Ok, is it only me?  Are most Backpage providers flakey?  Do most, if not all post fake pictures?  I was totally ripped off last night....actually, I took the loss in the shorts after I had had enough bad attitude and shown her vial of pepper spray.

I have sworn off back page girls in spite of some damn hot pics and claims.
I have been ripped off twice and disappointed at least 4 times.  My time, money and Cialis are not going to be wasted any more times.

And the one BPer (Busty Holly) who has gotten several TER reviews recently, is all 7s on performance. That doesn't exactly make me want to run out and see her.

I've found some real gems on BP, but come to think of it, they were in niche-markets, e.g. specializing in nuru massage, or some light BSDM.  My impression is that most operate with a less than professional attitude.  My advice is to search also in this and other more reliable boards.  There are some really interesting providers on BP, but do your homework.

Oh the "interesting" BP stories that I experienced in my life that finally compelled me to join TER, and ever since then my hobby life has been stress free.  
99.98% of posts on BP are fake/bullshit.  Oh I did once meet an amazing woman off of BP who became my ATF and remains to be so to this day.  I see her in Los Angeles whenever I get a chance to see her.  I've been seeing her for two years.  However, I just got very very lucky after a few mishaps.  Bottomline: stay away from the toxic fumes of stank of BP.  

Lesson well learned.  I'm really a part time hobbyist and appreciate your feedback!

Most are fake/old pixs, up sells, or wham,bam, thank u dude.  I still cruz it looking for the diamonds in rough but you have to be careful, do research, and know when to pull out (so to speak). Use TER for your baseline.

When "high end" providers use it but don't want their TER pages to link to a "low end" ad site

Sorry people, but I use BP quite a bit. Especially when travelling. Of course I always check the ad to see if it cross references with a TER review. if not, I'm wary. I also don't book the 18-28 year olds who are most of the problems with BP and the others. I think most people, thinking with the right head, will be able to sort out the ripoffs from the possibles. Even the style of ad with all the squiggles and crap is a tip off. So I don't automatically trash BP advertisers.  and just because a lady may have 8's and 10's in her TER listing, doesn't automatically transfer that quality to you.

There are a lot of flakes out there but I had good luck with some Backpage finds, which I posted on TER. There were some "should have skipped" meetings but in talking with some providers (the good ones), they use Backpage and maybe one other source. The good ones who use Backpage also require references.