QC Open Forum: Is The “Solo” Format Dead?

This is a tale about a time when “Solos” ruled the porn industry. This type of scenes served two purposes, first and foremost to get you off looking at a hot guy but a second and not obvious purpose was to introduce the usually new performer to the audiences, jumpstart his career and in the case of camera-shy freshmen or first timers in the world of gay sex, to prepare them for future hardcore scenes with other partners. It worked because it was a win-win situation in all fronts so the format went to became ubiquitous. But times are a-changin and the trend seems to be fading.

With rumors flying around that leading studio SeanCody will be producing less and less solos as a part of a new strategy and other studios doing the same without being outspoken about it, with the notable exception of ChaosMen that has been producing solo updates in a more or less consistent way, we’re facing a new reality where high studio-quality masturbation scenes are cornered by other things in the menu. Is this out of necessity or need? Perhaps this is a good part to take into consideration the other elephant in the room, rampant piracy has severely impacted the Studios and they are forced to make cuts to keep themselves alive. Is this because live streaming is more profitable for the models and the live aspect is more enticing for the public? Has the Webcammer Star killed the Solo star? Or is it too soon to declare the solo format dead? Are we condemned to descent into a nation of cum-faking WebCammers?

Dear QC readers who love Solo scenes we’re interested in knowing your opinions! Join the discussion in the comments are don’t forget to vote on the poll!