Is there enough being done?

[ed3452]

Originally Posted by trynagetlaid

Is someone 'Just Kidding' or are my eyes failing me? That sure looks like a young girl in the trunk of that car.

Does she pique

Wofg,s interest?

[guest043013-2]

ECCIE in't the hobby police. It is a resource, and primarily a resource for the guys.

Ladies have many resources, here and other websites. Unfortunately, I think some ladies come from BP, find ECCIE (with the help of a helpful guy here) and think they have found provider utopia, a large market of safe and pre-screened clients.

I once suggested that the ladies needed to help each other out, and was bashed by an experienced lady who said she had tried before, and the treatment the new lady gave her made her decide to never do it again.

I think a welcome email sent to anyone who registers would be a good idea. New guys need to know that the guy who contacts them via PM with suggestions on who to see has not been screened as much as the new lady who has not yet gotten provider status. Think about the lady who post in the welcome wagon and has guys drooling all over her pics, PM folder full with date request. I bet half those ladies don't realize that the guy she sets a date with may be Jack the Ripper Jr.

[Duke of G]

Originally Posted by HoneyRose

Maybe send them some type of boilerplate when they're approved for Provider Status?

Actually, a boilerplate welcome letter, with instructions and links to many important bits of information is sent to every Verified Provider.

It's long. It's dull. How many do you think read that vs. sticky threads? How many do you think just think "gee...I got my VP, and now I can advertise!" and NEVER do anything more with that email?

Nothing takes the place of common sense, a willingness to do some work/research, and the simple realization that this "hobby" can be dangerous and probably deserves some thought.

[Krunkman]

Information is out there about the ins and outs of the hobby. I think it's up to the individual to learn about the business (whether they be hobbyist or provider). Plus there's no way to really establish anything that would have a formal 'training' program attached to it.

We are all (hopefully) adults here. Part of being a grown-up is learning about the world and your job. If you can't play safe, its best not to play at all.