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Just wanted to wrap this thread up in case future providers are thinking about doing the same thing- Above responses were super helpful, especially those that directed me to look at courses overseas from USA (Europe/Thailand) - after a cursory search I found a LOT of courses from about 900 to 3K that last 5 to 10 days. I am going to pursue those. Thanks for everyone's help

Just wanted to wrap this thread up in case future providers are thinking about doing the same thing- Above responses were super helpful, especially those that directed me to look at courses overseas from USA (Europe/Thailand) - after a cursory search I found a LOT of courses from about 900 to 3K that last 5 to 10 days. I am going to pursue those. Thanks for everyone's help

Just joined the site after years from watching from the sidelines - heya!
I am returning to SW through RM after a hiatus of a couple years, as 1. guys keep hitting me up on Grindr making offers and 2. my longtime sponsor, with whom I had many beautiful experiences, recently passed away, reminding me how important and powerful this work can be. My former profile had face and body pictures and descriptions of things I can provide, but now I intend to be much more selective, and much more discreet. I now live in a small town in a small state where discretion feels right. I posted a new profile, with just two pictures, face cropped out, and a description that I hope communicates that I am warm and friendly and I know what I am doing. I am curious if guys here would shy away from a profile with only two pictures, both without faces. I am also interested in any other general advice you have for returning to the biz in 2023. Thank you so much, and glad to finally join this site. 

CroMagMale - I took down my second pic because it showed the lower half of my face and I have spent the day reading about the horrors of facial recognition software and law enforcement. I am trying to decide what to do with the profile going forward. 

CroMagMale - I took down my second pic because it showed the lower half of my face and I have spent the day reading about the horrors of facial recognition software and law enforcement. I am trying to decide what to do with the profile going forward. 

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Well gee golly have I learned a lot in the past 24 hours, both from yall and sources around the web. 
My biggest take away has been that law enforcement is using facial recognition software to target providers and clients alike at international borders and turning them away, which sounds like only the beginning of what this tech can be used to do. My having done SW within the past ten years puts my squarely on these lists, though I am somewhat more free to move around as a US citizen, and that could easily change. This is very scary and does not incentivize me to put my face back on any databases any time soon. I did read that residents of certain jurisdictions can request to have their images removed from a certain image scraping database, but one has to upload their official ID along with their request for removal. Such legally muddled requests to a legally dubious entity does not give me much confidence that it would help, but their not keeping their word only keeps me in their databases, so I am debating whether or not to do so. What a wild time we live in. 

Well gee golly have I learned a lot in the past 24 hours, both from yall and sources around the web. 
My biggest take away has been that law enforcement is using facial recognition software to target providers and clients alike at international borders and turning them away, which sounds like only the beginning of what this tech can be used to do. My having done SW within the past ten years puts my squarely on these lists, though I am somewhat more free to move around as a US citizen, and that could easily change. This is very scary and does not incentivize me to put my face back on any databases any time soon. I did read that residents of certain jurisdictions can request to have their images removed from a certain image scraping database, but one has to upload their official ID along with their request for removal. Such legally muddled requests to a legally dubious entity does not give me much confidence that it would help, but their not keeping their word only keeps me in their databases, so I am debating whether or not to do so. What a wild time we live in. 

That is one of the things I read through today. I am glad to see there are providers who thoughtfully navigate this process, and I will probably be reaching out to them soon for some advice. 

Welcome! I echo many of the sentiments so far. Cheers to closing a chapter, moving on, and re-entering.

I'm sorry for your loss. 
I agree with what others have said. If you don't post a face pic, people may insist on seeing one before they take the plunge. I've made one exception to that rule because that provider had stellar reviews on RM and here. I didn't regret it, and I see this provider regularly. But, I'm not comfortable inviting someone over if I don't know who to expect. 

I think you’re on the right track here. Maybe at least five photos. They don’t need to show your face but should give a sense of what you’re like. I don’t think you need to worry about the notecards with your profile… usually the catfishing involves too-good-to-be-true Instagram type images, and almost always show the guy’s face. With your faceless pics people will just assume you’re wanting to be discreet. 
Speaking of discreet, you could mention in your ad text something about discretion being important to you, and that you’ll offer that in return. That will help explain the faceless pics, and will also offer assurance to clients who may also value privacy. Small town after all!
As for what’s changed in 2023, I’m not sure how long you’ve been away, but the biggest change is probably the communication styles. Lots more text exchanges than years ago. There’s no shortage of discussions in that regard on this forum!

