While we're on the subject of epic returns to porn, I thought I'd share this tweet from Holly Michaels with our benevolent HardX overlords: Pretty please HardX...
^^ What makes you say that? His last scene with HardX was only a month ago at the the end of January. Four weeks without a new scene hardly constitutes definitive proof of a break between the two. Given how close Manuel and Mason have been over the years it seems highly doubtful to me that she would ever drop him as a performer. The baffling anti-Manuel contingent on the forum will just have to keep dreaming... Edited by - Mister Fahrenheit on 2/26/2016 2:58:46 PM
^^Heh, I scheduled them after I posted the screen caps. I figured I wouldn't keep people on the hook for long ;) Regarding Manuel; he's in high demand and also doing a lot more directing these days. Him not being on the site recently is because of time, but he's in a scene that's not hit the upcoming yet so he is absolutely still active with us.
Edited by - hardxj on 2/26/2016 3:55:51 PM
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Posted - Feb 26 2016 : 5:14PM
I just have seen the trailer. This should be an "old" scene, however. Erik is in Europe from some months. As I imagined, NO ANAL with Erik.. I give up
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Posted - Feb 26 2016 : 5:19PM
Thank you for this info, hardxj. Glad to hear this. Manuel is one of my favourite. It's always a pleasure to see him in the hardcore scenes. I hope that he will come back soon .
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Posted - Feb 27 2016 : 3:48AM
I gotta admit (shockingly) that recently I've started to "come around" in regards to my opinion of Manuel. That the more I watch (both scenes with him and scenes without him), the more I feel that he's not as bad and annoying as I made him out to be. Furthermore, I just had a revelation-that he's about the only male talent in the biz today that consistenly produces a quality cumshot. It's like weak cumshots have become the norm nowadays. In fact, most are so weak that I'd argue that you can't even call them cumshots. Instead, I would call them "cum dribbles." On the other hand, Manuel not only produces a lot of cum with his cumshots, but he unloads high velocity bursts on the girl, i.e. he fuckin' blasts 'em. So, yeah, um, I just figured I'd disclose this "aha moment" I just had this week. And, no, my account has not been hacked, this is actually me posting.
Never seen a pornstar who could nut as spectacularly as myself - except for Peter North - so that's why I typically have low expectations for cumshots. Side note: Karnage why have you chosen that for your user icon? I come here to see things that are delightful not frightful.
HardXJ: Member area of Hard X gives some membership options to a whole slew of Open Life websites. Presently, I don't have a membership to Dark X. When I went to apply the code provided to the Dark X website, the prices were changed (50% off on all memberships-30 day/3 months/1 year). However, you can't choose one of the options for length of membership. They are all highlighted and selected. Any insights?
^^It's a display error that makes it look like all are selected, but you can actually choose any of the ones you want and the price of the one you click on is confirmed on the next page. It's because we did an override on the lowest yearly price that's normally allowed. I've put in a support ticket to fix the visual on it, but it'll work.
^^ I was also having issues today trying to take advantage of the great deal. For some strange reason on the billing page under "Purchase Information" it was telling me that my card would be charged the regular rate of $119.88 instead of $59.99. After contacting support they promised to refund the difference if my card was overcharged. Thanks hardxj for listening and offering more promos. I now have 1 yr memberships to both HardX and DarkX.
^^I'm glad that it worked out! I'm trying to make a habit of doing promos for members, but it looks like there are still a few bugs to work out to make them work on both the older sites and those that are on the new platform at the same time. If you guys ever ever have issues with any of them, always let me know and i'll take care of it ASAP.
It basically features and protects sponsored content. This has become sort of a symbiotic system now. Studios use tubesites as ways to promote their content, by uploading extended previews, usually in the 5-10 minute range. In exchange, the tubesites must promise to be more vigilant in taking down pirated scenes. If you take a look at the channels on Pornhub, it's almost all professional studios. They definitely do not want their whole movies and scenes leaked, but by giving them a channel, the tube sites can manage it a little better. I don't know for certain if this is in the best interests of the studios, but if hasn't appeared to hurt Blacked who basically started right out of the gate sharing extended previews on Pornhub. Blacked has like a billion views via Pornhub now. I'm sure it helps them get more traffic for their premium site. I'm no insider when it comes to adult movie production, but I trust if Blacked and other major companies see a reason to play ball with them, their must be some mutual benefit to it. Anyway, the link that HardX put up is for a series which I assume is publicly accessible.
