Is Less More?

[+ Gar1eth]

I'm talking about pictures in an ad. Don't get me wrong. I'd rather have an escort's or masseur's ad that is more than just a fuzzy shot of his chest or tallywacker. But is there a point where the number of pictures becomes too overwhelming? For me, I think there is. I'm not certain of my sweet spot. And it might depend on the individual escort, and how attracted I am to them. So I guess I should apologize in advance for not having a hard and fast limit. But when guys start posting over-let's say 20 pictures-I start to wonder why is he trying to convince me so hard.

 

I also wonder whether this means the guy might have ADHD with an inability to filter his picture set down to a manageable size that shows off his best ass-ets in the best possible fashion or maybe OCD problems where he has to keep adding just one more picture. Or could it mean he's extremely conceited and must show us poor mortals every little bit of his magnificent face and form? On the other hand could an overly large number of pictures somehow be a sign of insecurity?

 

These are just thoughts that run through my (big) head when I see an ad with an extremely large set of pictures. Maybe I'm the only one.

 

Gman

[+ Keith30309]

I like having lots of G-rated pics because it gives me a better sense of personality but I concur - that 31'st picture isn't likely to add allot and there are definitely diminishing returns with pics. In fact it's possible that the more pics you have beyond a certain point the more likely someone is to see something they don't like. (And on that note, a plug for a common plea- no pics sitting on the toilet.)

 

I visited a guy once who had something like 1500 professionally-taken pics on his computer. I asked him what he could possibly do with that many and he said he liked to rotate them thru his profile. I'm not sure that is the ideal marketing approach but he felt like it helped. (I did not ask him how he paid for them but I imagine it was costly.)

[+ DickyF]

I'm talking about pictures in an ad. Don't get me wrong. I'd rather have an escort's or masseur's ad that is more than just a fuzzy shot of his chest or tallywacker. But is there a point where the number of pictures becomes too overwhelming? For me, I think there is. I'm not certain of my sweet spot. And it might depend on the individual escort, and how attracted I am to them. So I guess I should apologize in advance for not having a hard and fast limit. But when guys start posting over-let's say 20 pictures-I start to wonder why is he trying to convince me so hard.

 

I also wonder whether this means the guy might have ADHD with an inability to filter his picture set down to a manageable size that shows off his best ass-ets in the best possible fashion or maybe OCD problems where he has to keep adding just one more picture. Or could it mean he's extremely conceited and must show us poor mortals every little bit of his magnificent face and form? On the other hand could an overly large number of pictures somehow be a sign of insecurity?

 

These are just thoughts that run through my (big) head when I see an ad with an extremely large set of pictures. Maybe I'm the only one.

 

Gman

I was wondering the same thing! I think some escorts think quantity over quality. Mixing lousy pix with good ones is a mistake.

[nycguy]

(I did not ask him how he paid for them but I imagine it was costly.)

 

I would guess that he worked under the barter system. Giving some cock and loads for the photos.

[+ glennnn]

After, say, 12 photos, I would ask, "What new aspect of my offering does this one add that is missing from the others?" I especially don't understand including several identical poses, usually in front of the bathroom mirror with bicep displayed, wearing different underwear. What am I supposed to think, "Nice briefs!"?

[+ Gar1eth]

After, say, 12 photos, I would ask, "What new aspect of my offering does this one add that is missing from the others?" I especially don't understand including several identical poses, usually in front of the bathroom mirror with bicep displayed, wearing different underwear. What am I supposed to think, "Nice briefs!"?

 

Some guys do have an undie fetish.

 

Gman

[MikeBiDude]

I'm talking about pictures in an ad. Don't get me wrong. I'd rather have an escort's or masseur's ad that is more than just a fuzzy shot of his chest or tallywacker. But is there a point where the number of pictures becomes too overwhelming? For me, I think there is. I'm not certain of my sweet spot. And it might depend on the individual escort, and how attracted I am to them. So I guess I should apologize in advance for not having a hard and fast limit. But when guys start posting over-let's say 20 pictures-I start to wonder why is he trying to convince me so hard.

 

I also wonder whether this means the guy might have ADHD with an inability to filter his picture set down to a manageable size that shows off his best ass-ets in the best possible fashion or maybe OCD problems where he has to keep adding just one more picture. Or could it mean he's extremely conceited and must show us poor mortals every little bit of his magnificent face and form? On the other hand could an overly large number of pictures somehow be a sign of insecurity?

 

These are just thoughts that run through my (big) head when I see an ad with an extremely large set of pictures. Maybe I'm the only one.

 

Gman

One of my current favorite friends to spend time with has almost 100 pics posted. I haven't brought it up to him, but seems like overkill.

[+ glennnn]

Also, what are we to make of a close up, 10 second, video clip of a cock reaming a hole? Is the potential escort the top? The bottom? Do I care?

[+ Truereview]

It is an intesting phenomenon and one I haven't explored. Maybe I'm being too lazy about this, but I try to make my hobby simpler, not more complex. As long as the guy looks like his pix and delivers, I don't really care about the # of pics.

