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In the 1970s-80s gay culture was for the most part, macho. Hairy chests, beards, mustaches, biker leather, etc. Looking at pictures from back then you see maybe 1 twink/fem out of 100 guys. What happened? When did this switch occur? Was it aids related?

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In the 1970s-80s gay culture was for the most part, macho. Hairy chests, beards, mustaches, biker leather, etc. Looking at pictures from back then you see maybe 1 twink/fem out of 100 guys. What happened? When did this switch occur? Was it aids related?	4495