I only do text after Ive met someone, I find it less intrusive than a phone call. If its ok to talk then I tell them to call me.
For first time meets I do email only and after screening etc I will text/call.
I dont mind texting to set something up, but there MUST be at least one phone call so I can hear the persons voice, and get a feel for the person..I just think that if a man dosnt want to call and actually have a converstaion with me, then he is hiding something and therefore must be avoided...and like Naomi said it can be annoying... Originally Posted by AllisonofHouston+1
I think most girls don't like texting because 1) some of us use a prepaid phone for the hobby which is usually annoying to text on or all the minutes are run up from a few texts 2) Most ladies have their number listed in a add and I would figure about 95% of texts are guys who will never book but just want to send nasty messages + pics of their cocks .I am sure after your screened if you tell a girl you may have to text it would be fine . Originally Posted by AmericanGeisha+1
Being somewhat new to the hobby, I have read many provider ads and most have a stipulation on texting. I have, by contrast, seen a few that allowed texting.
Why do the majority of providers ask potential clients not to text them? ... mind you, I have been on dates where the text messages came in the entire time. I can only assume the texts are from regulars or from friends.
Educate me, please.
fallen2842 Originally Posted by fallen2842
I hate the texting thing, if you dont want to call me to set up an appointment then mayb you are hiding something...If I get to know you then thats fine, but not on the first visit, i have to hear your voice, I have even had guys say, " I dont have a hobby phone " and tell me they are gonna call from a pay phone when they get in my area..hell no !!! if you dont have a hobby phone where you can call, then why are you hobbying ? Im sorry didnt mean to hijack the thread...carry on..lol !!
That's my opinion. I'm sure others don't give a hoot as some gals don't screen and some men refuse to be screened. So it works out perfect for those who could care less about their safety or who's contacting them for a date. Originally Posted by Wicked Milf
Calm down, please. I didn't have any cell phone (hobby or otherwise) when I started hobbying in 2006. When I told my first appointment I would call from a pay phone when I got to her area, she politely said "Hell No...no phone, no appointment". I answered that if it was that big a deal, I'd get a phone...which I did. I'm not an A**hole; I was just very wet-behind-the-ears and didn't understand the implications.Im sorry I didnt mean to come off sounding harsh, I just like to hear a voice , I can get a better feel for a person if I can talk to them..didnt mean to offend anyone...as for the hobby phone thing, I just dont understand how if someone who has been doing this for a bit dosnt have a hobby phone, since phones are so cheap, but if they are a newbie, then it can happen..didnt mean to offend anyone...I just dont like the numerous texts, like was said before if you can text for 30 minutes you can have a conversation......:gri n:
Got the phone, saw the Lady (my ATF until she retired), and have been happiliy hobbying ever after. And I certainly understand the risks and proper procedures much better now. Originally Posted by jsparrow
Anyone not understanding the difference between text, conversation and e-mail is urged to read Marshall McCluen's "The Media is The Message."
This is very simple, Voice is hot, Text is warm and e-mail cooler. If you want to meet now, Voice. Tomorrow, text. Latter or chat, then e-mail. Use the media to enhance the message. If a lady does not answer right now she chould be busy.
Have you ever been called out of the shower to answer a spam call? Does that piss you off? Think if the lady is in session and you want to chat. She will not be happy with you. Text her and leave a phone number and let her call you back when she is not busy. You don't mind voice mail. Text is like voice mail without the problems of voice mail. But be aware that your text can get you into a lot of trouble as can an e-mail or voice mail. Use care and proper etiquette. Tiger woods got in a lot of trouble over a text message, so can you. Originally Posted by shooter1a