A Slightly Different Take
[QUOTE=MmceStep;7094205]I'm definitely curious about what's going to happen. On one hand, it would seem like NC would be the destination that providers would want to operate in. I mean, they can't be charged for solicitation anymore. In theory, their risk just went way, way down and they have all the legal leverage in the transaction. I mean, if you are having a disagreement with them in the room, they can just call the cops now. You would think that should lower prices, right? I mean if their risk drops and our risk goes through the roof, pricing should change with the risk, right? But, I doubt that will happen. On the other hand, who will be the market for these providers? Many of us are about to be taken off the streets, either because the risk is too great or because we get busted and we no longer have our freedom. Also, where are these girls going to stay, with their lodgers looking to boot them? So, I can see a future where this state is filled with working girls, who can now almost operate legally, and I can simultaneously see a future where there's a drastically reduced market for these providers. Only time will tell. What I do know for sure is that there's lots of hobbyists that aren't utilizing this forum that are about to be busted and absolutely destroyed because they don't know about the change. I feel bad for them.[/QUOTE]I see more of the scam artists being emboldened to set guys up for robbery or scams. They know if you call the cops for them stealing your money or threatening you, you will face a much bigger charge than they would. They can claim PTSD, attempted assault, etc. And you are up shit's creek with a hole in your canoe. Even if they have a bf / pimp / handler that strong arms you, if you report it then the both of you will get arrested. Would you want to be in the same holding area as the guy who just tried to rob you? I have also found that many of them were not aware of the changes, so at first there may be no issue. However, as time passes and they or their associates get arrested they will learn more about these laws.