Hey there!

Yes...I'm still alive and check in every once in a great while. Surprise. LOL.

Checked the board today and realized it hasn't changed much in the last month. That got me curious.

We've had our discussions / arguments about the changes with the site, it's policies, and direction (or lack thereof) for some time now. While these things are merely annoying to some...it could be more important to others.

So the question is....
Have the changes, the fact that this site isn't as vibrant or as interactive as in times past, affected your business in any way?

Just curiously sayin'
DD

The main change is the photo board, I do not travel often therefore getting my pictures buried into a million other pictures does not necessarily help providers on my situation (at least for the local people). Some could argue that the reusing of the pictures was annoying, but I think that could of been solved by having established really strict rules for that, also not many people agreed with the themes, I really liked the themes, it was a way for us to become creative and proactive while taking pictures, not necessarily professional.  
Yes, people who travel to Florida do spot you on the photo board, but it can be a little crowded at times.  As far as everything else, I do wish we had local moderators back being that some discussions are getting out of hand.
Other than that.. I think everything else may be heading into the right direction as long as they continue getting feedback from providers and members. I do like the surveys and the "Lady of the month" addition.. Hopefully it doesn't turn into a popularity contest instead of an objective designation.  
I am glad you are back.... I wish you could be given back moderator privileges..
Just sayin'

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Since you don't seem to have many, if any responses so far, I wold have to assume that the change has not helped the ladies. There was a time where we all had a hell of a lot of fun on here.

...see you soon!

For Me Change is Good ...as in revamping myself.. etc...
Hope this answered your question.
Tootles
M  


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I like the new additions that have been added to TER and don't think it is a real negative for me. I'm doing as usual, sitting back and people watching. I find myself taking longer visits here to check all the other boards besides this one.

My Answer:   No change in Business

.... so the new concept might be working. I noticed today that TER removed the "like" feature on the photo only board which is kind of cool as it seems that they're trying to remove the competitive nature that has already been revealing itself on the photo only forum.  

would solve most of the BS on the regional boards and also that providers photos can get lost amongst all others on the photo board which is one of the reasons I don't go there.

ol' days gone?

impression that Ms. Month was determined from the sum of a lady's posts and likes during any given month.

And of course if aliases are eliminated, than truly honest reviews would be few and far between. Of course ladies don't like aliases. And of course all ladies accept reviews fairly with grace and class and don't intimidate, bully or threaten guys who give critical reviews right? Not been my experience at all. If you do your job well what do you have to fear? Some bullies on the board you don't like? Ignore them they'll go away.  

Posted By: LoveLaneysRedLightShow

.... so the new concept might be working. I noticed today that TER removed the "like" feature on the photo only board which is kind of cool as it seems that they're trying to remove the competitive nature that has already been revealing itself on the photo only forum.  
   
 I agree with you about the Florida discussion board. It's become an advertising board in a sense because all I see are a wasteland of ISO ads by aliases and one time review writers. I almost think it's time for TER to create a separate place for ISOs in an attempt to clean the board up. Take away the theme days and ISO ads and the Florida board won't look like much but I think that in a way - if it's empty of all the clutter people might join back in for a thread here and there.  
   
 With that said, I think there should be tighter rules around aliases and how they participate on the boards. I personally do not employ one. If I have something to say I'll say it bravely and clearly as myself - Laney. The reason why I mention this is because I know that I purposely refrain from posting on TER because it seems that no matter what I say or which position I take someone is always there to criticize and to take a low swing at my knee caps. I'm fairly certain everyone has enough to think about and plenty of problems in life without coming online to a place that's supposed to be supportive, friendly and about pleasure only to be knocked down and kicked around by aliases and the giant personalities who seem to have placed their own stamp of ownership over the boards. It would see that anytime anyone outside of the "inner circle" posts it's like a fresh kill for the wolves who've not had their fill of ugliness and negative drama lately.  
   
 I'll go as far as saying that I've become afraid of posting on the boards because of the trouble it seems to invite. TER isn't able to moderate what happens outside of their forum so unfortunately a post on the board is more of an invitation to be harassed privately by the big dogs. I've found that those who've named themselves "owners" of the Florida territory scream really loud for a really long time so that they drown everyone else out to the point that their screaming message is the only one people hear. I don't have the time or energy for that, those people or those types of antics so I generally steer clear all together.  
   
 Circling back to ISO's you'd think that an ISO reply would be a safe thread to participate in. I've learned that when I reply to an ISO publicly, a provider who's a part of the "big dog" club contacts the original poster to tell them how awful and horrible I am and to stay away from me. (too funny and downright  catty/desperate but okay ; ) I'm sure as you're reading this that even you're thinking it's pretty bad when even an ISO post can turn into a hate campaign. I also think that allowing people/aliases to continue to participate anonymously from such an vindictive place that the boards will dry up all together. People aren't fond of talking to those they can't identify, profile or find a link to their personality and it's not a fair fight when it's just a bunch of people hiding behind aliases slinging their unhappiness with themselves around at others. People expect to have a reasonable discussion (even if heated at times) with reasonable personalities using reasonable terms, words and boundaries. People don't want to have their ideas and thoughts twisted just because an alias can and people don't want to have to defend the twisted perceptions and concepts aliases often challenge regular users with. If the board moderator were somehow able to keep people on topic and to omit some of the hate motivated aliases we might just see some life come back to the Florida board.  
   
 Just my humble (and long winded opinion -    
 xo Laney

you as moderator here-I don't recall you smacking around anyone who didn't deserve it-smile
I never go to the new photo board and like things the way they were-Seems there are a lot of posts from folks too lazy to do their own homework noow -and I liked the old theme days with pics of the Florida girls-If they reinstitute moderators, I hope you'll put your name in     won't be holding my breath though   8-)  1rob....Don't be a stranger, DD....out

I get most of my bizz from other sites. only thing I get off of here is alot of guys who talk trash and never show up

....I don't know how anyone would get away with it but have heard it happens.  

change the rules to suit their needs at the time. Just like they did 2 days ago on the photo board.

easier to really get to know people through boards created just for states of even groups of counties--in FL and CA. But I have not given up on this one yet.