The hobby is joke in Knoxville, and most other US cities.
[QUOTE=Wren44;6734066]Unless you are in a major city I feel like it's pretty much that way everywhere. Nashville is honestly pretty similar to Knoxville. Maybe a bit wider selection these days, but still the same old games and ghosting. Major cities like New York or Vegas probably have enough population / competition to weed out the ones that play too many games, but even there YMMV of course.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=PaperMaker;6733504]I took a break from the hobby for a couple of years due to Covid and my wife having breast cancer. But I'm getting back in the game. But one thing that hasn't changed is the fact that you can message a dozen ladies and if you're lucky 1 or 2 of them will message you back within a couple of hrs. Then 1 or 2 might message you in a day or 2 and you never hear from the others. I don't know if that's a problem in other areas but it's been that way in Knoxville forever.[/QUOTE]This city and most other US cities are the worst for this hobby. There is not a provider worthy of paying. The traveling Asians are slim pickings as well. As in they're old, ugly, used up, and rushed. Other cities are the same. The local girls are old, ugly, obese, strung out, drug addicts, or worse. Same as our small scruffy city. ATL, Orlando, Miami, used to be the best for beautiful, young college student type providers. Those places are full of scammers and / or the same hags we have here. Of course, there are a few that pop up here and there that are worth a shot, but the gps is ridiculous and makes them way over priced for what they are.
Now, I know I am a picky spoiled asshole. Others opinions may be different. But I think most will agree.
My advice, travel the world if possible. SE Asia is has such a variety that can be had for a low pay for play. And a lot can be had for the cost of a night out on the town or a nice meal. South America is great also, but the scammers can be annoying if you're not adept at seeing them.
However, I will still amuse myself checking the TA choices, and searching for the unicorn providers locally.
And as always, be safe mongers, post and report.
Happy New Year.