I began a monogamous relationship not too long after I posted this, and I'm still dating that person.

So far, the toys have only seen action with her. She doesn't seem interested in using them on me.

The Qland admins have made it their goal to bring in as many folks as possible. That's cool and the gang, but by focusing on niche topics and its "experts," Qland is experiencing a lot of drive-by users that come for a single topic and then leave.

The core community seems to have taken a hit, I agree. There are less questions asked and answered by the oldtimers.

Most silicone toys are clearly marked as such on their packaging. Also, you can always just ask a shop clerk.

And there are tons more nonporous toys on the market these days, many made from things other than silicone. Glass and steel are getting popular.

Mama Africa

Well before Nelson Mandela was a name known around the world, Miriam Makeba testified before the United Nations on South African apartheid. It was a fitting honor for a woman whose pioneering musical career eventually spanned 50 years and multiple continents. Mama Africa details Makeba’s involvement in the civil rights struggles of Africa and America, but the soul of the movie can be found in the footage of her performances. Makeba’s love of music and Africa comes through in every note; Finnish director Mika Kaurismäki wisely lets her voice stand on its own.

Without

Shot on Whidbey Island by Seattle native Mark Jackson, Without is 90 minutes of despair and boredom against an emerald background. Young Joslyn takes a job on the island as a live-in caregiver for Frank, a man trapped in a persistent vegetative state. As Joslyn spends her time with Frank in isolation, she processes unresolved feelings about her last relationship, which ended in tragedy. While Jackson clearly wants to impress a feeling of boredom upon the viewer, he does it a little too well. The story moves slowly, and several plot points are left unexplained. You’ll leave unsatisfied.

Huh. I guess Qland doesn't like cut and paste from Word. I'll format correctly below.

Also, I'm commenting on my own answer!

Yeah, but doesn't somebody have to comment on your answer before you can?

Anyway, I'll put up a couple...

I'd like to contribute, but maybe this question should wait until SIFF starts winding down.

Given the structure of Qland, anyone who comments won't be able to add reviews for movies that they see later in the festival. June 12 is more than two weeks away!

Thanks for the shroom!

Rejection happens, and it will happen again. Don't make a big deal out of it. You'll find lots of people who don't work out, until you find someone that does. Everybody else is just another blind alley explored.

If you aren't finding enough guys you consider likable and datable, maybe you try looking in different places. Start socializing with people that enjoy the activities or hobbies that you enjoy, so that you can have something in common with your prospective beau from the get-go.