I worry about ads that say the provider seeks a "generous" gentleman. In any of your experience, is that any more than a euphemism for a deep pocket willing to part with as much money as the provider can cajole out of him. "Generous" seems to me to be a word that, whewn used in a provider's ad, suggests nothing more than GREEDY. I cross any providers  using that word in their ads right off my list. Am I being, perhaps, too abrupt? Well, the word scares me.

I'm likewise cautious about the phrase "prices start at..." Right! And where do they end? How does one know what that starting price includes? Conversation? A handshake? A smile, and a nice good bye? No matter how pretty the provider, I cross her off my list if I see thos words. Am I being too cautious?
Comments and experiences appreciate

What type of gift are you willing to provide to a date? $ , $$, $$$, . . . 5$, etc.? Depending on you final select, match that to some of the rates you see on the various SP sites ot TER reviews. Maybe that might answer your question of what "generous" might mean.

What do you consider to be a gift for a SP? $, 2$, 3$, . .5$, etc. Instead of being put off with the word, just take a look at some of the rates that the ladies have posted and think about whether you would want to par take. Then ask yourself whether you would be generous enough to pay a visit.

When I see the term "Generous Gentlemen" I find it redundant because if a gentleman is seriously responding to most these ads, he must be rather generous. On the whole, this was a catch phrase in personal ads, subtly notifying the reader this was a compensated companion ad. Now it seems to be a warning, like asking a car salesman about the price ( "If you have to ask, you can't afford")  I too, sometimes wonder how productive this attitude is. Does it weed out the "window shoppers", or does it actually discourage potential regular clients?

If you checkout the conversations from some of the other boards on TER or perhaps somewhere else you will find hobbyist who will spend only so much for a date. Or there will be a few who may mention that for the rate being asked, they could go to Thailand or Timbuktu and get a "ride of their lifes." Hey, great for them. So in certain way, the phrase "generous" is a warning signpost, but I don't think that ever stopped any hobbyist from still making that call or just dreaming. But looking at it from the cynical side, would you give a hot looking babe 5$ or 6$ just based on a pic and not reviews. If you are, then you must be a "generous gentleman" who whould be willing to take one for the team!

It's not a matter of how much they charge; everyone is entitled to ask for whatever they want, as long as they're up front about it. But generous seems to me that the gal is looking to get as much as she can. if 500 hundred why not 6 or 1k, and so on. I think it would be very foolish to actually engage such  a high priced gal merely on the strength of her picture, sans plenty of reviews. (These really high priced gals remind me of the peanuts cartoon. Linus is selling lemonade at $10 a glass. Lucy asks isn't that a pretty expensive price for lemonade. Linus says yea, but all i have to do is sell one glass.

I don't really think "generous" means very much, when filtered with competent reviews.  I think that we are all "generous" in that we are seeking dates with the providers that are here, and not on the street.  If you're looking for a bargain, this is not the place.  On the other hand, "donations start at...." does raise a flag.  This provider, unless willing to specify up front, may have an agenda different from a hobbyist's goals.  If she's unwilling to specify up front as to what this phrase means, I'd stay away.  If "donations start at...." means extra for specific services, like Greek or S/M, then it's up to you to decide.

as I do not use this term on my own website, but when accompained by a rates page, a 'generous gentleman' may mean someone who will not try to bargain their rates down.  

Just my 0.02

xoxox

Anik

Well, if that's what's meant, it seems fine, and perhaps less impersonal than non-negotiable. but it is also vague, and could cuggest that the the provider plans to "bargain her rates up."

Your thinking sounds "right" to me.

I think that generous means a.) client is willing to part with at least $$$.5, and maybe more,  and b.) client will not try to negotiate price.     IMHO, if a lady is first rate or high end, she should not have to waste her time with cheapskates who are looking to spend $ or $$.    What they are saying is: "If you can't afford to shop Saks then go to WalMart, but don't come into Saks and try to buy the Armani suit for $$."