Everyone is right about TNA
The sad part is everyone has a point in this thread about TNA Board.
I've been struggling recently with whether the hobby is worth it, pun intended. When I began exploring this hobby about 5-6 years ago, things were much different. Things were even different two years ago.
Of late, it seems most providers have granted each other 'GPS' passes, both with their donation requests and attitudes. A narrative providers on TNA like to trumpet is that this hobby is a "premium" service.
I'd argue it's no longer an actual service at all, much less premium. Even a basic modicum of courtesy is missing. If you had an agreement to buy a car, then showed up to a dealership to sign the papers and drive off in your new car, you would expect to walk in, be greeted, have a pleasant chat, sign your paperwork, and accept the keys to your new car. That's a premium service.
Many providers in Portland in 2020 don't provide anything premium at all. It would be like walking into the dealership, being told to sit in the waiting room, being patient for a few hours, asking what was taking so long, then the salesperson telling you to come back another day because they forgot to actually prep your car for sale. Most of us would say "screw that" and find another dealer – except the dealership which spurned you may call other dealers and tell them you're a bad customer, so they shouldn't do business with you either.
Not only that, providers are blaming hobbyists at-large for the sins – or perceived sins – of a few. I'm really tired of reading the "he got my address and ghosted" alerts as if someone were going to break into their apartment and assault them. I still have not seen a provider say 'I was assaulted last night by someone breaking into my place. ' When that happens, the "address collectors" can be considered bad actors. Until then, it's not alert-worthy, but that 'alert' clutters the section.
I wrote a post last year ([URL]https://www.tnaboard.com/showthread.php?1713054-The-Data-How-Providers-amp-Clients-use-TNA-Alerts&highlight=[/URL]) after getting curious and digging through some data around the alerts as it seemed the start of 2019 brought a widespread effort by providers to "reclaim" the alerts section. At least half of the alerts are about NCNS, from providers and hobbyists. Nobody is innocent. Providers ghost, too.
But, providers now believe they are "premium" while the level of "service" has diminished as the prices skyrocket. Objectively, I now understand "premium" to mean lazy, and perhaps greedy, in many cases. Late last year, I took a chance and saw a provider whose donation was more than I thought was fair, but they had good reviews. It was lackluster, and 3 X the cost of a similar lackluster experience I'd had in late 2018.
I politely challenged one provider via text about her donations, which she didn't post on her ad but shared via text. Her reply was "if I only have to see one of you slobs for the same money of course I will" - implying for the same $x she'd formerly earn seeing a few clients, she could now get from one booking. This shows a deep disdain for her chosen profession, the people actually paying her, and again – seems sort of lazy.
There are a few providers I know to be decent, and I'd gladly see them again, but the overall takeaway of TNA Board is it's not worth the effort, especially when providers offer such low-effort interactions. A recent ownership change for the board has also caused a shift from an equitable forum to the site owners protecting those who pay them – providers – at every turn. This encourages white-knighting and dishonest positive reviews for those who want to retain access to providers. It's like giving the dealership a five-star review for telling you to come back another day.
Sorry for the extended screed, but I felt compelled.
Delusional GPS Part 328572395728
I'm missing something I guess.
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Rob No Show alert on Redbecca
Wow just Wow. After reading her response I would never go see her. What a self centered *****. Includes BBFS threats etc. Shows that she is a real Hoe.
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