I am curious, I find it a little one-sided because the gentlemen can review us,. but why can't we review them? Like P411 you can okay, them which is in a way a review. But I feel that if there was a way to review them then it would be helpful to us ladies, and it would eliminate the verification process, because some of us don't always have the time to reply especially if we have real life tasks to complete daily.... If there is a way to leave a review, like we can in the forum for problems, can you inform me of how and where?
From my understanding, ECCIE was started primarily as a review board so guys could share intel about whether they felt they got their moneys worth. The ad forums, and other areas for providers was a secondary benefit. If you pay a male provider for services, then I guess I don't see why you couldn't post a review of him, like guys do girls, LOL. Not the most related example, but I suppose it's looked at like reviewing something you buy, take Amazon or Ebay for instance. You post info telling whether the product was as advertised or worth the cost, but the Sellers don't post how nice someone as a buyer was or whether their check bounced, etc. It's all about the consumers point of view, since they are paying the money and letting others know if it was well spent.
Most Providers can get references from other providers or check a guys reviews to get an idea of what he does & likes in sessions. When things are negative, providers also have several forums of their own to post about any problems encountered, which is kind of like their review of the guy (at least things another provider might be concerned about).
Tabitha can review me if she will pay for my companionship time at the same rate she would ask of me. ;-) That seems only fair, too.
I'm just joking, but I hope she sees the difference.
To her point, and it is a valid one, though: Providers do need a way to make sure that the gentleman they spend time with is safe, discrete, and behaves according to the norms of our community. I get that. Discrete references have been the traditional vehicle for that.
There are other boards and ways in which providers can exchange in a more accessable manner important information, especially safety information about us, and probably exchange more intimate information about our encounters. One board has a "white list" for such purposes. P-411 is another way. There is also a" ladies only" section here where such discussions could, and probably do take place. The issue I see is that such information may not be readily searchable as in a formal review section. I would defer to moderators on that.