I'd like to start out by saying that it has been a real pleasure to reconnect with all my dear hobby friends and I have really missed you all. I have to say though that things have changed a lot around here and it doesn't appear to be for the better...
This morning I was NCNS'd for the second time in a row by a premium access hobbyist. I can't say that ever used to happen to me before. NCNS is so disrespectful it shows that you have no appreciation whatsoever of the person who set aside their time to be with you... I expect this sort of behavior from types who frequent Backpage and maybe from the occasional newbie but from seasoned hobbyists? Really? I'm shocked. You guys are supposed to be better than that.
Rates. I was asked my rates and I responded that I hadn't had a chance to really look and see what was being charged and so I would just keep my rates I was charging 2 yrs ago for now. Woah! Now I never charged a high rate...in fact my rates have always been competitive with everyone else's...I ran the same specials and tried to be affordable and consistent. When I said I'd keep my same rates from 2 yrs ago I was met with "No thanks. You look good, but I'm not paying that." Wow. Rates have decreased that much in 2 yrs? I don't even know what to charge without feeling like I've lost my self-respect.
Time Wasting. What is going on with this? I've never had guys just text me acting like they are interested in an appointment but having the ulterior motive of just getting me to talk dirty to them and no intention whatsoever of really setting an appointment.
Texting and asking for pussy pics. Really? Why do I need to prove myself to anyone? I'm a verified provider with 86+ reviews and a showcase. I feel like I'm expected to prove myself or something and it's making me defensive. Oh and pussy pics? Don't even get me started. I've never done that and I never will... you see, I'm the type that believes at least some things should be left for anticipation.
Haggling. Wow, guys. We're ladies not used cars. What is up with all the price haggling? It's gotten BAD! It doesn't make me feel good. It makes me feel cheap and unappreciated.
This stuff didn't happen before. Eccie hobbyists were supposed to be the gentlemen of the internet. What happened to class? I've noticed a ton of new providers I've never seen or heard of before and a lot of the ladies I knew and respected seem to have dropped out of sight. Not all of them but quite a few of them. That worries me as well. I see all the same guys but what happened to all the ladies I knew? It makes me think that maybe with all the new faces around nobody is really holding anyone accountable for their actions anymore and that's why things are the way they are.
I spoke with a dear provider friend on the phone a few days before I flew back into Dallas and told her I was coming back. We discussed the hobby and she warned me about all this, but I didn't want to believe it was true and now I see it for myself. Smh.
These are just my observances and I'm open to hearing what anyone has to say on the state of the hobby here because I really need to know. This isn't like I remembered at all and I know this thread won't change a thing...but at least it feels better to get it off my chest and talk about it.