News and Media Reports

[QUOTE=Max#01;2040768]Holy crap! One of the guys on the list is my neighbor![/QUOTE]Sometimes information is removed from that file. Might be something to keep an eye on. This site use to keep an archive of all the records.

[URL]http://www.fairfaxunderground.com/arrests/[/URL]

Here's a link to the USASG discussion from the SFO board (scroll down for the CNN story):

[URL]http://www.usasexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?7080-News-and-Media-Reports[/URL]

My first thought was whether BP might be a similar target but, the more I think about it, the more I think the differences are substantial enough that BP should be safe. Besides, BP is owned by Village Voice Media and I'm sure they have pretty good lawyers on their payroll.

[QUOTE=JmSuttr;2135436]Here's a link to the USASG discussion from the SFO board (scroll down for the CNN story):

[URL]http://www.usasexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?7080-News-and-Media-Reports[/URL]

My first thought was whether BP might be a similar target but, the more I think about it, the more I think the differences are substantial enough that BP should be safe. Besides, BP is owned by Village Voice Media and I'm sure they have pretty good lawyers on their payroll.[/QUOTE]Closed. If it was trafficking children, I'm all for it. People should be behind this even if we're in this hobby. No matter reason you're in this hobby, you should never consider that option.

[quote=playboy69;2136852]closed. if it was trafficking children, i'm all for it. people should be behind this even if we're in this hobby. no matter reason you're in this hobby, you should never consider that option.[/quote]i lived on the west coast for a number of years and that site was the primary escort / bodyrub advertising, review and forum site. it's been around for maybe 10-15 years, if not closer to 20. as any hobbyist should know by now, the standard media and le schtick when it comes to anything associated with prostitution is that it must involve "trafficking. " i don't think i've ever seen a hobby related arrest or raid where the "t" word isn't used. and that's the brainwash they feed the masses to get them to buy into our puritanical society's refusal to let consenting adults control their own bodies and behavior. other advanced countries have figured out how to legalize the hobby or at least not harass those who engage in consensual conduct. and they've also figured out how to go after the real traffickers while leaving the rest alone.

the rb site was no more about trafficking than is bp, usasg and the other site. just like bp, they always asked the proper verification questions to try to prevent ads being posted by **** providers. and just like bp, if a provider chooses to lie about her age, there isn't anything to stop her from doing so.

[QUOTE=Playboy69;2136852]Closed. If it was trafficking children, I'm all for it. People should be behind this even if we're in this hobby. No matter reason you're in this hobby, you should never consider that option.[/QUOTE][URL]http://redlightr.io/the-myth-of-maria/[/URL]

[URL]http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/the-world-cup-of-dirty-dreams-inside-brazils-most-infamous-brothel-20140626[/URL]

Two interesting articles focusing on the hobby in Brazil (guess because of the World Cup) where, even though the hobby is legal, "trafficking" is supposedly a big problem. Except both articles do a good job of demonstrating that the vast majority of sex workers are not victims but are making a conscious adult decision to do work that brings in the money they need to support themselves and their families. And the articles also point the finger squarely at government officials and anti-trafficking groups for spreading the trafficking myth, despite the lack of a factual basis, to further their own agendas.

One last note is that the articles are not saying, and I'm certainly not saying, that trafficking isn't occurring in some areas and circumstances. But the scourge of actual trafficking is never going to be solved by policy and legislation fed in large part by mythology and not by facts.

[URL]http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/09/us-usa-california-homicide-idUSKBN0FE1KZ20140709[/URL]

Letting any provider, no matter how high-priced or "high-class" she is, inject you with anything (and then expecting her to call for help if something goes wrong) is a recipe for disaster. Earth to dead executive, she's a hooker and while you're enjoying the paid sex you also need to take care to ensure your personal safety and well-being because things can go to sh*t in a hurry if you don't.

And here I thought Google only hired the best and the brightest.

