Masseurfinder reviews requiring facebook log-in?

[+ bencleve29]

Even though I trust this site and you all far more than I do the reviews on masseurfinder, I still like to leave positive reviews when I have a great experience as I know the masseurs appreciate it as well (despite the fact that they are now so edited and cautious on language as to be almost useless).

 

I was surprised to find out recently that when I went to leave a review (and was logged into my masseurfinder account) that it asked for a facebook log-in! I left a message with technical support and got an answer that basically they are now requiring that as part of their new "security protocol" - which basically means I won't be leaving any more reviews on masseurfinder.

Edited November 13, 2017 by bencleve29

[Dmitri]

@bencleve29 ...glad you posted this. I also leave reviews on MF when I have a great experience. Last week I also logged in to post a review. I have no Facebook account. MF said I could post the review thru my Facebook account, but only if my Facebook account had a phone number or credit card number that they could verify, and they would NEVER use either for my discretion. Their reason of course is to prevent fake reviews, which is a good thing. But it also discourages us who post REAL reviews from posting reviews at all, since there are to many hoops to jump thru. This whole massage business is getting so fucking complicated. Masseurs on M4M cannot post shirtless photos and M4M is useless now. Both M4M and MF do not allow any PG, R, or X rated ad text anymore....so we never know what we are getting in the massage, as far as mutual touch, HE, etc. I miss the days when you could just cruise the ads on any massage site....see shirtless and naked pics of the masseur.....read their R and X rated massage description....and know what you were getting. And now even posting reviews is becoming a hassle. And yes, I know this forum is helpful and I respect that. But I also miss the days when I could just go to the massage sites and see what I was getting, when now everyone is dressed, no nudity, and the ad text tells you nothing and is sanitized. I miss the old days (which was only 2 years ago) when the masseur could post ANYTHING, pics or text, on these massage sites.

[maninsoma]

Seriously? A massage website insists on having your phone number or credit card information in order to post reviews? No, thanks.

[Dmitri]

@maninsoma , that's what I was saying. Things are going from bad to worse on these massage sites. I really, really miss the pre-Rentboy bust days....that is what started all this

[+ bencleve29]

@Dmitri - I could not agree more. Well said!

[evensteven]

Things are going from bad to worse on these massage sites. I really, really miss the pre-Rentboy bust days....that is what started all this

 

I agree with your diagnosis, but what’s the cure? Or at least the treatment? Is there a way to create an anonymous Facebook account? More broadly, how do people fight back against these sex fascists who are intimidating websites?

[+ Tarte Gogo]

I agree with your diagnosis, but what’s the cure? Or at least the treatment? Is there a way to create an anonymous Facebook account? More broadly, how do people fight back against these sex fascists who are intimidating websites?

On the second question: Vote for people who would agree to change the law, both locally and federally.

The lack of explicit info is only the case because the owners are scared of going to prison if they are perceived as an online brothel. If sex for money was legal, no one would care the content of an ad or review.

[WallyMassage]

I have been advertising as a masseur on MasseurFinder (MF) for five and a half years. My name is Wally.

 

On a very busy client day, a fellow masseur in GA, who also advertised on MF, messaged me asking if I had trouble logging onto MF. When I got his message, it was in between client appointments on a sold out day. Quickly, I logged on and saw a very intimidating message from MF that required me to log in through Facebook and also requesting that I give MF access to the contacts on my Facebook page and other permissions. I thought the site had been hacked. I continued reading, (paraphrasing) '...in order to rid MF of fake profiles you are required to have a Facebook page so that we know you are a real person...'. I was convinced they'd been hacked. After all, MF has a copy of my drivers license and my credit card...of course, I'm a real person and I have a real profile; after all, the second review in a month was just posted.

 

I replied to my buddy that I thought MF had been hacked. He sent me a link to this post. I emailed support at MF. They are always very good at responding to issues. And, they confirmed what I read on this post, and, what I saw on my screen when I tried to log in.

 

This 'Facebook' requirement was a surprise for me and for my buddy in GA. There was no warning that all advertisers must have a Facebook account. Thinking I had missed something, I poured through my emails - no mention of any Facebook requirement. Many of my massage clients do not have Facebook accounts either, and, therefore, cannot leave reviews. "If you don't sign in through Facebook, we will gladly refund the unused portion of your monthly fee" wrote Ben at MF. What the frickity frack!

 

I feel a little kicked in the balls by MF. I could have created a Facebook account and started gathering friends to meet the requirements. My income is based on new clients who find me there. And, after paying $100 plus for five and half years, it leaves a very bitter tasted in my mouth because I was given ZERO notice.

 

Most of my clients comment on all of the gear that I bring for them: fragrance free soap & shampoo, table, table heater, household cleaning products; crock pot (to heat the oil), two dozen sanitized coconut oil bottles, sheets, water, Gold Bond powder for my clients (because some of them really need to learn about that tool for the tool box), lavender-smelling hand sanitizer, etc, etc. I stay in nice rooms so clients feel comfortable walking in and I work my fucking ass off. I feel like I put more into my work than most. And, when I am blind sided with, yet, another strict requirement, it makes this job harder to navigate, and, me very fucking frustrated.

 

I have been smoldering advertising ideas during my sessions today and have been exploring other avenues. During a client session today, I literally blurted out a "(GASP) THAT'S what I could do!" The client looked up..."What was that?!?!"

[Ajac]

I was disappointed to find this fact out as well I went to leave a glowing review of sexy Ethan and met the face book wall. I hate Face Book, always have.

