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[QUOTE=JmSuttr;3791213]Thanks for the Reddit link. Followed a link from one of the posts and found this helpful info:
[URL]https://gerzilla.de/channel/cat-gun/?f=&mid=f92758fc66f535978e0d879070a0b2bf32d3efd8eb5ed6c7149119eaa4dbafdf[/URL]
Click the "expand" button at the bottom to see the entire post.[/QUOTE]Thanks for sharing!
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I haven't browsed the entire site, but it also features categories for personals, casual connections, etc.
Remember when America tried to ban Beer? Yeah, didn't work out too great for them so history will once again prove that this action will make matters much much worse for all parties and not better. You can't snuff out the worlds oldest profession so easily. Ultimately, this play is the equivalent of plugging a leak. You think you solved the problem, but eventually the water finds it's way through tiny cracks and then the pressure builds and the next thing you know, flood of new websites and avenues appear as the world keeps spinning.
Looks like another alternative just popped up, but I don't see any ads yet: [URL]http://nova.bedpage.com/[/URL].
This Won't interrupt my, I see most providers will just stay on Snapchat and IG.
HELPFUL TIP: If you want to view TER profiles or deleted BP ads just search the providers number in google and click "Cached" page should still show up!
[URL]https://www.axios.com/backpage-indictments-justice-department-1523307469-43fa474e-b9a2-4e8d-95ec-6fcc887e3796.html[/URL]
Just skimmed through it but it seems like mostly a rehash of the charges BP already beat in CA. IMHO, the Feds have repackaged that info, added some money laundering charges as icing, and are now trying to serve it up to a new jury in AZ.
While there's no way to predict how this trial will turn out, what's seems clear is that this is a case where the Feds are trying to accomplish what CA could not.
I have a VPN at home because I don't like any of my web activity to be seen by my ISP. I can switch regions and connect. I was able to connect to Toronto and then view the TER profiles without any issues. I would suggest getting a VPN as a matter of privacy. Being able to look at blocked content is a bi-product.
[QUOTE=WalterKovacs;3794131]HELPFUL TIP: If you want to view TER profiles or deleted BP ads just search the providers number in google and click "Cached" page should still show up![/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=ChineseConJuro;3795814]I have a VPN at home because I don't like any of my web activity to be seen by my ISP. I can switch regions and connect. I was able to connect to Toronto and then view the TER profiles without any issues. I would suggest getting a VPN as a matter of privacy. Being able to look at blocked content is a bi-product.[/QUOTE]I have started to use the Opera browser. Has VPN (3 regions outside US). Easy to turn it on and off.
[QUOTE=YoyoSpa;3804008]I have started to use the Opera browser. Has VPN (3 regions outside US). Easy to turn it on and off.[/QUOTE]Last time I used TOR, TER had erased the USA ladies.
[QUOTE=DrBombay;3804333]Last time I used TOR, TER had erased the USA ladies.[/QUOTE]I spoke with a few of the TER Ladies I know. TER did not delete information -- but if the lady lists her location as within the US, TER won't display it. However, if the lady updates her profile with a non-US location (like Canada or Elsewhere), then TER will show all her history (with actual locations).
This can become complicated (where is the lady) -- but I thought was a clever work around for the ladies who thought of it.
NR.
[URL]https://www.xbiz.com/news/236084/usa-sex-guide-relaunches-after-closing-down-because-of-fosta[/URL]
[URL]http://wjla.com/news/local/3-arrested-human-trafficking-massage-parlors-md[/URL]
Saw this in the MD forums (hat tip to MPduration). Here are some takeaways from the story:
1. It happened right next door in MoCo and neighboring jurisdictions tend to work together on these kinds of things by forming task forces, etc. So, even though these kinds of things have always happened from time to time, I think it's not a bad idea to be extra careful in the current environment. With BP and CL gone, AMPs are some of the lowest-hanging fruit remaining.
2. The hardball investigative tactics used, including surveillance, dumpster diving, and questioning clients coming out of the AMPs.