[URL]http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/couple-plead-guilty-craigslist-killing-25135100[/URL]

Man answers Craigslist ad offering companionship (Women seeking Men or maybe Casual Encounters?) and then meets the woman at a mall and gets into her car. The guy is 6'2" and 270 lbs while the woman is a petite 19 year old, so no reason for the guy to worry, right? They drive away, park the car, and the woman's husband comes out from under a blanket in the back and puts a cord around the guy's neck while the "petite" woman stabs the victim 20 times.

While this particular incident involved CL, and not BP, Eros or some other site, it pays to remember that any F-2-F meeting of a person you found on the internet has an inherent risk attached.

So always do as much homework as possible, think with the big head and stay safe!

Gents, I'm typically pretty careful. Private browsing, clearing cookies and caches, no stored pics, etc. But, the good people at google found a way to fuck all that. I signed up for a gmail account long ago to make comments on news stories and to use as a vanilla dummy email acct. If you don't actively sign that account out, it will log all of your google browsing and google maps history in a separate gmail history file. Regardless of the steps you take for privacy, like selecting private browsing. You may only clear these search histories by going several menus deep into your gmail profile. Technology, the blessing and curse.

[QUOTE=Poipoi69;2201548]Gents, I'm typically pretty careful. Private browsing, clearing cookies and caches, no stored pics, etc. But, the good people at google found a way to fuck all that. I signed up for a gmail account long ago to make comments on news stories and to use as a vanilla dummy email acct. If you don't actively sign that account out, it will log all of your google browsing and google maps history in a separate gmail history file. Regardless of the steps you take for privacy, like selecting private browsing. You may only clear these search histories by going several menus deep into your gmail profile. Technology, the blessing and curse.[/QUOTE]Thanks Bud!

You are so right. Google watches and logs everything you do. Folks go back, log in and clear you hx, including maps, etc. This includes your Android phones.

Big bird is watching.

[URL]http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21611074-how-new-technology-shaking-up-oldest-business-more-bang-your-buck[/URL]

Not a short article but worth reading, IMHO.

Be careful with the first chart as the price data is adjusted for local cost of living and can be a bit misleading. For example, saying that Tokyo (one of the world's most expensive cities) has a lower price level on an adjusted basis doesn't mean nominal prices aren't high. So, while the price of an escort in Tokyo might be higher than in Cleveland or Atlanta, for the authors it's still a good deal on a relative basis because everything else in Tokyo is so damn expensive.

The problem with that analysis is, if you're a visitor and not a resident, what you really care about is the total hit to your wallet. But lots of other interesting info about supply and demand and different trends around the world.

One clear takeaway is that the DMV is a victim of its own success. Being the center of government, lobbying and other ancillary government services means we escape most of the worst effects of any economic downturn. And that means we're a magnet for providers from all over who are looking to get paid more for their services than they can get in their local markets.

Sutr,

Great find and excellent article. Explains a lot, and in particular the screening process and why girls want certain information. I think the rates are based on online incall or escorts. The rates at FKK, relight district in Amsterdam, and 'barber shops' in Shanghai are MUCH cheaper for similar service, but different 'conditions' like a booth in Amsterdam.

[QUOTE=JmSuttr;2283178][URL]http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21611074-how-new-technology-shaking-up-oldest-business-more-bang-your-buck[/URL]

Not a short article but worth reading, IMHO.
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[QUOTE=DrunkerIrish;2283825]Sutr,

Great find and excellent article. Explains a lot, and in particular the screening process and why girls want certain information. I think the rates are based on online incall or escorts. The rates at FKK, relight district in Amsterdam, and 'barber shops' in Shanghai are MUCH cheaper for similar service, but different 'conditions' like a booth in Amsterdam.[/QUOTE]In reading the article, it seems they got their price data from either the oThER site or some other major review site. Prices are understandably lower in countries where the hobby is either legal or where there's little or no enforcement. Haven't yet been to Shanghai but I've enjoyed both Germany and the Netherlands.