It is kinda like with guys I date: does he have a good heart and mind? Does he make my toes curl and my heart skip? If yes, the rest is trivial.

[+ Gar1eth]

Does he make my toes curl ....

 

I bet I could make your toes curl if only you would let me, TR. Of course I'd have to use a feather.

 

Gman

[+ glennnn]

It is an intesting phenomenon and one I haven't explored. Maybe I'm being too lazy about this, but I try to make my hobby simpler, not more complex. As long as the guy looks like his pix and delivers, I don't really care about the # of pics.

It is kinda like with guys I date: does he have a good heart and mind? Does he make my toes curl and my heart skip? If yes, the rest is trivial.

 

 

You do have a way of cutting through the bull shit!

[+ Truereview]

You do have a way of cutting through the bull shit!

Call me, Machete...True Machete

[+ Gar1eth]

You do have a way of cutting through the bull shit!

 

Call me, Machete...True Machete

 

How are you with wheat and chaff?

 

Gman

[JerseyBabyDaddy]

Having too many pictures never bothers me, actually. If anything, I like seeing a variety of pictures. Sometimes the 15+ pictures give you a sense of the escort's personas. If the pictures include a mix of selfies, dick pics, body pics, and pictures of the escort sunbathing, hiking, wearing a suit, silhouette...etc. then I think it suggests that the escort is outdoorsy, enjoys recreational activities, can be a gentleman if you want, can be an aggressive sexual partner if you want, and so on.

[+ nycman]

I'd say 6 to 10 is the sweet spot.

 

One to two pics...I won't even think twice about hiring you.

 

3-5 pics....you're not really trying.

 

6-10....golden...especially if it's a nice mix.

 

10+....too many....I like to leave something to the imagination and some surprises for when we meet.

 

That's just me though. YMMV.

[jimboivyo]

Also, what are we to make of a close up, 10 second, video clip of a cock reaming a hole? Is the potential escort the top? The bottom? Do I care?

 

other than being tacky at least it lets me see if the guy cares enough about himself to wear a rubber

[Despardo]

I'm talking about pictures in an ad. Don't get me wrong. I'd rather have an escort's or masseur's ad that is more than just a fuzzy shot of his chest or tallywacker. But is there a point where the number of pictures becomes too overwhelming? For me, I think there is. I'm not certain of my sweet spot. And it might depend on the individual escort, and how attracted I am to them. So I guess I should apologize in advance for not having a hard and fast limit. But when guys start posting over-let's say 20 pictures-I start to wonder why is he trying to convince me so hard.

 

I also wonder whether this means the guy might have ADHD with an inability to filter his picture set down to a manageable size that shows off his best ass-ets in the best possible fashion or maybe OCD problems where he has to keep adding just one more picture. Or could it mean he's extremely conceited and must show us poor mortals every little bit of his magnificent face and form? On the other hand could an overly large number of pictures somehow be a sign of insecurity?

 

These are just thoughts that run through my (big) head when I see an ad with an extremely large set of pictures. Maybe I'm the only one.

 

Gman

I agree. I have talked to several escorts (when encouraged) about posting too many pictures. Unless the pictures themselves are absolutely fabulous, there is no need to post several dozen of them. Consider their purpose, which in an ad is to get a prospective client to initiate contact. Rule of thumb, post between 8 and 12 pictures only. More is overkill. This is an ad, not a photo retrospective. My advise to escorts is as follows:

 

1) Post only pictures that make you look really hot. Do not post any pics that make you look unattractive. Don't give the prospective client a reason not to contact you. (One would think this would be obvious, but it seems not to be.)

 

2) Avoid repetition. Four pictures of your torso are too many--pick only the best ONE!

 

3) Do not post bad quality pictures--out of focus, too dark, cell phone flash going off in bathroom mirror (turn the freaking flash off!) etc. Pictures do not need to be studio quality although they can be. Anyone can take a good picture with a cell phone, so don't advertise that you can't seem to manage that--if you really can't, get help! Have someone else hold the phone/camera. One of your clients might be delighted to have you pose while he takes some pics.

 

4) Be mindful that the background does not detract from the picture or add negative information. Avoid unmade bed, dirty laundry on floor, clutter, messy bathroom vanity, dirty mirror or worse. Either clean your house, shoot around the mess or remove it with a photo edit program (also good for cropping, adjusting the contrast and lighting, color correction--all that good stuff is legit short of an out and out deceptive photo shop.)

 

5) Lead from your strong suit by emphasizing your best features--face, smile, physique, ass, cock, balls, feet, fashion sense, etc.--whatever they may be in your case. Concentrate on your major selling points. Again, try to avoid duplication.

 

6) Avoid posting generic pictures that tell the viewer nothing. For example, a picture of the great pyramid with you in the distance seated on a camel (unless a camel is part of the service you provide, leave it out) or a picture of a guy in a swimming pool who could be anybody.

 

7) Update your ad with current pictures every couple of decades. Seriously, refresh your ad a couple times a year with at least a few new pics. It suggests you are still breathing and on top of your game.

