So...Has the Hobby changed while I was gone..??

[SpiceItUp]

I think your body is sexy as hell Alexandria! Don't sweat the no shows, it happens occasionally on both sides of this thing of ours.

[john353]

Originally Posted by ilikefun

True market value would maybe suggest your rates are a little too high today as opposed to seven years ago.

Originally Posted by alexandriajuly

Ilikefun...those pics were only 3 yrs ago but thank you for the compliment I am taking ur remark to mean u think I was hotter when I was chubby?

Originally Posted by ilikefun

Not chubby at all in those pics.

Not to stir the pot...but...

The pictures posted/quoted above were just a few that were responsible for me making my appointment with you...I'm going to guess...3 years ago? ...and in my opinion, you're not chubby in those pics; you look healthy.

Where the inconsistency lies...when we were face to face...I almost walked. Reason being, you looked borderline anorexic. In hindsight, I should've walked out, but I stayed because I wanted to be nice and keep the appointment that I committed too. Also in hindsight...I probably should've reviewed you, but I didn't. I put my conscience in front of my willingness to contribute to the board, again...to be nice.

Alexandria...you're a nice lady and you treated me well. You did your best to please me that day and as far as service goes...you did your job. What you need to understand is for the donation you are asking ($300 per hour)...it is imperative that you and every other provider out there, be truthful with your advertising; because if you're not...it will be brought to your attention as well as posted for the hobby populace to take note.

That being said...if your showcase is showing current pictures, then that's what we need to know in order to make an educated decision in whether or not we choose to contact you.

It's good to see you back and for the sake of saying so...you're looking quite sexy!

Good luck out there.

[LexusLover]

Originally Posted by alexandriajuly

Lexus a couple did have the descency to let me know they were canceling but most just gave me the run around. As for facts the fact is I have been doing this a long time and if u have as well then u will understand what i mean when I say I know how to answer the phone safely and properly and after a while you just know when its a bs call who is not just trying to entertain themselves at our expense or a serious professional member of the hobby community looking for a woman to see. Call it providers intuition. Has not failed me yet.

Thank you for your candid and courteous response. My query was respectful. FYI:

When I first noticed you on the scene you struck me as being "hot" .... I thought you knocked off a lot of weight in a short period of time ... and various "assumptions" were posted .... back then. You don't deserve to be judged by "assumptions," and I am quite familiar with the consequences of being judged improperly.

Around here (and elsewhere), though, we have to go with our "intuition" and those who don't end up where they really didn't want to be in the first place.

[ilikefun]

Sjc21108, I guess you can't read or have ADD.

Reread the first post, by Skyblaster99, after the op's.
He clearly mentioned rates.

[Sarunga]

Originally Posted by john353

...I probably should've reviewed you, but I didn't.

No worries, John. We are looking forward to your next one.

[LexusLover]

Originally Posted by Sarunga

No worries, John. We are looking forward to your next one.

You are not looking forward to my first one are you?

[Sarunga]

Originally Posted by LexusLover

You are not looking forward to my first one are you?

I'm guessing....that would be a criminal offense.

[LexusLover]

Originally Posted by Sarunga

I'm guessing....that would be a criminal offense.

If boring is a crime, you might be correct.

I wouldn't want to tarnish a lady's sterling reputation by doing such a thing.

[Sjc21108]

Originally Posted by ilikefun

Sjc21108, I guess you can't read or have ADD.

Reread the first post, by Skyblaster99, after the op's.
He clearly mentioned rates.

He didn't say her rate was too high. He said he wished it was lower in a courteous way. You on the other hand implied the lady wasn't worth her asking price and therefore deserved to be NCNS'd. Reading for comprehension not one of your strong points?

[ilikefun]

Once again you said I brought up her rates. I did not initiate the conversation about her rates but I did elaborate. Do you understand now?

[fragtasticator]

As a relative newb, I must admit, I've had my my own issues with a NC/NS and having to cancel an appointment, sadly with the same provider. To be clear: they were definitely my own fault.

The provider in question has a smoking hot body, and if her skills matched her body, Iwould be well worth the rate. She had several 'Yes' reviews and had reasonably good TCB skills (she was responsive and friendly, even forgiving), with a couple of hiccups, but I'll get to that.

I pm'ed the lady and asked to book an appointment for a massage. We then switched to texting. Set up the appointment, described what I found attractive on a woman (just clothes, nothing kink or sex-related). Made the appointment.

