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In case we haven’t met yet: Hi, I’m Clint Collide. While some are doing their best to hate and erase LGBTQ folks from human history, I’m doing my best to celebrate and spotlight our collective contributions, pioneers, and stories.
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I don’t know about most YouTubers, but I moderate my channel’s comments section morning, noon, and night. Yes, three times (or more) a day. My intention is to create a safe(r) space for those there to enjoy the work and connect with like-minded folks.
I don’t/won’t hesitate to block, remove, and/or report comments by negative ninnies, pompous pricks, and questionable queens.
Censorship? Not exactly. It’s my channel, so my rules. Anyone who doesn’t like how I do it is welcome to start their own channel and block me back. The circle (jerks) of life.
Why am I writing about this? Well, this morning I blocked not one, not two, but three different duckheads. One for repeatedly commenting about how he hates any- and everything “amateur.” The other two for repeatedly commenting “eww” and “ugh” about images of guys with body hair. Ain’t nobody got time for their childishness.
First, the word amateur comes from the Latin word amator, meaning lover. So, at its core, being an amateur simply means doing something for the love of it, without the pressure of perfection or professional expectations. And honestly, isn't that what makes things interesting? Real people, real moments—those unpolished edges are often what turn an image or a video into something special.
Second, like it or not, body hair exists. It’s a natural, beautiful part of many people’s bodies, and it's not going anywhere. I feature a wide variety of men, and I like a wide variety of men—hairy, smooth, and everything in between. Don’t like one? Another’s just around the corner.
My Substack and YouTube channel are intended for reasonable and respectful adults. Shitposters and trolls can go…elsewhere. If they can’t find their way out, I’ll help.
For me, variety is the spice of life. I’ve always “colored” outside the lines…in all areas of my life, in every way possible. For those whose tastes are more “discriminating,” there are plenty of places online to enjoy whatever specific thing you’re into. But this isn’t one of them.
I’m a generalist by choice, design, and experience. I create and curate a motley mix of Art, Design, History, News, Opinion, Photo, and Video. Chances are I’m the only one who likes everything I post. And I’m okay with that.
I share because I care, but I make because I wake. It’s just what I do.
On a personal note, while I’ve been a “professional” creative (meaning I’ve made my living as a full-time or freelance creative) for 30+ years, I still consider myself an amateur. Pro-Am if you must. I do it because I LOVE it. Not because I do it perfectly.
On the subject of body hair, I take after my dad and have more than my fair share. I don’t always like my own, but my eye gravitates to other hairy guys like a moth to a flame. Frankly, other people’s feelings on the matter are none of my care or concern.
I’m here to celebrate the amateurs and embrace (figuratively) all types of men. The complete amateurs, the total pros, and everyone in between. Body hair optional.
Thanks for reading!
Clint
FOUND PHOTOS+ OF THE DAY
ON THIS DAY = SEPTEMBER 12
BIRTHDAYS
MAURICE CHEVALIER (1888)
Actor + SingerMINNIE BRUCE PRATT (1946)
Poet + Educator + ActivistCHIP KIDD (1964)
Graphic Designer
EVENTS
The word gay appears in a cartoon from Punch magazine, used as a colloquialism for being a prostitute. One woman says to the other, "AH! FANNY! HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN GAY!" Note: The poster on the wall is for La Traviata, an opera about a courtesan. (1857)
Gustav Mahler's 8th Symphony (aka "Symphony of A Thousand") premieres in Munich with 1028 musicians. (1910)
Four teens, following their dog down a hole near Lascaux, France and discover 17,000 year old drawings now known as the Lascaux Cave Paintings. (1940)
Family Affair premieres on CBS. (1966)
Photographer George Hoyningen-Huene dies in Los Angeles. (1968)
Lola, The Kinks’s song about transvestism, enters the Billboard Top 40 where it stays for 12 weeks. (1970)
The Smurfs premieres on NBC. (1981)
Actor Anthony Perkins dies in Los Angeles from AIDS-related pneumonia. (1992)
Singer-songwriter Johnny Cash dies in Nashville, Tennessee. (2003)
Activist Edith Windsor dies in New York, New York. (2017)
ON SUBSTACK = NEW + FEATURED
FOUND EPHEMERA (NSFW Video) 🔞
FOUND PHOTOS #3 (NSFW Video) 🔞
Good header choice. Showers are fun. Certain activities can make breathing a challenge, however.....
Body hair issues? Must be nice to have so many men clamouring for your attention. Personally, hairless twinks never did much for me, not that I've let that be a reason to turn down an offer from one. What can I say? I'm a guy. It's just kind of strange, if you ask me.... having all sorts of requirements.
I agree with you Clint. There is something beautiful and sexy to be discovered in every man. The incidentals are just that. Mix and match. Any way they stack up is superb!