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[QUOTE=TomMcAn;3639759]They will, but at what cost to BP? I expect this will cause a sharp decrease in traffic for BP ads. Perhaps other ad services will take advantage of this just as BP did when Craigslist gave up its adult services ads.[/QUOTE]I'm sure BP will take a hit but, IMHO, they probably think they need to resort to drastic measures to defend against efforts to change laws to make internet marketplace websites more directly accountable for third-party content. If that's their mindset then that would explain their willingness to lose some near-term revenue in order to ensure longer-term survival.

What the do-gooders fail to realize is that it's not possible for any website to be 100% effective in policing content. Look at Facebook, Ebay and Google, for example. They've got megaresources but even they can't stop inappropriate or illegal content. One good note is that those companies are taking BP's side, though they won't publicly admit it. But on the other side are the activists who will use anything they can, including incidents of "pseudo-trafficking," to achieve their goals.

In the meantime, the oldest profession will continue as it always has. How it adapts to the challenge remains to be seen, but it will most definitely adapt.

IIRC, she's also used the name Azuri and a few others. Anyone thinking of scheduling a session should do a forum search first and read up on past intel.

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[QUOTE=JmSuttr;3639848]I'm sure BP will take a hit but, IMHO, they probably think they need to resort to drastic measures to defend against efforts to change laws to make internet marketplace websites more directly accountable for third-party content. If that's their mindset then that would explain their willingness to lose some near-term revenue in order to ensure longer-term survival.

What the do-gooders fail to realize is that it's not possible for any website to be 100% effective in policing content. Look at Facebook, Ebay and Google, for example. They've got megaresources but even they can't stop inappropriate or illegal content. One good note is that those companies are taking BP's side, though they won't publicly admit it. But on the other side are the activists who will use anything they can, including incidents of "pseudo-trafficking," to achieve their goals.

In the meantime, the oldest profession will continue as it always has. How it adapts to the challenge remains to be seen, but it will most definitely adapt.[/QUOTE]We'll see how that turns out. I suspect they'll find a way to adapt, but it might take some time. In the meantime there will be plenty of frustrated mongers and even more frustrated providers. Perhaps we'll also see more FS ads on the BP massage pages where these new rules aren't in effect, at least not yet.

Using the gallery feature on BP is of little help. Almost all of the Asian ads contain fake pics; even many of the non-Asian ads feature pics which are old or fake.

[QUOTE=JmSuttr;3639527]That explains it. Thanks. Still sucks that BP has felt it necessary to make this change but, like with everything in the hobby, providers and clients will find ways to adapt.[/QUOTE]The best way to proceed is to stick with gallery mode, which is a bit of a pain on mobile. You can dismiss the obvious fakes, spot familiar faces if they have new phone numbers, and as always, use image search to screen new ones. Searching phone numbers, as always, brings up other ads and pix on LiveEscort, EscortResume, and other aggregation pages, which now even link to reviews.

As you noted, the girls are improvising and adapting as well, putting their locations and other information in the photos. Some are even putting it in the first photo, so it shows in the gallery.

It's a hitch in the program, but all of the other tools are still in place, and it should only take a week or two for most of the girls to get on board with the workarounds.

I didn't get out this weekend, but I'm curious if anyone had any success contacting providers who were using the new BP format.

[QUOTE=TomMcAn;3642608]I didn't get out this weekend, but I'm curious if anyone had any success contacting providers who were using the new BP format.[/QUOTE]I wonder how some of these parlors are able to post normal ads on the Women Seeking section, but the ladies can't.

[QUOTE=HiNMitey;3643707]I wonder how some of these parlors are able to post normal ads on the Women Seeking section, but the ladies can't.[/QUOTE]They can keep posting the proper BP ad if they don't let the post expire. All.

New posts are of the phone number only variety.

[QUOTE=TomMcAn;3642608]I didn't get out this weekend, but I'm curious if anyone had any success contacting providers who were using the new BP format.[/QUOTE][URL]http://nova.backpage.com/WomenSeekMen/484-324-8601/37278227[/URL]

[URL]http://nova.backpage.com/WomenSeekMen/559-964-7578/35233718[/URL]

Both providers use the 1st ad pic to feature a good photo of themselves along with text showing their location and other important info. Since the new format makes a text-based location search pretty much useless, having the location on the first pic is a huge positive.

That way as you browse in gallery mode (as BB suggested) you can not only see if the provider's appearance appeals to you but also if they're in a convenient location. And you can see all that even before clicking on the individual ad to open it. And the inclusion of other relevant info, such as review identification number, personal website, rates, and dates of stay, makes these ads even better as examples of a good adaptation to the new format challenges.

