I have been here in Phoenix now for a good number of years and don't remember it being like it is now..... guys posting vague wants/desires and expecting the girls to contact them.

I don't think it is being lazy, but with tweeting etc...communication has sped up.  Often ladies don't return voicemail, texts, or emails in a timely manner.  It doesn't seem to have to with rates, reviews, or where they advertise, it's a common problem.  One thing for sure, if a provider replies to these posts, they are interested in meeting.  Assume 5-10 providers respond to a post on this board through the PM system, it could save a hobbyist not familiar with Phoenix a lot of time.  Providers miss a lot of potential business by not answering their phones and most have full VM or it's not setup, they change their phone #s too often and don't update their websites.  Schedules on Website are there for a purpose, to show availability and most ladies don't use this tool either.

This is just a symptom of modern day America....  Lazy, lazy, Give it to me now...I want instant gratification.  Unfortunately the younger generation is used to having things handed to them as soon as they make their desires known.  You see it when hobbyists ask for references for ladies when all they have to do is spend a few minutes searching.   I'm older, obviously, and will stop now instead of going on a real rant!   Thanks for listening.

You've read my mind with this one!
I was JUST thinking the exact same thing. It's soo weird, but it's definitely becoming a new trend. Everywhere I see, "Looking for GFE outcall tonight..contact me"...."Looking for blonde available now...contact me".  

That trend is also happening on the Minnesota Board. Also, more and more 411 type posts with guys basically asking others to do their homework for them I guess. And some use aliases while others haven't added to the Board with reviews of their own and/or have no Whitelists.  I travel to Phoenix periodically and so read the Phoenix Board as well. Interesting similarities.

pm'd a P411 provider for 2 hr. rate, got response.  Then submitted an appointment request at 10 pm for following day. followed up at Noon next day leaving voice mail message, no response.  BTW, it was a young provider...

So I have said this many times that Phoenix has some of the best providers in the country.

I got to the point where its almost easier for them to text their availability to you. that way its not a  dozen text back and forward and they sometimes Maje the desired time slot.
It always has and always will amaze me how, (pick and excuse)  one can be late to earn money :-

they are just lazy. Do the research, know what you want and them make the ask. Not too complicated...

I kinda noticed this a little this morning, but until I read your post, I hadn't really paid much attention. I went and took a look at some of the requests and also noticed that many of the requestors have done zero reviews (so new here? I think one was even using an alias)...this seems really odd to me, can we chalk it up to "laziness"?

It's the influence of social media and crowdsourcing. "I need someone to do (fill in the blank). Who do you know?" Depending upon the need, I may use Twitter, I may use Facebook. I may use LinkedIn.  I may use some other venue.  I can spend hours and hours in research.  On the other hand, someone in my universe already has exactly the answer I need.  So instead of doing hours and hours of research, I throw the question out to the universe, and the universe provides the answer.

and intimidating texters with responses that say
"this is illegal and we now have your number" who would want to deal with that? Plus, you NEVER know exactly who is texting.

I get it that times are changing BUT this is still a very personal situation and I personally do not and will not text. It leaves a trail and you can never be sure exactly who is texting...perhaps even the wife who found the hubby's phone, LE even, etc.

So if you are comfortable with that - great. But not me, even if I lose business. I care for the personal touch of actually talking with someone and above all, my safety.

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and I try to keep up with all of the various boards as much as I can. I have been seeing this ALL over the place and not just on TER either.  

Good points. Also, the ISO board is there to serve the function for specific requests.  But from what I've read here over time it doesn't work so the regional boards are used. I tried the ISO board awhile ago and received zero responses, so I quit using it.

I take all that has been said here very seriously..thank you for the input..i like to work in advance so as to not have any disruptions w/ plans.  
I have tried to set up appts 1 week in advance..i don't get a response for a day or two...then its too late to schedule w/another lady....

So every business has to changed with the times or they will get left behind.

are first time reviews for providers on BP that do not have their own websites, and are not on any verification sites? There is a correlation here.