I just figured since I am a[n online] newbie, I should be newbie friendly. It sucks to be a newbie, so I try to sympathize.

But I am amazed that these characters ask what they ask. I don't even feel I can write them back without repercussions.

Lol!! I wish!

the self help manual before asking questions, it would save us a lot of time.  They remind me a lot of many of my students (retired teacher) as I would get the same questions over and over.  You had to learn to have a lot of patience.

But, Sarah, I understand your feelings about the whole thing.

Swim

life presserver in the upper right-hand corner of each board. The title--Self-Help Manual.

You are ready for the advanced course while many newbie guys need to take the course again.

Re: Now I see why providers are reluctant

a newbie is like the new kid on the block..he really feels awkward and doesnt know what to say to fit in..some give up and run home to mommy..the ones who stay learn from the others..sooner or later they fit right in..they become a part of the group and hopefully pass down what they have learned to the NEW new kid on the block..that is what hobbying and this board is all about..

One of the most comprehensive and well written guides to this business that I have seen. Although much of what is written should be instinctive to anyone considering seeing an escort, it should nevertheless be required reading for every newbie and not bad as a refresher course for those who were once newbies!

So the last guy emails me and asks if I am available on such-and-such a day. I email back, saying yes, I am. I ask him to send me the screening info I need on my rsvp page. He emails back saying he can't give any references, he's from [some other less-developed country], he's an accountant and married. Visiting on business. So I decided to take a chance with him as I just had a really nice experience with someone similar.

We agree to a suitable form of screening, plan a date, and I reserve a place in an area that suits both of us for the next afternoon. After we confirm the date, he then emails me to ask if he can bring his cousin. ???!!! Of course, I say no. He writes back that he will come alone. Then he writes to ask if we will make love. ???!!!
I wrote back (against my better judgment- I usually immediately delete these) saying I never discuss such things. He writes back to ask what I would be wearing. I told him a slinky little dress. He wrote back, "Dresssss???? I'd like to cancel." And I couldn't get a refund on the place. >  

Luckily I was able to fill in with another gentleman with whom I had been planning an engagement, but what a jerk!

I think the link Marie mentioned will work a treat for this!! Thanks Marie!