General Reports

**Max Walker86** · 06-11-24 15:22

Originally Posted by Andir [View Original Post]

Went to 558 today hoping to see YouYou whom I like was told (through the translator) that she is busy and I need to come back later. Didn't feel like waiting and coming back so I went to 986 which is reliably a FS shop for me. However, when I came to 5XX, there was Cybertruck parked in front. I should admit that was the first time I saw this ugly thing on the street. A serious question: is it any good considering that it's quite expensive?

I know the skinny prick that drives it he thinks hes cool but hes not.
I'd rather get a jeep trackhawk.

**MandarinOrange** · 06-10-24 17:07

Originally Posted by KatSuno1492 [View Original Post]

This has been my position for the last couple of years. If you called out reviews as fake, in the first 1-2 days after the review the OP would respond in the comments attacking you, but not after that. On a couple of occasions, the OP responded with attacks before the original comments were even visible to others. Meaning they were still in moderation, meaning the OP had admin access.

And actually, I remember back in 2012 when I joined, I had to read through so many fake reviews to find the real ones. They didn't have the patterns like namename## but they all read the same, in ways people simply don't talk.

The crypto thing is another part of why I won't renew. Crypto, over time, generally increases in value, which is different than hard currency. This means the crypto given to RM can be worth more 1-2 months later than the value you got for it initially, which is also less than what you got for CC payment. On my last renew I got 6 months for $100, so about 182 days, and the crypto price is $100 for 140 days.

Seems most of the reviews have been skewed to AMPs in Boston Chinatown. I'm curious as to why?

I don't think it's worth having a premium subscription if these AI generated reviews keep appearing.

**KatSuno1492** · 06-09-24 14:29

Originally Posted by TopFloor [View Original Post]

... or the admins for RM are adding reviews so people will pay for subscriptions to read the reviews. ...

This has been my position for the last couple of years. If you called out reviews as fake, in the first 1-2 days after the review the OP would respond in the comments attacking you, but not after that. On a couple of occasions, the OP responded with attacks before the original comments were even visible to others. Meaning they were still in moderation, meaning the OP had admin access.

And actually, I remember back in 2012 when I joined, I had to read through so many fake reviews to find the real ones. They didn't have the patterns like namename## but they all read the same, in ways people simply don't talk.

The crypto thing is another part of why I won't renew. Crypto, over time, generally increases in value, which is different than hard currency. This means the crypto given to RM can be worth more 1-2 months later than the value you got for it initially, which is also less than what you got for CC payment. On my last renew I got 6 months for $100, so about 182 days, and the crypto price is $100 for 140 days.

**HappyDave** · 06-09-24 12:39

Originally Posted by TopFloor [View Original Post]

Two thoughts on all the new rubmaps reviews with one conclusion. They're fake. Rubmaps went to crypto to pay for a subscription. A lot of people don't want to or know how to use crypto. Since they did that the new reviews seem to have increased. Either people are putting reviews on there before their subs expire, or the admins for RM are adding reviews so people will pay for subscriptions to read the reviews. The other thought I've had is the AMP owners are using that as advertising. A couple of AMP's I go to have asked me about advertising. They see ads for setting up advertising on pages like adultsearch or backpage or rubmaps and ask my opinion of those sites. Just a thought.

It's impossible to my knowledge to pay for RM without a trace. Bitcoin and the others want I'd now for any transaction. Pre paid credit cards cab only be used domestically. Not like you can stuff cash in an envelope and mail it. The reviews move extremely slowly, you can catch up on six months in just a couple hours. That said the PM system like on this site is where the gold is. That said if non paying member posts a review you cannot contact them messages are strictly paid member to paid member. Some reviews are factual but others knowing the establishment as I do are solid BS. I do not know who does the posts seems people on any site post fake reviews. I do know for a fact providers use the site for advertising. During the internet crackdown I was a a parlor and asked how business was since there was almost no place to advertise. She pulled out her phone and showed me the listing on RM. All that said most of the best places we know of around here are not on RM or completely out of date. This site has the best value IMHO.

**Top Floor** · 06-09-24 12:00

Two thoughts on all the new rubmaps reviews with one conclusion. They're fake. Rubmaps went to crypto to pay for a subscription. A lot of people don't want to or know how to use crypto. Since they did that the new reviews seem to have increased. Either people are putting reviews on there before their subs expire, or the admins for RM are adding reviews so people will pay for subscriptions to read the reviews. The other thought I've had is the AMP owners are using that as advertising. A couple of AMP's I go to have asked me about advertising. They see ads for setting up advertising on pages like adultsearch or backpage or rubmaps and ask my opinion of those sites. Just a thought.

