doesn't mean it's a bad thing.
Interesting scenario...perhaps you are a sex addict? They do exist ya know. Not a bad thing at all, but as with anything when you can't 'get enough' of something whatever it is, you are truly never satisified and that can be a frustrating way of life. Insatiable............. I believe is the word...a word I know all too well myself just not in this aspect...'addicted' to the hobby? Do you find yourself not getting enough of the ladies in the industry...much like that of a cookie jar...you just can't help yourself, you have to keep going back for another, and another and another.......... LOL
and I have been doing so for years. Some people, Ok most people that in and of itself would make me an addict, but I disagree.
Addiction would imply that I do this in spite of it's negative consequences, and quite frankly I don't see any negative consequences to what I do. I can afford it financially, I am happily divorced and not cheating on anyone, it doesn't keep me from having a civvie love life, I've never had an STD in almost forty years and thousands of women. I have no problems being faithful and not seeing hookers when I am in a committed relationship, so I don't see any negative impact whatsoever.
So, to answer your question, NO, I am not addicted to the hobby. I will concede that I go back for another and another and another, but until I see a negative impact in my life because of it, I don't consider it an addiction, just a very, very pleasant pastime. A hell of a lot more fun than golf, and much cheaper than casino gambling. lol
negative connotation...unfortunately in this instance you are wrong. But again, to each his own in how he perceives the words on the screen and how he reads them.
For me...yes, I am 'addicted' to many things in my life and they are ridiculously positive and beautiful...it's all relative I suppose in how you view this, whether you look at the cup half full or empty. We are all one or the other, but most deff none of us can be in the middle. Unfortunately from your posts, I will concede you are a cup half empty kind of fellow and in how you approached the subject...which is fine, but yes, perception is such a bitch, isn't it
For me...yes, I am 'addicted' to many things in my life and they are ridiculously positive and beautiful...it's all relative I suppose in how you view this, whether you look at the cup half full or empty. We are all one or the other, but most deff none of us can be in the middle. Unfortunately from your posts, I will concede you are a cup half empty kind of fellow and in how you approached the subject...which is fine, but yes, perception is such a bitch, isn't it?
not to brag so much. Really doesn't do much for a girl like me. 
Obviously 'cocky' men and I just don't get along nor do we know how to play nice haha. But it is fun for sure.
shake it somewhere else please. We are actually having a good time here until you and the other negative 'sour' pusses come along and wanna mess it all up again....attack attack attack...................LMAO
Move on.
In this post at least, lol
I thought I was being pretty fucking nice, much nicer than you deserve I might add. now please point out where I either attacked you or was negative.
or failing that. please just STFU.
and was it really necessary to make three separate posts in response to my one? I see I have really gotten under your skin when you take a innocuous response like I made to you and try to turn it into an "attack post" You really have issues, I think you need to get a grip if you are going to hang around here.
I can hang just fine, you just don't want me here. Well TOUGH, get over it. hahahhahahahha issues, you make me giggle. And you tell me since you think I think I am so friggin perfect...who doesn't have issues, we all do, we're friggin human beings. Oh but of course, I will assume you think you're god too. Jesus Gambler, WTFU...oh wait, I told you to go to sleep. I can sing you a lullaby if you'd like lol. I'm good at that at least. You might just like me for a millisecond hahahahahahahha or NOT.
Good night Gambler (I'm singing to you ...I'll be sure your gamblin ways will pass thru my dreams and keep on goin..................one can only hope. And as a lil birdie once told me and I'm sure he's perched on your 'hundreds of hookers' shoulders..............................
*crickets chirping*LOL
Sorry, I am trying to be nice, you're just so vicious like that kind of vicious that you can feel thru the damn computer (scary) I don't like those kind of people...I like happy, shiny people...become happy and shiny tonight in your sleep. Good night.
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I would hate to think you make so little sense stone cold sober.
says she swallows..
Don't know nothing about drinking 
both to sleep.
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I had no intention on posting on your recycled thread. I have given you far too much attention as it is and that is what you are crying for after all.
If you want to rock someone to sleep, find yourself a husband and produce some offspring. No forget about reproducing. The gene pool is already tainted enough as it is.
GAG's response was not an attack. He has his experiences and perspective---which you asked for, BTW. And, his perspective seems pretty sane. He was even, oddly enough, polite in his response to you.
Again.
Does somebody have the real Gag locked in a basement? He has been gone for a while.
