Comments on: Some Reader Mail And Thoughts On Tanner Mayes

By: ChrisSS

ChrisSS — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:26:06 +0000

I don’t think it’s illegal either, maybe it would be if it was done by the producers. I assume it depends on the contract? All I know is that I’d be scared shitless if I was a female performer and people knew my real name. Family members, future employers, obsessed fans…yikes!

By: Roger

Roger — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:15:53 +0000

I doubt it’s illegal. Stating a fact rarely is, unless it can be tied to some sort of harrassment charge.

By: juliemeadows

juliemeadows — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:21:42 +0000

Wow. That is… illegal, isn’t it?

By: ChrisSS

ChrisSS — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:11:51 +0000

should point out that it wasn’t by anyone affiliated with JM, but a member of their forum. Lots of girls’ real names are on their freeones biography page as well.

By: juliemeadows

juliemeadows — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:14:53 +0000

Her real name has been posted on their site? I don’t know what to say…

By: ChrisSS

ChrisSS — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:40:44 +0000

One thing that struck me about the interview was how reluctant Tanner was about telling her side of the story. While JM is off spreading her video, spreading rumors, and even allowing her real name to be posted on XXXPT, Tanner doesn’t want to tell the whole story because she “doesn’t want to be the asshole.” Says a lot about her…And I’m afraid that even though it’s a noble and admirable characteristic, it won’t help her out much in this industry. If she doesn’t speak out loudly, people will continue to take advantage of her. And I think she’s starting to realize that.

By: Roger

Roger — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:10:51 +0000

Y’know, would it really have been so hard to put out a press release like :

“We don’t know exactly what happened on set that day. We don’t know who crossed what line first. But we do know one thing… the result was unacceptable. If it happens again, heads will roll. Thanks for listening.”

It’s probably too much to ask people to stop casually calling the women in porn “stupid whores” every five minutes, but it would be great if folks could stretch to reach the bottom shelf of basic decency and professionalism.

I’ve said it elsewhere, but it bears repeating: whatever may have happened that day, what kind of guy looks at a tiny, young person like Tanner in that state, right in front of him, and laughs? I can understand (barely) washing your hands of her and saying “not my problem”, but how do you not feel at least a twinge of sympathy?

Wow. I’m apparently getting cranky in my old age. 🙂

By: juliemeadows

juliemeadows — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:15:11 +0000

My thanks is never-ending to you guys. I think an interview with the unpopular and known misogynists in the industry is compelling, as long as I could maintain an even temper. So, BT, you are right about that. I just need more experience before I can get into that sort of thing, but yes, it is nice to focus a revealing light upon the women. Sex workers are so damn interesting!

By: Hunter

Hunter — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:06:41 +0000

My opinion (which is probably worth what you’re paying for it), the response from JM Productions reminds me of the first three rules of counter-interrogation. Admit nothing, deny everything, make false accusations. Of course, that’s when you’ve been caught, have no allies, and no defense.. just a thought.

I agree with BT, Julie. You’ve got a great thing going. Keep it up. Very refreshing.

By: BT

BT — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:30:28 +0000

My advice: Unless there’s something you really want to explore, stick to the gals. You have a knack for humanizing them. That’s what struck me about your blogs – they weren’t about sex. They were about a person who had once made a decision to make sex their business and was now trying to explain that. To the reader. To yourself. Who knows. But there was a real personality there. My guess is that with Jim, you’d just end up arguing over what company was responsible for what footage. On the other hand, if you can make the same kind of personal connection with him, it could be interesting.