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	Los Carlos Guzman	I know exactly what you mean. There's a certain sense of responsibility that comes with anyone who wants to try 'new things'. I don't think it's wrong but I think it's important to know how to moderate. Some people take it too far and ultimately take their lives in a direction unintended. Just be careful guys. It's fun, I'd do it again; but try to keep it into a short-lived event. :)   Postado por Los em sábado, julho 28, 2007 - 3:56 [Responder Comentário]

	Rj ROBERT JOHN REVILLA	hey los!!! I JUST READ YOUR RESPONSE TO DANIELS BLOG---- VERY WELL PUT. MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU. RJ   Postado por Rj em quinta-feira, fevereiro 28, 2008 - 9:26 [Responder Comentário]

	uncle ROSS	you have a great proofreader...whomever that may be. mine is coming up next. i am right behind you backing you up, sharing the same thoughts. we fight the fight. one person at a time. i will see you in a few hours. i love you baby.   Postado por uncle ROSS em sábado, julho 28, 2007 - 3:56 [Responder Comentário]

	Kevin Kevin Hall	You are such a sweet person Daniel. Keep up the good fight! You have to take a stand for what you believe in.   Postado por Kevin em sábado, julho 28, 2007 - 3:45 [Responder Comentário]

	phil abbott Phil Abbott	Good on you Daniel, drugs are horozonotal violence amongst friends. We don't need another threat to our health and welfare. Cheers, Phil   Postado por phil abbott em sábado, julho 28, 2007 - 3:47 [Responder Comentário]

	Dj Brian B	i feel you. I've had my run in with crystal..and let me tell you it was one of the hardest drugs to get outta my system. I encourage those who turn the other way to help others realize what path they're taking...its a path of pain & suffering. i know from personal experience, but thanks to the support from sober friends & family i made it out of the rutt that i was in and overcame this addiction...its not work even trying, unless you like having no teeth & looking like a corpse.   Postado por Dj Brian B em domingo, julho 29, 2007 - 12:16 [Responder Comentário]

	Chalky Christopher Ugalde	Bravo!!! And because you are a role model for those young boys coming out (and Lord knows they need some good ones), you publicly denouncing drugs and explaing the ill effects makes it more powerful. So thank you, on behalf of the future...   Postado por Chalky em domingo, julho 29, 2007 - 9:18 [Responder Comentário]

	Marcus Lee Lee Marcus Mays	Hey D.... Yeah, get it off of your chest...... Here, here....... I have to tell you my closest friends don't do nor have the time and nor the extra money for drugs... And I also have to tell you that I don't have any of my closest friends on drugs...... And I have even choosen my closest friends over the years who don't even smoke a regular cigarettes. And yes, I can not be with my closest friends all of the time but when they are around me, there are not any drugs... And your right from what I have seen over the years with other people, acquaintances, co-workers, and young adults from mentoring programs that I have been involved with, yes drugs destory people, relationships, friendships, loved ones and destorys "you"in general... At some point we as a society will give up on all these illicit drugs... But until that time, it takes each and every one of us to "say no to drugs.. Period... Here, here to you... Paz   Postado por Marcus Lee em domingo, julho 29, 2007 - 9:24 [Responder Comentário]

	Adkins Tiu Paris Models	The fact that you have time to show your concern on this damaging truth is very admirable. Your schedule can barely get yourself in touch with your own time and activities. But I definitely agree with you on this one, that in as much as we are FREE to lead our lives, there should be RESPONSIBILITY that goes with it. Let us show the world that our community ROCKS but to be a good example in terms of leadership, fashion, and in whatever we do not in drugs, violence and just sex that people try to stereotype us all. I believe our community have surpassed that connotation, let us not go back to the dark ages of the pink community.   Postado por Adkins Tiu Paris Models em terça-feira, julho 31, 2007 - 1:44 [Responder Comentário]

	callum	Aww* thats such a sad story :( but at least you made the best out of it as you could ;) you truely do have some life experiences* and your a good person I can see that :) *Good luck to you in the future* *Peace*   Postado por callum em sexta-feira, fevereiro 01, 2008 - 1:20 [Responder Comentário]

