There's no telling how many providers have been kept away from Eccie by the bad attitudes toward providers that are displayed here. And there's no telling how much business it's cost the providers who are attacked.
Originally Posted by blowpop
Fair enough. As long as we're speculating, why not wonder about how many providers have stayed away from ECCIE because they don't want to be reviewed, or because they find the idea of interacting with their clients outside of work repellant, or because they don't see the point to having their ass kissed but a bunch of limp-dicked, 40-somethings? What are we to do about that, Capt. Save-a-Ho?
As for it "costing providers business", it comes with the territory. This is an
Information Exchange, not a classified section. If her interactions on the board are costing her clients, what would a rational person do? And so what if it costs you the opportunity to meet a provider? If this is the only place you're getting your poon, then I'm sorry for ya...
There are other boards, other classified sections, other ways, other places. To be honest, ECCIE isn't even an
effective tool in my hobby arsenal. I come here because its entertaining.
If a provider ever asked me to remove her from my list, I'd do it. The feedback I've gotten from providers is that they're happy to be on the list, probably because a good number of guys seem to respect my opinions and use the list as some sort of a guide to find a great session. I also get invitations for sessions from providers who'd like to be on the list.
Originally Posted by blowpop
We know. Its a sweet little gimmick you've got going there, though as for others "respecting your opinion", I'm not so sure. Its been years since I've looked at one of your lists seriously and not because of the ladies on it...
The list brings business to providers who I think provide great service. And it helps guys find providers who give great service. It benefits both hobbyists and providers. I feel confident in saying that overall, the list is a good thing.
Originally Posted by blowpop
Defend your list all you want, all I'm saying is that
to some, it might not be considered "respectful", to use your own words. Wasn't it you who said, "If you need to be taught what respect is, you don't belong here."? Are you volunteering yourself for a vacation via your own imagineered board rules?
But go ahead and mimic DH in trying to spin it into a bad thing. As I recall, he did that last time I criticized some of his antics. I guess for some folks, what you do matters less than who you suck up to. Sad.
Originally Posted by blowpop
Not quite, hero. There are posters I find entertaining, posters I find annoying and everyone else. DH amuses me. WU amuses me. I don't always agree with either of them. If that's "sucking up", so be it. Try growing a sense of humor and enjoying yourself. You'll find not being such an earnest douchebag all the time improves your mood.