TER is a good resource and I am confident that 99% of reviews are legit.  But let's face it, what is to prevent a providers' "boss" from registering with TER and posting a fictitious "review" of the ladies who work for him/her?  And what is to prevent this "boss" from registering under various aliases and posting several fictitious reviews about providers under his/her employ?  The answer is obvious:  NOTHING.

The only reason I bring this up is because I have noticed that several so-called "independents" that have been recently reviewed not only have websites on the same free board, but they also share a number of reviews written by someone who uses the same broken English and grammatical errors that appears on the providers' websites.

A couple of months ago before realizing this, I had actually seen one of these providers, who I think had a few legit reviews among the seemingly fake ones.  (Perhaps TER also felt something was wrong, because it has recently removed this provider's profile and reviews from the site.)  Since my date with that provider a few months ago was positive, I decided to give one of the other so-called independents, who I now realize works for the same person/agency, a try.  When the provider arrived, I soon discovered that this was not the person I had spoken to on the phone to arrange the date - I also do not think it was the same person in the pics on her website.  Most importantly, the individual acknowledged that the same person who composed her website had written the review about her on TER.

Now this provider may be a very nice person and may have delivered as described in the fake review -- but I did not want to take the chance in finding out so I politely gave her some cash for the drive over and had her phone her driver to pick her up.  (It amazes me how some reviewers will make a date with a provider with all horrible reviews, and then write about their own their own terrible experience.)  Like I said, she did not seem like a scam artist and may be a good provider, so I did not want post a bad review and possibly get her in trouble with her "boss" for her acknowledgment.  I simply want to advise other hobbyists that you can't always believe what you read - be skeptical, especially with new providers with only a few all-excellent reviews.

This an an open, honest forum.  It doesn't help the readers when you go into in-depth detail, and fail to mention the names/agency involved!  Please reply to this note with some specifics--we ALL would appreciate that!  Thanks.

I bet he is talking about Precious being the one delisted, as she is now gone.

Look at the reviews of Mandy Eye Candy and Strawberry Rose. They have been reviewed by the same small group of new reviewers--I wonder if they are the "boss" he referred to.

I see red flags when the first reviews of new girls are done by first time reviewers. Very suspicious.

I also am suspicious when a hobbyist mainly reviews the girls of one agency, yet he is known to see independents around the valley as well. Why would he choose to only review the agency girls? Is he a boyfriend of one of the girls....is he is getting financial incentives for the publicity...who knows...but it looks bad.

I wonder if most TER members know they can get VIP days by reporting suspicious reviews (by submitting a problem report.)

Bingo! You hit the nail on the head my friend.  And I was not aware that one can get VIP days by reporting suspicious reviews.  Thanks for info.

I just recently posted a review of Strawberry Rose and your right about the same reviewers.  They are a small agency that is starting up and I'm sure that these reviews are by the owner and his/ her friends.

someone wrote my boobs are rock hard in a review but they are really soft!!!  Kara
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AHobbyists should use common sense:  If the lady who arrives is not the lady in the pics, a red flag show go off.  Furthermore, before any clothes come off or any donations are exchanged, confirm with the lady want she will or will not do, irrespective of what is stated in a review, on the provider's website, or over the phone.  If the provider is not as pictured or does not agree to perform the services you had expected at the price you had agreed upon, I feel the wise choice is to simply tell the provider that she was not what you expected and politely send her on her way with a $20 bill for her time.  It amazes me how many reviews there are of providers who had set off red flags before the date actually starts, yet the hobbyist goes ahead with the session anyway, paying a good chunk of change for what turns out to be a dreadful time.

correct me if i'm wrong, but if a client starts asking what a provider will or will not do the minute she walks in the door, or at least before things are settled and everyone is "comfortable", I would think the alarm bells would go off in the girl's head, and she is bound to clam up and be in a hurry to get out of there.

Presumably, by the time you meet the provider in person she will already be pretty confident that you are not LE.  Moreover, you can ask the questions diplomatically.  I see nothing wrong with confirming with the provider that she has a flat fee and will not be asking for additional $$$ after she is paid and your clothes come off.  Also, if the provider has a profile on TER, you can show it to her and diplomatically ask if she provides the services described in the review.  If you are polite and simply tell the provider you want to make sure there is no misunderstanding, there is no reason for her to clam up or refuse to answer.  The point is that the time to confirm these matters is BEFORE the donation is made or any clothing is removed.  I never found this approach to be a problem for trustworthy providers.

Um... I can't speak for any other ladies out there, but I would be pretty scared that the guy was LE if he was trying to get me to agree to doing certain acts and then  trying to give me a donation... I just assume that you read the reviews... gather a general idea of what the lady you want to see provides and her donation. My ideal new client would call to set up an appointment and immmediately provide me with either referances or his code for RS2K or SK. I would verify him and set up a time for our appointment. After my arrival I would see him put his donation in an envelope with a stamp on it leaving it unsealed... he would then hand me his ID and a second form of ID without any questions or issues. He would also be clean looking and smelling and tasting... LOL. I would give him a huge smile, a warm embrace, and some DFK to dye for. Then we help each other become comfortable and... well hey I will leave that to your imagination... after all I am not writing a full blown erotic story here. If the lady isn't the one that comes to your door turn her away!!! Obviously there is a lie staring you right in your face at that point in time... Just a thought gents, but the smoother things go the faster you get to the really great things...

I guess that just goes to show some guys are only interested in one thing.... ROTFLMAO

and I'm not one of the ladies here. You can't expect the ladies to agree to those terms for all the reasons Lynn just gave. That's why we have places like TER, so we know what we can expect. If you call on provider with limited reviews it's more likely you will get less than hoped for. That's what makes services necessary. It gives the girls a place to build a rep, good or bad, before striking out on their own.

There are guys that are determined to strike out on their own and take one for the team, so to speak, but we need to learn from them, avoid any providers that even appear to be C&D, and keep the good ones heathy, happy and safe.