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@colonexstacy big hugs from me! When they ask for a picture…i just say, my weight fluctuates like the tides. If they still balk and ask for vital statistics …I say thanks but I will be bring my business to someone else.  We are hiring off of RMasseur and not RMen (even still), this is not the hook-up app.  

I was in Chicago for a few days this past week when it hit 100 degrees for the first time in 25 years with a heat index of 118.  While some men are extremely hot in the physical runway department where every other guy wants a career in modeling or is in modeling with little side hustles here on our RM sites.
I have been thinking of several  experiences within 24 hours  having resulted from initial inquiries and I became amazed, hurt, angry, argumentative and most of all perplexed. I had conclusions but now after considerable reflection I may have a different viewpoint.
TrevorCHI on RentMasseur
RENTMASSEUR.COM View my profile on RentMasseur.com ...exceptional experience with Trevor...gorgeous, skilled, talented, communicated very professional with humor while messaging to set up the appointment.
 Thank God because what follows is how my jaunt to the windy city began. If only Trevor had been available first.  
https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/1634/
Royce has noted on his profile on masseur finder that he is out of town currently and that may be due a lace filled tirad I had for him when he requested a pic, a request I honored, only to be told I am not his type and too heavy for him so he'll pass. 
https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/44742/
Toby of rentmasseur responded pronto upon my text arrival asking if he were available to which he asked for my stats and pic. I reluctantly obliged. He responded what happened to you? I responded, "cancer."  Gentlemen I would rather experience chemotherapy than ever experience another exchange with this man as the situation escalated.
Kingmidas on RentMasseur
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King Midas practically conducts an interview.....initial response from him as I questioned his rate informed me he desired to know....my age, stats, and ethnicity.
https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/39699/
Max stated he only offers massage and nothing at all sexual. At this point I had only asked if he were still in town and available? I explained I was not looking for sex but a little mutual touch I would welcome to which he texted moments later, "how old are you?"
Jxcktherapy - Male Escort, Gay massage - Chicago | Rent.Men
RENT.MEN Jxcktherapy Gay Escort in Chicago, Illinois, available for Gay Escorting,Modeling,Erotic Massage. | Find all the best Male Escorts at Rent.Men Another one that really got me was jocktherapy who has since left town. My experience was not through text, but rather a live voice call. I told him I was looking for a nice encounter with body contact, good conversation, and not a session where within minutes of entering the room nothing transpires other than sexual aggressive behavior. He informed me how he appreciated  how I put that as opposed to being asked if he fucks or gets fucked. He is tired of the tacky queens who apply for erotic sessions without decorum. Immediately he asked if I were hung? Now gentlemen, what was this about sexual decorum? lol. I told him I was average and he said that would not work. And for some reason that damn Verizon tower on Lake Shore Blvd evidently faltered as the conversation abruptly halted. 
Finally for the most bizarre. And frightening. 
Mr_BIG on RentMasseur
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Mr. Big. Oh my god he is gorgeous which surprises me as his genetic linkage dates back to the beginning of time with direct connection to Satan.
We made our appointment for 2pm Thursday. This was set up after very little effort Wednesday evening at 9pm. He texted me once again to tell me he would keep the appointment but not to bother confirming as he had an overnight client and would sleep until 1:45. Now who hires someone with these boundaries. I told him I didn't want a massage from someone who woke up 15 minutes ago. And how is he going to get from the Hyatt on Wacker to my boutique hotel on Brompton by two pm? I told him I was hesitant. I was actually angry at myself that I allowed these perimeters but he looked so damn gorgeous and from the other incidents I shared above, who the hell else was there? 
I did call Mr. Big that morning at 11 to confirm. Straight to voice mail. I called again at 12:15.  Straight to voice mail (giving me more ammunition to despise the word straight). At 1:45 I texted. No response. At 2pm I left on foot to head to a fabulous restaurant called Calo. Omg. So good. The gnocchi gorgonzalo is to die for.  Then Walgreens was on the agenda for all the pepto bismal on display due to the 100 heat  temp with an index of 118. After walking 3/4 of a mile I was about ten pounds lighter upon my turning of the corner to my hotel and I saw a man with the hottest legs I have ever seen. As I was descending closer and closer to my hotel the vision became more focused and it was Mr. Big sitting on the wrought iron bench outside the hotel. I kept walking past him totally forgetting I had told described myself the night before so he would recognize me to be let in to the hotel as outsiders without keys are not welcome. He approached me demanding 300 dollars for my not being there upon his arrival and another 30 for the uber which brought him and another 30 for the uber to exit his ass from my frayed nerves. I just kept walking and hurried my pace. He blocked me from the hotel entrance. I was becoming tense with fear. I asked him to leave me alone. I eventually took off running. Literally running. He is 40 years younger than me but what could I do. He did not run as I glanced back. It would probably have made him look guilty. I found myself at a restaurant called Pancake. Half a mile away. 20 minutes later he walked by the front windows looking frantic. I went into the bathroom stall and stayed there at Pancake. The management probably thought the heat had affected  me as I stayed in that bathroom for twenty minutes. Never saw Mr. Big again.
Gentleman is cock worth all this?
I thought the requests for a clients stats and pics bordered discrimination. The more I have thought about it, they really do have the right to do that. Though it is disappointing. 

