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February 26th, 2006, 19:36
Gaybutton
Statement from Gaybutton on cruisingforsex.com:
As many of you are aware, I have taken my web site, www.gaybutton.com (http://www.gaybutton.com) , offline because it has been blocked from within Thailand. The reasons for the block have not been communicated to me. Because the block is sponsored by the Thai government, I will not attempt to defy or circumvent the block. I removed the web site from the Internet as soon as I became aware of the block.
I have chosen to leave the web site offline and I do not anticipate restoring it, at least not for the foreseeable future. If my plans ever change I will ask that a notice be posted here.
I am aware that many are saddened to see the web site removed. I am also aware that some are delighted. I very much appreciate the E-mails I have been receiving in support.
The truth is that for a long time I have been considering ending the web site anyway because of constant technical problems with my web site host, the amount of time I spend working on the web site, along with dealing with problems ranging from flamers to an attempt to blackmail me into doing the bidding of someone who dislikes 'Hedda.'
Instead of being fun, running the web site has become a chore. Therefore, since the block has happened on top of all the other problems, it seems pointless to me to continue.
However, it does present an opportunity that I have been trying to find time to pursue. For years I have been saying that I would like to write a book about Thailand that would be of interest to the gay community. Now that I no longer will be running a web site, I intend to turn my attention to writing the book.
In the meantime, the articles I have written are available upon request. The most popular article I ever wrote was the one about how to obtain the retirement visa. I will be happy to send any of the articles to those who request them.
For those who have requests or otherwise wish to communicate with me, I can be reached at the following E-mail address: gaybutton@gmail.com .
Again, I appreciate all the support from those who have enjoyed my web site over the years.
Statement from Gaybutton on cruisingforsex.com:
As many of you are aware, I have taken my web site, www.gaybutton.com (http://www.gaybutton.com) , offline because it has been blocked from within Thailand. The reasons for the block have not been communicated to me. Because the block is sponsored by the Thai government, I will not attempt to defy or circumvent the block. I removed the web site from the Internet as soon as I became aware of the block.
I have chosen to leave the web site offline and I do not anticipate restoring it, at least not for the foreseeable future. If my plans ever change I will ask that a notice be posted here.
I am aware that many are saddened to see the web site removed. I am also aware that some are delighted. I very much appreciate the E-mails I have been receiving in support.
The truth is that for a long time I have been considering ending the web site anyway because of constant technical problems with my web site host, the amount of time I spend working on the web site, along with dealing with problems ranging from flamers to an attempt to blackmail me into doing the bidding of someone who dislikes 'Hedda.'
Instead of being fun, running the web site has become a chore. Therefore, since the block has happened on top of all the other problems, it seems pointless to me to continue.
However, it does present an opportunity that I have been trying to find time to pursue. For years I have been saying that I would like to write a book about Thailand that would be of interest to the gay community. Now that I no longer will be running a web site, I intend to turn my attention to writing the book.
In the meantime, the articles I have written are available upon request. The most popular article I ever wrote was the one about how to obtain the retirement visa. I will be happy to send any of the articles to those who request them.
For those who have requests or otherwise wish to communicate with me, I can be reached at the following E-mail address: gaybutton@gmail.com .
Again, I appreciate all the support from those who have enjoyed my web site over the years.