Sooo I'm pretty new to the hobby, in fact I've yet to actually have a date, but I'm still hung up on this whole human trafficing issue.  So how do you know that you're not dealing with an agency who is involved in this act?

I read that starting with an agency girl is a great way to get into the hobby, and I am certainly one for the asians.  Obviously I don't have a problem if a person decides to provide, but the idea of being with a provider who isn't there by choice completely disgusts me.  

I suppose only using outcalls would be a full proof way (I'm assuming the flight risk would be too great), am I being too cautious? Is it really an issue?  Or just government scare tactic?

But sex trafficing is just a part of it.  How do you know that the chicken or fish you eat wasn't prepared by slave child labor?

At least with the hobby, there is a chance that you can do some research and be pretty well assured that the escort you see is not being forced into this against her will.

The answer is research and TER is the best place to do that.  For $20/month you have the vast resources of TER's reviews which will allow you to decide whether a place is legitimate or not.

Try that at the supermarket the next time you pick up a split roaster.

Human trafflicing exists in one dark corner of the hobby. If you prefer asian providers, go with independents who are truly indies and who run their own businesses. If you fall into the AMP path for pleasure, keep awareness about you. If a lady does not genuinely look happy to see and service you, pay her, get out and never go back.

If she speaks good English, and appears to have no problem hooking up with someone, that's a good indicator that she is not part of an underground slavery system.

These days, with internet, there is very little barrier of entry for a girl to start an independent providing business on her own.  

I am not saying human trafficking is not a problem anymore, the likely places are not internet-based ...  maybe at some garment factory sweatshops, in the back rooms of restaurants ...

If a girl is good looking, and she can serve customers directly  it's unlikely some else can exploit her.

Women can be abused physically and emotionally from all socio-economic strata. Dont' fool yourself into thinking their all $20 crack whores.

Keep your wits about you and make smart choices. If something doesn't smell right, at least walk.

I dare you to advise hobbyists to avoid seeing ebony providers and to make sure they don't have a pimp hanging around.

Your statment is every bit as racist and inaccurate. There is a huge difference between a girl who works long hours because she wants to make more money, and a woman who is working because she is physically or emotionally forced to.

You could make the same statement about high volume white providers who work for agencies that overbook them. Just because an asian girl doesn't necessarily like the guys she fucks doesn't make her anymore of a sex slave than any other incall provider.

The poster mentioned being partial to Asians. He expressed concern about human trafflicing, the surest way to avoid that human tragedy is by seeing a woman who is activitely marketing herself for her benefit.

I have paid and walked away from caucasian and african american providers who did not seem to be happy about seeing another client during their day. They could have been tired, or abused and working against their will. I would not employ a woman who has a pimp hovering around, regardless of the woman's appearance.  Unlike you, I err on the side of humanity and sanity.

Certainly a range of responses here, honestly, it seems like a great reason to legalize the hobby (along the same lines of legalizing pot, if it's legal than it can be controlled and of course taxed, even the later would suck), but we all know that's not going to happen.  

I guess it all boils down to the running theme that I'm gathering about hobbying - like a midget at the bar, you have to be on your toes.

I was seriously considering going the AMP route for my first time, it seems like it would be a lot less pressure?  Anywho, I'm in the Chicagoland area and was considering the below agency, anything in particular I should be looking for?  Or just dive in and have a good time?
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-SG

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By excluding women who work in massage parlors you disproportionately discrimate against providers who are recent immigrants, and do nothing to prevent sex slavery.

People constantly rail against AMPs without ever having know anyone who has either worked at one or owned one. The percentage of forced prostitution at AMP is no higher than it is at any other type of agency, but because of media sensationalism and the inability of many of the girls to speak English, it makes them an easy target.

Unlike you, I get all my facts in order before making blanker condemnations.

There is a related thread on th egeneral discussion board I linked below.

You'll find there are lots of strong opinions on the yopic.