In fact, when making an overnight connection through Frankfurt (arrive during the day / eve with onward flight the next morning), an interesting alternative to a regular hotel room is to spend the night at an FKK instead. I'm sure it's possible with other German cities but here's one way to do it in Frankfurt:

Pay a few euros to leave larger bags overnight at the airport storage counter (take toiletries and anything else you need in a small bag) and then take the train or bus to the city center. From there take a taxi to a one of the well-reviewed FKKs (some will even pick you up from the airport for a fee). At the FKK you pay a cover charge for a locker, an all you can eat / drink (non-alcoholic) buffet, clean shower area, quiet areas to rest or sleep, and of course a wide variety of providers to choose from. Each is independent and while there's a standard fee structure you can negotiate for special services (make sure you bring enough cash as there may not be an ATM at the FKK). Here's one link to check out for more info:

[URL]http://www.frankfurt-nightlife-guide.com/sauna-clubs-fkk/[/URL]

The cost is definitely less than paying for a hotel, food and an escort. If you need to explain (for work or SO) why you didn't get a hotel, you can just say you spent the night at the airport to save money and time. Of course, don't forget to pay attention to important logistical issues. For example, double-check open / close times for both the FKK and the airport storage counter. If the FKK closes at 4 or 5 am, make sure you've prearranged your transportation back to the airport. Also, since airport storage isn't 24/7 make sure it opens in time to get your bags and make your flight.

Damn, writing this post brings back some great memories! Sure wish the US would move more in the direction of Europe when it comes to the hobby.

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Gents,

If you guys want to discuss traveling to international destinations to get laid, why don't you visit my International Sex Guide forum at:

[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info[/url]

Thanks,

Jackson

FYI we have whole sections on FKK's in Germany

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Police: Manassas massage parlor was front for prostitution ring.

http://www.insidenova.com/headlines/police-manassas-massage-parlor-was-front-for-prostitution-ring/article_f97531aa-c81a-11e4-9db4-2f15b4be87bc.html

Two women have been charged with running a prostitution ring out of a Manassas massage parlor. Investigators with the Manassas police department and the Prince William County / Manassas / Manassas Park Vice Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant on March 10 at Blue Sky Massage, 8701 Digges Road, in Manassas, ending a three-month-long investigation into allegations that women at that business were exchanging sexual services for money. Manassas police spokeswoman Adrienne Helms said in a news release. Two women were arrested and charged with maintaining a bawdy house.

The police investigation is ongoing and more charges are pending, Helms said.

[QUOTE=NoVA1234;2201807]Thanks Bud!

You are so right. Google watches and logs everything you do. Folks go back, log in and clear you hx, including maps, etc. This includes your Android phones.

Big bird is watching.[/QUOTE]If you really want to stay safe use proxies and VPNs. Many of the paid VPN services will accept everything from crypto-currency to gift cards and even allow you to purchase through Amazon as a subscription service. Some of those services even have apps for your smartphone to encrypt traffic on your phone.

Stay safe & GLHF!

[QUOTE=SSRod;2398529]Police: Manassas massage parlor was front for prostitution ring.

http://www.insidenova.com/headlines/police-manassas-massage-parlor-was-front-for-prostitution-ring/article_f97531aa-c81a-11e4-9db4-2f15b4be87bc.html

Two women have been charged with running a prostitution ring out of a Manassas massage parlor. Investigators with the Manassas police department and the Prince William County / Manassas / Manassas Park Vice Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant on March 10 at Blue Sky Massage, 8701 Digges Road, in Manassas, ending a three-month-long investigation into allegations that women at that business were exchanging sexual services for money. Manassas police spokeswoman Adrienne Helms said in a news release. Two women were arrested and charged with maintaining a bawdy house.

The police investigation is ongoing and more charges are pending, Helms said.[/QUOTE]I see that Blue Sky is advertising again, so apparently have reopened. I have no idea if the charges were dropped or what? Too soon for me to try again though.