Did I just defend GAG? Oh, the IRONY of it all...lol....
Sorry love he wasn't invited to this party so if I feel like attacking I've been attacked enough I have a right to attack back when and if I choose to. Funny how you gentlemen are all one sided it is interesting to me.
Again.
Does somebody have the real Gag locked in a basement? He has been gone for a while.
Did I just defend GAG? Oh, the IRONY of it all...lol....
This is a free board girl. Anyone can post as long as personal info is not revealed or the person is not spamming the board.
If you want to post where we won't see it, or you don't want our interaction, then head on over to PO Board.
And by that I mean I'm a woman.
And trust me...I have been "attacked" on this board...more than a few times. So, I know what that looks like. And, believe me... I get why you would be sensitive to that.
But, this is not one of those times. I have seen you 'called on your comments' more than a few times. In some cases I could see the point, and in others...not so much....BUT, speaking to this thread only? Gag was not attacking you.
He wasn't even giving you a hard time. He was simply responding to your request for thoughts. Thoughts that you actually did invite when you asked the question in the first place
is attack normally (he even admits that) but the one time I take a response and turn it around (the first time actually I might add)... I'm reamed a new one...it's all good.
And yes, I know he was attempting to 'respond' nicely..but ya know, that time had passed. If you read his posts directed towards me, I mean really? Come on. That is personal. Enough already.
I'm not saying you shouldn't say whatever you like. You'll never hear me call you man-hater, or tell you you should be careful of what you say because it will hurt your business. You're a grown woman. This is a discussion board. Only you can decide where that balance is for you.
But, if you're going to go on a multi-post rant accusing someone of being an asshole (and yes GAG does have his moments...he'll even be the first to tell you), it just makes more sense to do that when he's actually being an asshole.
If you do it when he's being nice, not only do you end up looking a little silly, it upsets the entire balance of the universe. Next thing you know, you'll see me defending him.....oh wait.....lol....
Second, who are you to decide which posters are "invited" to comment?
Now this is one for the ages.
I guess I really have been acting out of character, I don't think I have told anyone to "Go Fuck Themselves" for several days at least. lmao
Now,... back to our regularly scheduled programming...
There were a lot of true colors shown literally on her first or second day here. She has some major issues, no doubt.
kind words...you don't know me as a person as I don't know you. I could go off on a rant but I refuse to. Have a good day all and enjoy the sunshine...to those of you who only 'see the darkness' in things...I feel for you, I really do.
Pump some sunshine south please, I want to go out door's.
omg.....I (dungy) even agreed with his answer. Honestly, I didn't think it was an attack at all.
This is fun though...like the good old days.
I can also say, I enjoy Miss Steele's presence here.
She's bringing some life back to the GD board.
That was one of the weirdest reactions to an innocuous post I can recall. I'm not one of her attackers either (I haven't even been posting that much lately) and I usually enjoy her posts even when I disagree, but this little episode has me wondering. It is not a good advertisement for her company, either.
Let's put it this way. I'm in her area and in her price range. I like her pictures.
Would I see her? Not a chance now.
Hint: When hotplants defends a blatant whoremonger, it would be wise to listen.
She has only met the "kinder and gentler" GaGambler, the one that even Hotplants has defended. How do you think she would react if the real GaGambler were ever to show up again on this board?
feel free to do whatever it is you do...I won't be here to play tho. Sorry to disappoint, tho I'm pretty sure you'll throw a party bout that one.
WOW, I wonder if you hear yourself tho..I am just shaking my head now, this is beyond absurd.
And how old are you if I may ask?
I feel the need to reiterate...you must GIVE respect to GET respect...a very very simple concept that goes back to the dawn of time.
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Sorry, I did forget to add...for a gentleman who clearly looks and has admittedly ranted of the 100's or 1000's of hookers you have slept with over 100 years or whatever it is you stated (as you put it so proudly)...Im pretty these women so appreciate you validating their being by rating them on a scorecard for your own self assurance that Gambler is king of hookerland...
but in the interim, I'm sorry as miuch as I would like to take what you say on a serious level...it would be hard for me to acknowledge pretty much anything that comes out of your mouth. Being a low volume provider myself I honestly can't relate nor would I even want to...and in the companionship I provide, the gentlemen who do seek me out are on a whole other plane than anything I think you could fathom or even try to speak of. Again, I am not judging you by your comments, just making a fair statement at least in my eyes...afterall this is an opinion based board, right?
