Travpilo

I have an escort I am starting to make a regular. Have seen him about 6 times total over about 16 months, but three of those were in the last three months. We have never renegotiated his rate from the first time we met, which was $425 for 90 min. On second and third visits, I gave him $500. By our fourth, when I knew I wanted to keep it more regular between us, I bumped up to $550. Interestingly, I’m always the one suggesting it’s time to wrap up at about 90 minutes. I’m sure he’d hang out a little longer if I wanted. I try hard to keep our texting brief, respect his time, and hope he feels like I am one of his best clients. I’ve told him explicitly I don’t have romantic feelings but I’m fond of our time together and I’d like to keep seeing him as often as we can make it work and as long as we are both comfortable. I’m sure I’ll bump what I pay even more at some point. In the long run, the connection I have with him is worth it. 

A former regular asked if I wanted a "boyfriend experience" and I agreed.
He immediately told me to give him my cell phone so he could see what guys I was texting behind his back.
He had good intuition.

The problem/positive about Viking ships is that there's a mostly classical slant to their live music, so my choices are limited in this environment.
When you fingerblast a guy to country music, there always needs to be an underlying sense of working-class sorrow involved.
Classic rock:  You go gentle until you get to the Steve Perry power note.
The Eagles...  You finger angrily until everyone involved hates you (*cough* Don Henley *cough*)
The Beatles:  Well, that's for people who don't just want a finger, but want to hold your entire hand.

Simple Issue/Simple Solution.
If an escort asks for a picture and you don’t want to send one, don’t send one. 
 
Move on. 
 
 

I don't think it's legal to turn people away based on looks. I think keeping them on the line and not letting them in is a way to skirt the law.

Sometimes I like to ask bc I am very curious. Just if I am talking a lot before to meet. Like weeks before… but I respect who don’t want share, and is one of the reasons that a lot guys are paying and I respect that. They want discretion.
 

On top of the personal safety issue, it could also be to make sure you aren't someone they know from their regualr life,  which could get awkward. Say the provider turns out to be your coworker? Or brother-in-law?

I think you have the firmest grasp of the subject. The people who are declaring it "wrong" and "unprofessional" to ask.for a photo are the ones who are lost. 

A better metaphor would be a bouncer at a night club. They have the authority to turn away people who are not aesthetically appealing. 
Honestly, if an escort won't be able to perform for me I would rather not have that experience. It's a good way to screen out those who would not be a good fit. 

It sucks but they're also doing you a favor because you're not going to end up booking a session that would have been bad

That’s not quite true though is it. The guys requiring a face pic are choosing you. These guys aren’t really escorts; they’re guys who have discovered they can monetise their sex life. Is that going to be a fun session? 

Would you call a restaurant with a dress code unprofessional? You only see this as unprofessional because you're miffed you aren't being let in to the restaurant, not because the practice is actually unprofessional. We aren't owed service, even in this industry, and businesses have the right to refuse service to whomever. Just go to a different restaurant without a dress code. The ones that have been around longer than 18-24 years usually don't have one.

My experience was great.  He catered to my desire to make out as a lead in... and his oral and bottoming skills were both outstanding.  Some great conversation when we were done was a great finish.  Didn't notice any drug issues.

My experience was great.  He catered to my desire to make out as a lead in... and his oral and bottoming skills were both outstanding.  Some great conversation when we were done was a great finish.  Didn't notice any drug issues.

My experience was great.  He catered to my desire to make out as a lead in... and his oral and bottoming skills were both outstanding.  Some great conversation when we were done was a great finish.  Didn't notice any drug issues.

Just had a session with him.  He was great.  I had issues... i had just finished with a leg workout before seeing him.  I had a "strong" start, but some of the positions I got him in caused cramping in my legs!  Funny, but unfortunate.  He was really gracious about it.. I felt dumb (not the first time I (unsuccessfully) tried to have sex after a gym session...  We both agreed to another session next time he was in town. Very sexy twink.  Kissing, and other mouth uses, were outstanding!  Great guy!
 

These responses are great.  Let's me know it's common to respect your provider.
I recently had someone contact me about a regular I see and I wrote a review about. I kept it general and described his overall general "great guy" qualities.  He then asked the "...one more question" about 3 times. Each time trying to get specifics out of me.  I ended up stating..   " have you set up a meeting?  If so, just ask him direct!  He's a friendly guy that will let you know if he's comfortable with your asks.."  I realized this wasn't the best way to go, as he ended up telling me when and where they were meeting.  I felt horrible, as I wasn't trying to inquire about the meeting, just to help him realize how easy it is to communicate.  To my next surprise, he started telling me how much he liked my profile.  I cut off the discussion politely, but quickly.  Definitely a learning experience for me.  

That sucks for providers for sure.  I hate hearing it because it can cause issues for clients as well.. as in casting doubt on intentions with a new provider.  As such, I have a full profile on my RM account, and always text outside of the platform after initially touching base. 
Unfortunately, my job is my biggest issue... I travel all over the country.. but every once in a while, I'm hit by the issues with the aviation system (I fly for a major airline), and as such, sometimes I have to cancel.  It's only happened 2 times in quite a few years, but it sucks. I always explain why (and feel like a flake.. I feel horrible for it) and have so far had good responses.  As such, I get somewhat gun-shy about setting something up too far in advance when I'm on the road.  I guess I'll just deal with it as I can. 
When I was new to this, I was VERY nervous about the whole thing.  Letting a stranger into my life for a sudden level of intimacy/sex was both exciting and frightening.  I still never flaked, though.. just never booked! 
Hoping it gets better for all providers!

Texting me the next day asking for more money because they take care of their mom.  I think there must be a provider school somewhere that teaches this…