. . . Own opinion has always been that quality of lady in hobby business is defined by the way she does her business and respect shown to client and respect for self.
. . . Now come hard part to say. Recent migration of new provider bring strange custom and perhaps danger to marketplace. While would not dare tell how to business, must ask. 15 minute rate...Really? . . . At risk of hurt feelings from too harsh words, might not one say 15 minute rate is streetwalking minus the exercise? . . .
This is new practice to this board, which for most part has respectful tone and dignity of hobbyist and provider is maintained, begs question, where do we go from here?
Originally Posted by Mr.Chan
Thank you Mr. Chan for bringing up a question that's been in my mind and those of other experienced hobbyiest and providers who have been playing in the Arkansas playground for 7-8 years. If anyone's been in this playground as long as that, step up to the plate. You know the current situation is not good. BUT, it can be fixed. My apologies in advance for the lengthy post.
Yes, I've taken excerpts, Mr. Chan, but the spirit of your post I believe was not the kind words, "Where do we go from here?", but "How the Hell do we straighten out the mess that the Arkansas hobby has become?"
I've made it clear on several occasions BB's rules for safe play and if I'm going to repeat myself again it really comes down to one rule for the ladies and one for the guys.
Ladies, Screen and only see those who can provide references from known providers whom you trust and can get verifiable information. Does it come down to defining or re-defining your economic model to be successful? It may, but that's another discussion. If you're looking for a micro-economics lesson, let me know. Helping create business models is what I do, but its best not done in the open on the board, given the current circumstances.
Guys, Research. Verify the provider you wish to see as legitimate. If you can't afford the real experience the hobby offers, stay the hell away and go play on the BP and CL playground and don't whine when there's busts. Case in point about the Arkansas Alerts section. . . go lurk on the Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio boards. Of all the postings there, the vast majority are about someone getting ripped off. In the past 6 weeks, there were 2 recordings of LE activity in Dallas, 2 in Houston, 1 in SanAntonio (and he was drunk and got picked up by streetwalking vice) and 1 in Austin. Next look at the population centers of those cities, the number of providers and the number of hobbyiest and compare to the Arkansas board. Irresponsible play (lack of research from guys, lack of references from ladies) here has resulted in disproportionate activity.
. . . Hopefully we can chalk it up to being newbies. We all did some dumb stuff when we were new in the hobby, right?
But I must agree with Mr Chan as well on this one. I do respect a ladies' right to run a business, but I would like to respectfully request that we step things up around here. And that goes for the gentlemen too. I'm completely aware that this request will fall on deaf ears and nothing will change, especially among the oblivious. But I do hope that some of our new friends take it as a friendly suggestion that if their business is run properly, 15 minute rates should become obsolete once a better clientele is established.
Originally Posted by Blond_Lily
You're right too, Lily. Newbies are always welcome, but newbies do stupid stuff, Not just in the hobby, but life in general.
The difference is the surviving newbies (in this industry - providers and hobbyiests both and in all industries) learn how to adjust their business model to survive and thrive or fail. No, I'm not going to tell anyone how to run their business, unless asked. Outside the hobby, I certainly won't unless someone's paying me to tell them. The smart ones figure it out. The market kills the weak and those who refuse to adjust.
Guys, this is a review site. Figure it out. If you have a great experience, tell us about it. If you have a terrible experience, tell us about it. BUT you don't have to tell us about everytime your zipper fails and you see your All Time Favorite (ATF). We get it. And for the most part, too frequent reviews of the same provider by the same hobbyiest do an injustice to the provider and for the most part, they're not detailed enough or have the right stuff to help you achieve premium status anyway.
. . .But if the girls would simply say "NO".... perhaps some of the stray curs would leave the neighborhood! If they can't afford to play in the quality side of the hobby.... phuck 'em..... and I don't mean for 15 minutes!!
Demand can demand all they want.... but if there is no supply, there won't be any $.25 lickin' goin' on!!
Originally Posted by MrGiz
Giz, I know you're as frustrated as I, but you know there's gonna always be the Drive By Blow Job or the 15 minute 'hit and run'. While that's not your style, nor mine, we've both been exposed to some of the best in the hobby from our travels -- although many are right here in the state under our nose. Will they see anyone without proper references? Hell, no, they won't? Will they accept references from providers they don't trust and suspect don't check references? Hell, no, they won't. Do I blame them? Not a bit! In fact, I appreciate it. Unless I'm traveling, those are the ones I'll choose to see over and over again. Do I have trouble seeing them? Sure it can be a scheduling issue occasionally? BUT that's the price we pay for safe play.
I'm goning to climb down off my soapbox for now, cause I figure I've stirred up enough shit.
Pinot Grigio, anyone?