ChrisTravel

It is for a couple of reasons: Some providers prefer digital payment methods over cash. It is helpful for validated providers in other locations that require advance deposits, or for acquiring potential provider from more informal channels.

I like the iPhone because Apple's failures with AI mean they cannot force it into their products haphazardly like many of their competitors, however I also do not like the planned obsolescence of their iOS updates for older phones, which seems beneath them. Instead of buying both US and international iPhone, I'll likely buy an older iPhone out of spite and experiment with setting up a Pixel 9 or 10 with Graphene OS for a privacy first experience for international trips. If that works out, I'll phase out iPhones entirely and use non-iOS phones as my daily driver.

Cash, then Venmo as you can avoid using your name, something that is no longer possible on the Cash App. I am considering using alternative payment methods like virtual cards, crypto currency (stable coin, bitcoin, privacy coins), but I am not sure how widespread these options are among providers.

Beyond cities, you may want to keep track of when and where major bodybuilding competitions (NPC, IFBB, Mr. Olympia) are occurring. Unlike gay circuit parties, this is when bodybuilder providers are looking for financial support to attend and compete in these events, which can be signified by an uptick in RM ads to those cities. I would also recommend searching the forum for best practices provided by experienced members how to approach and communicate discreetly with bodybuilders on social media or other channels. Good luck!

I prefer 90 min for massage experiences. If it is ultimately not a match or the experience is going poorly, my view is that I can end the session early at any time and pay the provider their full fee for their time (assuming something absolutely egregious didn't occur).

If only he wasn’t only a top on his RM profile given his adult filming history checks off quite a few boxes. Perhaps that’s only allowed in his personal triad? In any case, I’ll have to keep looking for more versatile/bottom alternatives near FLL and MIA.

You could try a pod hotel or even a hostel in the city and use day hotel services for when you need to host in the city.

In one of his 2021 YT videos (not sure if it violates the rules to share the link or list the video name) Tropdaddy briefly said that he wasn’t the type of person who could be an escort and it didn’t work for him at the time, while saying he respects providers for how difficult it is to give yourself up to someone and that it wasn’t something he was comfortable with. It’s possible that a number of similar factors that caused him to evolve his ambivalent thinking on OF also caused him to change about being a provider, also ppl are allowed to change their minds. But he did say that, and it is fair to call it out as a potential risk for me and other clients.

Any insights on his limitations beyond bottoming or is it all YMMV? Not listing out “Intos” is usually not a good sign. I’m a fan of his OF and Youtube, but I'm on the fence on hiring him during an upcoming east coast trip due to his past views around being a provider, and how that may impact the experience. Happy to DM if preferred.

I am enjoying the show 5 episodes in, but with the cliffhanger of a finale already here, I’m concerned about when we will be able to expect a new season. I understand not wanting to rush art, but this doesn’t seem like a show that can maintain a big audience with so few episodes, with a slower paced & character driven story, spaced out over potentially years between seasons.

Some of the IG accounts he follows are not the type of accounts you’d expect a straight guy to follow, but maybe he’s just heavily connected/interested to the NY/LA entertainment scene. I do appreciate his methodical and fair approach to reviews. The first YouTube video from him was his review of a Hong Kong Ritz Carlton that is famous for the best views of the city.

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Serious question: As a provider who fluctuates on his preferred position between "Versatile" and "Versatile-Top" in his profile name, description or listed position depending on the day or city he's in, how does one increase their odds in booking a session with him? He's in NYC, so there are plenty of alternatives, but this would be helpful for when he's in other cities.

His listing is in Vegas again. Was he easier to schedule when he was last based out of there?

Calculated risk is part of the fun with this hobby. LA has plenty of other providers as alternatives, so it’s not as big of a loss if it doesn’t work out. Or I can just go to a concert or go to a great restaurant. Cities like LA and NYC always keep you entertained when men can’t keep up.