+ DynamicUno Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I've been using a RM for a long time, and over that time I've added a lot of guys to my buddy list. Since I'm not in a huge metro, a lot are not in my area, but usually when I'm browsing or looking at guys referenced here I'll add someone who looks interesting in case I might be in their area (or if they travel and end up near me). It's a good way to have a short list to contact if I end up going to a certain city. Occasionally I'll try to go through and try to prune the list of guys who've let their ads expire or maybe don't seem as appealing, but always seems easier to add guys than take them off. As of today I have 277 on my list. I keep thinking I need to do a more aggressive prune, but never seem to get a round tuit. How about the rest of you? Do you keep a lot of guys on your list or do you keep it trim and neat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ bashful Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) They should call it a wish list, Mine's 156. Only three I've previously hired, and a handful more I've communicated with, but making a time for meeting didn't work out. I should also prune it too. Moods change, I take a closer look at what they are into, and/or learn more about them here (thanks), or on social media. It tends to get more populated in summer, beginning when Grabby Awards, and IML come to town, and ending after Market Days. Edited August 30, 2023 by bashful + DynamicUno 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56harrisond Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 My list is 176. I've met with 4 of them. Less than 15 are within a reasonable travel distance from home. I guess I keep that many if they or I travel and happen to be close to each other. + bashful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ poolboy48220 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 wow, I'm an underachiever. I have a couple dozen, primarily wishlist types but a few old favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Pensant Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I’ve pruned mine down to 16. I’ve seen two and plan to see two more within the next 30 days! MikeBiDude, thomas, + Vegas_Millennial and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBiDude Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 About two pages worth. Often I go back to one I buddylisted and ask myself "why"? thomas, + bashful and + Pensant 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbar123 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 When Rentmen doubled their client fee I ditched my membership. At the point of quitting I had too big of a buddy list for it to be practical anyway. Not really missing that feature. I don’t travel as much and live in a medium size market so it’s not too hard to figure out anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudynate Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 8/29/2023 at 8:21 AM, DynamicUno said: I've been using a RM for a long time, and over that time I've added a lot of guys to my buddy list. Since I'm not in a huge metro, a lot are not in my area, but usually when I'm browsing or looking at guys referenced here I'll add someone who looks interesting in case I might be in their area (or if they travel and end up near me). It's a good way to have a short list to contact if I end up going to a certain city. Occasionally I'll try to go through and try to prune the list of guys who've let their ads expire or maybe don't seem as appealing, but always seems easier to add guys than take them off. As of today I have 277 on my list. I keep thinking I need to do a more aggressive prune, but never seem to get a round tuit. How about the rest of you? Do you keep a lot of guys on your list or do you keep it trim and neat? I do just what you do. Mostly, I keep it to guys in my area, but when I come across a guy anywhere who makes me think "Damn!!!, I add him, just in case. Occassionally I go through and prune. I don't have a long list though - maybe 25 or 30 guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsboy51 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Mine has 70 currently. 10 of which I've met. I know there are probably another 10 on there who are no longer active, but still like checking out their pix/vids sometimes. The very first add to my list was Chizz - no longer working but can't bring myself to remove him. I missed my one shot to meet him years back and still kicking myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoDrew Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Mine has 19. I keep it to locals and those who visit regularly. MikeBiDude and + DynamicUno 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Autumnal Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 24 - It seems that I might too picky!🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ azdr0710 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 what are the benefits of a buddy list?......I currently have zero on the list.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike carey Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 hours ago, azdr0710 said: what are the benefits of a buddy list?......I currently have zero on the list.......... Apart from ease of finding their ad and being alerted to their ad changes and travel plans, the most significant benefit is that if they change their handle the new one will be in your buddy list. I keep my list at 24 or fewer so they all appear on one page. (You can also keep track of ads by starting a conversation thread in RM messenger. You don't even have to send them a message, simply hitting their 'message me' button will start a thread that will remain in your messenger box, and it will update for any name changes.) MikeBiDude, TorontoDrew, + bashful and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ poolboy48220 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, mike carey said: Apart from ease of finding their ad and being alerted to their ad changes and travel plans, the most significant benefit is that if they change their handle the new one will be in your buddy list. I keep my list at 24 or fewer so they all appear on one page. (You can also keep track of ads by starting a conversation thread in RM messenger. You don't even have to send them a message, simply hitting their 'message me' button will start a thread that will remain in your messenger box, and it will update for any name changes.) True - I often put the name I originally found them under in the Notes section so I don't wonder "who is this guy and why is he on my list?" It's also a way to see if one of my all-time favorites, now retired, ever reactivates his ad. Edited September 1, 2023 by poolboy48220 mike carey, + bashful, + Pensant and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ DynamicUno Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 3 hours ago, poolboy48220 said: True - I often put the name I originally found them under in the Notes section so I don't wonder "who is this guy and why is he on my list?" It's also a way to see if one of my all-time favorites, now retired, ever reactivates his ad. That's a good idea, something I wish I did a long time ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc in Calif Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 8/29/2023 at 10:33 PM, bashful said: They should call it a wish list I agree with you! RentMasseur does call it a "wishlist." RentMen calls it a "buddylist." + bashful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 I have about 70, but do curate periodically. I use the list to screen. I prefer experienced pros, and adding to the list allows me to see how active they are, when they’re traveling, when they receive new reviews, etc. Also for insight into what I’m really looking for; although tastes and moods change, curating the list reveals core wants/needs that informs new hires. Also because if I don’t I won’t remember lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Pensant Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 I regularly prune mine. I think I have about 20 now. And, as others have noted, it’s great when a provider returns an absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubic_assistance Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 I keep profiles "buddy listed" that I found interesting ( and some who've been vetted here ). Since many of these guys travel around. I check the list to see if anyone I've spotted before is visiting the same location where I am too. Saves time digging through a lot of useless profiles. I believe i have about 50 profiles tagged as "worthy of a try". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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