Thanks everyone - these are all great replies. I'll need to take some new dick/bod pics that eliminate identifying tattoos. I was also thinking of posting a couple with my body and notecards that say my profile name so that it doesnt look like a catfish situation and perhaps get more creative. 
Also, appreciate the condolences. He was an amazing man.

Just joined the site after years from watching from the sidelines - heya!
I am returning to SW through RM after a hiatus of a couple years, as 1. guys keep hitting me up on Grindr making offers and 2. my longtime sponsor, with whom I had many beautiful experiences, recently passed away, reminding me how important and powerful this work can be. My former profile had face and body pictures and descriptions of things I can provide, but now I intend to be much more selective, and much more discreet. I now live in a small town in a small state where discretion feels right. I posted a new profile, with just two pictures, face cropped out, and a description that I hope communicates that I am warm and friendly and I know what I am doing. I am curious if guys here would shy away from a profile with only two pictures, both without faces. I am also interested in any other general advice you have for returning to the biz in 2023. Thank you so much, and glad to finally join this site. 

Thanks everyone - these are all great replies. I'll need to take some new dick/bod pics that eliminate identifying tattoos. I was also thinking of posting a couple with my body and notecards that say my profile name so that it doesnt look like a catfish situation and perhaps get more creative. 
Also, appreciate the condolences. He was an amazing man.

Thanks everyone - these are all great replies. I'll need to take some new dick/bod pics that eliminate identifying tattoos. I was also thinking of posting a couple with my body and notecards that say my profile name so that it doesnt look like a catfish situation and perhaps get more creative. 
Also, appreciate the condolences. He was an amazing man.

Thanks everyone - these are all great replies. I'll need to take some new dick/bod pics that eliminate identifying tattoos. I was also thinking of posting a couple with my body and notecards that say my profile name so that it doesnt look like a catfish situation and perhaps get more creative. 
Also, appreciate the condolences. He was an amazing man.

Thanks everyone - these are all great replies. I'll need to take some new dick/bod pics that eliminate identifying tattoos. I was also thinking of posting a couple with my body and notecards that say my profile name so that it doesnt look like a catfish situation and perhaps get more creative. 
Also, appreciate the condolences. He was an amazing man.

Thanks everyone - these are all great replies. I'll need to take some new dick/bod pics that eliminate identifying tattoos. I was also thinking of posting a couple with my body and notecards that say my profile name so that it doesnt look like a catfish situation and perhaps get more creative. 
Also, appreciate the condolences. He was an amazing man.

Thanks everyone - these are all great replies. I'll need to take some new dick/bod pics that eliminate identifying tattoos. I was also thinking of posting a couple with my body and notecards that say my profile name so that it doesnt look like a catfish situation and perhaps get more creative. 
Also, appreciate the condolences. He was an amazing man.

Thanks everyone - these are all great replies. I'll need to take some new dick/bod pics that eliminate identifying tattoos. I was also thinking of posting a couple with my body and notecards that say my profile name so that it doesnt look like a catfish situation and perhaps get more creative. 
Also, appreciate the condolences. He was an amazing man.

Just joined the site after years from watching from the sidelines - heya!
I am returning to SW through RM after a hiatus of a couple years, as 1. guys keep hitting me up on Grindr making offers and 2. my longtime sponsor, with whom I had many beautiful experiences, recently passed away, reminding me how important and powerful this work can be. My former profile had face and body pictures and descriptions of things I can provide, but now I intend to be much more selective, and much more discreet. I now live in a small town in a small state where discretion feels right. I posted a new profile, with just two pictures, face cropped out, and a description that I hope communicates that I am warm and friendly and I know what I am doing. I am curious if guys here would shy away from a profile with only two pictures, both without faces. I am also interested in any other general advice you have for returning to the biz in 2023. Thank you so much, and glad to finally join this site. 

Just joined the site after years from watching from the sidelines - heya!
I am returning to SW through RM after a hiatus of a couple years, as 1. guys keep hitting me up on Grindr making offers and 2. my longtime sponsor, with whom I had many beautiful experiences, recently passed away, reminding me how important and powerful this work can be. My former profile had face and body pictures and descriptions of things I can provide, but now I intend to be much more selective, and much more discreet. I now live in a small town in a small state where discretion feels right. I posted a new profile, with just two pictures, face cropped out, and a description that I hope communicates that I am warm and friendly and I know what I am doing. I am curious if guys here would shy away from a profile with only two pictures, both without faces. I am also interested in any other general advice you have for returning to the biz in 2023. Thank you so much, and glad to finally join this site.