Every week, a provider's income becomes more and more driven by the number and quality of her TER reviews.  So, the temptation to negotiate low or no fees for positive reviews and Discussion Board postings is undeniable.  I'll never forget an average AMP session recently, in which the provider, who spoke barely any English, said goodbye to me, adding, "You writee ...internet ...good sexiie!"

And as we all know, some TER members have been banned because they were actually paid by providers to post positive messages on the Discussion Board.

I have one solid client in NYC. (Another lives in NYC and chooses to see me elsewhere.) I have been to NYC 3-4 times and really only see one person everytime I go, despite all the hoopla, other guy's PMs, e-mails, and even with me being willing to be close to Wall St., I haven't had a new client! Go figure. I actually lose money when I come to NYC due to hotel, food, cab fare, and plane tickets, but I like to keep my regular happy. He is happy to see me, and shares his joy here, but it hasn't helped my business here, but he gets the same wonderful sexxxy service every time I come, er cum. My two shinny copper pennies.

Depends on whose "shilling" who...

...but ultimately every hobbyiest has their own taste in ladies and with that in mind...many times, a "shill" is a shrill!

Alias "shills" are usually the most alien in nature and should only be taken with a grain of salt and do not penetrate my provider "force" field.(DANGER!...Will VonRyan)I must admit though that there are a few seasoned hobbyists in this region that share my tastes and when they post its like music to my ears...and I listen.ALso true when a hot visiting lady comes into NY as I always "review" who is doing the reviewing and I'm very leary of those "tag along" ter members who post "got to see her" BS unless its a TER member with similiar tastes and good TER credentials.

There was one fellow hobbyiest a short while ago who was obviously a "one agency" guy. His "shilling" was incessant and became repulsive.(had to be some sort of financial motive) Its great to see him not posting anymore but I have my suspicion on an alias that has recently come on the scene although I will not dwell or lose any sleep over it.A leopard will eventually show their spots...lol

As for myself, I believe in the "smorgasbord" method of hobbying....Indy,agency,out of towners,local.Sure,just like Waterclone, I have my favorites and because of some fantabulous sessions with these special providers...I would like them to do well and stay successful in the business and/or come back and visit.As one of these providers once said to me,"there is no greater reward for me then to see you once again".Its one of my tokens of appreciation for a great provider and what I have received in return is better,sexier, and more lustful sessions with less and less clock watching.

So take it from the Sly Slims school of hobbying...The educated hobbyist is the providers best customer.

Cheers!

An offensive shill is one who will continuously and repeatedly "defend" the Agency against even the most routine criticism.  If a good provider has been maligned in her performance, there will be no shortage of defenders.  One look at a maligned provider's reviews will tell you what is happening.

On the other hand, it is really laughable when shills write multiple postings defending an agency against the most routine business snafu---overbooking, late arrivals, a cranky provider that dislikes a cranky hobbyist--that happens to well-run airlines, or even McDonald's. Most providers reading the criticism can figure out that a popular provider must a) give excellent service; and b) manage her time more assiduously than a Wall Street associate trying to make partner.  Both a) and b) are difficult to do.  (If only Wall Street lawyers were as professional as the providers on this Board.)

That shills get a discount--fine, that means that they've fooled someone, once.

Just as they recognize the reviewers who inflate the experience just to impress the provider. Even if a hobbyist doesn't shill, if everyone of his reviews contains 9s and 10s, I would think that readers would give his opinion less weight.

As for Friends, we look forward to getting reviewed by NYC hobbyists but we want honest, accurate reviews. We intend to be here for awhile. The only way to establish yourself in a new area is by providing top notched service!

Warm regards,

Tanya

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I watch several regional boards and sometimes see a pattern where one hobbyist (or two, usually buddies)  mentions the same girl's name over and over again in trivial posts.

He'll say, "I just had a great dinner date with Provider A."  Three days later: "Man, I can't wait until I see Provider A for our hot date tomorrow night."

After awhile, you don't need to be a rocket scientist to figure out the only reason for these trivial posts is to promote  Miss A. This begs the question...why does Miss A need the extra help? I'd think that might backfire and scare off some potential clients.

What's the incentive--either the hobbyist is currently dating the provider, or she offers deep discounts in return for the PR posts. I guess the discount is worth it to a few guys, even though they may be outed as untrustworthy shills.

I think the most believable posters are the guys who ask questions or make comments about a variety of girls. Sure, they may have a few favorites, but you can tell they're not "pimping" for any particular lady.