Back in July a new hobbyist posted a review stating he had what amounts to bbfs with a top 40 massage provider. The way it's worded eliminates the possibility of omitting the cover. This provider has over 70 reviews.  And this hobbyist has been posting a lot of new reviews lately. So I have a few questions.  
 
Knowing this info, do you as a hobbyist take that into account when you decide who to see?  

Who this guy has seen has no bearing on who I will see. Of course, some guys are known for certain things and if I have an appetite for that, I might start there and read his reviews but...always research.

... according to TER's official policy, I take that into account when reading reviews.  Especially when one review is markedly different from all the many other reviews for a provider.

Short and sweet, no ill will intended.

You ask:  Do the providers take that into account when deciding whether to see the new hobbyist?  

exactly!  I was thinking the same.  I m not sure if everyone got the OPs question  

BBFS is seemingly waay more common in civvie life when it comes to the usual one night stand.

Mindy, good for you that you don't pass along rumors of BBFS. It's difficult to know the truth unless you witness it or get it from a rock-solid source. I don't consider a random review out of many to be such a source. For example, I know a well-known local provider with many reviews and an excellent reputation. One of her reviews out of the many mentioned BBFS. She didn't even know about it!  When it was brought to her attention, she took quick action with TER to dispute it because it wasn't true.  

There have been a spate of these reviews, which leads me to think that new reviewers need more guidance.  They don't realize that this is not really the discreet setting it appears to be, how important reputation is on both sides, or how easily damaged.

... and why take that risk?   If someone has written those reviews it is not a rumor, it's 7 idiotic unsafe reviews.  Not attractive and not safe, I would hope that the previous providers would warn me that he asked for such breaches beyond what is offered and safe. Otherwise, what's the point of screening?  That is the point of screening!

7 reviews with BBFS mentioned?  I'm obviously not reading the same reviews that you are.  

subject line was "fiction or no" it's just not worth the risk for me when there are certainly better options.  I don't need to take careles risks whether it is fictitious or not, a review indicates character of the writer.  I'm not sure you're understanding me, but that was my point that I thought was clear, but if not I hope this clarifies.  Even if a client asks for services not advertised, that's not comfortable... & certainly not bbfs with massage providers being his goal.

I mentioned in an earlier post that a person can really only protect themselves.   Some people will play unsafe.

What if...

You have to do what makes YOU feel good about the people you see!

and I tend to fall in line with them.

I think self respect is self determined .

Like another responder said, a little statistical analysis of reviews is always warranted. I generally disregard that one lonely bad review when most others are good. Likewise, if reviews are predominantly middling or negative, I don't go to the ATM filled with faith in a single sparkling review.

How credible do I regard the reviewer?
What do I "know" about the provider?

Not only that -it covers more area on us gals, it's super sturdy yet can be placed up to an hour before relations, warming to body temp. Add the right amount of lube and I think it's a very nice alternative....

I would agree, FCs have made relations much better. I can admit that with getting older sometimes little joe doesn't want to stay stiff enough through the applying of a standard condom. But with a FC, he can slide straight in, stiffen up and have a great time. It does feel as close to bare as it gets.
Now I wonder how many of the guys asking about BBFS have an ED issue and that's why they think they need it. I think more ladies should use these and maybe then more guys will learn the pleasure and stop wanting BBFS

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FMC's have been a godsend. They are a tad more spendy than regular condoms & tougher to find but well worth it. I plan ahead & order mine through Amazon to get the best deal.

Makes sense to me that it might cut down some on guys looking for BBFS.

If you've seen a well known, often reviewed, provider and she is good with, or suggests, BBFS based upon knowing you, do you put that in a review? There have been few that are OK with bbfs, not the review part, if i ask. Anyone else have this experience? I don't think I'm that special, so it has to be more common.

... when you ask for BBFS, does the provider ask if you'll pay for her medical bills and also compensate her for her missed work time if you should give her something other than your bare dick?

... on reviews: can you please be sure to mention that a cover was used?  Most reviewers are smart enough and considerate enough to do that, but some leave out that important detail but don't mention it was BB, and then we have to wonder what actually happened.

No, they never ask that nor do they ask for more money. I guess it's mutual trust or mutual stupidity. Whatever it is, we are mutually consenting adults.

... so there won't be any possibility of a Big Surprise about 9 months after the BBFS.

As luck would have it, one of us is.

The bbfs reviews that I have seen all summer seem to be true from what I have seen. But remember, if they are allowing bbfs to you they are probably allowing it to everyone.