RE: Things have happened.
[QUOTE=Purple45;3267904]The forum is not the same. I think most members who have been contributors or readers who PM have notice the difference. Is it the Rants, Raves and Stupid BS thread or is it the that some senior members are on permanent moderation? It is debatable but the conversations about girls and postings of visits have been in a decline. A positive is that some of the trolls have disappeared, but overall the Raleigh forum is not great source of collaboration that it use to be. IMO some members got tired of contributing or TOFTT because it hurt their future opportunities. Why? It's because there are way more readers then contributors. When a girl's phone is on fire and she raises her rates overnight because of some good comments, then it seems to be counterproductive to make that post.
The recent heroin epidemic has raised rates and the level of service has declined. This combination has some seasoned hobbyists frustrated. While there are a few agencies available; the donation amount is more than some want to contribute plus the lack of privacy that some hobbyist are not willing to disclose. Perhaps the forum will rebound, but Backpage is not offering much in talent as it use too. There are many providers available, but the quality is not there. Too much time is wasted trying to determine who is legit, because there is so many lies posted in ads. These providers are banking that you will succumb to your little head since you are already there, even after you see that she is older or heavier or uglier then what was actually posted.[/QUOTE]For me, the Muneka murder put things into perspective. I took it as a sign to slow down. I got away with so much last year. I had a lot of fun but the more you put yourself out there, the more you increase your chances of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. The reviews are still there but the volume of reviews is down and there is nothing wrong with that. More important things to do in life than spend money on sex. Nothing wrong with it but doing in moderation is prudent. All of the regulars have been reviewed, we know who's safe and worth the money. The boards work. It's made us smarter. I don't think there should be pressure put on guys to out and take a risk. If you do and get lucky, then post a review, if not, that's fine too. The reviews are still being posted which is good. The decrease in number of reviews only means that the guys are trying to be safe and not spend every dime they have on an escort.
Somewhat agree with Inara on this one
[QUOTE=InaraIncognito;3267997]I wouldn't blame it on girls getting reviews from here and becoming super busy as a result. From what I've seen over the years USASG has never brought my website too much traffic. The oTHeR site maybe. I wonder why you think the heroin epidemic increases rates? I'd think a junkie would lower rates so that she can get a quick fix. Higher rates are usually the result of more calls. This area sees many well-to-do business travellers and I read a statistic somewhere that around 38 people move to this area every day. If the rising living costs are any indication it would be expected that rates would go up as well.[/QUOTE]I have personally known several girls that, over the years found demons. As the demons grew stronger, the girls' decisions became less and less smart. When in need of a fix, they would offer ridiculously low rates for quick $$, offer 60 minutes for 30 min rates or even BBFS or Greek when they normally don't do that. When they are in need of a fix, they will do anything. At the first sign of this behavior, I am OUT. Keep in mind, a provider offering a low rate or special because they have a legitimate need (needs food, rent due) that is one thing, and I am glad to help. But the ones with demons, you can normally tell by their actions, behavior and / or appearance.
This is coming from a man who has dated a local provider before. Many of you would know her if I mentioned her name, which I am not. So far as raising rates due to higher call volume, I have seen that with a few true top notch providers. Raising rates as the cost of living go up, maybe. Maybe not. This is "Luxury" hobby. As the cost of gas, food, housing go up, that does not really support the cost of this hobby going up. In fact, a higher cost of living expenses could drive "hobby" prices down as men have less expendable cash per month. So far as rates going to higher call volumes, I have seen that. Unfortunately, many (NOT all! But many of the girls that reach that level become arrogant and / or service declines (They start implementing more rules and turning down clients). I know though, it is much harder that many hobbyists think it is. Many of these girls truly work hard and do not have it easy. There are expectations of the hobbyists, and expectations of the provider. Maintaining that balance is incredibly difficult. Hobbyists feel like. I am paying a fair price and I expect "X" amount of service with a great personality! The provider's wish is. I need to make "X" $$ per day but I want to limit the number of clients per day to "X" per day. These two ideologies do not always meet up. When a provider has to see 6 or 7 men per day to make the $$ she needs, but knows that she is worn out after 4 clients, then service and personality decline at the end of the day. The provider can not help it, she has just reached her bodys limit. Some providers can see 6 men or more and still keep going, but not all of them have that ability. That puts the provider in a bad spot. They either take more men per day or they raise their price. In order to raise their price, they have be willing to offer services that warrant the price (And have to have the looks). Again, not all girls are willing to do BBBJ, CIM, BBFS, Greek, MSOG, Higher End Hosting Locations, etc. Those are the things that normally separate a $160 per hour provider from a provider that gets $250-$300 per hour. It is a true struggle. I dated a provider and I know how hard she tried to please everyone so she could make the money she wanted to make. It wasnt easy at all. Just my. 02!
Opiate epidemic and rates
[QUOTE=InaraIncognito;3267997]I wouldn't blame it on girls getting reviews from here and becoming super busy as a result. From what I've seen over the years USASG has never brought my website too much traffic. The oTHeR site maybe. I wonder why you think the heroin epidemic increases rates? I'd think a junkie would lower rates so that she can get a quick fix. Higher rates are usually the result of more calls. This area sees many well-to-do business travellers and I read a statistic somewhere that around 38 people move to this area every day. If the rising living costs are any indication it would be expected that rates would go up as well.[/QUOTE]Opiate epidemic lowers the rates of the junkies but allows the non-junkies to raise rates. I'm not willing to risk seeing a junkie and therefore I am forced to pay more. Just like I won't see a girl who BBs. Not sure of others, but I have a certain monger code that I follow.
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