At first I wrote them just to write them and get VIP days. Now I write them less and less, usually just to get VIP days.I got bored with it, plus I got a little bit of guff over some of them.  

1. VIP days
2. Many providers/agencies offer discounts for reviews
3. Access to the reviewers only board

My reasons are my own.  But it was never simply about getting VIP days.  Now I have other means of getting VIP days and have nearly 900.

I have not written many reviews so far, because I did most of my hobbying before joining TER. But I intend to write more reviews as time goes on, for various reasons. Reviews may help a bit during the screening process. Reviews make this a better hobby for all of us, because before reviews, every session with an unfamiliar provider was like TOFTT. My current ATF has delivered some pleasant surprises during some of our sessions based on things she read in my reviews of other providers. And I appreciate that reviews by other folks here have helped guide my own choices.

specifically of one provider who I had a great time with but had a limited menu. I just wanted to read that this applied to other mongers as well and it did.  

A number of my reviews were for ladies who were new or relatively new. They were looking to establish themselves and gain credibility.  

OK , I don't have a prob with dudes  that don't want to write reviews.
All I ask , just don't check out the review the rest of us take the effort to submit.  Fly blind .Actually why don't you just stay away from TER and find other boards for the social interaction you seek.  I mean , after all this is The Erotic REVIEW Board.

local guys with specific questions about certain girls I have seen.  (Example today was a guy asking about round butt vs. flat butt.)  With my answer, I can ask for a quid pro quo about any girl they have seen, i.e., who's hot, who's not, and who would they recommend based on the kind of looks and service I like.  You get yourself a network of local guys sharing information, and it makes it more likely you are not going to see anyone that is not a good match for you, resulting in a bad session.  I haven't had a cluncker in about six months, and considering my volume, I think that is a great result.  

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Many guys have paid memberships and they have every right to read reviews. Saying "why don't you just stay away from TER" to the gentlemen who choose not to write reviews but are VIP members and contribute on the board is rude and over the top IMO.

Why don't you GFY, and in case you aren't smart enough to figure out what that means or have a problem using the work FUCK on a fuck board, GO FUCK YOURSELF!!!

We all know about the many ways the review process has been compromised.  As a result, reviews on their own are not worth a great deal.  So you need to have a network of reviewers you can rely on to tell you what she's REALLY like.  Quid pro quo.

I'm a little confused. Is this aimed at me? Because I write reviews, as I said. Often enough to entitle me to read them.  

I'm old and if I don't write it down, I'll forget. 😎

For the guys, we get steered to the right gal.

At first, like you, I did it for the VIP days.  Then I did it because, well, its a review board, duh, I should contribute.  Honesty was my catchword.  I will subjectively splash my humble opinion across any hooker I see.  Then I got the backlash.  If it wasnt an 8 or higher I was being lambasted by the girls.  (To be perfectly honest, to me a 7 isn't bad at all, a 7 means I had fun and might even repeat at a low price point.  Then I simply made a new rule for myself to save myself grief.  I would still only write the truth, as I see it, but would never write a review again for any gal I considered less than an 8.  The date would happen IRL but TER would never see it.  Unless of course it was fucking awful and a rip off, which thankfully I have not had yet in TER, because I do my homework.  Oh I still see 7's on occasion,  not recently, but... you'll never know.  Its not worth the grief.  Now if you give great service you get a great review, simple.  Average gals, you might get my money and my cock, but a review, nah.  No thanks.

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Yes indeed , your volume of post far exceeds mine. Or most other people for that matter. However with exceptions relating to third world countries I'm not sure if you've been of any help to individuals looking for info concerning local  or touring Providers or agencies.
And yes , not being a misogamist I do not relish in selecting he most demeaning terms I can get away with.  
I actually respect the  ancient and honorable profession.  

Not exactly. It's now approaching 1.5 million reviews with 6,000 new ones.  So obviously more than enough people are writing them.  In other words, there's no problem at all.  So why do you care if some people prefer to lurk, others to post and not review, or contribute in some other way?  Get over yourself.

Sorry if I "critiqued" you, LOL!
You owe Conan a pair of shoes.

Yes, I'm happy now.  But no plans to jack off.  If you were in town I might have dropped by.  But, as you know, the commute is too long, even for a free HJ.

When I am going to write a good one I always ask at the end of the session.  If the answer is no, then I don't.  Some gals just don't want publicity, or too much publicity of their performance.  I get it.  As much as I wanna let other guys know how GOOD you are, you might be flooded with requests and then performance drops.  Just like your fav new restaurant.  Once everyone is there it starts going downhill.  
(Not saying this about any individual, just in general.)  Personally I have never seen Devindavette but she is on a very short list of people I'd like to see someday.  Mostly due to reviews (that she doesnt like) and really hot pics.

175 reviews and this is the first time I've seen you say something here?  I don't write reviews.  I have my own reasons.  But don't attack someone who is trying to help.

