Lorsha, you are absolutely correct...

and I second everything you've said.

I'm done ranting about it, because it will never change.

Re: Let me continue your rant Samantha

how about when you get low scores how come they stay on your profile for few days? I guess you managed to have them removed so  you do not want hobbysts to see the whole pictures...but I guess you only complain when you don't get your 10/10

Verifying review accuracy is a dicey game, since TER doesn't bring a representative to the event.  Both parties involved have a vested interest in the outcome of the review.  A guy with good reviews is easier to get screened for the next date, and a good review helps a lady get business.  Plenty of providers have been bounced over the years for review fraud, so we know it happens.  An agency here with some guy named Bruce comes to mind, for those long timers here.

Point is, sometimes reviews just smell funny, and someone noodles around, and decides a change is in order.  I seriously doubt that anyone "upstairs" gives a rat's ass what your numbers are, so long as they are real.

Now, as a local hobbyist, I appreciate that every lady wants the best numbers that she can get.  But, I worry about someone that obsesses over them.  There are a few ladies in town that I'd avoid because their reviews are too good.  Hmmm.

...because the standards seemed so inconsistent.

--b.

I haven't ever complained about other reviews not being posted.  I just let it go and chalk it up to the game.  

This situation, though, truly bothers me. The reviewer has been established since 2001.  There is nothing funny or fishy about the time that he and I shared.  He is irritated with the bureaucracy of it all and is annoyed that he spent the time, not once, but twice to post a review.

I'm not obsessed with reviews.  However, most hobbyists are.  My livelihood is built off of happy gentlemen.  Some of those gentlemen like to read reviews before booking with a provider.  So reviews are rather important in this forum.

I am a businesswoman and I have always taken providing seriously.  I take the way I put a roof over my head and take care of myself seriously.  I appreciate the gentlemen who see me and the time and finances they spend with and on me.  

The internet and the abyss of the review system are new to me.  Most of my clientele comes from regulars and referrals that I have established over the years.  

I'd like to continue to establish myself as a great provider here on TER as well as in my other realms....the reviews speak volumes to many, and it is upsetting when someone takes the time out of their busy life to write one for me and it is rejected.  I spend countless hours every week working on my business

If the major way to let hobbyists know that you are worth their time is through the review system, then I am extremely concerned with the reviews and whether or not they are posted.

Thanks for your input Sara, I do appreciate it!

Diligently plugging along trying to unruffle my feathers (lol),
xoxoxox
Samantha Sommers

Thank you for your post..
I hope I didn't muddy the waters, but he told me he had written a review on Monday.  Of coure, I was excited to read it.  It's always super fun and exciting to read a recap of shared time together. Days have gone by and it was never posted and he told me why.

Whatever, review posted or not posted so be it...I understand the need for accuracy and authenticity, it's just frustrating when you have all the pieces to the puzzle and it still doesn't fit together...

Oh well!  Next time, I guess..

I just felt compelled to voice my frustration, as I know this happens to other providers.  As a newbie to TER, I was hoping someone would know what the scoop is on this situation and how to rectify it.  
Hopefully, my gentleman friend will take the time, yet again, to see what the "problem" is.  
I was looking forward to having one full page of reviews so I could finally be considered and added to Delight411!  

Smiles..