What makes a reviewer/hobbiest reputable?

[Raphael]

Originally Posted by boardman

Not being Rafe!!!!!

Boardman, I got the right girl for you: Fiona. I really mean this, buddy

(A reputable john: lmao!)

[oilfieldscum]

Also, a reputable member most likely would/should never start any drama with a provider or be an active part in escalating it.

[Dad]

Originally Posted by KoolHandLuke

In an earlier thread someone mentioned being a reputable member. So what is the litmus for becoming a reputable reviewer/member hobbiest? ex: reviews, posts, associations, etc. Also what would disqualify someone from being one? ex:taking discounts to write reviews, being a douchebag, etc. Thx

Qualification --> Share reputable information in a timely manner.

Disqualification? Being a WK too often!

[lizardking]

Originally Posted by oilfieldscum

Also, a reputable member most likely would/should never start any drama with a provider or be an active part in escalating it.

Well, that's an interesting conundrum. My observation is that the quickest way to start a little drama with a provider is to write a negative review or make a negative comment about a provider, no matter how honest and objective. There are members here who are well-known by their handles in the provider community, and there are those who are not. I sometimes wonder if a guy who is known by his handle is inclined to be completely honest in his public comments. I have had more than one "reputable" member tell me in confidence that this or that girl wasn't really as good as his recent review would lead one to believe. As a corollary, I'm sure that some use their prominence on boards such as this to attempt to extract more favorable treatment from some girls. Certainly, there is much anecdotal evidence of this.

So, what to do? Wear your handle like a name-tag and be brutally frank in your reviews? Not much of that going on, I'll wager, particularly among those guys that are truly active in the hobby. Lurk and learn, but not contribute? Many are guilty of that, myself included. Maintain multiple handles for multiple purposes, including writing "honest" reviews and stirring the shit when moved to do so? Probably more of that than we know.

At any rate, this is really an "honor among thieves" debate, is it not? And it raises this question: what characterizes a reputable douche bag?

[blowpop]

It's pretty simple.

1. Know when to keep your mouth shut.
2. Be truthful in your reviews and recommendations.
3. Be willing to share information with those you trust.
4. Don't be a jerk.
5. When in doubt, see #1

[notanewbie]

Originally Posted by DickEmDown

Reviews: One who writes honest reviews...by that I mean someone who tells the good & the bad of a session, if there was any bad. Also, one who has the "balls" to give an accurate description of a lady. Sometimes pictures are, well, "old"

Posts: I think the way a person post should matter versus how many post they have, although some post-hoes do give good input from time to time

Associations: I tend to value this one the most. Meeting guys at socials, private gatherings, and even hanging out at non-hobby related events helps to build "trust" with one another.

Example, I'll take the word from an associate who didn't write a review of a provider over someone who I've never heard of or don't know who actually wrote a review of that same provider....just sayin'

great answer.

Originally Posted by lizardking

what characterizes a reputable douche bag?

for one, a weak loser who becomes a provider/agencies hand puppet and writes reviews for discounted or free sessions.

[KinkyNasty]

Welcome back, NAN!

[Guest082824]

Originally Posted by notanewbie

for one, a weak loser who becomes a provider/agencies hand puppet and writes reviews for discounted or free sessions.

NAN is definitely back LOL...

[tbone2u]

Good to see you back and in form buddy

[romab]

Very hard to walk the line of being honest in a review but keeping in mind you are evaluating a person. No one likes their faults pointed out. I try and paint an accurate picture both pro & con so others may judge if this works for them. Course a no reccomendation will get you a pm from the provider at min. Also puts you on her associates shit list and any WK's. Wonder why we have so few no's vs yes's! Good info even with a no is better than bad info with a yes. My opinion, been around long time so you can take or leave.

R

[Raphael]

Originally Posted by DickEmDown

NAN is definitely back LOL...

And if a mod thinks his smear is funny will he be a good mod?

[notanewbie]

it ain't all about you son, relax.

[Raphael]

But NAN is still the handpuppet for the failing site, Horndogs...

[boardman]

Originally Posted by blowpop

It's pretty simple.

1. Know when to keep your mouth shut.
2. Be truthful in your reviews and recommendations.
3. Be willing to share information with those you trust.
4. Don't be a jerk.
5. When in doubt, see #1

I only have a problem with #'s 1 & 5.

Welcome back Nan.

BTW, fucktards abound.....

[Guest082824]

Originally Posted by notanewbie

for one, a weak loser who becomes a provider/agencies hand puppet and writes reviews for discounted or free sessions.

No where did he mention your name Raphael...are you guilty?

Originally Posted by Raphael

And if a mod thinks his smear is funny will he be a good mod?

Just because I choose to moderate now I guess I'm supposed to loose my sense of humor, LOL