In this thread where it is a general discussion it is easy for this not to be personal. If the same comment is made on a review where the hobbyist and provider were both happy with what happened it becomes personal. Those comments influence others and may cause someone not to call the provider. That affects her business and her income. It is personal then because this is how she supports herself, it is not a hobby for them. If a hobbyist thinks a provider is overpriced or does not provide a service they want they should see someone else. Making irrelevant comments on a review thread is tacky. Originally Posted by LazDon't know you...personally (oh, nooo, not THAT word, again, lol), Laz, but you make some salient points. Incidentally, (other than thanking Mokoa for his .02 earlier in this thread) I haven't voiced an opinion-even though it is my review being martyred for "the cause", lol...
Frankly, yes, I would be thrilled if people [whom I've never met] kept their [therefore irrelevant] comments regarding the activities my clients fantasize about sharing with me to themselves-mom used to preach something..., something about not having anything nice to say...? Let's call it "kindergarten etiquette", but...anyway. Tangent-oops

While I wouldn't call providing my "hobby", it is certainly not my primary source of income. Consequently, I enjoy the luxury of meeting only those with whom I feel a natural compatability and, in some cases, a genuine attachment. If you catch yourself weighing pro's and con's when you contemplate contacting me, please, save us both the, umm,...agony of your indecision, lol, especially if it all hinges on an obviously incompatible perception of fufillment BCD.
Lastly, it's ridiculous to think that denouncing my rates, activities, et cetera, reflects in any way on MY person. If anything, it does seem a bit like heckling when strangers blemish otherwise 5 star reviews with those kind of unwarranted, negative/derogatory remarks, but...c'est la vie. It takes all kinds (unfortunately), lol, and, of course, I do my best to ignore it (as does the clientele to whom I appeal). Thank you to my friends on this board (client and provider) who came to my defense when they felt I was being treated disrespectfully... , but no more "feeding the trolls", lol.

Please, refrain from contacting me re the topic of this thread or even re the review in question (poor Von...

Thanks! M.