Going on for a few years now
[QUOTE=RedRover1969;2606749]I won't say who, because I don't know you at all, and I know the provider well, but I was told by a provider that I have seen several times to watch out for you, because you exhibit certain behaviors that prey on the neediest providers, and that you're not a very good person. I hope that's not the case. But I will say the behavior that was described to me is pretty sad, and belittling. I could never find myself treating any provider as if she needed me to help make or break her, by holding certain things over her head. That is unacceptable. Without getting too specific, I just would hope that you don't do any of the things that I was told.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Jerry1235;2606899]I'm sorry to say this but I too was told something similar to what the gentleman above wrote. I doubt it was the same provider since the one that told me is no longer active. I do have to say that the one that told me was not the most honest person but as you well know, it does plant a seed of doubt.
Before I get jumped on, I would like to clarify that I am in no way, shape or form, bashing Blackhawk. He has, over the years, provided me with some excellent references. One even became a good friend of mine for a while.
I am simply posting this to perhaps let him know that it might not have been just one person.[/QUOTE]I have been on USG using this screen name for several years and another one prior to that. I had to change due to my SO finding my account info. I have been in the hobby for 20+ years and have seen both providers and mongers come and go. Several years ago (circa 2007) blackhawk was a very good asset to mongers and providers alike. I noticed a change in his posting around 2011 or so. Not sure what caused the change SO found out, job change or change in misc. Funding but something happened about that time. I also started hearing reports of him promising girls an increase in business due to his reviews of them in exchange for reduced or free visits. I also know he has done reviews of women which he has not seen in several months or even years. I have never heard any of the girls speak bad of him personality wise or say that they felt in danger whatsoever when in his company. Basically he just takes advantage of the natural increase in business they would get from any legit board member. The gig is he finds new, inexperienced or desperate women who are in a tight spot and promises to increase their income with a review from him saying they are legit and a good quality provider. I have heard this form more that one provider over the course of the last few years. Their stories were very similar and the providers did not know each other some were not even active at the same time. None of the women telling me this had any reason to lie about it. They were not in any type of public argument with BH and were not trying to get me to post or say anything about it. It just come up in conversation.
Jerry as for getting jumped on, I would not worry too much about it. Most of the old school members on here have heard the same stories from the providers. A persons reputation will generally speak for its self good or bad, monger or provider.
Signed: One of the Muffketeers; one of the good ole southern boys; or as several call me just one big asshole.