. From travel trips and bathhouses, to inventing a new multi-purpose travel sex kit,

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RAC004 on YouTube:

JIM METALHEAD

AZMAN722 SEXY AS BEAR BOSS ON STREAMEN

COL280 on YouTube:

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Chaturbate: Yeah Gary i totally agree with u, um straight and i have been free on the site for ages now, all u need to do is get in the good books with some of the male/female models and they absolutely love you even if your a Grey that doesn’t give them profits. Hint: Be nice to them are u will get your stuff if your patient with them a month or to constantly going to her page and talking with her makes u more interesting and she/he will keep u around.

JIM METALHEAD

AZMAN722 IS MASTER AT MAKING ME FEEL NASTY AND NEVER FELT SO HOT FOR A BEAR TYPE DADDY HES THE MANS MAN

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Justin Bowman

I believe you are the Gary that is apart of the Cubs out loud podcast and I have wanted to tell you for a few months now that I absolutely love the show! Love it love it love it!

Peter Kieren Munn

Hi Gary, I quite like Cubs Out Loud and I think you’re quite cute.

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Let’s Talk About Sex – Doing It Away From Home/Sex in other cities.

I’ll Tumbl For You:

  • [Jeff] – A Great Day in Bed – http://hadrianm.com/post/102194087059/you-have-a-day-just-you-and-bailey-staying-in-bed
  • [Gary] – Public Display of Affection? http://hard-n-heavy.tumblr.com/post/62577740200

Links:

  • [Gary] MY DRUNK PUMPKIN 2014 (ft. Grace Helbig & Mamrie Hart!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlI_Ur-LRp8

What’s Going On?

  • [Jeff] – Confirmed Mythic Garry Kill and on to Draenor
  • [Gary] – SURPRISE!

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COL270: Bear Pool Parties

13941467459_aa96bf6c4f_zIn this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys take a dip and talk about bear pool parties. Are they meant to be just for socializing or is just an orgy in the water? The cubs give their opinions and provide some aqua-inspired bear love. Plus, will we finally “let it go”?

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  • Bill DeMange
  • Brad Harris
  • Tom McMillen-Oakley
  • Jake Enger
  • Alex Baker
  • Dylan Caps
  • Charlie Chaser
  • Rodrigo Meneses
  • Jasen R Brooks
  • Bob Langley
  • David Eichelberger

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  • Bear Pool Parties – reason for bears to be nude in water? Just a cover for orgies?

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