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What a shame.
In 2015, he wrote about being a victim of rape and sexual abuse. Very impressive, even more so considering most of us don't think of porn performers as being so eloquent.
My Own Step Out Story | "I Killed Shane Erickson"
LIFEAFTERSHANE.WORDPRESS.COM My name is Eric Anthony Crew, I am using my real name in this instead of using the infamous "Shane Erickson" of the porn fame that the countless "fans" around... For those who aren't familiar with Shane:
Shane Erickson - Porn Base Central, the free encyclopedia of gay porn
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I’m sad to pass along that former porn star and provider Shane Erickson passed away last week. 

I noticed that his RentMen page had been removed  and out of curiosity I started a web search to see if something had happened, and then I came across a GoFundMe page that has been created to help with his funeral arrangements.  
There’s not much information on his death, but his partner briefly talks about what happened on the GoFundMe page.  
I’ve linked the page below only because it seems to be the only information available about his passing I have found, and it is not posted to intentionally solicit for donations.  
On a personal note, he was one of my early porn star favorites way back when I was back in college and I still enjoy watching a couple of his films even to this day.  I was hoping that I might have gotten a chance to actually meet up with him when visiting Palm Springs next year. 
May he Rest In Peace…
 
Eric Anthony Crew, organized by Michael Romano
GOFUND.ME Hi, my name is Michael and I was Eric (some of you may know him as Shane) Crew’s partner. A week...  (I apologize if this is the wrong forum to post this in, I wasn’t quite sure or not.)

Without a doubt, my favorite porn star.  I would pay an enormous amount to be with him.

I was curious if any of you guys have ever hired Sean Ford in the past?  I am not sure if he has ever escorted or not.  If you do happen to have any information and you don’t want to post it here please feel free to PM me.  Thanks guys!

I remember Trey but never had the chance to meet him even though I wanted to.  I believe he is now known as the "Human Ken Doll" because of all the plastic surgery he has had.  I also believe he was good friends with Zach Wilson, whom I met several times and always had a wonderful time with.  Very sweet and professional.  Sadly he passed away but I will always remember him as one of my favorites.

I remember Trey but never had the chance to meet him even though I wanted to.  I believe he is now known as the "Human Ken Doll" because of all the plastic surgery he has had.  I also believe he was good friends with Zach Wilson, whom I met several times and always had a wonderful time with.  Very sweet and professional.  Sadly he passed away but I will always remember him as one of my favorites.

I remember Trey but never had the chance to meet him even though I wanted to.  I believe he is now known as the "Human Ken Doll" because of all the plastic surgery he has had.  I also believe he was good friends with Zach Wilson, whom I met several times and always had a wonderful time with.  Very sweet and professional.  Sadly he passed away but I will always remember him as one of my favorites.

I remember Trey but never had the chance to meet him even though I wanted to.  I believe he is now known as the "Human Ken Doll" because of all the plastic surgery he has had.  I also believe he was good friends with Zach Wilson, whom I met several times and always had a wonderful time with.  Very sweet and professional.  Sadly he passed away but I will always remember him as one of my favorites.

"OK"... with regard to reporting the matter to the police, keep in mind that, at the very least, you have aided and abetted a " crime", prostitution, and how the matter is handled will dependent upon whether or not you draw a police officer or detective who is "sympatico" to your plight.If you determine to report the theft, have an attorney-in-law in tow.

Hello everyone!
It touches my heart to see all the caring responses and glowing sentiments. For those that know me here and in person, if you recall i lost someone very close to me few years back, in fact the person responsible for opening my eyes up to this wonderful world of escorting. So this past year the holidays have hit me especially hard, and accompanied with other things as well. I kind of misplaced myself for a brief moment in time. But now I'm back and hoping to reconnect with old acquaintances and make new friends as well!  

Hey, give him credit in that he was truthful in that he wasn't here for a long time, lmao

Hey, give him credit in that he was truthful in that he wasn't here for a long time, lmao

Hey, give him credit in that he was truthful in that he wasn't here for a long time, lmao

I think it helps confirm that the photos are of professional models for a studio that uses ONLY guys with the surgery. The photos are used to lure unsuspecting clients into providing personal details, phone numbers, WhatsApp IDs, and so on. The guys are usually not offering real massage or escort services, as goosh69 says. It's a catfishing scam. 

