My SO discovered my activities. I had to turn over all of my accounts and passwords. She got a COMPLETE view of what I had done.
But over time, I determined that I wanted to return to the hobby. So I'm back, with new account names, and have already reached out to some of my previous providers. But I have lost all of my old reviews and some of the ladies find me too radioactive for their tastes.
For others who have walked my path, how long does it take to get back into the swing of things? I was a relatively low volume participant that references was always a tough thing BEFORE I lost my history. Now I feel like I am starting from scratch.
Originally Posted by Middle TN Guy
I, being on the other end of the hobby... had to do prettty much the same. It wasn’t due to a SO finding out, as I don’t have one... but a family member betrayed my trust, so basically had to start over also. I too, am starting from scratch. It’s hard. I had many reviews which were all great. I always gave 100 % as to make a great name for myself. I’ve found that being gone for almost a year and trying to start with a new showcase, it’s almost not even worth it to me. New number, new name, and the game has changed. Even when I tell the gentleman who show interest, the name I used to go by, it doesn’t help as they can’t see the reviews, or find that old profile.
So... I feel your pain.
I’ve learned a valuable lesson,it being, trust no one. Even those you thought you should and could trust with your life. When it comes to secrets, they will be revealed when it’s self serving. Discretion is paramount for me, as well as for those that I see. I do have a different method of screening other than relying on ones previous encounters, but it’s pretty invasive. And I’m sure that after what you’ve been through, you’re very apprehensive about what info you share. But... if you’re going to stay in the hobby, can’t you give the ladies that you want to see, references from others that you saw under the old identity? Just explain that you had to start over? Or have you tried that and it isn’t working ? Good luck to you.