aphrodite.aphroditus 6 months

I’m guest lecturing in a couple weeks. I want to start my lecture with a song. Any suggestions?

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dylpics 6 months

“Everything you already are is all that you’ll ever need to be.” Imogen Heap & ai.mogen Unsurprisingly, 6 years ago, Imogen Heap fully embraced AI in the creation of their 2025 EP “I AM__”, which sought to explore how the imminent AI revolution could shape their art and, more importantly, how their art can responsibly inform and shape AI. (The bass in this piece gives me head-to-toe chills.) Hearing music of this calibre and depth, and that stays true to an artist’s vision and sound, what are your opinions on AI’s role in the ethical creation of music?

sourkosher 6 months

Tô aprendendo português :) se vc fala, me manda uma mensagem

mirkoplengemeyer 6 months

The ground vibrated beneath my feet. The spotlights above me were blinding, yet they drew me in like a moth to a flame. No matter where I looked — men dancing with men, making out, loving. Close. Closer than I had ever dared to dream. The steady beat drove me further and further onto the dance floor. And suddenly I was part of a body that seemed to pulse with nothing but life and love.

michael99 6 months

Today’s Thought 💭 What would you like to see more of in gay cinema? 🎬

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philipbuoy 6 months

Why are my parents so eager to watch the freshest AI slop but refuse to watch tutorial videos on how to use their electronics?

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jvncito_13 6 months

After watching the movie Pillion last night I again find myself facing the question, “What if I do everything right and still don’t get chosen?” Are there any gay movie recs where they don’t leave my heart so heavy?

southerncowrie 6 months

I love my afro. Like I love my cornrows, but the afro…baby she is the crown, the grande dame, the moment.

brad 6 months

How do people have these massive glow ups? I look exactly the same as I did 10 years ago. Please help a guy out

lax 6 months

571 Watch a horror movie for the first time again after not touching that genre for at least the last decade

avatar.isaac 6 months

As someone tan how do I achieve the same look as white guys do when they bleach their hair? Do I go for like a light brown. Help!

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sameshane 6 months

I am so over my own community erasing my artistry and creative production in favour for their egos

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aboutvlntn 6 months

This week I’ve been around people a lot : meetings, conversations etc. And today I feel like going out, but alone. Not to talk, not to meet anyone. just to dress up, walk, fancy drink, observe, and be with myself. Like I’m tired of people, but still want to feel the world. Do you ever go out like that?

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kees06 6 months

me + my vintage Madame Grès foulard = mood

adriansamuel 6 months

what songs yall listening to rn ?

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sierramichhh 6 months

Planet fitness is not a judgement free zone bc im judging

gggabriel 6 months

I'm 46 which means I'm dead to most gay men. That’s ok 😛

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nicros244 6 months

fav place to buy thongs?

xandermar 6 months

Hey everyone! If you’re visiting Athens right now, you might not know that the Official Pre-Pride Party is happening this Saturday, April 4th. It’s a massive annual event at Peiraios 260 (near Tavros/Kallithea). It’s where all the locals go to kick off the Pride season. It’s much bigger than the usual bars in Gazi and features multiple DJs, live performances, and a great mix of music (Pop, Reggaeton, and Techno). • Pro-Tip: It’s a fundraiser, so your entry fee supports the June Pride parade! • Access: The venue is wheelchair accessible. • Time: Starts at 11 PM and goes until sunrise. See you on the dance floor! 🏳️‍🌈

die 6 months

What’s something nice/cute/funny that happened to you this week?

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maxixix 6 months

do i: a.) pierce my ears b.) get a tattoo c.) dye my hair

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godoffury 6 months

What’s one movie quote that lives rent free in your head

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tscarfox 6 months

Interested in finding a group of people for TTRPGs. Familiar with DnD and KoB.

sierramichhh 6 months

Now why is the smoke shop selling WAP gummies😭

eliolio 6 months

Sabrina carpenter the woman u are

fav0r1t3_ 6 months

I found joy in the simplest of things and suddenly, everything else became a treat. ✨

sierramichhh 6 months

Farting on zoom and my box lights up😔😔

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bald 6 months

Day 1 weed break and I need a joint

enigmattic 6 months

Simultaneously too confident and assertive and not enough feels very NYCgay coded

knagster 6 months

Where are the bears on this app? 🐻 👀

derrick-bronco 6 months

Why is it so difficult to find love?

