I am not an expert and perhaps I have been spoiled with the wonderful ladies I have met. However, I must say this. Despite the fact that many reviewers are reluctant to rate low (I am just as guilty but am changing my ways) I have come to realize that this site offers much more real and honest information in its reviews. There also seems to be a much higher level of service expected and delivered from the providers who post here, so in a sense I am preaching to the choir.

I have had 3 encounters over the past several months with ladies who have fantastic reviews on other sites and in all 3 cases I have had only average experiences. It can't be just me who has experienced this. I am not sure what other men expect who use other reviews sites, not much apparently, but I am done with taking any more chances.

Any comments? Despite it's flaws, is TER the gold standard?

I think I need to plan a trip to see a Cowboys game.

The most intelligent, sophisticated players in this hobby interact here.  Always classy and informative.  Thank you everyone.  (I think the mods get a thumbs up also):>

After all, I've been naughty enough.

8o)

Dear Alea:
I was just wondering how do you separate the Tier of hobbyist with respect to what verification services and boards that they are associated with? Discuss and elaborate further on the experiences you have had and the encounter you have had with men who use TER, Date-check,p411 or any of the mainstream boards and verification tools? How is it slightly better than receiving a reference from a provider who has a web presence? This question would be critical for those hobbyist who need to know what internet vehicles to use to expedite their verification process and expose themselves to the active hobbying public as a safe and viable participant.

For the most part I have found the reviews re:performance to be quite accurate. However, not so much for appearance. Most likely that is more subjective.

Dear Duplicitouslust:

Did you ever notice that nobody answers your post questions? This should obviously be telling you something but perhaps not.

Not Always my dear friend.

Hmmmmm they usually give a decent idea of what and who you'll get and the way many go on about how important seeing reviews are to them as far as the gold standard of reviews...I guess so.