**Mattis1775** · 06-04-24 13:37

Not sure what's going on. But I happened to be at Home Depot in Somerville, just down the street where Chelsea lives in Charlestown. I saw her in the parking lot, next to the plants (empty space where Circuit City used to be) and she looked terrible. Her hair was undone, dressed like she rolled out of bed and was looking around her car. But looking lost, talking to herself and just acting weird. Not sure if she was off her medication or what. When I first saw her, I was going to walk over and say Hello. But as I was approaching her, she just started having a conversation with herself, almost like arguing with someone. She disappeared for a bit to get some help. But not sure what's going on. When I visit her, she seems normal. Perhaps taking medications prior to our visit as our appointments are scheduled, not a drop-in. I'll drop her a line next week or so and hope she's OK.

**Max Walker86** · 05-29-24 14:39

Originally Posted by MarkPowers [View Original Post]

I'm still getting badgateway on sumosearch. Is it gone forever this time?

Was a helpful tool for sorting out scammers vs legit.

Thanks for bringing it up! Its been a month it hasn't been working.

**Mark Powers** · 05-29-24 12:57

I'm still getting badgateway on sumosearch. Is it gone forever this time?

Was a helpful tool for sorting out scammers vs legit.

**Nrlmus** · 05-27-24 14:03

Originally Posted by Nrlmus [View Original Post]

There is another thing that just hit me about the situation with BTT. Do you remember how BTT became the only agency in town with dedicated thread on this forum? Does anyone besides me think that this extra visibility contributed towards attracting unwanted attention to it?

Originally Posted by Spill [View Original Post]

Well, there is no way to know how much it contributed or if it contributed at all.

However, the element that continues to be the big downfall to most agencies is $$$ and how they handle it. With a large flow of cash continually coming through, it is difficult to manage quietly. I am talking about at the federal level here.

True but you know how the government is. It often would close its eyes on what is officially considered victimless crimes until somebody gets too brazen and in your face about doing it. I wouldn't be surprised if BTT having its own thread here might've just tipped the bucket. Probably not. Probably just some neighbors complained. LE seeing it having its own thread here must've pissed somebody off though.

**LustyB** · 05-27-24 08:23

Originally Posted by Admin2 [View Original Post]

IOS or Safari is throwing a false positive on the site. You can scan the URL without any AV software and it comes back no issues. It works on Android and MS no issue it's only Apple products.

You can install a different browser or you can Go to Settings, and then Safari. Scroll down to the Fraudulent Website Warning function and turn it off . There is nothing for us to fix because there is nothing that's broken.

A2

That fixed it! Thanks.

**Admin2** · 05-25-24 13:00

Originally Posted by LustyB [View Original Post]

Same issue here. Last couple weeks.

If you hit the "forward" arrow on your browser after it flashes back to the previous page it will load. Real pita. Wish they would fix it soon.

IOS or Safari is throwing a false positive on the site. You can scan the URL without any AV software and it comes back no issues. It works on Android and MS no issue it's only Apple products.

You can install a different browser or you can Go to Settings, and then Safari. Scroll down to the Fraudulent Website Warning function and turn it off . There is nothing for us to fix because there is nothing that's broken.

A2

**LustyB** · 05-25-24 06:53

Originally Posted by Accu13 [View Original Post]

Is anyone else on iOS and having issues the past two days? Everytime I hit a link, it flashes red and goes back to the original page? I need to know because I'm stoned and convinced it's my recently deceased mother reincarnated into my brand new iPad and she's not letting me look at the forums.

Same issue here. Last couple weeks.

If you hit the "forward" arrow on your browser after it flashes back to the previous page it will load. Real pita. Wish they would fix it soon.

**Accu13** · 05-24-24 22:23

Is anyone else on iOS and having issues the past two days? Everytime I hit a link, it flashes red and goes back to the original page? I need to know because I'm stoned and convinced it's my recently deceased mother reincarnated into my brand new iPad and she's not letting me look at the forums.

**Andir** · 05-22-24 23:54

Went to 558 today hoping to see YouYou whom I like — was told (through the translator) that she is busy and I need to come back later. Didn't feel like waiting and coming back so I went to 986 which is reliably a FS shop for me. However, when I came to 5XX, there was Cybertruck parked in front. I should admit that was the first time I saw this ugly thing on the street. A serious question: is it any good considering that it's quite expensive?