Greetings, and Site Launch!

[Guest022310]

Hello D&T board,

I'm Bao, based in New York City. I'm pleased (albeit with burning eyes) to announce the launch of my site, and invite you to visit!

www.designlust.info

Your comments are welcome! Particularly if you have dial up or other browsers than Safari (I'll be testing other browsers as well.)

Kindest regards,
Bao

[charlestudor2005]

Fair start. Here is my list of what I look for in a website which was posted elsewhere on this board:

I look for several things on a lady's website:

1. Her stats. Since I'm short, I want a lady who will physically "fit" my body. And since I'm not so well-endowed, I have some trouble with BBW. If you hide the fact that a lady is BBW, that may cause me a problem. I like small breasts (most guys don't), so I like to see breast size, too.
2. Nature of pics. Most ladies try to post sensual pictures. That's fine, but sometimes they can "hide" things a guy should know up front. Personally I like to see the sensual photos, but I also look for "porn" photos. I like to be able to see if a lady has a full bush or is bare. I want to see unadulterated breast photos.
3. Don't hide the details. Pics can hide a lot!! A lot of ladies who have ink or metal will hide those in the pics. They seem to think there is a bias against them. If there is a bias (and I'm not admitting there is), just hiding it will only turn off a guy who has that bias when he discovers it. For me, it is a definite turn-on, and might make me choose one lady over another, especially if I can see the art.
4. Cost of companionship time. It is a waste of my time to go to her website, only to be met with a statement that if I want to know the cost, call. I've now wasted time going through her site, and supposed to waste more time by trying to connect just to find out her rates? I never call. Rates should be clear and be posted where they can't be missed. (BTW, one of my pet peeves is that you can find different rates for the same lady all over the 'net. When I contact her, I always refer to the lowest rate [saw your ad on ECCIE, or whatever]; but am always afraid I'll be "blackballed" for shorting her.)
5. Outcalls/Incalls. Due to NCNS experiences, I now do only Outcalls. If a lady doesn't post her availability for Outcalls on her website, I pass.
6. Contact Preference. I wil call, email, text, PM. I will not IM. Please tell me your preference so we can speed up the process. (I prefer email, but I'm from an older generation.)
7. Availability. Let me know on the website the hours of the week you work. If I'm looking for a weekend day and you only work week days, then I'd like to know that up front. If you are touring, please post this on your site.
8. If you are a P411 member, please post a link on your site to your P411 Page.
9. Discounts. If you give discounts to P411 members (or other such site) please post it also.
10. Please post a FAQs page. This is where you list your unique preferences. We all have them. It is much better for me to meet yours when I can read them in advance.
11. Gifts Page. Go ahead and post this if you want. I generally don't even look at it. There has been some discussion about this on the Boards, with convergent views about this. Most "gift" suggestions I see cost almost as much as a session. Seems a little skewed to me, but that may be just me.


What I spend for a lady's time may not seem like a lot of money to her, but I assure you, it is a lot of money to me. And I think most hobbyists exercise their hobby as they are financially able to, which means it is a lot of money to them also. So, I want a lot of information--as much as possible--up front so I can make an informed decision about which lady I want for companionship.

My .02 worth.

Plz compare, and consider making adjustments.

[Guest022310]

I'm considering your input; it was helpful.

People might consider my 'etc.' page to be a sort of gift preferences page, but it isn't. That was not my intent....

I put it there to illustrate a bit more what I'm about.

In case you are curious, I can always use socks (size 8, black.) And I always run out of pens.

Cheers,
Bao

[atlcomedy]

What are you selling?

[WTF]

Originally Posted by atlcomedy

What are you selling?

design.lust
''This site is for mature adults with taste''



Come on atl.....all we sell is time on this here site!



Now I have to go listen to Tiger.

If that lil fuc'er cries , I'm going to kick him in the balls! A lil sawdust in da eye never hurt nobody!


update
Tiggie should have had Obama coach him....He can't read from a tel-a-prompter worth a chit!


update2
Now he is talking about Buddhism. Fuc, I want less Buddhism and more Buddie talk.

[Katy Alexander]

I have a dial up connection/aol browser, and your site loaded fast without any problems.I like your sense of humor, and feel you are off to a good start.I think that web sites have a way of growing, and evolving over time.You may want to add more info about yourself, and what you have to offer .Most people here offer good advice when it comes to web sites , so this is a great place to get feedback.

