...who I look for has not changed:

A)  Her visuals grab my attention.
B)  She's reached an age threshold that I prefer.
C)  Her rate falls within my budget, and she does not have a deposit or cancellation fee policy.
D)  She has reviews here and they indicate a session may unfold in ways that I like.

But I do agree.  The hobby world has changed dramatically following the TER dark age, the pandemic, and just the passage of time.  Social media as personal websites is dominant among newer providers.  Traveling providers are on the rise.  Escort malls are overflowing with ladies who have no reviews while the pool of once reviewed ladies who are active seems to have shrunk significantly.  Satisfying criteria A and B have continued over time as a constant.  I have adjusted my budget ceiling north, but criteria C and D are becoming more challenging.

I was just wondering if it was the "Phoenix summertime blues" or something else. You're right that it's become a shell of what it used to be out here. From a client's perspective, I've found that providers have been unresponsive even after I've gotten through the process of screening. That's a major frustration with me.  
Your question is intriguing. I'll say this about my appointment habits. At 39, I'm kind of an old soul. I'm mostly the kind of person who only wants to see one maybe two good quality provider. Aside from when I  get the "Edward Hyde syndrome" where I get the itch and feel I really need to meet a provider ASAP, I will normally try to do research to make sure a provider is legitimate, either by ter or other review sites. I've looked at a providers Twitter in the past to see if they have a personality that might mesh with mine. I will look at my weekly schedule and try to plan out a time where I'll be able to meet for at least 90 minutes. I have a type, but I don't discriminate, so race and body type aren't determining factors for me. I truly enjoy all body types as long as they try to take care of themselves. The price has become a little more important since it seems like the true GFE (mostly dfk) has gone AWOL for many. As someone who works in a service industry, it's more the quality of service someone is offering and if I can believe that I'm going to leave knowing that I've made a good decision personally and financially. When you know you want to see that person again, that's really the best feeling. I think a lot of men are turned off and away by the fear of a provider going from Cinderella to the pumpkin from booking time to the bedroom time that turns us away from booking an appointment. I don't know if this totally answers the question, but I hope it helps.

Looking for the ladies to show up looking like pictures they post

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