no more new reviews - farewell vicarious living

[starman05]

New reviews being suspended has left me feeling a bit sad.

 

Even when I wasn't getting laid I enjoyed knowing that others were getting some action.

[+ purplekow]

I got laid yesterday and the day before, if that makes you feel any better.

[tyro]

Eh, not really...sigh...

T

I got laid yesterday and the day before, if that makes you feel any better.

[+ sync]

New reviews being suspended has left me feeling a bit sad.

 

Even when I wasn't getting laid I enjoyed knowing that others were getting some action.

 

Eh, not really...sigh...

T

 

The "action" continues, unfortunately, we are temporarily not privy to the "blow by blow" narratives. Stay strong.

[BaronArtz]

I understand the reasons why new reviews are not being published at this time. But I will say that this website, and the forum, have lost a bit of vibe because of it.

[+ Russ]

Your vicarious living? How about my actual living?

[amigomonty]

Well Russ, those of us on the west coast live vicariously through those who get to experience you live! Perfect example... It's good kind of tease as you're too sexy for most reviews anyway. Thanks for posting and wished one of us travelled!

[+ Russ]

What I meant was that without reviews revenue is markedly down this year. Reviews are what brings traffic to our ads.

[starman05]

That bites, Russ (and not in the good way); hope things get better for you.

[+ Keith30309]

What I meant was that without reviews revenue is markedly down this year. Reviews are what brings traffic to our ads.

 

That's a little surprising to learn. I would have guessed that 3-5 positive reviews would be sufficient for anyone, with more beyond this not adding nearly as much value... in other words diminishing returns with each additional review.

By the time I am interested enough in a given person to look for his reviews I'm simply making sure there are no disqualifiers.

I would have guessed that positive Forum chatter would be much more impactful than a steady stream of reviews. When I begin to hear good things about someone on the Forum or by PM then I go looking where I might not have otherwise looked.

 

Interesting.

[+ Russ]

That's a little surprising to learn. I would have guessed that 3-5 positive reviews would be sufficient for anyone, with more beyond this not adding nearly as much value... in other words diminishing returns with each additional review.

 

As I can't buy television spots, I rely somewhat on appearing on the front page of this website periodically, per the kindness of my satisfied clients, in order to remind people of my continued existence. The number of reviews is beside the point. What matters is their regularity.

[+ Keith30309]

As I can't buy television spots, I rely somewhat on appearing on the front page of this website periodically, per the kindness of my satisfied clients, in order to remind people of my continued existence. The number of reviews is beside the point. What matters is their regularity.

 

Well, I learn something every day.

This little bit of chatter made me go look at your profile - very nice.

[marylander1940]

I got laid yesterday and the day before, if that makes you feel any better.

 

you have big pockets for hiring, good for you!

 

I only hire twice per month and here in DC I have a fixed pick.

[+ honcho]

I would have guessed that positive Forum chatter would be much more impactful than a steady stream of reviews. When I begin to hear good things about someone on the Forum or by PM then I go looking where I might not have otherwise looked.

 

It has been stated by moderators that the visits to the review site *FAR* outnumbered visits to the Forum.

 

What I meant was that without reviews revenue is markedly down this year. Reviews are what brings traffic to our ads.

 

And it's statements like this , which will be read by LE (as was noted in the rentboy case) that might put Daddy at risk legally.

 

I'm also sorry to see the reviews suspended, but I'm grateful that there is the intent to bring back some semblance of them.

[Nvr2Thick]

As I can't buy television spots, I rely somewhat on appearing on the front page of this website periodically, per the kindness of my satisfied clients, in order to remind people of my continued existence. The number of reviews is beside the point. What matters is their regularity.

 

Maybe take some new, themed pics regularly and post them to The Gallery?

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

That's a little surprising to learn. I would have guessed that 3-5 positive reviews would be sufficient for anyone, with more beyond this not adding nearly as much value... in other words diminishing returns with each additional review

 

No. A string of consistent, continual reviews is always a good thing. It separates the wheat from the chaff in this business.

[MikeyGMin]

And it's statements like this , which will be read by LE (as was noted in the rentboy case) that might put Daddy at risk legally.

Believe me, I want our little sandbox back as much as everyone else, but I cannot imagine any way to sanitize reviews -- and this message board -- to the point where it would shield any one of us if we become a target. Euphemisms and innuendo are not going to cut it. The site simply would nif accomplish its intended purpose. It would be like submitting a Yelp review on a restaurant and not mentioning the food.

 

I hope the operators are smarter than me and can figure something out, but I am not holding my breath.

[+ José Soplanucas]

As discussed in another thread, we have alternative strategies to keep up while we wait for the reviews or return. Use the 411 and private messages.

[+ oldNbusted]

Yeah, even passing references in the forum have been very helpful to me, I find an established person vouching for someone goes a long way in a world of less than reliable people, even without any details. I don't think things are as bleak as it may seem, even though it's different.

[CatnameFelix]

As discussed in another thread, we have alternative strategies to keep up while we wait for the reviews or return. Use the 411 and private messages.

I don't see how this is a great solution, as you have no idea who you are send the private message to.

[+ José Soplanucas]

I don't see how this is a great solution, as you have no idea who you are send the private message to.

 

You post a 411 message in the Deli. If any forum member responds, you can switch to PM. I've done it many times.

[+ José Soplanucas]

@CatnameFelix , we have an example right here. @BigRic just liked my previous post. I have never hired him or been in contact with him, but I know he provides excellent service because a friend here shared his experience with me through PM. Better than a review, no edition, no censorship.

[+ Keith30309]

You post a 411 message in the Deli. If any forum member responds, you can switch to PM. I've done it many times.

Me too... Over time the amount of information I give and receive about specifics has been slowly gravitating toward PM's.

 

It wasn't thru any overt decision but just seems to happen. I will say there are a couple of benefits to PM's: 1) I hope and believe it keeps Daddy & team somewhat more independent of anything problematic, and, 2) I am much more open about sharing my inferences and opinions than in formal reviews, where I try to stick to the facts as much as possible, and I receive the same increased information from others via PM.

[CatnameFelix]

I know how the 411 and PM process works, that's not the issues. The issues is having someone in the Justice Department open an account, and start posting, asking for info on escort X. If fine to PM someone with a long history, but how do you distinguish from a novice to fake profile.

[+ José Soplanucas]

Be careful and use common sense.