	Robert	Daniel, as always, a poignant statement. It's disappointing to see our culture and our communities' reputations marred with the stereotype, but it happens. I agree that I can fathom and empathize with the desire to fill voids (or to lose weight :), but I have always been proud of myself for never getting involved with anything. Its self destructive behavior that, as you said, leads to more and greater acts of self destruction. I cant tell you how many times I have had to let a guy know that I either could not see him anymore or even begin to date him due to a drug related issue. I know I've said this before about your blogs, but cheers to you for taking a stand. It's great to know that those of us who have the same convictions have yet another spokesperson (if not a celebrity spokesperson). Best Regards from ATL Robert   Postado por Robert em quarta-feira, agosto 01, 2007 - 5:31 [Responder Comentário]

	Italo	I want to congratulate you for not following on other people's steps. I myself have fought with my demons not to follow up on anybody else's steps. It's not as easy as it seems, specially if you see you father waisting his life away to crack cocaine or see your ex-boyfriend drunk 99% of the time, or close friends handing you a pipe that you don't even know what has inside and you taking a hit and almost dying of overdose. I have to thank my boyfriend for standing by me and having me quit and be a better person for myself and my loved ones. The message is out   Postado por Italo em quinta-feira, agosto 02, 2007 - 4:34 [Responder Comentário]

	ஜ♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥ღEagleEyesღ♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥ஜ Tracey Hendry	Daniel I like you more and more each day. I totally agree with everything you say and I just wish the youth of today would stop and think before making the mistake they will end up regreting for the rest of their life. You are a great role model.   Postado por ஜ♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥ღEagleEyesღ♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥ஜ em quarta-feira, agosto 08, 2007 - 7:22 [Responder Comentário]

	David	Stand for what you believe and thats what I love about you Daniel... I hate to say this, yet sometime people have to go through bad stages in there life, to grow, understand, and make changes. I'm not happy about many decisions i made in my life, sometimes i wish i could turn back time. Yet at other times I'm glad i went through those hard times. Everyday is a learning day, we grow, make mistakes, learn lesson, which in return makes us who we are today. I love myself, even when remembering those bad time. And I thank all my friends and family who stood beside me in my life... Without your support, and understand I could have made it. Your friends are a turn reflections of who you are. Thank you Daniel for being a good friend to me and others. I love you with all my HEART.   Postado por David em quinta-feira, agosto 09, 2007 - 6:56 [Responder Comentário]

	clearly	well you just did what they don't open and honest communication with some one they can trust. you are a leader.   Postado por clearly em segunda-feira, agosto 13, 2007 - 4:49 [Responder Comentário]

	NaNdo Man (AkA H.T.)	That is very kind and sweet of you to write this. The only people who will become your enemies are those who are in denial. It is all true, Drugs bring nothing good. Sure, it may make some people eat less, therefore, having a great body, make them have a moment of happiness, etc. But, losing everything valuable, family, friends, and ones life, things that DON'T have a price, and CAN'T be restored to its ORIGINAL state, is not worth it. I'm glad to know we share the same perspective and thought into this issue, as well as others. This is reality, best face it, and find a solution to it. One person, CAN make a difference! and it follows from person to person.   Postado por NaNdo Man (AkA H.T.) em terça-feira, agosto 14, 2007 - 6:24 [Responder Comentário]

	David David Ransom	Very well said...I salute you for your honesty. You are a great role model! - David R   Postado por David em domingo, agosto 19, 2007 - 8:31 [Responder Comentário]

	Samuel Thompson	Daniel - thank you for posting this. I think the responsibility is now on the generation of gay men who grew up WITH the Nancy Reagans and the horrifying news reports from the mid80s. That generation includes you - and me... Sam   Postado por Samuel Thompson em quinta-feira, agosto 30, 2007 - 12:16 [Responder Comentário]

