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Plus: Didn't ignore me (kind of) Minus: Misleading. I reached out to him for a massage, as included in his profile, and at first he gave me excuses (I am still in the learning curve of all this). I asked him if that means he's unavailable. He said that he is. We talked rate and got the address. Later he canceled and asked if we could reschedule. I agreed. Then I texted to confirm, and he replied that "Unfortunately I'm not doing massages at this time". My guess is that he has higher rates for other things than massages, so he keeps people in standby if nothing better for him comes up. Poor customer service, misleading communication. Waste of time.

Conversing with some of my providers, I can see how that can make perfect sense. They have told me that they have come across some people with not the best hygiene, and also people who go directly to them from work or other places. And, let's face it, some dudes never learned how to maintain their butts clean.

My two cents: The "just go, happens all the time" attitude about the issue doesn't take into consideration a few things: many of use love the land where we grew up, have other ties with communities, loved ones, and/or have a good career. To just up and leave, especially if you have a family and an established career, is not as easy as "just go". Furthermore, conservative people are jut wrong in their discriminatory practices and actions, especially when legal protections are in place. Leaving makes them win, and they should not win because their beliefs and actions are just cruel and wrong. Chosoing to move for comfort and for better opportunities for the LGBT is very different that being forced out from a community that you have been part of due to political pressure, or for making you feel threatened. And as things progress, they are supposed to get better not worse, so there should be less of having to leave, not the increase that we are seeing. "Happens all the time" just enables and excuses the hate.

He shows his "platform" in his intro picture. Looks like some immature kid having fun, to me.

And they are enforced... how? If they don't follow them, then... what exactly happens?

Good to know.

I tried this spa twice, once in July, and another yesterday. I had both a massage and a pedicure. The first time I just went for the pedicure, but let him talk me into a 60-minute massage. I got a nice guy, young and in shape, good body. He gave me an excellent massage and didn't upsale anything. I got a little extra. Not too much extra, but enough for me to feel good (especially since I wasn't expecting any extra). The massage was very good. The second time I had another skinny young Asian gentleman, who spoke little English and he also gave a great massage, asked the right questions about areas to concentrate on, conditions he needs to be aware of, so it was a very professional massage too. I also got a little extra. The overall experience was very professional, good massage, good pedicure, excellent prices, good, well-kept facilities and good equipment (both the facilities and the guys). I personally like the place very much, and I can tell that "Batman" manages that place very well. I will go again, although I just found out in this forum that I can ask for specific masseurs. The place is fairly new, so that might be why it doesn't have many reviews, or it might have fake reviews for promotion. Not a deal-breaker to me.

Got it.

I don't think that there's any solution to something that I don't think there's anything to solve here. Prices go up, consumers complain about it. Whether the prices are perceived to be up or they are not paying a discount anymore, they are paying more than before, and there's nothing else to do if they complain, other than being irritated.

I am. And?

Neither way shows good customer service skills. of course, no one likes being rejected (unless he has a rejection fetish). You neither have to be rude by blocking, nor being rude by being so crude. Why the black-and-white mindset? Those are not the only ways of handling a customer that you don't want.

Sorry to hear you are irritated over it.

Clients are never going to like having to pay more for any product or service. That's just life.

I saw that his RM profile doesn't include erotic massages, just therapeutic and sensual. He looks legit to me when I see the other pictures. For some reason, the main photo of him does look a little AI-generated, or like a stock image, but that's not the case with the rest.

Sorry that happened to you. I have been asked for my picture, and I felt comfortable sending it because it just felt right within the context in which the request happened. One of them was after I already had the appointment and address. Personally I like keeping my private life private, but I also know very well how to handle bashing, slander, harassment and blackmailing, if that's what they ultimately are after. Seems like those guys were not very professional. However, in a way they saved you possible money you might have wasted on them if that is their attitude. I'm sorry that happened, but I'd just move on. You did nothing wrong; they were unprofessional, as entitled as they are to choose their clients, there are better ways of handling that.

And those standards in this line of work are...?

Maybe he meant to sound like "feel" not "fill".

This is informative to me. I like the different perspectives and advantages, whether they are beneficial to some or not to others. I have been thinking of a premium membership, but I in all honesty, though I have not been able to get a good sense of all my providers, I am learning and have been able to make wiser decisions without the premium membership. I'm still on the fence on it. This is great information.

I agree. Unfortunately this is not exactly a regulated profession that required standards or code of ethics. Even in regulated professions we find bad apples. We certainly need professionals like you. An we should endorse and support them.

I have to thank you guys for this 411. I did not contact him directly, but was offered a 4-hand massage with him in it. I am not interested in 4-hand massages at all, but it's good to know this. Seems like this saved me some grief,

Thank you so very much! Exactly what I was looking for (or so I think).

I agree with this. There will always be people who (a) will miss the point you are trying to make, (b) will disagree, (c) will beat every word typed to death to prove/disprove a minor point, (d) will make it about them or something else, (e) will blame the poster, the admin, (f) will take things literally, and/or (g) will challenge your thoughts, opinions and/or assumptions. Can be annoying at times, but it is a forum where people can express their thoughts (or lack of). Don't let this discourage you from posting. There will always be a Trevor for you.

I know this post is from June, but I met him several times. First, in my opinion, he looks better in person than in the pictures. Second, he is very friendly and believes in remaining in touch, and also offers discounts for future sessions. Third, he also recommends other providers in the area (he works both in Philly and Rehoboth Beach). Fourth, he is very welcoming and accepting of people, doesn't ask for pictures or stats. Fifth, he honors all the time that you paid for. He is over 40, so if you prefer younger guy's he might not be the right one for you, but he was able to recommend me some from the major websites. He knows the industry well, he also knows other providers by experience. He went out of his way to make sure that I received the experience that I wanted, exactly as I wanted it. In one of our appointments he even asked me if I "needed to talk" since he noticed me a little less energetic (I was just very, very tired). I've never been to his studio in Rehoboth, but his studio in Philly is great, private and well set. He's also reasonably priced. He also offered a 4-hand massage, but that's not my thing, so I never had one with him and another provider.

I saw Miguel last 4th of July weekend. His facilities are perfect, private and well setup. He's very friendly and personable. He delivers excellent massage and can go above (or below?) and beyond. I'm new to this forum but if anyone wants details on Miguel, please PM me.

Thanks,