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Correct, correlation and causation MAY be disconnected or they MAY NOT. But as a factual data point - it’s factually documented by SSA that in Medicare’s first five years - starting in 1967 - physician and hospital charges rose substantially. I wonder why 🙄 But…it you want to prove the point that this post is a slippery slope to politics, reread your second paragraph. FACT: Medicare/Caid cover 39% of all healthcare expenditures, and 70% of hospital in patient days - him with the gold makes the rules and the “him” is “us” responding to incentives WE create through large complex payor structures set by the largest payor in the system - the US Gov’t

Guess what, I’d share their opinion. But is that really what your OP is about?

I’m not a moderator 😉and am shutting nothing down. But I see where it goes when we start talking about emotional experiences and we start sharing false or misleading data/statistics that come out of the politically charged internet meme machine

I travel frequently and always offer guidance in advance on what to bring for attire - mainly to align with dining expectations. On a recent Icelandic trip with one highly reviewed gentleman from Australia, we corresponded and planned for weeks on what to bring for a very cold/outdoor focused experience.

This topic is inherently political when the government is the largest payor/influencer in the American healthcare system and the core problem is we provide healthcare for all but - absent the mandate - don’t require all to pay in to the system. And don’t say it’s not true. Healthcare inflation tracked with the economy until Medicare was introduced in the late 60’s. Ever since healthcare inflation has been twice that of the overall economy. It’s the same with higher education and home financing - when the government intercedes to make something more available, they ultimately make it more expensive and less accessible and create a lot of rich people exploiting the rules. We can start the thread with the “what” - millions are dropping coverage - but the answer is in the “why” which leads us down a slippery slope

Could be sugar daddy or just to be a low volume high value companion. Not everyone wants 6 clients/day

It’s funny…I never had an issue with hustlers until I started engaging with guys in New Orleans where I encountered three. If you’re looking there, reach out to me by DM. If there is someone you’re following there, I’ll be glad to confirm the ones that I don’t know to be hustlers

I’ve had great experience with a TransMan in New Orleans. I’m not offering this to compete with the OP’s inquiry, but it’s important to find someone comfortable in their skin “as they are” in the transition. https://rentmen.eu/ftm_angelgabe exudes confidence and is a very pleasant guy to talk to and, as a bisexual, offers me a unique blend of where I’ve been and where I am in my exploration of men in recent years.

Hey @mike carey, he now lives in NYC

I am not argumentative with you. I’m simply stating a fact. Violating the platform rules is not justified because the guy is a “pro.” In fact, if he is legit, he undermines his credibility by doing so in the wrong place or in the wrong way. By your logic, one should not be concerned if someone solicited engagement in the hobby out in the open at noon in Times Square just because they’re a legitimate provider. If you believe sniffies suggests legitimacy, I’d be cautious Perhaps you should rethink your sales pitch if you think you’re safe making open solicitation with such a clear quid pro quo in places your efforts are not welcomed. It’s not unkind to suggest that you’re wrong and should reconsider your position for your own safety and protection.

Ummm, it’s contrary to the platform rules…for a reason

I prefer clean shaven. Once or twice, I might have said “it would be nice if…” but not to someone with a beard…I avoid beards

Sniffies Urgent Need Tiny Amount Normal looking (next time, ask him to send back a picture with two left fingers touching his right cheek to verify that) You saved $120 When I see a gen 🌹 reeuest on sniffies, I automatically report it 🥀

I have no interest in yet one more platform of distraction.

Not very additive to the OP’s question.

Tell us what you’re looking for and maybe some of us might have near travel suggestions. I happen to be in Nashville right now (although I flew my talent in to join me)

Thank you. Have a great day

To be clear - you mirrored his logic and i acknowledged that. But your mirroring was very narrow. But you did not mirror his logic when you changed his meaning from a client offer to a provider ask. A point you seem to be deflecting from. But I don’t care - I stand by my first response that had nothing to do with you but rather the comment you were “mirroring” I’m sure you reap what you sow and that fact is no skin off my scrotum.

Maybe, but restating his words to suit your meaning is.

As I said - YOU MADE YOUR POINT! But you also made mine. If you’re going to be pedantic, no one said anything about ASKING for extra money - except - you. He was simply making a suggestion that you seem to feel a need to pounce on him about. Ok, you don’t like the suggestion. We get it.

I think your point is made, but because of the power imbalance and the “‘gold’en rule,” those are false equivalents. But there are other ways that I’ve observed similar response from providers - for instance - not clock watching. Or remembering a birthday or bringing a gift - all things I’ve observed. There’s a huge difference between a guy who comes in, asks for money, and then sets a timer and one that connects, lingers, and makes sure balance is maintained

Sorry I misunderstood. Normally I’d extract it from the “Call Me” link. From my experience, it’s not common for me to find it in the ad but I’d be fine either way

Very important to me. I’m not going to constantly sign in to RM to check for messages. I prefer text

I don’t want to put words in @Braziliancutee’s mouth, but it sounds like he’s saying “we reap what we sow” Many clients treat their companions like property with no mutuality. Like the tense want - but with distance - relationship between Tanya and Portia in White Lotus. Let’s not assume we will get tenderness when we offer harshness. This may of course have nothing to do with the OP…but we shouldn’t assume the provider is alone in creating the mood.

I thought AI was silly and unnecessary at first. Then, I tried it. Then I got a paid subscription. Now I use it regularly to automate mundane tasks - but never as a conclusion to the task, but rather, under my review of the final conclusion. Thus, it’s taking the role of unpaid intern or trainee. But unfortunately, professionally, it means we aren’t refreshing the gene pool with fresh talent - the new hires that learn through osmosis to business activity…the apprentice - who used to do these things for us and learn. Every sword has two edges. I’ve learned to use the productive one and not the destructive one that scares the hell out of me too. Sidenote: one of the downsides of AI is that it can help the ignorant feel smart (myself included). It conveys knowledge with no training in wisdom….you know, “knowledge is knowing tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put tomato in a fruit salad” Case in point - I sold a house once to a young, promising insurance agent building his book of business. For a number of reasons pertinent to my situation, I held the mortgage. After a period, he came to me, listing a number of hardships, and informed me that “he was going to give me a deed in lieu of foreclosure.” It was soooo obvious that everything in the communication and his understanding was formed by AI. It prepared him for everything BUT my actual response which was “sorry, I came $xxx out of pocket to pay my agent commission to do this for you. I will work with you through the hardships, but I’m NOT accepting a deed in lieu.” Even his grandfather - an attorney whom he’d not consulted - advised him that I was being excessively accommodating. In the end, AI led him on the most destructive path and he didn’t have the wisdom to see past it. After a number of bad faith actions on his part, I foreclosed and I’m pursuing him on a deficiency judgment that will likely affect his professional licensing. All because he probably asked AI “How do I get out of this mortgage” rather than “how do I work through this problem”.