Ditto -- Memphis Scammis Bummeris
[QUOTE=Secretshoppa;3388256]Just going to be brief here. I'm taking a knee for a minute and I don't know how long. I've enjoyed myself throughout the years but lately the lack of enjoyment I've experienced has dwindled. I think it has more to do with what's been available. The amount of time that I've been putting in isn't been reciprocated in the return. Not saying good provider's aren't out here, I'm only saying that too me the time to dig isn't worth it. The past few new experiences I've encountered werent bad but just lackluster. Not to mention the just typical run of the mill missed calls, late replies or no replies at all have made me frustrated. I've thought of doing this for quite a while now.
I'm not retiring because I still have a couple die hard regulars that have been my only solace. I just think it's time for me to take a sabbatical on anything new while I plot my next move. I need to clean my hard drives and phone and focus on starting a business.
The hobby is just different because of technology & a plethora of other factors. Quite different from when I got in the game many moons ago. I'm just trying to navigate in this new terrain like the many of you.
Be blessed and safe. Not gone but on mute.[/QUOTE]This is exactly why I've been on the sidelines for a good while. The constant scamming keeps getting worse in and around Memphis. See it at the casinos too. Part of it stems from the overall Memphis culture, which has been in decline for the past three decades, and part of it stems from the popularity of sites like thuglife and the videos they distribute. It's part of the overall decline of our country, IMHO. That's why I'm mostly sticking to finding fun outside of the USA these days. Much, much better. Far less drama. Anyway, I still lurk here every now and then, mostly to see what's up. I'm glad to see BBT, Glock, KinkyMemphism, Cat Daddy, and a few other long-time solid contributors still around. Also, happy to see the M & G's going on, in Charlie's memory. I hope everybody really appreciates how much work EvilerDuckmann does on them. In some ways, he reminds me of Charlie -- putting in the solid work needed to keep some sanity in the hobby in this insane town.