1. To help the sort of guys who helped me by writing reviews. Without their reviews I'd have a difficult time knowing what to expect, who to see, not to see, etc. I'm trying to help guys in the future.

if the lady asks that I not write a review, I do not write a review, simple as that. Providers have their reasons.

I write them for fun , experiences are similar to CDL I get PM's from all over the country and even from overseas, inquiring info from ladies I have reviewed, I wonder some of these guys really reads plenty of reviews and often times has "When Harry Meets Sally" effects on them...and few ladies admits to me that they get so wet and masturbate reading my reviews, quite a compliment even they're just pulling my chains...yep, yep, yep compliments, compliments and also points of course...

You have been bullshitting about having hundreds and hundreds of free VIP days for years.

The reason members write reviews range from making sure no one gets ripped off to making sure that you get what you assume you would pay for.  In this business we don't have Zagat's or Car and Driver magazine or other sources or reservoirs of information that will state how she would usually behave and perform during the course of the time that she would entertain us.  Thus we rely on each other on websites such as this.  Also it goes into detail what she would do on a date and give us a reason why we should or should not see her. The review is the first element of information that would elaborate on the provider. The second is the reviews only board where we can share other relevant information that can and will sway our opinions and our fiduciary choices on whom we would gravitate towards.
 Also providers use them as a way to verify and to confirm the behavior of prospective hobbyist before they see them. They use this in conjunction with the information they would get from verification sites as well as information from references themselves. Thus one can say that the information from reviews themselves serve as a guide with whom to engage to the propensities, preferences and tendencies of clients and hobbyist alike.  However when one has a bad experience with a provider I always say things you need to know before you see a pro.  
  Finally this is the reason why we prefer woman from her and not from other sites that would not have this vast compendium of information.  Because after all both parties want to walk away happy, and not suspects of LE.

I love you Steph! Thanks for defending us.  

So.....
I'll concede my initial response reads harsher than my intent.
Point is , I don't want TER to become primarily a message board. There are other venues for that.
I've seen good review boards destroyed before. Hate to see that happen here.

Of course my reviews are greatly appreciated, however I don't like it when someone makes comments like STP did to he extent he did (he's usually more mellow than his post indicates). I've met some really great guys who do not review and are members here. They have every right to be here just as the reviewers do. Different stokes for different folks.  

I was surprised by the backlash, personally. I know girls are sensitive about their bodies, so I wasn't caught off guard when that snapped back at me a bit. But there were others who told me I hurt their business, literally because of the difference between a 7 and an 8 or a 9. Frankly--though I'm not out to hurt (or help) their business, and I do temper my reviews not to be harsh--I don't give a crap if I lower their average score a tick.  

...to contribute to our community and do my part for the "Consumer Reports" aspect.

For those of us with no game in the rest of our lives, being able to brag about what great lovers we are with some really gorgeous and talented women, is a big boost in self esteem.  
I don't care that I am paying to be the greatest lover. I care that I can make a beautiful heaux orgasm multiple times and be able to shout that to a group of people that all understand that my money is just as good as the handsome young guy who has game.

It is super easy to get VIP days two days at a time and many people here have several years worth, myself included.

but not this time and quite frankly Jake is a piker where it comes to VIP days. I know of several people who have accumulated thousands of days and I personally have around 1,500 days right now.

I never assume that my date wants a review written---some eagerly wish to be reviewed and some don't like the practice at all. Ultimately, if a provider wishes for me to write a review I always try to capture the experience we had as accurately as possible. Ultimately, if I do write a review my goal is for everyone to benefit as much as possible--the provider and the hobbying community.

If not for the review board I would not have found the two dolls that I see repeatedly. Both are  a commutable distance from me and their rates are client friendly. Both had terrific multiple reviews all 8/9's and  all reviews were spot on. I asked each one if they wanted a review from me and both did. Both later thanked me for my reviews and both said they got new clients as a result of my reviews. They each asked the new clients why they reached out to them and they replied specifically because of MY reviews. Made me feel proud as hell. Win win here folks.
 Thank God for the board.

I don't write as many as I used to. But I figure it's a review board so write some reviews. When I was toftt back in the day it was nice to help a provider out.  Also I'll write a review for a provider if she hasn't had a review in awhile.

You chose to not say in your subject line (which you later edited) that you prefer to not receive reviews.  I'd completely understand that sentiment, although as you explained later there's benefits to you and other providers who receive reviews.

for a variety of reasons. At this point, I'll only write one if I feel there is a compelling reason.  

And I would be a hypocrite if I claimed I did not benefit directly or indirectly from your reviews and other's.  I have flown blind during times when a burner was a pay phone, and yes it is much better now.  However, there is still some value in the discussion boards, and some of us only contribute there, and try not to be as much of a taker.

So it's ok for us women to write them?

You have posted a bunch of reviews here over the years, good for you, this is a review site.