You could bring out any Gambler and I won't but bat an eyelash over it....
but you really aren't anything special around here, I've actually been nicer to you than you deserve and you still keep getting your facts wrong.
Number one fact that you have wrong about me, I don't "rate women on a scorecard" nor do I review. I do what I do for my own enjoyment and certainly don't need your approval or permission to act the way I see fit.
You really do need to get over this obsession you have with me, and Panthera as well, Not everyone is going to kiss your ass, and when even people predisposed to agree with you take my side, it might be a good time for you to look in the mirror.
Now please come up with something original, you are starting to bore me again. This might all be new to you, but some of us have seen it dozens of times before.
Complimenting her. You're such a nasty dude, lol. I don't think she's the belle at all. Maybe the waitress or the coat check girl.
As far as her obsession, yeah she does need to get over it. The problem is she thinks we are like the last guy/s who dumped her, cut off the cash flow and forced her into this lifestyle.
I still can't believe that Hotplants white knighted for you. I am jealous of that, lol.
I bet she would have White Knighted me too, man hater that she was. lol
Truth be told, I always liked SS, I don't think she was really a man hater, she just didn't take any shit because this discussion board had zero impact on her business. Taylor OTOH, yeah she is a man hater all right, I bet the only way she can stand being a hooker is to claim she is doing this "on her terms" which obviously is not the case, she's trying WAAAAAY too hard.
BTW, Tallman57 wants Taylor to come to Atlanta. You could also come back and visit and I will call PoeWhiteTrash to the party too.
I will pay her to be silent for an hour. Just to sit there and not say a word. Think it's possible?
In the link I posted she said her board goodbye's...but still stuck around for another month just to see if she could change the boards.
Sounds like GaG has his work cut out for him with taylor
I did see that thread after the fact. Quite entertaining to say the least.
Taylor is not in GaG's league. She just thinks she is, but she is alone in her opinion.
The best she could do was throw out anti-semitic remarks hoping that would strike a nerve with me (tough to do that using insults of that nature). And I kept on goading her into more bigotry...it became pretty boring however.
But it wouldn't shock me if ole saturn was hanging around here still LOL
Honestly, taylor posts using her TER handle linked to her pages and that holds a heluva lot more credibility with me than the brown envelope saturn used. Saturn was the epitome of that nameless, faceless poster that doesn't have to take any responsibility for her drivel. And from her posting history...that was indeed a good thing!
Taylor is not in GaG's league. She just thinks she is, but she is alone in her opinion.
I want sun to come to Atlanta because it's raining like crazy. But it would be fine for Taylor to come also!
The cartoon character who had a rain cloud follow him everywhere? Do you really think she will bring sunshine?
Look at it on the bright side. No grass cutting this weekend.
Yes for couple of hour's if I was with her.LOl
very sweet...thank you for your kind words, they made me smile. (I just hope and pray they were indeed about me if I read it right lol)
Anyhow, I do hope we can make that happen someday...until that time, I will do my best to bring a lil bit of sunshine your way but can't make any promises lol
Until then...take care of yourself...
oh and I will be closer than you think in just a few hours (wink) LOL
While we can't make it happen this time, perhaps the next......
Yours truly,
T.xxoo
I would say, ga ga, perfect answer.
It's exactly what I think of this thing we call the hobby.
I think it's more the clandestine nature of my encounters that probably drives my addiction; rather the prospect of multiple "cookies" (i.e. partners). I am perfectly happy with one (or a few) ladies that fill my need. Over the years (about 25 on and off) I've always had a propensity to find one "regular" or "fave" for an ongoing "relationship" but periodically "test the waters" with someone new. I've never looked at this as a "new girl every week" which is what many hobbyists do.
I have always been addicted to pussy and a soft skinned girl to go along with it.
MM
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Forty years of adult life has proved dating, courting, SO's and marriage an overly problematic farce backed by the nonsensically religious, and scores of greedy commercial interests.
Finding the key to the candy store doesn't mean one must eat themselves sick
But l probably would be if I had the financial resources...
For me, anyhow, u ladies are my only source of lovin and I like it that way. I am getting to old for the civee drama. I don't have sex often, but when I do, it's gonna be with an escort. The beauty and skill they bring to the table, is well worth the expense. IMHO
You just need to work a bit and you'll have NO problems finding them.
Many are even reviewed right here!
