So I was recently engaging in what I thought was idle post-sex chat when the gentleman started talking about my participation here on TER.  It quickly became clear that he believes that all provider participation is marketing, nothing more.  
When I told him that's not what prompts me to join in,  that I've even gotten some wonderfully helpful advice by posting questions on the Newbie board, he responded with a smirk, "you know what we call those, right?  T-h-r-e-A-D-S."    

Anyone who has something to add to the board is welcome to participate.  I welcome the input of all contributors, both providers and hobbyists.  While your client may feel your posts could be construed as ads, I disagree.  This board is here for the benefit of those who need help in navigating the hobby safely, and everyone who has ideas is encouraged to chime in and share.  It's a safe place to ask questions and get answers w/o fear of ridicule.

I am a newbie, and come to this board for guidance, not to advertise myself whatsoever.

other boards. Many of us get tired of seeing (note--I did not say reading) the multitude of ISO threads and much of the other BS about non-hobby related topics.  

Some do start threADs...and that's fine as well.  To just have the boards be a place for the "boys" is something I wouldn't want.  Nor do most of the guys either.  Those that just seek to interact with other guys can go to other sites where guys can hang with guys.  LOL

Posted By: DebbieNoonerGirl

So I was recently engaging in what I thought was idle post-sex chat when the gentleman started talking about my participation here on TER.  It quickly became clear that he believes that all provider participation is marketing, nothing more.    
 When I told him that's not what prompts me to join in,  that I've even gotten some wonderfully helpful advice by posting questions on the Newbie board, he responded with a smirk, "you know what we call those, right?  T-h-r-e-A-D-S."    
   
 So, no matter what I ask, or how my post is worded, if I start a thread it is considered a threAD?    
   
 He dismissively replied that I could find my answers elsewhere, by searching the boards, or by asking one of my friends.      
   
 I was ready to drop it at that point, but he went on to say that TER is for discussion among hobbyists, about providers, and the provider posts just clutter and clog the boards.    
   
 That convinced me that nothing I said would get through to such a closed mind, and decided not to further waste my breath on the topic.  
   
 But it got me thinking.... is this a common perception of the client participants?  That providers are ONLY participating as a marketing tool and that any thread started by us is a "look at me" type of post?  
   
 Is it also a commonly held belief or opinion that TER is primarily intended for discussion between clients/hobbyists and that providers basically don't have a place in these discussions?  
   
   
 I'm really very curious about how provider-posters are perceived here.    
   
   
   
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 PS~ Yes, I'm aware of the irony inherent to posting a thread inquiring as to whether all threads started by providers are viewed as threADS.  

I disagree with that client.  I get almost nothing out of most client posts since the vast majority are the same group just fighting with and insulting each other.   I come here for provider perspective, and wish there was more.

a service to buyers, and you post on these boards, you are marketing.  And there is nothing to be ashamed of for that.

As much as many say that having providers contributing here is nice, it is also a potential trouble area. I have seen it time & time again on other P4P boards (escort, massage, stripclub, etc) where the customers hold back some honest criticisms because they don't want to upset some of the women on the board, or be retaliated against. In general the providers here usually do add a nice contribution, but I can't help but long for the locker room where we can talk amongst ourselves and not have to worry about offending delicate ears. At least the RO board is here for that

but to call all OP's by the ladies "threADs" is just plain ridiculous and smacks of the guy just being a guy who deep down just really doesn't like hookers although I assume he does like sex with them.

regardless of whether its a provider or hobbyist as being helpful.  Understanding both sides of the equation and perceptions of each is why I frequent this board.  Even though I've been in this world for a number of years, there are situations that I've haven't encountered yet.  

The johns are way more sensitive to anything other than sugar coating the reality. Ask any hooker that has said it like it is and she will tell you that the responses are comical....butt hurt crybabies come out of the woodwork in droves

Contrary to what some may think, we providers don't all want only the white-knight-types who will blow smoke up our asses and tell us only what they think we want to hear.

... you will see different answers to this question.

are guys who think the RO board is "private"

So this guy could get himself qualified to participate there if he really wants a forum without providers on it.  But as has been said, I welcome the providers' input if it's relevant and informative.

Why not have a board for tricks and a board for hookers and then each can visit and see what the other really feels. So many hurt feelings in a fantasy realm where one charges and one rents ...how can that ever be seen as resembling real life?

Or do you really mean if it doesn't upset the tricks? Who judges what is "relative" and "informative"?

Mine could be said to be a deterrent. LOL.  

Thankfully, not all are like that, and can give us credit for more than trying to rent out a hole.  

As a Newbie, 6 weeks into this, I recently got tremendous value out of provider's reply on one of the older Newbie threads.