I have to agree with Whispers here. And I don't always do that. But when it comes to this thread being an ad, well all threads started by providers exist essentially to give her board presence and remind people she is around. And on the same note all posts are essentially ads in some form. It isn't like you are posting a billboard with rates, but more like a Pepsi product placement in a Transformers movie. It isn't wrong unless it is shameless self promotion. And I don't think this is exactly an example of that.
As far as providers skewing things, well the reality is that the poll is in coed and EVERYONE can vote. I posted the EXACT SAME POLL in the Men's Lounge, and the results are QUITE DIFFERENT. I think it is unethical for providers to vote on this poll, but there is no way to know who has. In this case it is like the providers are acting similar to OPEC, setting the prices and determining the market. Like any other industry, supply and demand should set the pricing in the market. I definately think providers should stick together and charge whatever they want. HOWEVER I will vote with my wallet and not see a provider who I think is charging to much. We all excercise our rights, your right to set your price, and our right whether or not to pay it.
I usually do not join in the debates you get into Wicked Milf, and I very rarely defend Whispers, HOWEVER I think you jumped the gun here, and are in the wrong.
Originally Posted by rekcaSxT
I think you have some interesting points. However, I have to respectfully disagree that the participation of a lady in a co-ed is akin to an ad. There are those that obviously exist for self-promotion, but I see many women posting dissenting opinions and interjecting with thoughtful commentary that sheds a lot of light on the flip side of the hobby coin. We often don't have a forum in our personal lives to talk about what it means to be a pro. Many of us are thankful to have a place to express our thoughts to other people who share our secret world.
This poll also doesn't take into account the fact that we're not talking about a single market. There are many niche markets within the hobby and for some gentlemen of more ample means, the experience they're searching for will be considered before price point. In my experience, these are often the lurkers who we hear from on this board and others infrequently, but who are very active hobbyists.
And finally, I agree it's unethical for a provider to vote in this particular poll...unless she occasionally indulges in a little PforP herself. It happens more often than you think. What women doesn't love a nice massage and a few selfish orgasms? Besides, we have excellent references
Be sweet, play nice, have a wonderful day.