For me, anyhow, u ladies are my only source of lovin and I like it that way. I am getting to old for the civee drama. I don't have sex often, but when I do, it's gonna be with an escort. The beauty and skill they bring to the table, is well worth the expense. IMHO
I have gone good 8-9 months in 2010-2011 and same time in 2012-2013 without sex, due to some health issues...
Its more like a quest for experience.
Now posting...That's another thing altogether...
is somewhat addicting for some of us to post, now isn't it...those of us who like good conversation, perhaps a good debate...good for the soul I say. Opens our eyes up to new ideals and people and that is a good thing. And wow, I think I just said 'good' about a 100x LMAO...what's wrong with me
When I said quest, I meant it quest to get some pussy..if natural its even better.. More is better when it comes to hair down there..Yeah I am a sick fuck....
You are making it philosophical..Its not like that with me...
Yeah I like to talk and shit, but more like it when they listen while I talk. That's why I talk whilst she is sucking my dick....And curly likes his dick sucked raw.....
Like Elvis said....."Little less conversation....Little more action please...."
I just want to make sure that you still consider me as a sick fuck...
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Funny. That song is the ringtone for my SO on my phone. She thinks it's funny too.
You are making it philosophical..Its not like that with me...
Yeah I like to talk and shit, but more like it when they listen while I talk. That's why I talk whilst she is sucking my dick....And curly likes his dick sucked raw.....
Like Elvis said....."Little less conversation....Little more action please...."
I just want to make sure that you still consider me as a sick fuck...
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Addiction, but loving it!!
I'm a greedy motherfucker and wanted the $ 300MM
Figured what better way to inherit it than fuck my way there
One of my all time favorite comedies! I can't believe anyone else even remembers it. Wonder if it's on Netflix.
"Now let's get to work! 'Cause this is a bizness...and we're in the bizness of doing bizness!"
-Montgomery Brewster-
I just regret I never had the opportunity to see him do a stand-up routine 
a word that for some is a part of life with certain things...people get 'addicted' to many things. But it usually a steppingstone onto something either different or better in their lives...it most certainly shouldn't stay an addiction, whatever 'it' is.
But I hear ya...jones'in (I have no idea how you would spell that LMAO).
make your own judgments on people including me and as long as you own up to them you are good. Again no need to follow the masses. If you liked me, then disliked me for whatever reason...that's totally ok, at least I respect you for that, as long as you stay true to who you are and not what other pushover people 'convince' you to believe. It's called listening to your 'gut'...most of the time it tells you the right thing from the getgo, it's our minds and other persuasive things that 'convince' us differently.
I believe we call people like that 'bullies' in the 'real' world. How about we call them 'Board Bullies' on here LOL.
That has a cute ring to it, doesn't it?
You ain't never caught a rabbit, but you are still friend of mine
He is right..
I'm a crying Hound.
No big money. No big game...
I can still get a ride on the merry go round if I try.
I have no reason to want to look cool here.
Truth is..
I worked my ass off, and saved up to see you..
But you became so mean on the board...
That I couldn't see gambling the money on you.
I can not afford it. :
I think I'm addicted to the hobby, and I haven't seen that many providers. I haven't expended that many resources chasing the hobby, especially compared to other hobbyist out there (just check my reviews, that's about it).
I don't have any moral qualms about it either. I think most women online now are not coerced or under duress. Not to trivialize the fact that many still are, but for the most part I rest assured that I'm seeing independent women that don't have "management" mostly because they speak unbroken English, and don't appear jailbait-ishly young [these my litmus tests for potential coersion].
In any case, I just would like to stop because for me it's become compulsive to some extent. I can function and stay away for a while, but the curiosity, the lure of pleasure keeps pulling me back at times, and it's when I'd rather be focusing on developing myself in other areas. Also, I have this idea that since you could die any moment, you should spend every moment doing something that you won't regret if it's the last thing you do on earth. I would regret it if the last thing I did on earth was the hobby or even thinking about the hobby. And not because I think it's shameful or anything like that, which I don't.
My intention initially was to take a quick look to satisfy my curiosity, but the more you see the more you want! I guess I need help
learn a thing from a 'NEWBIE' such as yourself. I do appreciate you being able to post with just being you and honest...now that is what a board should be about. Perhaps if you have any friends you can show them the way onto here, unfortunately this place is what it is apparently...could be super cool as I was once told it actually was. A shame I suppose but it is what it is right?
