I agree that the guys who go with a girl from BP or Eros who has bad reviews (here or elsewhere) pretty much gets what he deserves. There's a lot of information out there and it's foolish not to use it. That being said, I would not necessarily write off a lady from BP or Eros if there was no information available. I would of course, look for the clues that it was a scam ad (all caps, the sillly graphic of the woman licking her lips, etc), but if the ad cleared google, TER and tineye with no further information, I might be tempted to TOFTT. And even if I don't someone else will, and I am eternally grateful to those who do. Without those brave souls, there wouldn't be wel-reviewed ladies.

What if the hobbyist didn't post to warn you of the experience?  At the same time, though even on BP, there are some legit providers. I wouldn't call a hobbyist dumb unless he is the 5th reviewer where the previous 4 said a given provider was a rip off. Frankly, I think you need to have more than 2 posted reviews before you become the all knowing hobbyist. I have pioneered amigo and have had both good and slightly bad experiences. Those that trailblaze before you allow you to past judgements on them.

I don't know what's going on with this thread.  I've seen new ladies, never been reviewed, reviewed them and been very very happy, and never seen another review.  I've seen favorites been given very bad reviews and wondered WTF, seen them, and written something very different.  On "spend the money and be certain the provider is legit?" there is always the thrill of the hunt?  Or something like that?