Well well now. It's all become a little more clear. If you aren't "in the loop" in this here blogospheric atmocosmic world of ours, there is this little story that's recently come to light regarding Nicky Cooper formerly of Cooper's Corridor and, more recently, of Nico's Niche. Nicky lives in Prince George, British Columbia, is gay, 26 years old, and raising two adopted sons who needed a place to live. A good father, horribly caring person, and beautiful writer. I know that many of you already know this twisted story. We had emailed frequently and had planned on hooking up when he came to Portland to attend some sort of forestry conference late last October. He never called. So, when I found out that I could get to Prince George with relative ease, I thought it would be grand to make a trip up to see the boys and get to meet this amazing human being --full of caring and compassion. I emailed and ask him if he thought a visit would work out. No answer. The blog posts became fewer and fewer. The emails lessened. And then, the story broke. It is outlined in detail at Joe.My.God., the Farmboyz, and Sweet/Salty. You owe it to yourself to take a few minutes to read each of their stories.
Suffice it to say that it's a little weird. And sad. Along with disappointing, maddening, and even some anger. Bottom line, though, is sad for him. The lies, the cover up, the inability to be honest and truthful. But, before I point too many fingers, I'm afraid that we've all been there in one form or another at one time or another. Hopefully, we're still not. But, alas, some are. I have emailed him again. Here's some of what I shared: "I have no idea the real story. And, honestly, it's not of much interest to me. Whoever you are, whatever journey you're on, and wherever you end up, I wish you wellness and happiness. Take good care." And I mean that. Not only to him, but to each of you.
19 comments:
Oh, sweetie, you too? The circle of friends that surrounds Cooper remains real, true and close. We do have that.
I'm still me and don't plan on any departure any time soon. It seems we've all be affected by this in one way or another.
Can you get to Chicago "with relative ease?" Just don't try between November and April. ;-) Unless you prefer the cold weather.
WOW! This is truly unfortunate. There is someone more than creative out there. I do not understand what the point of "Faking" anything might be. Possibly a frustrated actor? I do not get it.
In any case, I believe your response is sweet and earnest.
Wow, I guess you never really know
who is who now a days.
Do you ever wonder why people do
the things they do?
That's upsetting.
You're a sweetie Lewis!
HUGS!!!!!!!
Hey Sexy Man,
I was disturbed to see another blogger was outted (and not in a good way).
Much like on-line chat rooms, people fail to realize they will eventually be found out.
Glad you are REAL and can't wait to see you in August. Is the husband coming?? :)
Very nicely put, Lewis. It is amazing how large a circle of bloggers were influenced by his blog. The nice thing about that is the connections we all made with each other through his blog.
Wow. I am speechless...
I read over at J.M.G.'s blog, sweetsalty's and Father Tony's. What a story! WHEW!
I am still a simple girl who takes things pretty much at face value. It can be a scary world out there!
Thanks for covering this Lewis.
Wendy
It's sad that this kind of thing happens but it does. The people that do this have real issues and they really need help. What those issue are can be wide and varied but what ever they are the person with the issues finds the need for attention seeking and by making up these kinds of stories they cast a wide net and people with kind hearts get caught in those nets. The people telling these stories will eventually be caught out as they are unable to keep up with the storyline over a matter of time and eventually once the cracks develop it's not long after that the whole thing crumbles. I will say I find it very interesting that people that have been caught out creating these worlds within the blogisphere have been almost hunted down with a vengance once the story begins to unravel. People do not like to be fooled when it comes to matters of the heart or to have their heart strings pulled and to find out that it's all been a lie.
This is all too common in the blog world. I've seen it happen time and time again over the past 3 years that I've had a blog. That's why I pretty much have stopped making new friends or reading any new blogs.
You're part of a small list of people that I even bother to read these days. Well, you, and a long list of daily porn blogs :P
Luckily for us, you're as real as it gets :)
Yes, Cooper wass not who he seems. I read this a couple of weeks ago. And as sad as it may be, it reminds us that there are a lot of people out there who pretend to be something they aren't. But didn't you wonder why you never saw him 'with' the kids? Anyway, unless you meet the blogger in person, beware!
Okay! so when do you fly to Lansing, MI?
as a hopeful gay parent to be i really enjoyed his site and our e-mails. just goes to show you really need a grain of salt - or the whole box- when reading what is on the. trust the ones you know and have met.
your positive attitude in the midst of hurt is very noteworthy.
good for you for being a gentleman and not stooping
I find it hard to keep my own life ticking over at times, let alone invent a new one .....
You're a kind man Lewis. But let's be honest. If he were a big fat f*#k showing pics of himself with all the same ole poetic musings the majority would not have paid him no mind. I read his blog for a while but thought it too good to be true from the word go. Really. I'm ashamed to say I just had a fantasy of boinking him. I'm shallow like that.
So amazing how many people were sucked into a kind of "relation" with Cooper. Live and learn people, live and learn.
I'm surprised by how many people acutally give a crap and how invested everyone got! Perhaps I'm just too jaded! Ha!
yeah. it was very disappointing.
but im real. promise. pinch.
I'm sorry you were exposed to this sort of craziness, as you know, I am not fond of fake bloggers.
I was more disappointed by the plagarism than the fake personality. I guess I assumed all along that by never seeing bloggers, there's always a good chance they could be someone different than what they claim. But to steal someone's words and thoughts and display them as your own is hard to forgive.
Mark :-)
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