I've never done this, so I am being very cautious because I don't want to go to jail over this.

I found two girls and texted them both. They both replied with similar prices. One was VERY straight-forward and said condoms and no anal in text. One has a lot of reviews but almost all of them are very old. The other has only one review.

http://www.theeroticreview.com/reviews/show.asp?id=3333
http://www.theeroticreview.com/reviews/show.asp?id=199063

Is the fact that they're texting at all a red flag? One review? Old reviews? Am I an idiot? I don't have any references (newbie) and really don't want to start telling people where I work or whatever you need to do for the verification sites. What's my risk level here and should I be doing this this way?

Thanks,

The last review on the first one is just three months ago - I wouldn't consider that an "old" review.

If you like what the reviews say about her, I would say go for it.

The other one is still pretty much a crap shoot since she only has one review, thats not enough to get a feel for how it may or may not go.

About texting -  I text.  I don't mind an occasional text from a guy,  and I am pretty upfront about my answers when someone asks.  yes I know talking about services is a big "no no" but a simple "do you speak greek" -  I respond "no", end of discussion.  Dont want someone booking a session with me and then finding out that is something that is not on the menu and will never be on the menu.

Just texting by itself is not a red flag to me.  But I would suggest you talk on the phone with her at least for a few minutes before your session just to get a feel for her personality if nothing else.

That review reads more like an advertisement than a review to me.

I would seriously question the validity of the review.

...old reviews aren't that old. I wouldn't eliminate her just because of "old" reviews. Her most recent are all within the last 6 months. That is not old.  I'd read the reviews and make my decision based on what I like, does she provide it and are her reviews good ones. (I didn't look for that just now.)

I'd be more concerned about the one that texted about specifics like anal and condoms. Even if she isn't an LE risk she is indiscreet. Discussing those specifics in a text in initial contact is not OK.

I'd also be more concerned about the one with only one review. Newbies (you) shouldn't see newbies (her). Newbies need to see well reviewed providers. Unless the lady with a lot of reviews is the same one that texted you about anal and condoms I'd be inclined to see her. Don't consider that a recommendation from me about her though since I don't know anything about her and I am not in your area.

The lady has 6 reviuews between Aug 2011, and March 2012. I would consider that current. Not having any reviews for 6 months or a year, now that might be considered old. She also has reviews going all the way back to 2001, so she has been around a long time. there are a lot of loong gaps without reviews. It could have been that she went on hiatus, or vacation, or maybe is/was seeing more regulars who won't write repeat reviews. So the no reviews since March is not a red flag. However looking at her ratings, They are all over the place, 3, 6, 7, 5. Not very consistant reviews. The inconsistancies is what would make me not want to see her.

The one with only one review, you should forget about as a newbie. Stick to well reviewed ladies (6 or more,  and at least half of those from seasoned reviewers) Only one review coud be a self review, or a friend, pimp, shill etc. If there is something about her you like, wait until she has more reviews. If she is legit, the reviews will come. Check back on her profile, or set her as a 'favorite' and you will get notifications when she gets more reviews.

Texting is not a red flag. many ladies communicate by text. Texting specifics like talking about condoms and anal, could definitely be a red flag. It is generally not a good idea to discuss those kind of things before meeting, or especially prior to screening.

You should probably forget about either of these two and look for someone else, however if you do want to see one of thes, I feel the one with the many reviews even though they are inconsistant (and you thought old) would probably be a better bet than the one with only one review. Read the juicy details, and decide if she sounds like someone you would enjoy.

Go with well reviewd providers. I would add the one additional element of looking at the reviewers as well.
Are they frequent or infrequent reviewers? How do these marks compare to his general standards?

I would not book either girl.  Clearly you are in Boston and there are tons of well-reviewed ladies there.  You should have no problem finding someone who's cool.  Please go back and do some more homework.  And check out the ads on the Boston Ad Board.

... using a phone that someone else might have access to whom you don't want to know what you're doing.

As for talking about specific acts before a meeting, that depends entirely on the situation. If the lady is well reviewed and she is willing, I would do so with no concerns. I would pass on the lady with 1 review, but I would pass on her for that reason alone ... whether or not she tried to discuss anything with me.

I see the same guys spouting the same nonsense on here about NEVER discussing acts, but I have found that is not the case at all. I like to see GFE/BDSM providers occasionally and have asked 4 providers if we could discuss some specific acts before our first meeting and all 4 have had no problem with doing so. It's not a big enough sample size to say anything definitively, but I believe it at least shows there is no harm in asking. It's simple:

1) Get screened.
2) Ask if she is OK with it.
3) Show some tact. Don't ask, "Yo bitch can I put it in your ass." Try something like, "I was thinking of taking a trip to Greece. Will the size of the plane be a consideration?"

Your right about likely being able to discuss services after screening is complete. I got the impression that he hadn't been screened in the situation he described. It's best not to assume so I didn't. I agree with what you have said here.

Here we go again!!!

By not "assuming" he was screened, you have "assumed" he wasn't screened. Actually, I would agree with your estimation of the scenario he described. Also, you should notice the provider was the one who brought up the specific acts, not the OP. If you had read my post, you would have seen I said whether or not you can or should discuss specific acts depends on the individual situation.

However, I then went on the explain how the blanket statement that one should NEVER discuss specific acts, a statement I see written on this particular board over and over, is misleading or completely incorrect. I then gave the OP a way it has worked for me so far everytime. Nowhere did I "assume" the OP was or was not screened. Thanks for responding once again.

According to the one and only review, she apparently provides BBFS? I would be inclined to pass on that one if it were me, but that's my personal concern/preference.