Couple of newbi questions ...

Yes, I used search and couldn't find the answers ... if they are in a FAQ somewhere please just say so.

1) In the forums when people post there is an avatar picture associated with their profile; some of which are of really, really attractive ladies. Are these providers they have seen ? Do provider's allow their pics to be taken ? Do you have to pay for such privledge? How much ?

2) I've heard references to ATF's and that some provider's may provide special privileges for their "ATF"s. How do you specify that a provider is your ATF ? Can you see who someone else's ATF is ? For example, if a provider is a whole bunch of guy's ATF then she would probably be pretty special right? While someone who has been around awhile and is the ATF of no one, may not be that good.

Thanks in advance.

1) Some are providers. Some are porn stars/celebrities. A tiny few are women they've known in the past. We all get to pick our avatar picture so it could be anything.

But yes, most of them are providers. And yes, some providers allow their pics to be taken. Especially if they feel like it might help business by being included in a review. Some providers charge for it. It's a case by case basis, or YMMV (your mileage may vary).

2) ATF is not some kind of official designation. It's not the hobby equivalent of a Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. It's only as good as the person making it, and how akin your tastes are to his. And for some guys, it seems like their most recent provider is always their ATF.

Don't get too wrapped up with it. It's just a way to pay a provider a compliment. No provider is going to give you a special deal because you've given her the privilege of being designated her ATF. That's not how it works.

Hope that helps.

Hey the fucktard is eyeing my avatar!!!! Quit stalking me.

Hey the fucktard is eyeing my avatar!!!! Quit stalking me. Originally Posted by pyramider

I think he is looking for your taint.

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Don't get too wrapped up with it. It's just a way to pay a provider a compliment. No provider is going to give you a special deal because you've given her the privilege of being designated her ATF. That's not how it works.

Hope that helps. Originally Posted by proudoftexas

Yes it does help. How about 1 follow up. How does one designate that a particular provider is your ATF ?

Does she rock your world everytime you see her? That is a pretty good qualifier.

Use your own definition of ATF.

Yes it does help. How about 1 follow up. How does one designate that a particular provider is your ATF ? Originally Posted by aGuyInIowa

The national forum is the best place to announce your eternal love for a provider.

If you're not comfortable with that, you can do what I do: keep her identity to yourself, but give your ATF the lion's share of your business.

what ATF to you will be ATF for many;.....lol...i get a kick out of reading ATF....Good advertising for the lady of choice though. But definitely announcing her will not make her stop unless u just hit the powerball lotto @ 600 million....

Umm, ok....

How does one designate that a particular provider is your ATF ? Originally Posted by aGuyInIowa

If you are asking "Is there some super secret radio button or icon to click to officially designate a provider your ATF on ECCIE or P411"..the answer is no.

It boils down to this. When you have your hobby money in hand for the month and are about to set up a appointment. Who is the provider you ALWAYS think of first and hope is available? That is generally your ATF. If there isn't one that immediately comes to mind, then you don't have an ATF yet.

So, to designate an ATF, you just post somewhere: "____ is the best. She's my ATF!"

De-ATF-ing a provider is a little more formal: “I break with thee… I break with thee… I break with thee… then throw dog poop on her shoes.”

So, to designate an ATF, you just post somewhere: "____ is the best. She's my ATF!"

De-ATF-ing a provider is a little more formal: “I break with thee… I break with thee… I break with thee… then throw dog poop on her shoes.” Originally Posted by emptywallet

Will my own poop work? Or do I have to go get a dog?

'Cause I'm more of a cat person, truthfully.

So, to designate an ATF, you just post somewhere: "____ is the best. She's my ATF!"

De-ATF-ing a provider is a little more formal: “I break with thee… I break with thee… I break with thee… then throw dog poop on her shoes.” Originally Posted by emptywallet

Excellent-- A Steve Martin quote/joke!