	IT BE ME David G	I understand D. I lost the man of my dreams to drugs CRACK as a matter of fact. I love this man and there was nothing in the world that i would not do for him. He chose drugs over me it hurt me I fell into depression wondering to myself how can this man that i love so much chose this over me. It happened and i remember the day so clearly.but I am stronger and know now that i can only want the best for me and never settle for second best. STAY STRONG GUYS and chicas   Postado por IT BE ME David G em sexta-feira, agosto 31, 2007 - 2:30 [Responder Comentário]

	Whitecubguy13	Hi Daniel Miagany I'm 41, and I completely agree with you, and over the years, I have had a number of family and friends ruin their lives with drugs, alcohol. and even cigarettes. I think as we discuss this topic in our community, we should discuss how alcohol and cigarettes are marketed to our community, in much the same way they are marketed to other communities. Profit is why Vodka and Beer companies sponsor our events, I mean when several hundred thousand people attend the pride parade and pride festival let alone, those who watch it on TV, the floats are free advertising. As companies have become aware of the economic clout of our community, they have marketed towards us. When it comes to alcohol and cigarettes, we have to ask what the impact is on our community and us as individuals. Likewise, the stereotype of an upper scale lifestyle is also a ploy to market products we don't necessarily need as well which. can cause people to try and live a lifestyle beyond their economic means. In much the same way as alcohol, cigarettes, and a certain lifestyle are marketed to our community, so to are certain drugs. Poppers are glorified as the new thing and, the negative side effects are ignored. Its made to look as if everyone in the community is using it, as if all the good looking people are doing it, etc. I saw a guy selling it at a booth at a festival, and I asked him what the side effects were, he said he didn't know because, he wasn't a user, so what does that tell you? Keep up your great work modeling and as a great role model.   Postado por Whitecubguy13 em quinta-feira, setembro 06, 2007 - 5:10 [Responder Comentário]

	----	You are right self-medicating is never the answer to anything and you do not have to be high to have a great time. I am a channel, writer and life coach and have been so for many years. Many of my clients are actors, performers and then also many many every day people – I can you that we all struggle with the same issues. Being gay means nothing more than having an attraction to the same gender. Not all gay people are the same and truly no two people are alike. I am gay, and I do not hide that. My life and career is very mainstreamed. My clients are people just like you and I – and all they usually want is to feel loved, accepted, and to know that they can just be who they are and accepted for that. Self-medicating regardless if it is for recreational use, or if it is through addiction, will change and alter they way the individual interacts with others and how they feel about themselves. Being different, feeling different can mean many things – but the truth is we are not that different. It is our individualized perceptions of who we are that separate us from others. Keep up the great blog – David   Postado por ---- em quinta-feira, setembro 20, 2007 - 6:11 [Responder Comentário]

	Joey Salinas	WOW.... that was a mouth-full (or eye-full or ear-full). It's sad but it happens. I think that as long as you stick to what you do, eventually it will trickle down. I'm goin to post this blog on my page as well if you don't mind because more ppl need to read this. We're in an industry that okays this type of behavior, be it to fit in, get by, or deal with the stress that come with it. Like I said, keep doing what you're doing. Eventually ppl will notice and get the picture whether its now or after they've wasted their body away. I'll click though. Thanx for putting it out there. Joey   Postado por Joey Salinas em domingo, setembro 23, 2007 - 3:51 [Responder Comentário]

	Being a Witch isn't over-rated!! bill Bixby	Daniel, Amen to that!! I have friends that was snorting prescription medication in my basement. And they didn't tell me the truth. I am so done with that. And the lies they told about me was well over egsagerated. I was frustrated! Still am at times. People are just wrong for that! Bill   Postado por Being a Witch isn't over-rated!! em quarta-feira, outubro 03, 2007 - 4:22 [Responder Comentário]

