PhileasFogg

Hurrucane followed by Covid did nothing to help.

In general, are magazines still a thing?

And this should not be forgotten!

The MrNumber check was clear

My story (and age) are similar to yours. Suppression of interest, pursuit of my wife, and all was well for decades. i still think that younger guys today feel invincible and don’t factor in many risks that exist. I actually had one escort that wasn’t on prep until I pointed out that the risk is high and the cost of mitigation is low…meaning it’s stupid to not get on prep…he did within the week. But unbridled promiscuity still brings risk of HPV, HSV, and even drug resistant infections.

The meth and gambling addled market strikes again. Good talent, lacking addiction and offering integrity is very hard to find indeed.

Interesting. Completely disappeared. I don’t see that often

I reached out to him this morning but haven’t heard back from him.

I’ve started gargling with an antibacterial mouthwash (peroxide based) after such encounters to minimize similar experience.

Sir, I don’t think that is quite right. The outcome may at times appear as you suggest, but likely for very different reasons. As Hanlon’s Razor suggests, this is better not attributed to malice. Being right for the wrong reasons is a disparagement to oil executives by suggesting illegal collusion 😉 The real dynamic is more nuanced and, in my view, has less to do with oil executives acting in concert than with the behavior of large-scale fuel consumers. A useful example is the airline industry. An airline does not begin with a preferred price and then decide whether to buy fuel. It begins with a projected fuel requirement necessary to keep its fleet operating and then works backward to secure that supply at whatever the market will bear. They cannot afford to be without fuel, because grounding aircraft is vastly more costly than paying a high price. That same logic applies across other major transportation and industrial users. Many make forward commitments months or even years in advance, not because they like the price, but because continuity of operations matters more than waiting for a better one. Once those contracts and expectations are embedded in the system, pricing downstream can remain elevated even when outside observers expect a quicker decline. Have you looked at the price of a plane ticket lately? It is close to double what it was 60–90 days ago (I travel a lot..I’m seeing it in real time). Part of that is seasonal demand, but part is also that carriers are buying against future fuel needs in a market where they cannot risk interruption. Until those higher-cost commitments roll through the system, prices for fuel-sensitive goods and services may remain elevated. So while I understand why collusion is an intuitive explanation, I do not think it is the most persuasive one without actual evidence. In many cases, the explanation is simply that large essential users are price-takers when continuity of service is on the line.

I would take any recommendations or advertising claims by @ChaseTheDreamXx with a grain of salt

You’d think he’d want to gain the insight of clients who do it, do it well, and do it with respect. But no, he just pisses them off by fighting with constructive feedback

Many providers do set boundaries and own it - they say “can’t host” - “have a day job, so only available on weekends” - “no pnp” -“need 24 hr notice” They put it out there, accept the trade off (reduced engagements) and don’t whine - or more importantly, don’t blame everything else BUT personal choices. Now, I think JB has equal concern about not being treated with respect And he deserves respect His superpower would be refusing to engage and finding satisfaction of only working with clients on HIS terms

Apparently blocking the profile doesn’t block posts that are quoted. Like you, I’m a strong advocate for providers rights and fair/respectful treatment. And I’m fiercely loyal to my regulars but I cannot ensure their satisfaction with their chosen vocation just like I can’t with my own - we are, in short, in for the distance or not But consistently, this young man asks for advice or insight, gets it, and then argues with the opinions and perspectives offered. So, I’d like to help, but life’s too short. i think your comments have been graceful and kind and I appreciate what you’ve said. I still fear they are falling on deaf ears. But as I said earlier, I respect this young man’s resilience in the face of frequent frustration. https://matterco.co/the-maybe-story/

The solution suggested by many in his previous personas was “find a new career”

Congratulations? 🤪

Yes. But they are powerless.

It’s a risk with any threesome, isn’t it?

Gracias to @liubit for guiding me. Time to move on

This is beginning to sound like the experience I shared above with skyler in New Orleans. His attitude is “I deserve it, you have it, therefore it’s mine to keep.” Or young RM name “Kaiden_Foxx” who ghosted me days before a weeklong trip to NYC (that was expensive!). Or “Tyler P,” the Northeastern Grad Student who texted me and then blocked me as I was driving to pick him up at the airport saying he wasn’t on the plane and was getting off RM for good (that was an $800 plane ticket I didn’t get back) What about my means justifies their actions? The aggregate loss on those three examples is nearly $6K. Your Instacart example is ridiculous. They deliver the goods before they’re paid. If there’s a problem, I make a call and get a refund. You have an odd and entitled perspective that I suspect bleeds into your interactions with clients. I encourage you to stick only to the profile you seek and stop complaining about the rest. I figured out the mitigation on the plane tickets - first time encounters are booked with miles. Then, if it’s cancelled, the credit comes back to me in miles and not eCredit to the ticket holder…but there are still other costs at risk like hotels, dinner reservations, show tickets, etc. But the moment I start making reservations, I have much more at risk than a provider deposit.

Well, then THEY are your target market. They want you on YOUR terms. Find more of them. NOW, if THEY are good enough for you, then you don’t have a grievance. But you do have a grievance, so, you’re not listening because ONCE AGAiN, by pointing these few examples out, you’re proving that you simply want to get a better result doing things exactly the same way. good luck… Can someone PM the instructions for blocking someone…I’ve tried to find them three times

I spent 18 months going through a series of experiments. I generally hire 2-3 times/month for travel and weekends - never less than overnight and usually 2-3 nights. So connection matters. After suffering through a few dramas and disappointments over a pool of about 20-30 guys, I’m focused on 5 who are mature, intelligent, and sober. Might I experiment with others? Maybe. But I don’t need to change a good thing with the ones I have Edited to add: one or two is not enough. One side or the other risks excessive dependency - either emotional, financial, or both

Much sweeter

+1 to CuteBlondeBoy I’m a big fan Also, checkout @Gilfson Or @JackValor if you can get ahold of him

Ditto this was such a predictable response congratulations, you are now the third person I’ve blocked. Unfortunately, I think the other two were you by a different name.