the mark is you.

I think the same might apply to these sites you mention.

Yes, being a sugar daddy falls into a murky gray area between PFP and civie (even FWB) sex.

I wouldn't suggest it except for those who are very experienced in the ways of women and sex.

I've seen several providers who have profiles on some of the adult dating and/or sugarbaby sites (or both), and to be honest, I was a bit surprised to find them there.  

At first I didn't think much of it.  Providers have private lives too and surely need to find eligible guys to date just like a civvie girl would.  Being in the profession that they are in, a sugardaddy or FWB situation would allow a provider to fulfill an emotional need for companionship without having to disclose too much of her personal life.  

Then I thought that perhaps there was more to the story.  From my perspective, providing and being a sugarbaby is basically the same thing.  They're kind of kissing cousins I guess, but there is a major difference:  Providers attract clients who know the rules (usually) and understand that they are buying an unemotional fantasy for a certain pre-arranged period of time, and sugarbabies enter into exclusive relationships with civvie men for compensation and a fair amount of emotional exchange.  Therefore, a sugardaddy might not know those rules, and may not even realize that he's getting involved with a "professional".  So, a rather murky ethical situation could develop involving a "professional" and a civvie, and in these situations the "professional" definitely has the upper hand and could exploit the emotional side of the situation.  

Is it honest for a provider to look for extended relationships on Sugardaddy sites?  I feel like a provider representing herself as a sugarbaby is disingenuous, but I'm curious what others think.    

On the other hand, a FWB situation usually doesn't involve any compensation, just an exchange of unbridled sexuality and perhaps some playful companionship to pass the dreary days (one would hope, anyway).  

So, is a provider who has a profile on a dating site looking for dates, in the traditional sense, or an easy mark?

surprised to find them there when you, and men like you, who p4p are there as well?

"Providing" and a TRUE "sugarbaby" relationship are not one in the same.

Those sites you reference are nothing more than escort listings.  I would hardly call a man looking for sex online an easy mark.

AkA GaGa

Think of how disingenuous they’re being when they’ve got several "exclusive" sugar daddies on the line at the same time....

Sorry to get your panties in a bunch love but yes it is true, ladies and men post anyplace there are clients and or free pussy, however, the distinction you make is a tad bit off from my perspective. If a lady puts pictures she does not use on any ad, represents herself as self employed and or does not disclose her work but clearly states I am looking for someone to provide $$$???XXX then one knows it is still p4p. The difference is people feel better about themselves if they can say they are not dating and escort. But instead Becky that fucks every john, dick and harry at the clubs for free is not a whore just some youthful mistakes or looking for the right one. When she fucks you, it is not so bad. Hate to point it out but ANY PERSON that wants ANYTHING but simple old you for anything they offer is not a dating situation. Regardless of the medium they met. Believe if you met her there, you don't have an emotionally charged relationship, you have a UTR escort going for bigger more regular fish. Trust she is not going to remove her profile just because your (please don't take offense not you personally) $300 a week if you want to give that to her because you love her (it's not p4p remember) is going to sustain her bubbly attitude towards you.

As for being disingenuous, as long as she provides him with the time and affection he desires and requests, she has not said I just want you, I believe the whole idea of those sites are to gain wealthy benefactors, PLURAL. Hope this helps from a providers point of view. I admit, I tried it before but strangely, I felt like a liar, heeheehee, go figure. I had no tolerance for trying to beat around the bush on either persons part. Again to me a date has nothing to do with expectations or consideration of any kind besides the mind and soul, else you are involved in p4p one way or the other.

Love, Joi

Disingenuous?

You are paying compensation for companionship in any of the dealings that you mention.

Compensation translates to business.  If both parties don't have their eye wide open, then that person is terminally naive.  

The other party is not disingenuous.  IMHO