^ I enjoyed Porn Soup series starring Manuel and Kayden. The videos are short and funny, and yes, they are produced (and hosted by) a tube site. I think ADT may need to rethink its policy on tube sites as the industry continues to evolve. I raised the issue on the No Tube Site Links!!!!!!!!!! thread. A particular company sells DVDs and hosts a tube site. As a retailer of DVDs, ADT promotes their content. Zoey Nixon shot a scene that was sold on DVD, and someone recommended the scene on her thread. I found that the entire scene was being hosted on the content producer's website, but when I mentioned this, my post was edited to remove the content producer's name. So ADT's policy has created a very weird situation. We can't name the producer of free content when they provide the content for free, nor can we link to that free content. But when the content is made available for sale, we can name the producer. In fact, ADT will host advertisements that clearly name the producer.
My point in referencing Porn Soup was that Manuel is often judged harshly and I'm trying to get you guys to see a lighthearted side of him. His performances are solid, which is why Mason continues to use him.
pornography wasn't sex but fantasies of an impossibly hospitable world 12377 Posts 9/07
Posted - Feb 28 2016 : 7:58PM
There's a vocal anti-Manuel contingent but there are even more posters here, male and female, who are big Manuel fans. He brings out the best in his partners scene after scene. He's the Brando of modern porn.
I never really understood why some porn fans didn't like him. He rarely fails to deliver strong performances, he stays rock solid throughout the scenes, he puts in a lot of passion in the fucking...
^ I'm a big Manuel fan, but after being on this forum this long I've come to understand the gist of his detractors' case. They think he's too much of a presence in the scenes, that he draws too much attention to himself. They also aren't too fond of his jackhammer style of fucking; people wish he would slow down. And some people really don't like uncut cocks. I don't agree with any of it, but that is the basic outline of the case against him.
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Posted - Feb 28 2016 : 8:44PM
That's the one I never understood. IMO, there are male performers that do try to make the scene about themselves. They have silly circus style signature moves, or catchphrases, etc. I never feel like Manuel is trying to draw attention to himself in that way. I get that a lot of fans prefer a more passive male performer, though. I also think it's fine not to like a certain performer for totally subjective reasons. There are plenty of capable male performers that I avoid, and I don't really have a good reason for it, other than something about them irritates me.
Funny, I never felt this way. In fact, I think he does a good job of encouraging his partners to give good performances.
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Posted - Feb 28 2016 : 9:02PM
They should give her three merciless Mandingos!
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Posted - Feb 28 2016 : 10:02PM
Some really great casting choices from Mason and HardX lately (Morgan Lee, Sara Luvv, Yhivi and Ashley Adams among the ones I've been excited about), but one starlet who hasn't appeared on the site lately, hasn't been mentioned in this thread recently, and who I think is overdue for a HardX return is Megan Rain. Considering how hot she is, both in terms of looks and popularity, it's kind of surprising that, to date, she's only done one scene for HardX (although she did appear in an EroticaX bonus scene that's available on the site). It wouldn't surprise me if Mason & HardX already have somethiing in the works with her, but just in case, allow me to remind you of this "Rain" drought.
Male performers are like sports officials, we're not watching for them and it's probably for the best if we don't notice them. First, do no harm. On the other hand, sometimes a referee or umpire makes an especially good call and sometimes a male performer does something that really augments a scene. However, practically every scene rises or falls with the girl.
^ I consider the male stars more like the front line in football. Maybe you shouldn't notice them, but without a good front line, the quarterback will look awful.
I think that a better simile would be to say that a male performer is like a good catcher, in that he can help her through a scene, but it's up to her to make the pitches.
pornography wasn't sex but fantasies of an impossibly hospitable world 12377 Posts 9/07
Posted - Feb 29 2016 : 1:01AM
Disagree, a great scene is based on the chemistry of both performers. I've suffered through a substandard scene because I like the woman performer but to be a GREAT scene she needs to be performing with someone she has chemistry or at least the appearance of chemistry. I've seen some performers light up in their scenes with Manuel and give their best performances. Krystal Jordan, London Keyes, Isis Taylor and Toni Sweets come to mind as performers who have done scenes with Manuel that are heads and shoulders above most of their other scenes. Performers like Rocco, John Leslie, Eric Edwards, Wade Davis, Jamie Gillis all brought something extra to their scenes. Edited by - BlackSix on 2/29/2016 1:04:00 AM
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Posted - Feb 29 2016 : 8:45AM
+1 Watch a beatiful female performance with a bad male performer is not my cup of tea
^ I agree 100%. There's some other girls who also do anal that you guys need to cast. Felicity Feline Lauren Phillips Nora Riley Abby Cross Kinsley Eden Kacie Castle Rachel Lee Vonn Thanks guys. Edited by - Teddy Rattlesnake on 3/1/2016 1:22:10 AM