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lax 6 months

559 +1 to my circle for the workout class Next time, I should try and get their social handle

harleymovingforward 6 months

feeling like I really need to step up my gayness and live my life to its full gay potential

sagerambler 6 months

Genuinely believe that Raye’s new album is going to be one of my favorite albums of all time. What a masterpiece! 😍

pedrob 6 months

Amanhã volto a frequentar a academia depois de 4 anos, alguma dica?

silasg 6 months

I can’t describe the loneliness of living alone after 11 years in a relationship. I no longer remember how to enjoy being by myself. The nights feel silent and monotonous. It’s not sad - just different. But it will get better 😊

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johnywolf 6 months

Hey everyone! Can you give me some books recommendations:

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polo 6 months

I GET SO GAY OF THAT TEQUILLLAAA

insatiable 6 months

The Architecture of Silence You appeared without warning, rising from the lake’s mist, and I had no way to prepare for the impact you’d have. In your eyes, I saw beauty—your smile brighter than anything I’d known. I fell quickly, dizzy from your charm and the flood of compliments that made up for years of silence. You were exhilarating. What followed was deeper. You gave me intangible gifts—feelings I never imagined possible. You made me believe I was important, desired, worthy. You said I brought you peace, that God brought us together, that you’d always protect me. With you, I felt transformed—strong, confident, unstoppable. Then, just as suddenly, you were gone. No warning, no explanation—only silence where love once lived. The loss was devastating, a sharp, enduring ache. I still don’t know whether to grieve what’s gone or be grateful it happened at all. The silence weighs heavily, but beneath it, something remains. You didn’t protect me from the pain of losing you—but you did protect me from my own doubt. My world is darker now, but I finally know my worth. My heart is broken, yes—but for the first time, it knows it deserves to be loved.

udonomii 6 months

I didn't wanna sock 'em He had Gucci on his cleats

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mikevi 7 months

A question to anyone willing to respond! Is is typically normal for you 100% carry basically every conversation you are a part of? Family, Friends, Associates, potential other half, you send most if not all of the messages and recieve little responce and its alwayse days or weeks later. Im just tryin to figure out if im the one whose being unreasionable when it comes to potential relationship conversations. I figured they should be atleast Slightly different than a normal conversation. if im wrong, i need to both know and then change some things.

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pedroid 6 months

I hope I'm not being spammy, but I love communicating through music...🎸❤️💎 Looking for people who like to discover new music and also share theirs! For fans of Nick Cave: did you know this lesser known song? Such a great groove, fantastic videoclip! Kick ass lyrics! Let's connect if you're Nick Cave fans or just music nerds and as much of a sucker as me for really sharp, well written lyrics 😎 Feel free to comment!

curtis_vincent 6 months

I swear to God if every damn teenager in the suburb is going to the gym at the same time as me AGAIN I will tear a bitch fkn down

collective 7 months

How to make more LGBTQ+ friends Making more queer friends sounds easy, but it can be surprisingly hard. Our increasingly isolated digital world doesn’t help. Enter Collective, a thriving online community that helps you find new gay friends both locally and abroad. Try these tips using the app to grow your circle. Support the arts You don’t have to be an artist to form friendships through art. Use Collective to find drag shows, photography exhibitions, or open mics in your area. Introducing yourself to a person at an event for an artform you love can easily turn into going to the next one as buds. Start something new Have a niche interest like B-Horror, bee-keeping, or blowing glass? Whatever it is, start a club that meets virtually or in-person. Post on Collective to spread the word and find friends to nerd out with. Let the world know Tell friends far and wide that you’re looking for more LGBTQ+ friends. There are many queers in the same boat. All it takes is sharing a text post on Collective that you’re looking to go dancing or bouldering, and watch the comments pop off with gays keen to join. Ready for a new world of queer connection? Download Collective today.

sierramichhh 6 months

The amount of dih I seen on here lately yall gotta chillll😭😭

southerncowrie 6 months

Fierce is fierce. That’s the long and short of it

pedroid 6 months

Any Leonard Cohen fans or poetry lovers out there? This is for you, my dears 😎 One of his lesser known poems, not on any album, and beautifully delivered live in this video ❤️ Let's get a thread going: if this poem moved you, feel free to comment on why, or highlight your favourite words. Enjoy!

gius3pp 6 months

Everyone I get close to winds up leaving. What’s the point anymore. People just use you for a few bit when they’re bored or if they need a distraction from something and then that’s it. And then once they’re done with you, thrown away. It’s like you never even existed. And people wonder why I have trust issues. 🤷🏻‍♂️

curtis_vincent 6 months

Need to make more money so I can buy this man anything he wants ^me talking about me

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sageandrage 6 months

I just want to create crazy, beautiful art—and if it helps and inspires others in the process then I would love that too. That’s the ultimate goal.

avatar.isaac 6 months

Your camera lenses isn’t dirty it just has stigmatism

mirkoplengemeyer 6 months

Everyone on here is so fucking gorgeous?!

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