Ignore the RM messenger rate and confirm all the details through texting.  Unless you are concerned with up-charging, don't try to sort it out and just have him commit to the rate and any other details via texting.

In all seriousness, the kids obviously got a brain. 
Bravo!

I don't do drugs and I don't have bi-polar. What I do have is freedom. To be able to discern who I meet and who I don't meet is one of the few benefits this job provides. I claim it as my continued right. Fortunately for providers, unfortunately for entitled clients, this is not a conventional business where the usual dynamics and mores of a service industry apply. It is a two-way two-sided contractual transaction where both parties have the freedom to decide on who they meet. I can see why some would take issue with this right of providers and the existing dynamic, but that would suggest maybe they're the one with a psychiatric problem or some stunted interpersonal skills not I. 

I have a very strong financial incentive to meet you. Others are correct that I stand to financially benefit with ensuring an appointment follows through with you or if you cancelled, we meet another time. That is in my economic and financial interest. As indicated on here and my reviews, I've also met with countless others with no problems. So, if your personality or sense of entitlement is that much of a disincentive for me to meet, perhaps that calls for some introspection on your part? Essentially what it means is that I came to the conclusion that your negative attributes outweigh the very real financial incentive for me to meet with you as I have met with many others over the course of many years. However, I realize that it is easier and more effortless for some who lack this capability of introspection to instead convince themselves that the other person is crazy or on drugs. That delusion requires less work rather than confronting the reality that maybe you need some improvement in how you communicate and relate to others. If you can't even pay me hundreds of dollars to meet with you as I've done with countless others in this work (and in my personal hook up life I might add), then I sincerely don't know how such an individual can flourish interpersonally in this society. 
 
If this particular individual is who I think it is, then they have over eight complaints on MyNumber from eight different providers than myself. This leads me to caution others on here to not take everything that is claimed on here at face value. There are always two sides to an event or interaction. 
 
The website has a very judiciously sound, fair, reasonable and timeless rule when it comes to leaving reviews. If I did not meet you, then you don't get to leave a review. Isn't that great? According to the website:

If you did not meet the Escort no matter the circumstance the Review will not be approved. Since the Reviews are subject of approval, RentMen webadmin has the right to reject a review"

If someone attempts to leave a review without me agreeing to meet you or without us ever meeting, I simply message the admin with the receipts and documentation. To reference Tony Kushner's play, I am not Roy Cohn. I do not have clout. I am a homosexual.
 
If one is to do this, please do compare it with the correlations that may or may not exist with the IQ, level of agreeableness or social skills of the clients who like me versus the clients who dislike me. I'm more curious if correlational patterns exist there versus which phases of the moon, we're in.  That may better help in making sense of this great unsolvable mystery. Of course, that is if we are to think no correlation exists between those who actually met me versus those who I didn't even end up meeting.

As stated elsewhere, I've been doing this for a very long time. Some may even say too long. I've learned to watch carefully to subtle words and tone. My ability to detect whether it is going to work with a client is usually pretty immediate. A sense of entitlement can't hide itself very long. My senses end up being vindicated quite regularly because the reaction of a client to my rejection of them usually reveals further what kind of person they are. I also sometimes play a game where I'll say to myself after the first or second message "I bet this client has had complaints on Mr.Number". And time and time again, I'll be right when I look up their number. Sure enough, a handful of providers have complained about their time being wasted or a persistent pernicious arrogance that occurs in the appointment. 

Over the decade, there has been a very noticeable decline in client etiquette. The regression of society and our culture has been widespread and encompassing. Client and provider etiquette in this industry has not been immune to this bigger societal shift. It is an end of an era. When I started in this work, people didn't waste time. Date, time, location, and preferences were communicated clearly, timely and effortlessly. That was the norm back then, today it is the exception. Then people didn't act like I was their waiter or cashier. There was less ghosting, less last-minute abrupt cancellations, less flakiness, less of an attitude of "I'm the one paying". There was a sense of class and courtesy with clientele in these arrangements. A drink at a nice hotel bar before going up. An appointment that was scheduled days in advance. A nice meal before or after. Less unpaid labor and time wasting before meeting. Prompt and to the point on arranging, and more class/personality when time was spent together. Things have changed. I've heard others on the client-side label this development "the grindrification of escorting" when complaining of providers. In my experience, the regression has been on both sides of the deal. It's becoming something different than what it used to be. It's something else. I'm just glad that I got to experience its previous form while it lasted. I have a deep lasting gratitude that I got to live its final days before it dived into a lot of the current crap and nonsense. I'm glad my early days did not start in today's era. The time of decency is gone. 

