He had people with photos to share send them directly to him, then through a convoluted system, list members could read descriptions of what was available and request that specific photos be forwarded to them. Jeff Covey stepped in to ease the burden on the bandwidth-challenged. In the early 90s, this was an issue in a way that’s hard to imagine today. Even a small picture would be duplicated to thousands of recipients, many of whom never wanted it and paid by the megabyte for every message they downloaded. One problem with the mailing list format was the frequent posting of pictures. One of CR’s many fans, John Kilpatrick, created an email mailing list that let CR aficionados speak with one another more directly and – at times – with greater heat. In just a few years, renamed Chiron Rising, it became the home for the older gay community, both through the magazine and at the popular CR gatherings. In the late 1980s, Pat Colley created the first magazine for older gay men and their admirers, Swan. Those who can afford a paid membership to help pay our bills receive extras as thank-yous, including the chance to vote on what we add to the site next. We work to connect the members of our community to each other and to supportive resources nearby and worldwide. OlderGay.Men is a home for older gay men and the men who love them.