Thanks Josh. You are proof that an intelligent gentlemen can post without attacking, offending, and being bluntly rude and disrespectful and respond to a post for what just what it is and nothing more...that is merely a reflection of ones own insecurities quite honestly for those who take it beyond that...again it's a shame they don't see that, but well they have to live within their skin, not I...you are REFRESHING to say the least. Best post yet in my opinion in simply answering a question...
To you 'other' gentlemen...look, learn and listen. A newbie like this could teach you a thing or 2. You do know CHANGE is a good thing gentlemen. Get used to it, it's a way of the world. You can show old dogs new tricks, they just have to obey Give it a try sometime, you might actually feel good about yourselves for a 'change'.....go ahead, I dare you
Now you do know that all of this boils down to one simple little word....RESPECT.
You all want it, and want it so bad and that's why you are arguing the way you do. You feel like its owed to you, right? Simply because of your 'time' here and not your actions or words? You are joking right? Give me a fucking break...you can't for the life of you understand why as you all put it this 'low life stupid drinking hooker' (btw that makes me laugh so friggin hard hahahhahaha) isn't kissing your 'old, tired, never change your ways asses' just because 'dammit that's how it's supposed to be'....why is this bitch not obeying? Why, because I DON'T HAVE TO, it's that simple LOL.
Bottomline...you have to EARN respect to GET respect.
And that my dear gentlemen...puts a very yukky taste in your mouth (obviously). It's ok really, I can and will handle it.
You all feel I don't deserve it whatsoever because you have labelled me 'new' and on the flipside you all automatically feel like it is owed to you because you are NOT 'new'. Kind of twisted in my book, but then again, I don't think like most apparently and that makes me a bad bad girl, or so I've been repeatedly beaten with a spoon that I am...come on, really?
Well until more 'Joshs come out of the woodworks and show their true colors which are colors I would love to see, flawed, imperfect what-have-you, this has become quite boring now. Same ol same ol. Btw, who gives you the authority to judge anyone when they're being honest, really? Low lives and insecure people do that. Period. Sad.
So to all the 'Joshs' out there, I hope you have a great day...may you feel the sun on your face and the wind in your hair...ahhhhh bliss
I have been in hobby a while. Been on ter about 6 months. Never been addicted till I met a wonderful Lady, can't see any one else now. But I am very cool with that..
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Whether it's a substance or the daily untraceable cash. I can stop... or take a long hiatus at any time.
Dear Ms. Steele
What do you mean the Gambler was not invited?
Your review history only goes back to late last year. Since he has not been around that much lately and has never done reviews, are you under the erroneous impression that the Gambler is a newbie? Or that there aren't people around who can back up at least some of his numerical claims?
I am not claiming anyone (including ex-mods) gets a free pass for being a bully or an asshole, but IMHO the Gamblerhas a lot more "street cred" around here than either you or me, and does not seem to have done anything to deserve you ire.
I'm not attacking you. I'm just puzzled. Why do you say that Gambler wasn't invited? How did he attack you? I'm not on the board that much, so he may have at some other time, but in this post? Don't see it.
By the way, do you think anyone cares how tough you are
the whole story. Perhaps read the previous posts of the last few days and I'm sure you can get a 'feel' for the personal bashing he enjoys tasting.
Do I think anyone CARES? about anything? on here? about me and my supposed 'toughness' hahahaha? Again is that a joke? and NO NO NO...
NO, noone gives a fuck about anything on here...quite sad. You try to start a nice conversation or a topic of controversy and it turns into a battle beyond belief what should just be conversing.
I'm done defending myself. I'm exhausted. Not worth trying to 'change' the world on here...as I have said before, you can't teach old dogs new tricks...and I'm done trying to get people to think 'outside the box.' I'll take my thought processes elsewhere where there isn't so much ridiculous judging, bullying and intelligent people can agree to disagree in a manner that is apropo in being human beings.
Enjoy reading and have a great day!!!
If I was addicted to the hobby, I would be having sex just to have sex, but often times if the one or two ladies I'm interested in while visiting a particular city are not free, and I don't have a full night available to make it worthwhile to fly in a friend, I'll just do Yoga and read a book.
Now if certain friends are visiting nearby or happen to be in the same city as I am, I'll often blow off meetings/lunches/dinners and make time in my schedule to see them, so based on that behavior pattern, I think the 'addition' is more on a person by person basis as opposed to the hobby as a whole.