 

The same rules apply to videos. If they make you look even hotter than your pictures, by all means include some. If the videos are poor quality, leave them out.

[+ José Soplanucas]

It is an intesting phenomenon and one I haven't explored. Maybe I'm being too lazy about this, but I try to make my hobby simpler, not more complex. As long as the guy looks like his pix and delivers, I don't really care about the # of pics.

It is kinda like with guys I date: does he have a good heart and mind? Does he make my toes curl and my heart skip? If yes, the rest is trivial.

 

I am with you. It si amazing how picky we are. Just some threads I remember from the last few months: number of pictures, ask me, racist, criminal background, good conversationist, no face, bisexuals, straights, uffff. I just want a good fuck.

[edinbrooklyn]

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[+ Gar1eth]

I feel the same way about reviews. North of a certain number makes me feel a little icky. It goes from informative to TMI.

That's an interesting feeling if you think the reviews are real and not fake. There was someone who posted, fairly recently I think, about not wanting a popular escort because they would have been seeing too many clients. I think he was worried about diseases. Do you feel this way too?

 

Gman

[edinbrooklyn]

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[+ Truereview]

...Also an inference of been around the block a few times too many. Not that I myself haven't! Just don't need reminding. A bit like talking about your prior relationships on a date.

It is a tricky balance with reviews. I don't think it is the escort's job to manage their review number or quality or photos to my whims. It is my job as the client to manage my needs and wants and fantasies. The beauty of this hobby is that there are plenty of choices whereby I can have my cake and eat it too. Having said that, i identify with the point Edinbrooklyn makes.

 

In my view, I look for an escort to have enough (daddy)reviews to get a comfort level to hire him, but I also need endorsements from forum buddies. I also need somewhat recent reviews (6 months or less). I don't care how much of a star an escort is, if they don't have a good review as of late I become rather suspicious of him- not saying it is right, I'm just fickle that way. Now, if there is a ton of reviews and the escort is widely popular, my interest begins to wane. my fantasy is shot. So I'm with you in this @edinbrooklyn. I feel too many reviews = TMI, and that TMI turns me off - particularly with so many other untried or proven fish.

 

From a rational perspective, I totally get why my view is illogical, but when it comes to hiring, I'm more of an emotional being than a logical one. So I'm comfortable with lack of reason. Again, this is my responsibility to manage, not the escort's. Fortunately, the escort sea is large and many an escort meet my lack of logic rather well.

[LADoug1]

I agree. I have talked to several escorts (when encouraged) about posting too many pictures. Unless the pictures themselves are absolutely fabulous, there is no need to post several dozen of them. Consider their purpose, which in an ad is to get a prospective client to initiate contact. Rule of thumb, post between 8 and 12 pictures only. More is overkill. This is an ad, not a photo retrospective. My advise to escorts is as follows:

 

1) Post only pictures that make you look really hot. Do not post any pics that make you look unattractive. Don't give the prospective client a reason not to contact you. (One would think this would be obvious, but it seems not to be.)

 

2) Avoid repetition. Four pictures of your torso are too many--pick only the best ONE!

 

3) Do not post bad quality pictures--out of focus, too dark, cell phone flash going off in bathroom mirror (turn the freaking flash off!) etc. Pictures do not need to be studio quality although they can be. Anyone can take a good picture with a cell phone, so don't advertise that you can't seem to manage that--if you really can't, get help! Have someone else hold the phone/camera. One of your clients might be delighted to have you pose while he takes some pics.

 

4) Be mindful that the background does not detract from the picture or add negative information. Avoid unmade bed, dirty laundry on floor, clutter, messy bathroom vanity, dirty mirror or worse. Either clean your house, shoot around the mess or remove it with a photo edit program (also good for cropping, adjusting the contrast and lighting, color correction--all that good stuff is legit short of an out and out deceptive photo shop.)

 

5) Lead from your strong suit by emphasizing your best features--face, smile, physique, ass, cock, balls, feet, fashion sense, etc.--whatever they may be in your case. Concentrate on your major selling points. Again, try to avoid duplication.

 

6) Avoid posting generic pictures that tell the viewer nothing. For example, a picture of the great pyramid with you in the distance seated on a camel (unless a camel is part of the service you provide, leave it out) or a picture of a guy in a swimming pool who could be anybody.

 

7) Update your ad with current pictures every couple of decades. Seriously, refresh your ad a couple times a year with at least a few new pics. It suggests you are still breathing and on top of your game.

 

The same rules apply to videos. If they make you look even hotter than your pictures, by all means include some. If the videos are poor quality, leave them out.

And if you show a face pic try to smile!

[jawjateck]

Lots of pictures in an ad, many of which are similar, tend to produce a "ho hum" reaction as I scroll faster and faster through the album, before exiting the ad without making an inquiry of interest.

[jawjateck]

And if you show a face pic try to smile!

 

Uh huh! To me, one winsome smile is worth more than 50 nekkid pics.