3. The fact that, at least according to the media report, EVERY single one of the 40 guys they questioned admitted to illegal behavior. Really? WTF is up with that?!
4. The fact that, without a shred of evidence beyond the fact that they worked at an AMP, the report characterizes all the women as trafficking victims. Were any of them coerced or forced? If so, then that label might apply. But we've gotten to the place where, for the media and LE and the general public, the REAL standard of what constitutes trafficking doesn't matter anymore. The current reality is that anything related to prostitution is treated as trafficking. Even if the women involved are adults and are doing it willingly to earn a living and provide for their families. Truth unfortunately can never compete with hype.
[QUOTE=JmSuttr;3825555][URL]http://wjla.com/news/local/3-arrested-human-trafficking-massage-parlors-md[/URL]
Saw this in the MD forums (hat tip to MPduration). Here are some takeaways from the story:
1. It happened right next door in MoCo and neighboring jurisdictions tend to work together on these kinds of things by forming task forces, etc. So, even though these kinds of things have always happened from time to time, I think it's not a bad idea to be extra careful in the current environment. With BP and CL gone, AMPs are some of the lowest-hanging fruit remaining.
2. The hardball investigative tactics used, including surveillance, dumpster diving, and questioning clients coming out of the AMPs.
3. The fact that, at least according to the media report, EVERY single one of the 40 guys they questioned admitted to illegal behavior. Really? WTF is up with that?!
4. The fact that, without a shred of evidence beyond the fact that they worked at an AMP, the report characterizes all the women as trafficking victims. Were any of them coerced or forced? If so, then that label might apply. But we've gotten to the place where, for the media and LE and the general public, the REAL standard of what constitutes trafficking doesn't matter anymore. The current reality is that anything related to prostitution is treated as trafficking. Even if the women involved are adults and are doing it willingly to earn a living and provide for their families. Truth unfortunately can never compete with hype.[/QUOTE]You're correct about truth being unable to compete with hype.
I suspect the real intent is to 1) scare mongers and 2) keep the taxpayer funds flowing. Hopefully the courts will intervene someday and say enough is enough. I doubt that will happen with current officeholders, regardless of party affiliation.
[QUOTE=JmSuttr;3825555][URL]http://wjla.com/news/local/3-arrested-human-trafficking-massage-parlors-md[/URL]
Saw this in the MD forums (hat tip to MPduration). Here are some takeaways from the story:
1. It happened right next door in MoCo and neighboring jurisdictions tend to work together on these kinds of things by forming task forces, etc. So, even though these kinds of things have always happened from time to time, I think it's not a bad idea to be extra careful in the current environment. With BP and CL gone, AMPs are some of the lowest-hanging fruit remaining.
2. The hardball investigative tactics used, including surveillance, dumpster diving, and questioning clients coming out of the AMPs.
3. The fact that, at least according to the media report, EVERY single one of the 40 guys they questioned admitted to illegal behavior. Really? WTF is up with that?!
4. The fact that, without a shred of evidence beyond the fact that they worked at an AMP, the report characterizes all the women as trafficking victims. Were any of them coerced or forced? If so, then that label might apply. But we've gotten to the place where, for the media and LE and the general public, the REAL standard of what constitutes trafficking doesn't matter anymore. The current reality is that anything related to prostitution is treated as trafficking. Even if the women involved are adults and are doing it willingly to earn a living and provide for their families. Truth unfortunately can never compete with hype.[/QUOTE]Regarding item #3, we all know that police can and do lie, its allowed and widely used to gather evidence on hunches or to meet some other agenda. I was in a situation where police were at an AMP when I arrived, greeted by the police was not expected, they asked for my I.D., I replied with why and no intent to provide it, the officer stated this location is known to be involved in illegal activity, I replied with I have been here many times and have had legit massages, which was true, I did not say all, but some were (LOL), he suggested I leave and not come back, I departed that day to return another. I never admit guilt to police and certainly would not jeopardize an AMP to them either.