	~*~Running in Circles Til You Lose Yourself~*~ Hydra Namooth	I agree, it's totally sad...But I care not to even be around such people. Not b/c they're bad people, or inferior or nething like that...I jus prefer not being grouped with them... I can't stand drinking or smoking Legal drugs and achohal (sry for the spelling)...let alone people that decided "oh, these wont hurt me...they'll make me feel better..." or anything to that sense. I'm just tired of it. And worse...it IS in a large GAY community. And it breaks my heart to know...Should i ever fall head over heels for someone...and they decide to use. What am i to do? Sevre the ties like it never happened? I wish it was that easy. Truthfully...why not commit them? I mean...jumping off a roof...is less crazy then using drugs...at least people probably know you were gonna do that..With drugs...they try to hide it, until it starts to show in behavior (sry...can't spell for poo), skin, weight mass, etc. It's like cutting urself...but with 20x thee affect...If that's not crazy...then idk what is... Thx Dandan for bringing this topic up, it's more serious in OUR community and all children today that decide using is "ok". ^^v ~peace sign   Postado por ~*~Running in Circles Til You Lose Yourself~*~ em domingo, outubro 14, 2007 - 6:25 [Responder Comentário]

	♦I=Jesse Luis= Me♦	you are right, no drugs please they make look ugly cuz you beauty is going to fade away!!!!   Postado por ♦I=Jesse Luis= Me♦ em domingo, outubro 21, 2007 - 5:54 [Responder Comentário]

	Juanito	Wow, very true and to be honest with you i agree on your thoughtd. i understand sometimes is not easy to handle our own lives however drugs are never the way out, and still i dont think there ever is or will be a good explanation to use drugs!   Postado por Juanito em terça-feira, novembro 20, 2007 - 4:14 [Responder Comentário]

	CHARLiE	Agreed..... If you're doing it, please stop. If your thinking about doing it, don't be so stupid. If you know someone doing it, help them because they need it. I'm a southern boy (New Orleans) so I'm definately familiar with the party scene and am not denying I've never done anything I know I shouldn't have. The point is, just because it may be popular or the norm or whatever you want to call it, it's really just IGNANT AND RUDE!!!!   Postado por CHARLiE em quarta-feira, dezembro 05, 2007 - 5:04 [Responder Comentário]

	Adham	Well u didn't leave much to say cause i totally agree it's like u were writting my thoughts , i am not experiansed at all with drugs .. but no need to ry 'em to know !! emm thanks for talking about it adham   Postado por Adham em quinta-feira, dezembro 06, 2007 - 7:46 [Responder Comentário]

	Stephen Molinaro Stephen Molinaro	I couldn't agree more   Postado por Stephen Molinaro em sábado, dezembro 08, 2007 - 8:52 [Responder Comentário]

	Mr.Romantic	i totally understand where ur coming from... I tried the drugs... i was into the coke and ended up doing crystal when i was told it was coke and began liking it a little to much. After i did it for a week straight i saw what it was doing to me and my friendships. And is stopped... i then did it again on my 19th birthday in las vegas and stopped... its weird cause it made me feel good and i was able to let out so much emotion i hid for so lond and then it would make me even more depressed. i hope ur friends and other people are able to see in the long run it doesnt help u at all. it just brings on more stress and depressing and makes u feel more insecure. Make sure u keep ur voice heard daniel. U are a role model for alot of gay males. keep doin what ur doin.   Postado por Mr.Romantic em domingo, dezembro 09, 2007 - 11:18 [Responder Comentário]

	Tios Photography tios photography	WOW! just happened upon this blog. VERY WELL stated is all i can say. You just summed up what so MANY are thinking but are afraid to say let alone accept. May the sentiment of this message NOT fall upon any deaf ears. Ufortunately despite the statistics of "self destruction" due to the addiction and abuse of mind altering substances so many perpetuate the gruesome reality for themselves. My hope and prayer is that each of us find and choose productive paths along this "journey" we call LIFE. T   Postado por Tios Photography em quarta-feira, dezembro 12, 2007 - 4:35 [Responder Comentário]