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My wife gives me as much sex as I want. Sad to admit I still want to see providers. I sometimes will have sex with the wife 2 times before getting out of the bed in the morning. Rest up and then go see a provider. i will be honest. If I had more resources in time and money I would see a provider every other day if my body could take it. I am constantly shopping for new providers, reading reviews, on this website. It goes on and on. I have 3 close buddies who are hobbyists and they are constantly looking to have fun with p4p. It is so bad that I did a big no 2 weeks ago. I saw a provider at her incall that was in walking distance from where I live.
doesn't mean it's a bad thing.
Interesting scenario...perhaps you are a sex addict? They do exist ya know. Not a bad thing at all, but as with anything when you can't 'get enough' of something whatever it is, you are truly never satisified and that can be a frustrating way of life.
Insatiable............. I believe is the word...a word I know all too well myself just not in this aspect...
Then again, I don't hesitate to repeat with a girl I like.
I mean really, how many hobbyists have started doing petty stick-ups just to get a couple hundo to go and "fix"? It just doesn't happen...
Unless you're going to pick up lowlife trashy (potentially) trannies in your car for a cheap quickie BJ, "the hobby" is basically a pastime for gentlemen of a certain amount of affluence--you don't have to be super-rich, but (depending on your exact frequency of activity) you have to have enough income/wealth to "not mind" missing the extra five, ten, fifty, or hundred grand at the end of the year.
So for me, addiction is just not the right phrase. I'm not a professional psychologist (but I can play one on TV); the phrase I would use is "obsessive-compulsive disorder". And I think many hobbyists (potentially including myself) are somewhat OCD when it comes to the hobby.
But (for me at least) OCD is only part of the reason why I started/continue to engage in the hobby. The rest of it? Typical stuff...my SO is a woman of a certain age, "relations" are infrequent, she really doesn't enjoy it much (which severely diminishes my own ability to enjoy)...and after mmpph-teen years, she has very limited willingness to listen to me and my stories--either I've run out of material, or she's run out of patience (or some combination of the two).
But with a provider: Well, it's a whole new ball game. I get to tell my stories for the first time (again and again, if I see multiple providers), and (key concept) they *have* to listen--that's part of what I'm paying for, after all. And (at least for a few hours) I get to be the center of the universe, and the object of a beautiful young lady's undivided attention (Is this a great country, or what? I'm tellin' ya...).
If my financial circumstances took a sudden turn for the worse somehow..well, I guess I'd be back to my old friends: my right hand, some lube, and some porn. And my life would be a far less joyful one than it is now. But I wouldn't suddenly be going through a forced "detoxification" process. I'd just be OCD'ing my way along with porn rather than the "real thing".
If it is an addiction, it's sort of an addiction of choice, I guess...
Unless you're going to pick up lowlife trashy (potentially) trannies in your car for a cheap quickie BJ, "the hobby" is basically a pastime for gentlemen of a certain amount of affluence--you don't have to be super-rich, but (depending on your exact frequency of activity) you have to have enough income/wealth to "not mind" missing the extra five, ten, fifty, or hundred grand at the end of the year.
So for me, addiction is just not the right phrase. I'm not a professional psychologist (but I can play one on TV); the phrase I would use is "obsessive-compulsive disorder". And I think many hobbyists (potentially including myself) are somewhat OCD when it comes to the hobby.
But (for me at least) OCD is only part of the reason why I started/continue to engage in the hobby. The rest of it? Typical stuff...my SO is a woman of a certain age, "relations" are infrequent, she really doesn't enjoy it much (which severely diminishes my own ability to enjoy)...and after mmpph-teen years, she has very limited willingness to listen to me and my stories--either I've run out of material, or she's run out of patience (or some combination of the two).
But with a provider: Well, it's a whole new ball game. I get to tell my stories for the first time (again and again, if I see multiple providers), and (key concept) they *have* to listen--that's part of what I'm paying for, after all. And (at least for a few hours) I get to be the center of the universe, and the object of a beautiful young lady's undivided attention (Is this a great country, or what? I'm tellin' ya...).
If my financial circumstances took a sudden turn for the worse somehow..well, I guess I'd be back to my old friends: my right hand, some lube, and some porn. And my life would be a far less joyful one than it is now. But I wouldn't suddenly be going through a forced "detoxification" process. I'd just be OCD'ing my way along with porn rather than the "real thing".
If it is an addiction, it's sort of an addiction of choice, I guess...
I agree with that 100%
I've never robbed anyone for cigarettes or makeup either, but that does not mean it can't be classified as an addiction.