[Eliza]

I like that your website shows your personality.

I would suggest adding some more information though, as certain details are a bit vague. Perhaps an extended bio (but nothing reaching Atlas Shrugged proportions), a more detailed screening form (for your sake), and a FAQ page? Also, in regards to pictures, you might want to consider adding a few more sexier pictures (maybe one in a form-fitting but still tasteful dress?), although unlike Charles, I wouldn't advocate anything too explicit.

I'm sure some of the more experienced providers on here can offer great advice!

[Guest022310]

Thank you Becky! I tried to keep the files small so as not to exclude dial up people.

Have a great weekend,
Bao

[Sydneyb]

Charles - You clearly haven't learned your lesson - you come off as just as demanding and entitled. You're words and expectations beyond border on the boorish. You have no right to a woman's pictures detailing her pussy. If she chooses to show it and you only see someone who shows it, fine. That's your choice and hers. But you shouldn't tell someone new (particularly on this section of the board) that that type of photo is de rigueur. Its not. Not even close. And it typically isn't an expectation of clients in this section of the demimonde. Perhaps you have meandered into a place you aren't prepared emotionally to enter.

That said, your point about pricing makes perfect sense.

Design.Lust - as to the site: its cute, personable and sharp. The pics seem like a fair representation of who you are and the delivery seems to meet exactly what you mean to portray. I find all of which quite attractive. Best of luck.

[Tim the Enchanter]

I like it! Unique, funny, and appealing.
I assume you are not trying to attract a broad spectrum.

[Katy Alexander]

Originally Posted by design.lust

Thank you Becky! I tried to keep the files small so as not to exclude dial up people.

Have a great weekend,
Bao

You are very welcome, it is surprising how many sites exclude us dial up people.More photos can be a good thing , but I do agree with Sydney,and Eliza there is really no need to post nude pics unless you feel comfortable with it. You have such a cute style. The comments under your pictures were cracking me up.

PS if you do add a gift page you will most definately need to include black socks , and pens on it

[guest012511]

I thoroughly enjoyed your site and really appreciate the concept. Non formulaic.

Very clean and modern...you must be after the "Gehry", WALLPAPER subscriber, 1100 architect set...cute.

Less and can definitely be more

[Lovely Victoria]

Definitely very unique. It's clean and very refreshing. And I love all the photos. Congrats and welcome.

[naughtynatale]

Very clever. Shows class and intelligence.

[charlestudor2005]

Originally Posted by Sydneyb

Charles - You clearly haven't learned your lesson - and who was supposed to teach me a lesson? you come off as just as demanding and entitled. You're words and expectations beyond border on the boorish. You have no right to a woman's pictures detailing her pussy. If she chooses to show it and you only see someone who shows it, fine. That's your choice and hers. But you shouldn't tell someone new (particularly on this section of the board) that that type of photo is de rigueur. Its not. Not even close. And it typically isn't an expectation of clients in this section of the demimonde. Perhaps you have meandered into a place you aren't prepared emotionally to enter.

Sydneyb--

Didn't mean to come off demanding and entitled. If it seems that way, I'm sorry.

I made this list several days ago, not as a list of what a provider should have on her website, but a list of things I (or any hobbyist may) look for. I have yet to see a website that meets all the criteria listed. That being said, a lot of the ECCIE Showcases come as close as any websites out there. It might be how the format is set up, I don't know.

I also don't understand why you are trying to exclude me from posting "on this section of the board." As far as I know, this board is open to all members/posters. Some parts of the board are open to only men, while some are open to only women. This section does not appear to be that way. As a matter of fact, the OP posted requesting input. That is all I gave her. As you point out, she doesn't have to take it. Nor was I attempting to shove it down her throat.

As I originally posted it, I said it was from a man's standpoint. There are definite reasons why each item is listed. And I recognize that ladies have a substantially different viewpoint. Fact of the matter is, I'm not trying to "run" any provider's business for her. I'm just trying to provide a viewpoint that may not have been considered.

I thought these boards were for open communication. If not, please post the limitations and rules so I can abide by them.

Finally, I tried to publicly apologize for some postings that I made over a period of about 3 days. Sorry that wasn't acceptable to you, or a number of people on the boards.