	Thai Rivera	I DEFINITELY agree. This is my first time reading your blog and we've never met, but I'm glad you're using your popularity in a positive way. Btw, Happy Holidays :-)   Postado por Thai Rivera em domingo, dezembro 23, 2007 - 5:37 [Responder Comentário]

	~Catherine~	I am impressed with your statement wish more people would stand for what they know is right in their own circle of friends maybe less children would have to see and learn bad choices.... Pray for all..... Catherine   Postado por ~Catherine~ em terça-feira, janeiro 01, 2008 - 2:56 [Responder Comentário]

	BILLY billy brutchin	i think you are so right!!! i love the energy you are giving to all who read this and you are an amazing person for doing so... i think most who think this way have there head in the right place or!! have children (or both)... anyway if icould i would proudly shake your hand. billy   Postado por BILLY em sexta-feira, janeiro 04, 2008 - 4:31 [Responder Comentário]

	Joey	WOW a reference to Nancy Reagan - a gay boy who remembers her and what she stood for - THAT is impressive! Way to go stud!   Postado por Joey em sexta-feira, janeiro 04, 2008 - 5:13 [Responder Comentário]

	hernandez	i totally agree with you on this! its sad that this goes on everywhere you turn.... life is so much more than a temporary high   Postado por hernandez em quarta-feira, janeiro 09, 2008 - 4:34 [Responder Comentário]

	Sweet T	And what happened to the Tipper Gores too? I don't care if you are bi, straight, homosexual or bi-curious, you still need to act like you have had some sort of upbringing! God bless Tipper....I think she only got quiet because Al was trying to get elected. I myself am frustrated with the lack of people who know how to act in public. Whatever you are, we are all beautiful and need to find that within ourselves instead of turning to drugs or whatever.   Postado por Sweet T em quarta-feira, janeiro 09, 2008 - 4:34 [Responder Comentário]

	chelley chelle	Well I am not gay or lesbian I just ask to be your friend because I like how your bod look and I like your honesty and your oinions on things! You make a great model!   Postado por chelley chelle em segunda-feira, janeiro 14, 2008 - 4:58 [Responder Comentário]

	greg	add me   Postado por greg em terça-feira, janeiro 22, 2008 - 2:47 [Responder Comentário]

	Paulo Murillo Paulo Murillo	WOW! Beauty and BRAINS!!! Very well put. Drugs seemed so cute and fun and hip to the trip, but the dreaded morning after was always just around the corner. For those of us who did or do drugs to be someone else, reality eventually bites. HARD! Anyway, just wanted to send you some kudos. Luv, Me   Postado por Paulo Murillo em sábado, janeiro 26, 2008 - 3:15 [Responder Comentário]

	Eddie Eddie jacob	you are such a lovely boy i know what you mean and sharing the same thougth so keep on going god bless you   Postado por Eddie em segunda-feira, janeiro 28, 2008 - 9:22 [Responder Comentário]

	Jackson	I love trying new things. I live for SCUBA Diving, Aviation, JUDO, Art, Music, making new friends, even just sitting watching a sunset or getting up early for a sunrise. I can't imagine enjoying any of that on drugs, or putting drugs into my system. My sysytem works so good without drugs.   Postado por Jackson em quinta-feira, fevereiro 14, 2008 - 8:34 [Responder Comentário]

