Kingz Place - Wayback Machine Chronicles

Everyone requires a safe sanctuary. A place where large men of color may speak and connect with other B.M.O.C.s (Big Men Of Color), a community where people can express themselves by producing and sharing ideas. Kingz Place was the name of this fantastic and unforgettable location.

I'm not sure when I first discovered Kingz Place, but the emotion I got when I realized how beautiful it was was reassuring. I had visited other gay chub hangouts in the early days of the internet, such as Bigger City or Hefty Net, but Kingz Place was different. It had definite swag, and it was one of my first encounters with a gay social media site geared toward chubby people of color.

When I first signed up, I was both excited and overwhelmed.There weren't many gay guys of color to connect with, let alone make friends with, because I was a gay man from the south. As a result, the Internet became my sole LGBT outlet at the moment.

I'm pretty sure this is the narrative of every country lad, but I digress. Kingz Place was a place where I could express myself, ask questions, personalize my profile, meet new people, and interact with folks from all over the world. Fortunately, I did. I discovered my tribe and met friends with whom I am still in contact now.

It's incredible that a one person's creation, Ning, could have provided such a pleasant experience for not only me, but also other cubs, chubs, and bears. As a result, many individuals are attempting to reproduce the same sense of inclusiveness that King Place instilled in us. Some are succeeding, and others are on their way to becoming juggernauts, but nothing compares to our first experience. I can already hear the comments saying, "Kingz Place has big issues," and while I agree, so do other social media platforms today. It provided a haven and a method for me and many others to meet LGBT people of color, and as a result, Kingz Place will always hold a particular place in our hearts.