I am so disapointed in you Chicago gents. First, you bombard me with emails begging me to return to Chicago. Then, several of you cancel. When I called several more of you to confirm your appointments, only two returned the call. Now, I have gone to alot of trouble and expense to book a flight and hotel.I think I deserve the consideration of returning my call to either confirm or cancel your appointment. I cannot come to Chicago for only two or three appointments. Therefore if those of you whom I called this afternoon do not return my call soon, my trip is cancelled.

Taylor Fox

I do not know you personally.  But obviously you were very put off to post here and on tbd.  Probably you should have just left it with the ubiquitous, "Sorry, trip cancelled."  We would have figured it out.  Lots of touring providers cancel when they do not drum up enough interest.  We sure did not need your wagging finger and plaintive whining.  Better luck at your next city.

I think the men in Chicago deserve the consideration of not being lectured and grouped with the men who blew you off.  Can I judge you and all providers based on the bad experience I had with a provider in Indiana?  I didn't schedule an appointment with you so I couldn't have canceled and wasted your time.  If I want to be blamed for something I didn't do, I'll get back together with my ex-wife.  Save your condescending lecture for your children or S.O.

I sent you an email requesting an appointment for your Chicago tour and never heard back from you.  I am equally disappointed.

Some advice: Start taking deposits via paypal or credit card. But you're right, it is totally inconsiderate for those guys NOT to return your calls. That kind of crap can eventually lead to some providers shying away from a visit to a particular city. But also, as Hardcase said, please don't hold it against all of Chicago's guys. The great guys far outnumber the fuck-ups.

Taylor is awesome and I understand her being upset.I dont think deposits are the answer....Ive read to many bad things about deposits.There are alot of providers and hobbyist who dont return calls and emails

Sorry for Taylor's misfortunes, but I agree w/ Hardcase. Cancellations are part of the biz for everyone(not just this biz, all biz's). But dozens of women visit Chicago each week and come back for return visits so Chicago is not a horrible place for visiting ladies. Chalk it up to a bad day (or week) rather than passing judgement on an entire city.  

We could all do without the rant as well.  Many hobbyists visit ladies like Taylor so we can get away from a nagging lady who insists on blaming us for stuff we didn't do, don't give us reason to not want to see you too

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Then you all wonder why touring ladies always demand deposits.

to me is that she had multiple cities lined up, and pretty much cancelled them.  On top of that, the number of guys that chimed in and said not to miss her (or complained that we missed a good thing) smells rotten.  I don't know about you but I'm more apt to see someone that doesn't have guys replying to her posts saying she's super unless it's someone's recommendation I trust.

Bob

I never "wondered" why ladies ask for deposits, that's just good business.  Stop grouping me (and others who post here) with someone I don't even know.  Who says that Taylor is even telling the truth about her scheduling (please don't tell me if she is or isn't, I don't care)?  How would you like it if all the hobbyists thought "you all" were as shrill as HOTPUSSY_X who posted a few days ago.  Can I assume that you have the same attitude as she does just becaue you're a provider?  How about the upsellers, "you all" are providers so you must upsell, right?  Should we judge all by the actions of one or should we avoid generalizations and deal with individuals?  

(Sorry about that last sentence. It sounds like it's from a bad campaign speech, but that's the best I can do right now, I'm a litle tired)

A lot of touring ladies experience no-shows and cancellations, so they harden up and ask for deposits to recoup some of their losses if this happens. No generalization was meant, but I have seen many Chicago men complain about deposits. But Taylor's situation is the reason why. I do believe her, by the way. And the ones who badgered her for an appointment, then backed out when push came to shove should be told off if you ask me. Her time was wasted with insincere people. I don't blame her for venting.