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02-12-16 21:11 #732
Posts: 24My thoughts on trust, seniority, OPSEC etc.
I'm not a senior member, but I have been engaging in this hobby for a few years. I'm ok with this. Seniority here indicates a certain degree of trust, and I understand that. It widens access to intelligence on providers with more stringent screening requirements. In fact, I'd guess useful intelligence in general increases, and so it becomes desirable.
That said, the whole concept of a web of trust relies on the trustworthiness of its individual members. It's important to realize that these activities are not, strictly speaking, legal. I do not believe this is just, but it's true regardless. There can be legal, monetary, societal, familial, and personal consequences for providers and those that frequent them. A non-comprehensive list of bad things that can happen:
1. You can be ripped off, robbed, beaten, and even killed.
2. You can be arrested, prosecuted, incarcerated.
3. You can be shunned and mocked.
4. You can lose or be denied employment.
5. You can damage and / or lose personal relationships.
6. You can contract disease (s).
7. You can be burgled, or otherwise experience loss of property.
Etc.
This being the case, I would hope that people take seriously the decision to let others into their confidence, to vet / vouch for others, and screen accordingly. Everyone starts somewhere, but be careful with who you trust. And if you are new, don't take it personally when people don't trust you. They don't know you, and shouldn't trust you, nor you them.
That said, just because you are not a senior member within this particular circle, doesn't mean you are helpless. Learn to gather your own actionable intelligence and make your own risk / reward determinations. Utilize open source intelligence (OSINT) to vet particular providers. Learn to think like those who would cause you trouble, and act accordingly. Those who want to rob you, arrest you, catch you cheating, or whatever have particular resources, capabilities, and methods. Learn a little bit about physical surveillance.
Separate your personal and hobby and life. Use a burner phone, google voice, or some other VOIP provider. Learn from the mistakes of others. Develop your own OPSEC guidelines: google grugq OPSEC and read.
At the end of the day, bad things can still happen to you, but consider this: Is it more likely for good things to happen to someone who wings it, and is lucky, or for bad things to happen to someone who takes precautions and is unlucky?
Be safe.
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02-12-16 10:30 #731
Posts: 1355Not necessarily knocking Scroguard
Originally Posted by Rrayr [View Original Post]
Stay safe,
Milfman.
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02-12-16 09:46 #730
Posts: 749ScroGuard
Anyone tried this contraption?
https://scroguard.com/how-it-works
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02-11-16 22:16 #729
Posts: 153My thoughts
I've been in this line of work for 3 yrs now. Not on drugs, no arrest record. Made many friends. Built a solid reputation for myself. I stay in my little bubble and keep to myself. I accepted 2 new clients today because I felt comfortable with them. If you are a newbie that has only seen one provider and is addiment about that provider, it concerns me. I'm not comfortable with that. When you can show me you have partaken with other providers, I will take you serious. Heck I even encourage my clients to partake with the safe girls. So, with that being said, I have no problem with new hobbyist, just being me. Xoxo Whitney.
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02-11-16 11:54 #728
Posts: 383More golden rule examples
Guys,
This person incorrectly defines worth.
What something is worth is always about what one person is willing to pay for it and what one person is willing to sell it for. That is just economics.
Well, this might be true in fairy land but not in the real world. Two components exist, suppliers and demanders. First, the supplier could supply be making the product available at price A all day long. However, this does not make worth. The second component is demand, which is the most important. Think, the suppliers cannot wish themselves more customers. Demand is composed of those willing AND capable of paying a particular price, Price be. Reread the previous sentence. You may be willing to pay Price X for a Ferrari, but snow will fall in hell before owning the car, if you uncapable of providing the monies. Until the supplier matches demand Price be, no exchange will be made. Clearly, the product is being rented. Rent is the replacement cost. When both supplier and demander meet, price is established. Remember the golden rule. He who hath the gold makes the rules.
Originally Posted by LayenLow [View Original Post]
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02-10-16 15:02 #727
Posts: 10My Opinion
I am a newbie that has been to see the wonderful luscious lexie, and she did screen me very well. When she was done screening me I felt safe with her as she was with me. Her screening process is not like trying to break into fort knox, but you will feel that you and what she knows are both very safe. She should be applauded for giving newbies a chance. I have run into a couple ladies that flat out won't give regular members a chance because we are new. (Too Bad). My hat goes off to Lexie! And she is in no way wrong for giving the newbies a shot. Thanks TC65.
Originally Posted by Bezee2012 [View Original Post]
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02-07-16 14:02 #726
Posts: 98Screened just as thoroughly!
I posted that because somebody sent me a PM that I am white knighting for newbies and this is not true! I have plenty of reviews from Sr. Members and my screening process is a lot stronger for a newbie, I screen everyone. Sr. And regular alike. It is my responsibility to protect myself and the friends that come to see me, so I will continue to screen newbies and seniors alike. I will be accepting of all members! I hold myself to a higher standard, and I expect that my friends do also. I was just stating I like all our wonderful board member friends that come to visit with me. Please friends play and stay safe! Your friend Luscious Lexie.
Originally Posted by Bezee2012 [View Original Post]
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02-06-16 16:56 #725
Posts: 434Originally Posted by MilfMan865 [View Original Post]
Just my opinion. As always play safe gentlemen.
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02-06-16 11:19 #724
Posts: 153Agreed
Originally Posted by MilfMan865 [View Original Post]
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02-06-16 10:53 #723
Posts: 1355Maybe TMI on the lack of screening
Originally Posted by Rrayr [View Original Post]
How are they going to move up the board and become Sr. Trusted members without us ladies giving them a chance.
Be safe,
Milfman.
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02-06-16 08:58 #722
Posts: 749Friends
Originally Posted by Lexie [View Original Post]
Respectfully.
Ray.
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02-04-16 11:33 #721
Posts: 98My friends
I understand that it takes a while to become a Sr. Member, so I have been giving some regular members a chance to prove themselves. It has proven to be a good idea. I used to only see Sr. Trusted members, then it got me thinking. How are they going to move up the board and become Sr. Trusted members without us ladies giving them a chance. They rely on this board with reviews to keep them safe and so do we. All members of this board are welcome to see me. Luvs Luscious Lexie!
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02-03-16 13:43 #720
Posts: 206OOPS better fix this before somebody points out my mistake
Originally Posted by KnoxYankee [View Original Post]
I do not have the ability to edit my posts.
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02-03-16 03:42 #719
Posts: 206Remember Add to Ignore List is your friend
I have been away from this forum and hobby for awhile, but one thing still remains there is always going to be that small minority of members who like to be argumentative and disagreeable as it's in their nature. Some may say in stronger terms an all around the-bag.
If you encounter such a person in this forum rather than let them raise your blood pressure, get aggravated and fire off an angry response to their report. It's far more productive to just click on their profile and click Add to Ignore List. That way you don't have to read their comments anymore.
INMHO this is a much better solution then channeling all your energy into getting pissed off and instead saving it for a much more productive purpose that I am sure many can think of in relation to this hobby.
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01-31-16 19:53 #718
Posts: 53My thoughts exactly
Originally Posted by MilfMan865 [View Original Post]