Day-of, I texted to verify. Provider did not remember me at first, which kind of jarred me a little, and made me nervous, but I thought, whatever, she's probably just been busy. (TCB issue 1).

I got to her incall and was unable to get in because of a gate with no code: texted provider for advice, was told to 'follow someone in' - had issues finding someone to follow in in my car, had to park elsewhere and go on foot. (TCB issue 2)

After gaining entry, conversed with the provider via text, she told me to park my car in a specific area in the parking lot. I walked to that area, but as I came around the corner I noticed that there was an expensive looking vehicle parked there that was very out of place, and that there were no less than four people with line of sight on the vehicle in question.

One of the people had just brought something out to 'his' vehicle. He set it down and picked something else up and walked back to 'his' apartment.

Being new, I was very nervous, and so I decided to do a touch and go...my intent being to come back when less people were in the lot. I just kept walking and headed right back out of the area.

HOWEVER, one of the men in the area followed me out. I was now really freaking out. I stopped at a t-junction, acted like I was lost and let him pass me, then went the other direction.

I texted the provider that I thought she might have some heat on her, and why, and got out of there myself.

I asked if she wanted to meet for lunch instead, just to do an intro and maybe set up for the next time, but changed my mind, deciding to hold off. If she was being watched by someone, and she truly didn't know, it seemed like it would be better not to get put on someone's radar.

Again, It was my first time trying to do an incall, and I was very nervous. Let me be clear, I've 'played' in the club, but elsewhere, I was strictly on a diet of free-range pussy. I'm sure my inexperience played a role in my paranoia.

A couple of weeks later, the girl had put up a couple of yes reviews, I felt comfortable contacting her again, and was setting up another appointment when she flat out asked about money. (TCB Issue 3)

Now that kind of set my teeth on edge, what with advice on these boards being to never discuss money. Talking money on text or call, per experienced hands, is a massive red flag, supposedly.

I had just had another project dumped on me as I was setting up the appointment that was going to make things tight anyway - I probably could have still squeezed the appointment in, but because she asked if I knew what the rate was and specified a cash value, I opted to cancel instead.

She's gone on to have good reviews since, and I've kicked myself a couple of times at missing out, but on the other hand, I work in an industry where an arrest would be very bad for my economic future.

I should also mention, these events took place at a time when Operation Cross Country was at it's height, and had just posted busts in LA and OK.....

What do you guys think? Overly paranoid on my part? Or just proper level of caution?

[AlluringStacy]

oh man i went to corpus nd left really fast 98% did not show. Same in other cities.

[LexusLover]

Originally Posted by fragtasticator

As a relative newb,

I walked to that area, but as I came around the corner I noticed that there was an expensive looking vehicle parked there that was very out of place, and that there were no less than four people with line of sight on the vehicle in question.

One of the people had just brought something out to 'his' vehicle. He set it down and picked something else up and walked back to 'his' apartment.

Being new, I was very nervous, and so I decided to do a touch and go...


What do you guys think? Overly paranoid on my part? Or just proper level of caution?

#1: Follow your instincts.
#2: Your instincts are good.
#3: Longevity in any endeavor tends to breed complacency.
#4: Answer: "...just proper level of caution" !!!

Don't worry about anyone's opinion on here regarding you "no showing" given the scenario you described ... None of them ... and I mean NONE ... will be down "THERE" bailing your ass out, providing you a defense fund, doing your time or paying your fine, OR paying your hospital bills or your funeral expenses.

#5: When it is your ass ... you make the decisions.

[pyramider]

Originally Posted by fragtasticator

What do you guys think? Overly paranoid on my part? Or just proper level of caution?

You need to either evaluate your provider selection process or find a new hobby, downloading porn for fun and profit might be good.

[fragtasticator]

Originally Posted by pyramider

You need to either evaluate your provider selection process...

Heh.

I used this site to find said provider, and I followed all the rules laid out by those on here.

The lady in question is a verified provider who is both highly rated and had a review no more than 14 days old when I set the appointment.

She also had a fantastic body and a competitive rate.

The selection process itself was fine. The problem was that some "funny things happened on the way to the forum," so to speak.

Originally Posted by pyramider

...downloading porn for fun and profit might be good.

Ok, now you've got my attention; how do you make a profit downloading porn? Selling to those who don't own a computer or smartphone?