I don't pussy foot around questions. I am your typical white boy who has never been with a black woman. I had a golden opportunity a long time back with a girl that I really got along with, but I was married and I was her supervisor, and her boyfriend was pissed at me. When I moved to Florida on the last day I gave her a big hug and said I had always wanted her and she was very upset that I never did anything. There was one girl in Tulsa that we were practically begging to come to OKC, and we even offered to pay her hotel bills for the weekend, but she has since move to La. There is a girl in Toronto that I am just crazy about, but her price is too high. Any girl has to grab my attention. If there is any hint of ghetto I am out of there in a flash. What may be popular on music videos is not popular with the guys who are paying for services. There are stereotypes that exist on both sides. Where groups like skinheads are ridiculed by whites, Gangstas are celebrated in video and song.
Originally Posted by FlectiNonFrangi
Very well said....
As for the original post, I think Diamond Dash is actually looking for ways to help. By wallowing and pussy-footing around political correctness, we are not answering DD's question. I think the root problem to the question at hand is a perception problem most "ebony" providers face. The perception is based on stereotypes. As much as we'd all like to think we are "better than that", stereotypes perpetuate. The stereotype ebony providers face are these: 1) pimped out, 2) addiction problems, 3) high volume.
To combat the stereotype and perceptions, ebony providers need to address these issues head on and at the same time with subtlety. First, become active members of boards like ECCIE. Introduce one's slef and get involved in the forums. Allow personality and independence to shine on these sites. The more guys get to know a provider, the more she becomes an individual that can't be linked to another person's control. Also, if one has a strong review history, make it part of the marketing scheme. While not coming right out and saying "drug and disease" free-- that's too crass. Use communication methods that are the norm for society as a whole. As mentioned by others, ghetto-type language is a big indicator of not being a quality provider. At the same time, that type of language just reinforces the stereotypes a provider should want to avoid. If a provider comes across as not being into the "ghetto" lifestyle, they quickly eliminate any questions about the problems (i.e. drug use) associated with that lifestyle. Finally, ebony providers should research the donation rates of other non-ebony providers. Look at providers one is most like in terms of services offered and match those rates. Additionally, don't undercut those rates. Stay firm. While I agree rates don't equal quality, rates do help clients know if a provider is low volume or high volume. If I see a provider who offers @ $.5, that screams high volume and I'll pass. If I see a competitive rate with known low volume providers, I'll pay attention. If a provider is looking to make "quality" part of her service, then price accordingly. Remember the client market has it's segments as well. A provider looking for a better clientele will price accordingly as well. It all boils down to perception. If one can make a prospective client perceive her in a certain way, she is 75% of the way there in gaining that client's business.