I've hired JakeDaddy a couple of years ago.  His place at that time was very close to mine.  FLJock's comment about elastic hands was my experience also. I think I read some reviews that stated the massage was good.  It wasn't good for me. I have two basic criteria.  I want a firm pressure massage and if you can't do that well, I will quickly go for the HE.  He didn't do either very well.  His place was a cluttered, he was not set up for the appt. and he had a yappy dog that he kept having to control. Does that sound relaxing to you?  It wasn't for me.
I then tried to hire him in August of 23 for just an erotic session.  He was staying in a hotel and indicated last minute that he had his dog with him, so i declined.  Again he was staying within blocks of where i live and he offered to do an Outcall at the end of the evening since I was three blocks away, but even for that he totally flaked. I know that he did not know who I was from any or our texts, so I had a buddy contact him right after he canceled on me and amazingly he was available.  Jake is an upseller which I was ok with.  But I don't know why such unprofessional behavior.  He's clearly just in it for the money and he doesn't really care about what a client wants. My summation is the more money you offer, the more attentive he is.  

It would be nice for rentmen to give rates again....easier to cut thru the BullSh!t and get right to the point.

I've seen a rise and fall where I live (Chicago/Midwest) between 2019 and now. The baseline then was 300 standard, a little less for newbies.
After and during the late pandemic period, escorts were asking a lot. Established ones tried for 350 and 400, and even newbies with no reviews wanted 300 (and sometimes more!).
Since late 2022, the standard seems to have returned to 300, with new escorts charging less. I found a really good new regular that way.
I can only speak from observation and casual conversation (which is no doubt guarded for financial reasons), but it appears - in my area at least - a lot fewer people are hiring, but a lot more escorts are on RM. And many escorts - even established ones - have become a _lot_ more grateful to find regular clients to provide steady income.
In my social circle (mainly Chicagoland technical and financial professionals), the current economy has meant layoffs (several friends from different companies just lost 10% of their coworkers), wage and hiring freezes, reduced benefits, and longer hours, not to mention indefinite delays for many projects and planned improvements. I've been hit by all those things, and it hasn't been fun.
Clients have less money and financial stability right now. You don't need a PhD in economics to understand what that means.

I would like to see rentmen (or was it rentboy back in the day) go back to listing providers' rates.  It would be so much easier than to have to ask a provider his rate, only to find out he's too expensive.  If a prospective client can't pay more than $300, it'd be so much more efficient to do a search of providers that charge $300 and under and then to be able to select one.  And honestly, it'd probably be better for high priced providers to not have to answer questions from clients that can't afford them.     

Clients also have cancels though. I've had two escorts cancel meetings on me in the past month but I would never think of asking an escort for a deposit telling him I'd give it back with the fee if he shows up:) My time is just as valuable as their

What a disappointment! When colin came to the door, I thought i was at the wrong address. He bares no resemblance to the hot photos on his ad. He is no longer muscular and does not have a muscular firm body. His pecs are flabby and he has a bit of a belly. His face looks nothing like his ad. If i wanted an unattractive man touching me, i could just look in the mirror! Lol. The massage was also completely ordinary.
Sorry to give such a negative review but i hope it spares others from wasting their money and time. There’s much better looking and better masseurs in Los Angeles.
The only positive things i can say are that colin was pleasant and does have a nice sized ——.

Been to Brad. Good guy, sensual but no HE, he remained fully clothed. Been to Jeremy, was very nice, very sensual on a futon on the floor so not super comfortable. Have tried arranging massages twice on return trips with Jeremy and he is never available. Try Jake or Tyler. I think both are great.

You didn't miss much with Jeremy other than an uncomfortable floor massage from a non-engaged, disconnected guy.

Here's a subtle way to post your rate.
https://rentmen.eu/MattAnthony
Scroll all the way down to the hashtags.
#240perhour
~Boomer~

And several threads about the faker who uses these pics--they belong to a former Olympic gymnast, if I remember correctly,

On the twins in Chicago, wouldn't waste your time. 

There are these brothers formerly in Atlanta, now in Chicago.  I think they are twins.  I can't locate the second brother, but he used to advertise on RM too. 
https://rentmasseur.com/StevenMassageTh and his brother with whom he often does 4 hands massage.
 
Update:  Found his twin...his ad is now on mf. https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/40766/

Come on. He has ZERO content with women on Twitter. It's just common sense!
I don't think he's even bisexual.

"Straight" escort = pay MORE for me to do LESS