Well, just saw a story on HLN about a bust to free teens in the sex trade. They not only mentioned Backpage, but put "Backpage.com" on the screen...

I think have been reporting that for years as well.

I have found false Ads on BP with my pictures!  I guess that they got the pics on line.  I am in the adult industry so they do have access.  These ads are from all over the country and have been brought to my attention from browsers that know my location is in CA and I never put ads on BP.  Every time I  have made a complaint to BP about the water marked pictures  and false ads.......they do not seem to care....  I have to reach out to the advertizes that posted the false ads myself and put an end to it....I am sure there are other ads in other areas that I am not aware of........

... they are susceptible to racketeering charges. There is a sheriff in Polk County who focuses only on BP busts. He busted 98 just recently (May or June) and took 70 something in this past January. He's making national headlines for his sweeps and has made public statements that he intends to go after BP's admin and to get the site down. Might take some time but Craig's list no longer offers adult services on their site so it can be accomplished. My fingers are crossed and waiting. BP to me is full of amateurs and fly by night girls who think they want to do this and then realize quickly that they don't. That's just too much fluff to have to search around.  

Although aren't these undesireabels  free to make mistakes, and/or break the law?

Just like the old CL.. BP is the new CL... Of course there are pimps and under age girl and woman against their will. Sad, sad, sad....

Two truisms for the internet.  
1. Sites fade and will be overtaken by "the next big thing".
2. People will always find inventive ways to use new media for sex

The ratio of real to fake is probably 3-1.

"Highly Reviewed" prima donna insisting SHE is the only choice. I have just as much success with BP as I do with the arrogant "well reviewed"

Minimum lots are 5,000 shares @ $ 1.50/sh.

Smarter hobbyists avoid it.

Low hanging fruit begets low hanging fruit. There are guys who will not pay more than 100 bucks and BP fits the bill.

I could care less about the site...just that it makes money for my investors  LOL

Hey....Jeff Skilling is running this show.

...and say any Lady who's not UTR, is low hanging fruit.

This bar you speak of, each individual has it set to where it suits them.

We run this right here in the good old United States of America

Fukem Ovah & Gloat

And just to stay on topic...

Are you sure that any of "us" know Bergdorf's from Payless?

Posted By: devindavette

They both sell shoes.  
 All shoes serve the same purpose, but are not the same quality.  
 Again to each their own..  
 

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While BP may be full of fake pics, bait & switch ladies, robs, & no-shows... in some states, BP is the ONLY avenue for ladies to advertise. Take MT for example...they have one main site, and 2 smaller ones..but for the most part, you HAVE to advertise on BP, as most of the gents out there are unaware of the other local sites. There are quite a few states where BP is the only option. Just like BP has it's share of problems, it is apparent on most escort malls....it's just easier to keep switching names/numbers/pics on BP..versus on te escort malls, they would actually have to make a new profile each time, lol.  

Had some fun names but TER thought they were too risque.

Or maybe a hot girl?

Cream of Sum Yung Gai.

...his wife posting who is an ex-Ho he met  & married in the hobby throwing a jealus temper tattum....he met her on BP.

Your credability isn't worth diddly

Some escorts don't have the money when starting out to put ads on all these 'reputable' sites, (which, by the way, have escorts with bad reviews just like any site). I found I DID want to escort after starting out on BackPage... and it's still going well. You won't find me there now, but not because I don't think it's ok to throw an ad on there to beef up clientele... and rake some new ones into the hobby world. There are other reasons, but it has nothing to do with feeling lower for doing so. (See thread above)

Most of my regulars from the Back Page days said, "I usually don't use back page, but I'm glad I did this time!" Then I meet and/or talk to BP ladies and, well, these guys are always on back page. Reviewing BP ladies and these ladies are reviewed WELL.

I PM'd you ALL my bank information, all my CC information, my SS#, DL#, a copy of my birth certificate and passport as well. Is that enough?

nude pics as well.

While I agree that BP can be problematic, I don't think it should be shut down. We are all adults and can deal with the consequences of our mistakes (both the men who find ladies there and the ladies who advertise). I also don't think that ladies trying their hand at it should suffer by being made to find less safe ways of trying it. I really don't think the ladies here are in any way threatened by anyone on BP. Honestly- they are not our competition. Let them do what they will.  

taking 'em now

You think I can't call rude when I see it?
Jimmy is now a commissioned weasel