but I find reading and contributing to the boards just as interesting and useful, so by all means become a TER regular reader.  There are also IM chat rooms if you like.

And yes, I would stick to the well reviewed provider if you want to play safe.

Don't wanna sound like an idiot so I would rather ask. I am new to the erotic review, one of the girls i saw off backpage told me if i could review her on here...... Just wondering what the benefits of the site are, I mean I have read some of the reviews posted but i was wondering if that's all this is. I'm happy there is a site like this because I like outcalls so i can see the benefit but i have been trying to look up some girls i want to see off ads but there numbers aren't reviewed, and its not like i havent seen there ads on post sites before but does that mean its not a guranteed thing, should i just stick to the ones reviewed?  I just finalized my divorce and i have been finding myself calling more girls while trying to stay safe. I have heard horror stories about agency's and drivers/pimps robbing people so I am just looking to have fun and be safe at the same time so if someone has some insight i would definitely like to know the in's and outs of both calling girls off reviews and calling girls not reviewed the last thing i want is to be robbed or in jail for havig some fun... thanks

I am also a newbie and I would recommend first reading the primer and FAQ under the self-help section. That answered a number of my initial questions.

I agree the reviews are important.  As a provider I'm new to this site & only have 1 review but that's b/c I wasn't a member.  I look forward to being reviewed more, it keeps everyone happy. Just b/c we're new doesn't mean we're not safe but I agree w/ the other responder, reviews are becoming everything, if they aren't already.

I totally agree with CatD!!! I'm also a newbie and have run into the same problem.  I hope to get more one day because they seem to be the basis to great service

I will def look into the faq forum and chat in my free time.... I have always been told when u dont know you gotta ask because someone has always been there before you thanks

Reviews let potential customers determine whether a provider is legit or not. A provider who has good reviews posted has a big leg up on others who have no reviews or bad reviews. There are exceptions, like established, high performing providers who have their reviews removed but still see customers. With men who look for play for pay services becoming more aware of review site, a provider that is hoping to get and keep a steady stream of customers will need to get reviewed and provide a consistent level of service, preferably high level service.

The membership gives you access to services that a non vip membership will not. The shortest membership is cheap. Give it a try, you can reup for more time later. Unless you are highly experienced in sorting out escort ads, a membership will save you hundreds of dollars and a more than a few bad experiences.

is that TER is not the only review site around. I've not yet met anyone from TER in my neck of the woods, but then, I'm not in the Midwest or on the East Coast. So, just because a gal doesn't have a review here on TER (I don't, for the reason stated above) doesn't mean she doesn't have reviews elsewhere (which I do, on an Oregon board). Look on this site, but also look on your local boards (wherever your "local" is).

Also, since you are a newbie, you're not likely to have the references that many providers want. Make sure that who you contact is newbie friendly; they'll screen differently if they know you don't have references.