Let's hope other providers will take notice and copy the best practices. And even better if clients help spread the word so the ladies understand what works and what doesn't.

[QUOTE=JmSuttr;3646028][URL]http://nova.backpage.com/WomenSeekMen/484-324-8601/37278227[/URL]
Let's hope other providers will take notice and copy the best practices. And even better if clients help spread the word so the ladies understand what works and what doesn't.[/QUOTE]Putting info in the pictures is good, but now it makes the search useless. Unless they put a name or some identifier in the social media link, it's going to be harder to use the site quickly to see if a frequent visitor is back. We're just stuck using gallery mode for now.

I guess they say beggars can't be choosers; ultimately, BP is what it is.

[URL]http://nova.backpage.com/WomenSeekMen/571-289-7713/34327143[/URL]

Has anyone see this lady lately? I contacted her and she gave me her rates and I am curious if anyone still sees her.

Q. v. 150 hhr 200 hr 350 GFE q. V. 200 hhr 350 hr 500.

Googling her phone number shows 5 reviews on TER, 2 from last month. You did google her phone number didn't you?

[QUOTE=TallHazelEyes3;3647314][URL]http://nova.backpage.com/WomenSeekMen/571-289-7713/34327143[/URL]

Has anyone see this lady lately? I contacted her and she gave me her rates and I am curious if anyone still sees her.

Q. v. 150 hhr 200 hr 350 GFE q. V. 200 hhr 350 hr 500.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=HotNuts;3646624]Putting info in the pictures is good, but now it makes the search useless. Unless they put a name or some identifier in the social media link, it's going to be harder to use the site quickly to see if a frequent visitor is back. We're just stuck using gallery mode for now.

I guess they say beggars can't be choosers; ultimately, BP is what it is.[/QUOTE]Of all the ads currently on BP, maybe 25%-30% are old-style with searchable text. The vast majority follow the new format (ad title = phone number only, main ad = pics only, location = Northern Virginia only, and a required social media link which is often bogus).

The search function still works for the old-style ads but those results become fewer and fewer every day. Plus, a good portion of those ads are for Asian crapshoot places who haven't let their ads expire.

With the new format ads, it seems that providers aren't allowed to enter any text except for the specific items listed above. That means trying to search for a particular location (ex. Springfield) or attribute (ex. GFE or BBW or blonde) is pretty much an exercise in frustration.

So, unless things change, the best adaptation is for providers to put important info (especially location, IMHO) in the very first pic shown in their ad, because that's what clients will see in gallery view. And the best a hobbyist can do is use gallery view and try to spread the word to providers about best practices. And of course all of this makes sharing intel in this forum even more important.

And you're right about being able to use text search for the social media link, but it gets a little tricky. As a test I selected a random ad and then tried to find it with the search function.

[URL]http://washingtondc.backpage.com/WomenSeekMen/772-444-2564/40629762[/URL]

Using this ad as a test, search couldn't find it with any part of the phone number but did find it when I used the entire number in the exact format shown in the subject line (area code in parens and followed by a space). Similarly, the ad couldn't be found searching for "paige" or "dwyer" but only turned up when I searched for the entire string (paigedwyer15).

I'm sure most would agree that this supremely sucks but, as you posted, BP is what it is.

[QUOTE=HotNuts;3646624]Putting info in the pictures is good, but now it makes the search useless. Unless they put a name or some identifier in the social media link, it's going to be harder to use the site quickly to see if a frequent visitor is back. We're just stuck using gallery mode for now.

I guess they say beggars can't be choosers; ultimately, BP is what it is.[/QUOTE]I've also seen an ad where the provider place her location in the social media tab on the bottom. That's a better use for it than sticking in a worthless fake link. My bad, I see someone already mentioned it.

[QUOTE=BrockSampson;3648220]I've also seen an ad where the provider place her location in the social media tab on the bottom. That's a better use for it than sticking in a worthless fake link. My bad, I see someone already mentioned it.[/QUOTE]Good catch. I just did a quick search using "Springfield" and "Woodbridge" and got a few hits on new format ads. So, if providers use their location as part of their social media link entry, that will also be helpful. Not many are doing that now but let's hope the word spreads.

[QUOTE=JmSuttr;3648237]Good catch. I just did a quick search using "Springfield" and "Woodbridge" and got a few hits on new format ads. So, if providers use their location as part of their social media link entry, that will also be helpful. Not many are doing that now but let's hope the word spreads.[/QUOTE]Changes in backpage, Cl, UG, TER and other forums occur all the time, reading all of the "oh woe is me, what do I do now" posts is like reading neubie musings. Figure it out boys, trial and error. It is actually quite fun and you will uncover more useful info than if you just believe what is handed to you.

And if you get stuck, send me a private message for tips.