My time spent with him, which has been multiple times, has been outstanding.  I recommend him very highly.  Never showed any attitude or being "crazy" in any way.  

My time spent with him, which has been multiple times, has been outstanding.  I recommend him very highly.  Never showed any attitude or being "crazy" in any way.  

I've noticed lately a familiar trend of new escorts posting in my city over the last few months.  I wouldn't be surprised if this is also the case in other cities.
The current version of Top_Latin showed up today showing similarities to others in the past.  All twinks with similar text in the "About" section.  The other similarity on the site is there is no "Contact Me" so you have to text.  Part of that I suspect is to not allow any evidence of contact so a review isn't accepted (in most cases) because RM requires evidence of some sort about a meeting.
Once you contact the provider by text the pattern is pretty much the same.  I ask for rates and availability, he gives a rate (always 350) and asks about how long I want and if I travel or host.  Once that is established he says he needs a deposit (usually half of the total) and what my cashapp is (always cashapp).  At this point I drop out of the conversation or if I insist on his cashapp info so I can send the deposit (which of course I have no intention of doing) he gets abusive.  That has played out in each case.  For the others the name will change frequently as well as the city so I suspect the same will happen with Top_Latin
I'm not sure if the scam is to just get the deposit and/or do something with the cashapp info provided.  I won't do either so have no idea what the next step would be (other than I am sure no meeting would occur).
Here is a list of some of the names that have been used following the above pattern (pics are different from Top_Latin):  Alpha_Stud / XXL_Stud / Alpha_Hung / Dom_Alpha / XXL_Alpha / Hung_Dom / FinDom_XXL / Alpha_Dom
Top_Latin - Pornstar Performer, Rentboy, Gay Massage in Cleveland, OH | RentMen
RENTMEN.EU Pornstar Performer & Rentboy in Cleveland, OH - Top_Latin: Young, uncut papi😎  I suppose there is a slight possibility that it is legit but I sincerely doubt it.  I plan to let RM know but am not expecting much will be done.  We shall see.

I've noticed lately a familiar trend of new escorts posting in my city over the last few months.  I wouldn't be surprised if this is also the case in other cities.
The current version of Top_Latin showed up today showing similarities to others in the past.  All twinks with similar text in the "About" section.  The other similarity on the site is there is no "Contact Me" so you have to text.  Part of that I suspect is to not allow any evidence of contact so a review isn't accepted (in most cases) because RM requires evidence of some sort about a meeting.
Once you contact the provider by text the pattern is pretty much the same.  I ask for rates and availability, he gives a rate (always 350) and asks about how long I want and if I travel or host.  Once that is established he says he needs a deposit (usually half of the total) and what my cashapp is (always cashapp).  At this point I drop out of the conversation or if I insist on his cashapp info so I can send the deposit (which of course I have no intention of doing) he gets abusive.  That has played out in each case.  For the others the name will change frequently as well as the city so I suspect the same will happen with Top_Latin
I'm not sure if the scam is to just get the deposit and/or do something with the cashapp info provided.  I won't do either so have no idea what the next step would be (other than I am sure no meeting would occur).
Here is a list of some of the names that have been used following the above pattern (pics are different from Top_Latin):  Alpha_Stud / XXL_Stud / Alpha_Hung / Dom_Alpha / XXL_Alpha / Hung_Dom / FinDom_XXL / Alpha_Dom
Top_Latin - Pornstar Performer, Rentboy, Gay Massage in Cleveland, OH | RentMen
RENTMEN.EU Pornstar Performer & Rentboy in Cleveland, OH - Top_Latin: Young, uncut papi😎  I suppose there is a slight possibility that it is legit but I sincerely doubt it.  I plan to let RM know but am not expecting much will be done.  We shall see.

I like this topic. After a while of hiring beautiful men, you appreciate interpersonal connection. A dick is just a dick. The connection is what makes them special and memorable. 

I feel the opposite is even more important - the kindness of clients towards escorts.
Escorts, and even more so, cam models, are often viewed as objects and subject to abusive and rude behavior.  
Being kind (and tipping well) goes a long way towards a more satisfying experience.  The guys seem happy to see me and eager to schedule repeat appointments.  It seems like 'the obvious thing to do' but the reality of it all is different.