	Jay	I do not see how you would be making any enemies with this. I think its something alot of us are concerned with but too many people refuse to speak on it. for once I see someone not blaming the gay community for everything wrong under the sun, but I see someone who is concerned with what is going on in the community and wants to see change happen........evolution needs to happen , this community has alot of growing to do still. I love that you are filled with so much hope and have faith.......that is somthing the community lacks right now.   Postado por Jay em sexta-feira, fevereiro 22, 2008 - 2:57 [Responder Comentário]

	future.latin Grey HisGrace	Bravo, Chico. I agree. My respect goes out to you. First off, never worry how others would perceive a positive annotation to the general gay society especially when directed to the younger generation. I have had my battles in the playing field and to be honest the game was to unscrupulous by professionals that I just simply exited the field. I was a teenager when I first started experimenting with my sexuality and later drugs. I disliked my siblings use of heroin and other... but came to justify my use of uppers and psychedelics, if you will. It was no wonder that from that moment on my mind was fogged from reality and the choices I made was not of the best interests for my future but for that present past. Trouble did over shadow my experiences. I was in a relationship that lead us from being on cloud9 that when we came down it was just obscured by betrayal, lies and at the end of it bad karma... I thank Christ Jesus that I was always spiritually able to identify my wrongs and work pass it... Sadly it took many emotional dilemmas that I still face today, like the murders of both my oldest sibling and that of my father on Dec 26 2004, thats when I stopped working at Banana Republic. hum... Tragic. Maybe a good excuse at the time to indulge in repetitive D- use... but it wasn't before long that I chemically rid myself of emotional attainment and to be honest i couldn't remember why I was using when I couldn't even feel my original emotions. I stopped using everything that at one point in my life was my escape. Yes Daniel it is sad that there are a number of younger guys... who have had troubled experiences in their childhood and now, in the present, that lead them astray. It's even more sad that there are older more knowledgeable men already in the society exploiting these poor souls who need positive advise and role models as ourselves. I turned my life around... living in Ventura and I actually am stable. I am now focused on my health and nutrition and have gained more confidence in my own endurance that I am proud to say I don't partake in past rituals of getting a convinced fixed... I even stopped smoking cigarettes, which is my most valued achievement... besides weighting in at 175lbs. from 140lbs. last June. I commend you for all your efforts in progressing as a beautiful and real spirit in this physical world. May God continue to bless every step you take as it will be passed on to others to identify with. As for me I hold fast on the reality of time and space. December 21 2012- at 11:11am Mayan Prophecy meets with Christian Prophecy of the Rapture. Talk to you later, Graciel De La Cerda   Postado por future.latin em quarta-feira, fevereiro 27, 2008 - 2:31 [Responder Comentário]

	Mikeynyva	A poignant posting that makes good points. But man, don't give credit to much credit to Nancy Reagan! Ever read the book or seen the movie And the Band Played On? Check it out. In any case, the effectiveness of the Just Say No campaign was debatable.   Postado por Mikeynyva em sábado, abril 12, 2008 - 3:19 [Responder Comentário]

	Nate	Good for you, doll!! I completely agree with the use of these illegal substances for the very same reasons. I dont pass jugement on anyone who decides to use them but I do want them to know consequences! I myself endulged in such behavior in the the late 90's and with the grace of god have suffered no ramifications! I commend you for speaking out if it even only helps 1 person who is confronted with that choice the next time they go out to have fun with friends.   Postado por Nate em quarta-feira, julho 23, 2008 - 2:09 [Responder Comentário]

	Patrice Patrice Roberge	Yeap it's sad. And i'm always proud when i go out at a rave and show to people that we dont need drugs to dance all night long. Keep on the good job   Postado por Patrice em domingo, março 08, 2009 - 1:43 [Responder Comentário]

	♥♥Teddy Valentine ♥♥ Joe Davis	interesting and its nice that you have concern for others its sweet. yeah i know you wrote this in 2007 but its nice to know there are sensitive hearts along with gorgeous looks too.     Postado por ♥♥Teddy Valentine ♥♥ em quarta-feira, abril 29, 2009 - 12:19 [Responder Comentário]

	She Wolf Cd Out NOV23	I can happily say im 100% druged FREE :) and im still koo lol but seriously yea never have..and Never WILL   Postado por She Wolf Cd Out NOV23 em segunda-feira, maio 25, 2009 - 5:46 [Responder Comentário]

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