I have great reviews and certainly don't look down on the guys that are kind enough to write them, and since I know Dev, I can tell you she feels the same way. That being said, there is a certain anxiousness that comes when I meet someone new and I know I'll be getting a review. It's human nature! So when I know a gentleman doesn't review, that anxiousness isn't there.

I always give 9's and 10's. Mostly 10's. When I call, she cancels on you and jumps at the chance to have me come over so she can get those 9's and 10's. And while guys are on here whining about the review system, I'm getting laid!

For a pedantic putz you sure throw that word "always" out rather carelessly.

paid for the first 7 years because I was writing my reviews on another site.  They went bust in 2015 and I lost about 260 reviews.  I should have posted them here, too, but it seemed like too much trouble at the time to post the same review in two places.  

One other thing to consider, if EVERYONE wrote reviews, TER would no longer be able to offer free VIP for writing them. Remember, "someone" has to pay the bills and if "EVERYONE" is getting free VIP from writing reviews TER would either have to quit offering free VIP or go out of business.

but I really liked the sound of it.  You don't mind it when your Lord and Master does it so you don't get to call me out on this without hearing me remind you that you're full of shit. LMAO!
Also, I went back and read swallowpee's post with which I agreed, and I've changed my mind. LOLOLOL!

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... And that is, you'll never know for sure whether I'm a lot of work, or not.  

They're waaaay too kiss and tell which is a turn off to me. (Especially knowing they're grievously exaggerated.) All that should matter is if they're safe or not, EVERYTHING else is going to be YMMV based on comfort level, personalities, the day, etc. I'm not sure why any guy would give any reviews with numbers less than 9 or 10 because if you don't have anything nice to say you really shouldn't say anything at all. Again as long as they were safe... there's no one you need to "warn others of" unless it's a safety matter too (because it makes you look pretentious).
I tend to see a lot of the opposite going on... A subpar review and then trying to coerce the girl to do something stupid for a better review!! Or getting angry she won't see you again!
It's also very very rude to just submit a review without telling the girl or letting her know prior to. That's not gentlemanly at all!... so don't get mad when the perceptive girls see this and won't see you.

So the only kind of review should be a 9 or a 10?  I guess if the girl is a total fake, looks nothing like her pix or is a lousy performer that should be hidden from potential customers?  None of the above are "safety matters."
And since when is there an obligation for a reviewer to give advance notice?  Total bullshit.  This is a review site.  If you don't want reviews, delist yourself.

It's disappointing that some guys are abusing the review system, but overall the reviews have made this hobby better for everyone. Hobbyists can make more informed choices, selecting providers who are more likely to deliver the services they seek. Providers can get valuable feedback both from their own reviews and the reviews of other providers in their area.

Correct me if I am wrong, which I am sure that in one will have a problem doing, but anyone could review any girl including one that doesn't have a TER ID.   In other words, if I decide to TOFTT tonight and see a chick on backpage with 0 reviews, then I can be her first, right?

Right.

TBH, I'm sure it's an unreasonable feeling, but that's how I feel. I wouldn't want tagged on FB for a great night's prowl with someone without allowing it to be on my wall. I do think active reviewers likely help as much as hinder their experience with a girl. Psychology tells us that what we hear, or mis-relay via the game of telephone style, very much so gives us different expectations. If I read a guy's review and greet him in body suit fish net because I think he might like that, respecting my anonymity to greet the next reviewer in a nice piece of lingerie means something to me I suppose. ...?
It's definitely a love-hate relationship I have with reviews lol I like to concentrate on the good of the sites I use.
I think not only ego but also jealousy plays too big a part in reviews. It's always going to be hit or miss. ALWAYS. The person, day, mood, attitude, etc, and as a hobbyist too, I know that's a risk I take....

...can't you sort of tell by how a girl represents herself and ad verbiage though?

There was screening via phone conversation though. To say: it was not COMPLETELY a blind date.
I have seen "good reviewers" who aren't good guys and "minimal to no reviewers" who were just fine.

For both me and the provider. I do it all in good faith to let others know what to expect if they ever decided to see that provider, same as I would expect in return when visiting a new provider. But while so doing, I'm also simultaneously verifying my own authenticity by building a reputation through this virtual avatar which I hope will be a sufficient alternative to submitting to a screening process that may compromise my identity.

The biggest reason I write reviews is because I've so benefited from them I feel like I need to give back to the community.

I wrote reviews after my first several encounters.  I figured I'd benefited from the reviews and therefore sort of owed it to the team (though I pay for VIP.)  

Reviews areva doubled edge sword. And I have too many cuts to justify participated.  

If a lady has given me pleasure I write a good review as a thank you for her.
If she has been really good, I want to share that with others as I have benefitted from others' reviews  
Now, many years since I began, I can still read my long ago reviews and remember the person and my feelings and get pleasure out of this, like an old picture album.  
I can't think any other reason.