Manuel is exactly what you said Mia, passionate. There really isn't a whole lot of passion in the industry. It's more so barbaric. I'm sure you'd agree. That's exactly why Manuel gets the harsh criticism. Anytime anyone is something or acts of something out of the norm, then it's something along the lines of 'gay'. Who knows. It's the mystery of this industry so to speak.
Perhaps if people were more into the scenes like Manuel, we'd have more talent who truly enjoy their scenes and not always asking how many minutes left do they have until their scene is done. BUT it is porn so he does have to not always block the right angles for the camera. Many new guys do that but it's understandable.
Personally I couldn't handle the smothering in scenes. Some may call it smothering and some don't. I call it smothering because too much full body rubbing and breathing in my ear can really irritate the heck out of me in porn from porn guys that I have no emotional attachment to. Which is all the more kudos to girls who can handle it and enjoy it all in one bunch.