John

Of all the bad things that can happen with a new provider in a new place, I think being video-taped by a third party is one of the least likely.

Twice I received a message like the following:
"Hi. I have to cancel our date for today because I just got asked to fly to XXXXXXX for the weekend and am leaving in an hour. I am sure you will understand."
I replied, "I understand completely, but you will also understand that I will never contact you again."

Talk about killing a dead horse..... 

You make it sound like Americans are swimming in loot.  If so, it is because we need it.  I divide my year between the US and Europe.  There are many things which are vastly more expensive in the US than in Europe. Little ones like cell phones and internet access and big ones like health care, insurance, and education.
I think the price difference we are talking about here has more to do with law and social attitudes than with "take home pay."  Guys I meet in Europe are more like the young Parisian mentioned above: they like meeting interesting men, want to have some fun, and are happy to augment their income along the way.
 

I was wishing for a fast forward button like on VCRs of old.

I was wishing for a fast forward button like on VCRs of old.

I was wishing for a fast forward button like on VCRs of old.

I was wishing for a fast forward button like on VCRs of old.

I was wishing for a fast forward button like on VCRs of old.

Sounds awful.  Can't imagine how terrible being imprisoned would be.

Also the obvious tip: use hunqz or romeo.com and NOT Rentmen in Europe.

Unfortunately, I differ on sides here and don’t share the other’s perspective: it sounds like both of you were hot headed, and regrettably, you came off like I just mentioned in another thread the other day. I can elaborate on each point:
#1: your 1st text comes off a bit badgering, and you’re asking 3 questions in one text (the first text at that), without volunteering any info about yourself. That’s the 1st mistake.
#2: You didn’t address the escort by name. That immediately comes off a bit disconnected. You don’t include your name either, just a profile screenname. 
 
#3: Asking if someone barebacks in a 1st message shows off the bat disrespectful, and my experience is that many clients who start that way end up being just that. There’s been clients who admit on the forum they’ll ask escorts that, not because they want bareback, but to “suss” out if they play safe.
#4: Don’t ask an escort how long they are in town. People often ask me that when I’m traveling, and I just say: when are YOU looking for? If the escort can’t make it, they’ll let you know. Don’t think ahead of the pace of the conversation. There’s been many times I’ve stayed in a city an extra day or 2 longer than planned for a confirmed client. I wasn’t in a rush to leave town, and I have flexible means of travel.
#5: By the time you say sigh, you’ve just disrespected the escort again. Setting up a visit with an escort isn’t the time to give off sarcastic vibes.
 
#6: Your last message resorted to being a bully and you stormed off like a petulant child. Block you? What’s with clients thinking escorts need permission to block them? Again, you called the escort first, not the other way around! What would have been better is to apologize, and simply offer a time and day that would work. You came to him 1st, with a need. You have to yield his procedures or how he wishes to arrange appointments. Even if you had to wait a few minutes and think about it.
 
To approach him with a bossy attitude was absolutely uncalled for. That was your 6th mistake. 

However, I will say: thanks for posting this. It shows you’re willing to learn, from your mistakes. I think if more people would discuss these things, it would make for a better escort/client relationship. 
 
In your favor, the escort didn’t really do a whole lot either to bridge the conversation gap. One word responses and curbing questions completely don’t really drive things in the right direction. However, you were the kindling to his fire, and instead of creating love…y’all created this:

You make it sound like Americans are swimming in loot.  If so, it is because we need it.  I divide my year between the US and Europe.  There are many things which are vastly more expensive in the US than in Europe. Little ones like cell phones and internet access and big ones like health care, insurance, and education.
I think the price difference we are talking about here has more to do with law and social attitudes than with "take home pay."  Guys I meet in Europe are more like the young Parisian mentioned above: they like meeting interesting men, want to have some fun, and are happy to augment their income along the way.
 

Could we have just one smile?

I think you'd have to be out of your mind to hire him.

I admire his creativity and willingness to be his own man. More of gentle, cerebral approach. If I was up for seeing new providers, I’d go for it for sure. 

This cuts both ways. I’ve had plenty of providers who pull similar shit. Like not showing up or being totally late, coming unprepared, wanting to leave early, constantly checking their phone etc.
I had one escort who wouldn’t ejaculate because he was saving it for another client later in the evening. A bit of a buzz kill.
And don’t get me started on the number of guys who I’ve seen that couldn’t sustain an erection.
My last big pet peeve- seeing an escort incall and finding out that their place is a disgusting shithole

I like the idea of having a Ph.D. in judgement, but skip the decision-making.

Well that was rude.  Many Europeans are actually very arrogant.

No it won't, and it is a lesson for us about what might be behind those odd negative reviews.

No it won't, and it is a lesson for us about what might be behind those odd negative reviews.

No it won't, and it is a lesson for us about what might be behind those odd negative reviews.

No it won't, and it is a lesson for us about what might be behind those odd negative reviews.

No it won't, and it is a lesson for us about what might be behind those odd negative reviews.

No it won't, and it is a lesson for us about what might be behind those odd negative reviews.