[maninsoma]

So, in other words, Masseurfinder is trying to ruin their business? I get wanting to verify advertiser's identity, but requiring a social media account and access to the connections on that account is beyond reasonable. It's also ridiculous since a scammer could certainly set up a fake Facebook account using the same stolen photos he wants to use on MF.

[dcguy20]

I wonder if Rentmasseur will see an uptick in advertisers as a result. I have written several reviews on Masseurfinder, but I certainly won't with the Facebook login requirement.

[WallyMassage]

I wonder if Rentmasseur will see an uptick in advertisers as a result. I have written several reviews on Masseurfinder, but I certainly won't with the Facebook login requirement.

I won't use rent masseur because of the name...it implies a sexual agenda.

[MartyB]

As one who does reviews this has basically ended that aspect on that site for me. Bullshit

[Beancounter]

I won't use rent masseur because of the name...it implies a sexual agenda.

 

https://m4m-forum.org/threads/411-wally-beckham-massage-tx-in-etc.105370/

 

I feel fairly certain that the above link discusses the masseur WallyMassage who at one time posted in this Forum as Wally Beckham. If they are indeed the same person then the newbie WallyMassage should retract his statement that “I won’t use rent masseur because of the name....it implies a sexual agenda.” If I’m wrong, I sincerely apologize for implying you two are one in the same person. If I’m right, you’re a flat out liar.

[WallyMassage]

I am he. I've never advertised on rent masseur.

[WallyMassage]

I am he. I've never advertised on rent masseur.

 

And, I am not dissing sites like these at all, thank God we have them, but, I already spend a great deal of time responding to questions like "how big is your cock?", "are you a mean top or a versatile mean top?", "will you massage my prostate with your finger AND your cock?", "what happens if your cock accidentally falls into my talented mouth." I am not saying I've never 'crossed the road', but, 99.9% of my sessions are about massage and stretching and I want it to stay that way.

 

Five or six years ago, I posted an ad on the original Rentboy. I have two close friends who escorted and I always thought that would be an exciting short term gig. I promised myself that I would only do it for three months - my self esteem needed to know that I could survive on a skill rather that on my looks. It was totally fun. Most guys just wanted to make out.

 

And, someone please bring a bucket of water for the witch who is calling me a liar. (I've never advertised on Rent Masseur.) Where can one post in internet land without shrilly declarative people scrambling for a little more stage time?

[MikeBiDude]

https://m4m-forum.org/threads/411-wally-beckham-massage-tx-in-etc.105370/

 

I feel fairly certain that the above link discusses the masseur WallyMassage who at one time posted in this Forum as Wally Beckham. If they are indeed the same person then the newbie WallyMassage should retract his statement that “I won’t use rent masseur because of the name....it implies a sexual agenda.” If I’m wrong, I sincerely apologize for implying you two are one in the same person. If I’m right, you’re a flat out liar.

Good catch....

[WallyMassage]

Good catch....

Good catch for what? We're talking about MF requiring Facebook access. Bean Counter is trying to derail this conversation by taking a messy dump in the hallway of whatever blog post he can find and blame me for not cleaning it up. It never ends. He cannot move on. He is a bully.

[MikeBiDude]

Good catch for what? We're talking about MF requiring Facebook access. Bean Counter is trying to derail this conversation by taking a messy dump in the hallway of whatever blog post he can find and blame me for not cleaning it up. It never ends. He cannot move on. He is a bully.

Thanks Newbie

[+ ButchAtl]

Even though I trust this site and you all far more than I do the reviews on masseurfinder, I still like to leave positive reviews when I have a great experience as I know the masseurs appreciate it as well (despite the fact that they are now so edited and cautious on language as to be almost useless).

 

I was surprised to find out recently that when I went to leave a review (and was logged into my masseurfinder account) that it asked for a facebook log-in! I left a message with technical support and got an answer that basically they are now requiring that as part of their new "security protocol" - which basically means I won't be leaving any more reviews on masseurfinder.

 

Ditto...exactly my experience and I don't plan any reviews there either.

[+ EVdude]

Good catch for what? Bean Counter is trying to derail this conversation by taking a messy dump in the hallway of whatever blog post he can find and blame me for not cleaning it up.

I think what derailed this conversation was your "shrilly declarative" :

I won't use rent masseur because of the name...it implies a sexual agenda.

Rather amusing seeing that you did advertise on "Rentboy".

And @Beancounter's post of the previous thread (which everyone should read and draw their own conclusions) was indeed a good catch. This forum is all about transparency and helping each other make informed decisions on who we spend our time and money with.

[NavyChief]

Simple solution, set up a legit, but second FB. Simple.

[Ajac]

shrilly declarative Great Drag name LOL

[WallyMassage]

This site

I think what derailed this conversation was your "shrilly declarative" :

Rather amusing seeing that you did advertise on "Rentboy".

And @Beancounter's post of the previous thread (which everyone should read and draw their own conclusions) was indeed a good catch. This forum is all about transparency and helping each other make informed decisions on who we spend our time and money with.

 

Try to stay on topic. We're talking about Facebook and Masseurfinder.

[Guest SexyEthan]

I was disappointed to find this fact out as well I went to leave a glowing review of sexy Ethan and met the face book wall. I hate Face Book, always have.

 

Hey Ajac!!

Thank you for wanting to write a nice review on me. I just saw that now and I know it’s really sad. I’m thinking of maybe canceling masseurfinder. I get all my business from rentmasseur now because I have 9 exceptional reviews. I don’t know what masseurfinder are thinking!!!

I’ve already cancelled my ad with MassageM4M. It was really nice to meet you. You’re such a nice guy