Ads that are flagged or disappear really quickly
Anybody besides me extra cautious when the CL or BP ad gets flagged and / or disappears shortly after its posted? It's happened to me on a couple of occasions and on those occasions something or another occurred and I never got to first base. Either they sounded flaky, stopped responding, asked too many questions or I got a bad vibe and pulled the plug. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Name Changes & Look Alikes
I love it when Providers use the same names and / or same pictures. I really believe some of them do that in response to positive reviews and try to capitalize on Hobbyists who don't do their homework. That's why this Forum is so useful as it helps weed out the the fakes, flakes and fuggedaboutit's. Be smart, be safe, enjoy.
Search Function and JAX Providers Traveling
I know it has gotten some bad publicity, but I for one like the search function, now that I have figured out how it works and have patience with waiting while doing multiple searches. It allows us to check not only JAX but other areas as well, like Orlando for instance, or even places outside out normal travel area, like Northern Virginia, where I happen to travel quite regularly when I'm back from overseas assignment.
I like to check BP, CL and the Forum for those areas where I travel as it helps with exercising the hobby there. On more than one occasion, I have even seen ads from some of JAX's own private providers. I also like to see what other marketplaces say about our local ladies. I would never copy those reviews here, as they are easily view-able on the Forum, but what I have generally found is the same positive and negative remarks as we have here in JAX. Can be quite eye opening at times to get the larger perspective. Nice to confirm in fact, YMMV. Doesn't mean it's good, doesn't mean it's bad. It just differs among who is playing and the dynamics of the Team.
I have even seen some of our local providers while on travel that I have not seen in the JAX area, for one reason or another, and have never disclosed my hometown to them. All part of the fun.