Regarding the ongoing discussion about MNE and concerns surrounding Tryst, I thought I’d offer a perspective from someone who has been in the industry for nearly a decade.

Many people understandably feel nostalgic about MNE because it offered easy access to local providers and, in some ways, echoed the convenience of earlier platforms. However, it’s worth remembering that a platform’s popularity doesn’t necessarily reflect the character or conduct of the people behind it. There are reasons many providers were not sad to see MNE disappear.

I’ve also witnessed the rise and fall of numerous advertising platforms over the years. When FOSTA-SESTA passed in 2018 and sites such as Backpage disappeared, both providers and clients were left scrambling. The industry adapted then, and it will continue to adapt now.

As for Tryst, there have been some significant improvements recently. Effective June 2nd, Tryst implemented a new provider authentication system designed to help reduce fake profiles, scams, and AI-generated accounts. From a provider’s perspective, I’ve found Tryst to be one of the easiest platforms to manage. The interface is intuitive, support is responsive, and the overall user experience has been positive.

It’s also worth noting that not every perceived red flag is actually a red flag. For example, I personally maintain two Tryst profiles and two separate websites. While some may find that unusual, they’re simply designed to separate two distinct services while maintaining the same professional persona.

Creating and maintaining multiple platforms requires a considerable investment of time, money, and effort. For me, it’s a reflection of my commitment to my business and the clients I serve. Context matters, and it’s important to look at a provider’s overall consistency, professionalism, and transparency rather than focusing on any single detail in isolation.

I also frequently see forum posts asking whether a particular provider profile appears legitimate. While no single factor tells the whole story, there are a few practical things worth considering:

• Be cautious of unusually large deposits, particularly for lower-cost appointments. Deposits have traditionally been used to secure a provider’s time and offset expenses such as transportation, accommodations, supplies, grooming, and preparation. The amount requested should generally make sense relative to the service being offered.

• Look for profile depth and consistency. While there is nothing wrong with having only a few photos, established providers often maintain a larger gallery showing different outfits, settings, and aspects of their personality or brand.

• Consider the overall investment a provider has made in their business. A personal website is not mandatory, but it can be a positive indicator. Providers who invest in professional branding, detailed information, and a consistent online presence are often demonstrating a longer-term commitment to their business.

• Reviews should never be the sole deciding factor, but a combination of reviews, a detailed profile, a professional website, and reasonable business practices can help paint a clearer picture.

At the end of the day, due diligence benefits everyone. Clients should feel comfortable asking questions, and providers should be willing to communicate their policies clearly. The more transparent both sides are, the better the experience tends to be for everyone involved.

I hope this perspective is helpful.

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Gents, this is what a true professional looks like.  She understands herself, her businees and her clients. Ms. Stone would be successful at running any type enterprise.  And this reminds me that it has been far too long since I've seen her.  She, along with Ms. Savage, who I've not met but am familar with through her interactions here and her personal web presence could, write the book on how to do this well.  Thanks Ms. Stone.

What a thoughtful comment—thank you so much  

Truthfully, I’ve spent nearly a decade learning, making mistakes, adapting, and trying to build something that reflects both who I am and how I believe people deserve to be treated. If any success has come from that, it’s because I’ve remained passionate about what I do and the connections I’ve made along the way.

Your words mean a great deal to me. And I agree—it has been far too long.

Totally agree with your view points

Astone77 - Interested to hear your opinion on potential clients requesting video calls as verification?  

My opinion is there is not a more annoying request….  

2000-3000 requests per day for a 3 min verification call?
=6000-9000 minutes a day.  On the low end  
6000 minutes =100 hours per day.  

I have been hearing stories of scammers using this on both sides to send links and access your phone to steal accounts.  Also clients have told me girls get them to do or say compromising things and then record it and later try to blackmail them.  

Truth is I just block anyone who starts by requesting it.

That’s an interesting point, and I suspect geography plays a role.

Being based in the Midwest and having worked on both the West Coast and East Coast, I’ve noticed video verification seems to be requested far more often in certain East Coast markets. In nearly a decade of doing this, I can honestly say I’ve rarely encountered requests for video verification myself.

Personally, it’s not a screening option I offer, and that’s clearly outlined multiple times on my website. I provide several alternative screening methods that allow both parties to establish comfort and trust without requiring a video call.

As with most things in this industry, different providers have different policies, and clients ultimately decide what level of verification they’re comfortable with. For me, video calls have simply never been a necessary part of my screening process.

What I found helpful about ME is that I can see who was around on a day I was looking to schedule an appointment. The recent posts made that fairly easy.  Now it is much more difficult, especially, despite efforts of improvement, Tryst still has a lot of noise.  I do with there was some venue that would highlight recent activity.  

That’s a fair observation, and I can certainly understand the appeal of the daily availability posts on MNE.

That said, I would argue that Tryst actually provides more scheduling information overall. In addition to the “Available Now” filter, providers can list their general availability directly on their profiles—whether that’s mornings, afternoons, evenings, all day, or specific scheduling preferences.

With MNE, we had daily posts indicating who was available that day, but there wasn’t really an interface that displayed a provider’s ongoing schedule or availability patterns. Tryst isn’t perfect, but I find it gives clients more information to work with once they take a moment to explore the profile features.

Of course, I’d never object to additional tools that make availability even easier to find. That’s a feature both providers and clients could benefit from.

As always, Andrea proves herself to be a remarkably intelligent consummate professional. I can also attest to the fact that she is a truly good person.
The world is a better place because Andrea is in it.

Apologies , but can anyone give the abbreviation or link of  MNE

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