I don't play very much in this hobby- but met a pretty well reviewed (newer) provider.  Wow- lots of  new rules and gfe was thrown out the door.  I guess I can understand that sometimes you don't click-but I am a decent looking guy (late 30's), very clean, respectful and have great references.  But from her prior reviews- she was way different.  

So now my problem- I really think maybe she just had an off day.  Maybe she "just wasn't that into me" lol or who knows.  So do you give them the benefit of the doubt and not post any review?   The problem I have is she was not a rob by any means- but a nice woman and I would hate to effect her business with an off day.  As we all know- we all have off days where we don't feel like putting our all into it for one reason or another.  But on the same note- I don't want anyone else to be let down if she has changed performance.

It's very simple ... just post an honest review of what your experience was and let others decide if they want to see her. This is a hobby like any other - some people love a particular golf course and always shoot a great round but others hate the place.

If you never plan on seeing her again - post an honest review.

If unsure - write a brief generic review of what happened for us (here on the forum).  What was expected, what was not there, etc.

Either way, we all learn and get reminded about the reality of this hobby.

I think we've all had the experience you had. You impress me because you don't appear to be angry (just disappointed), and you are striving to be fair, so no one can accuse you of character assasination if you maintain that tone in your review and ratings decisions.
And I do think you should post a review. The first time it happened to me the woman had a string of Performance 8's and 9's. I gave the woman a 6, and pretty soon her ratings became erratic: a nine one day, a six the next. Unfortunately, she had a drug problem that probably accounted for the erratic behavior and ratings.
When that's happened to me, I state the facts and then put in a truthful qualifier such as, "My experience ran counter to her other good ratings and reviews. In fairness to her, I may have contributed to the problem, or she may have been having a bad day. Uncertain if I'll repeat."

I am in agreement with the previous posters. I would add how important it is within the hobby to see whether a formerly highly reviewed provider demonstrates a downturn in the quality of her sessions. I think it is admirable that you have a conscious and do not want to write a review that has a negative impact on the amount of business that the provider receives. However, posting a detailed objective review allows hobbyists to determine whether they want to schedule with the provider. As you stated in your original post, you were not the victim of a "rob" but suspected maybe the provider was experiencing an off day.  I believe so long as your scores are a fair reflection of the quality of the session you describe in your review, not only will you feel better about posting an accurate review, your fellow hobbyists will appreciate your candor as well.

You should post an honest review of your experience.

Your post does raise a good point. What if a provider changes the services she offers or rate charged. Is there a way for the breakdown on her main review page to change to reflect this?

I know a couple of ladies that have changed services offered and rates charged, yet these are not reflected on thier datasheet.

I concur with the other comments made.

-- Modified on 9/25/2008 7:39:26 AM

..we  (and I mean ALL of us) have to keep in mind that what we enjoy is very much a YMMV hobby.  The guys who posted above--Jeffe, Masters & Johnson, etc., said about all there is to say about the review part, but I'd like to add the YMMV part--no one person can click with everybody.
Be honest, review, and move on.

-- Modified on 12/3/2007 10:25:24 PM

My views echo those of everyone else. As long as you comment something like "She may have been having an off-day, or we just didn't click, and you may have a different experience similar to other previous reviewers." no one can fault you for posting a less than 9X9 review of someone.

Thanks everyone for the comments and insight.  I think what all of you said is fair and I will post accordingly.

Yes, she may have just been having an off day or the 'chemistry' may have not been quite right. We all have those experiences but IMHO the good providers will never let it show... unless you're rude, or there's some other reason to not want you back.

Whether your experience was great or wasn't what you had hoped for you should always share your HONEST review with others. If everyone only shared their good experiences you wouldn't have the complete picture.

I'm sure that if she's a good provider it will show because the good reviews will far out weigh the bad.

-- Modified on 12/4/2007 3:44:54 PM

if you were disappointed you paid for the right to honestly evaluate the experience.