To Sal and ESCO

After nearly a decade, the time has come for me to close a chapter and step away from the website that has meant so much to me.

This site began because of two extraordinary men: Rory and Yaboo. They were among the most beloved, popular, and genuinely kind people online. Somehow, I was fortunate enough to have both of them become dear friends. To this day, I don’t know why I was so lucky, but I will always be grateful for the love, friendship, and support they showed me.

When the place where they posted was shut down, I wanted to create a home where people could still come together. With the help of a man named Opus, we built this community. The site may have been mine, but it belonged to all of us who cared about it and helped it grow.

As the years passed, things changed. At one time, Opus was an important part of building TNBD. Unfortunately, he later turned against TNBD and against the community we worked so hard to create. That was painful for many of us, but the site endured because of the people who truly cared about it and refused to let it disappear.

There were other challenges as well. There were jealous people, difficult moments, and more drama than any of us ever wanted. Through it all, many people stood beside me. My father and brother, both attorneys, stepped in when needed. More importantly, Yaboo became part of my family. My family loves him as one of their own, and they always will.

I also want to thank Sal and Esco for everything they have done. Their loyalty, support, and friendship have meant more than words can express.

Today, it is time for me to pass the torch.

Sal and Esco, I am asking you to contact TNBD. I am stepping away, and I would like you to take on the responsibility of serving as moderators and helping guide this community forward.

My brother has assured me that he will continue to cover the costs of running TNBD, and if any legal matters ever arise, he is willing to help. The support will remain in place because this community matters.

So many people have told me the same thing: “TNBD has become too important to simply disappear.”

I agree.

What started as a small place built out of friendship has grown into something much larger. It has become a community, a family, and a home for many people. My hope is that it continues long after I step away.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Thank you for your friendship, your support, and your belief in what we created together.

The torch is now being passed, but the light does not have to go out.

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