Would anyone be caught dead "liking" TER's Facebook page.....especially if he or she is Facebook "friends" with family, real-life friends, co-workers, and former or current bosses?  That would be pretty risky, don't you think? Holy cow!

You are misinformed about Twitter security too. I had my account hacked in less than a month. Luckily, I never had even one conversation about this business over the message system, nor did I post naked photos, just begging to be reported and passed around my community. Do these women really think that even putting their profile on private helps? HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. Ok. If hackers can get into global, multi-billion dollar companies' database and steal their financial info. you are an absolute FOOL to think amateurs like Twitter and Facebook can't also be hacked.  

I think Facebook is a lose-lose forum. At one time I had an account, but I really don't care that Aunt Jennifer had Corn Flakes for breakfast, or that Cousin Phil is now friends with someone I don't know or care to know. I also don't like that my coworkers could follow my private family life, especially with some of the idiots in my family posting stupid shit on their page that is now linked to me. No some things need to remain private, I'm a Project Lead, with direct reports and having that kind of crap could unfairly contribute to them losing a level of professional respect. Nothing to gain, only a losing proposition. So, I cancelled/deleted my account, but to answer your question hell no if I still had a FB account I wouldn't like TER. I think TER is awesome, I'll always have an open account, I'm a completely satisfied customer. But as with the hobby, discretion is paramount and the only place I talk about TER is within TER.

Financially, I can't believe tax dollars would go to such a "problem" when we have so many to deal with as it is.

I do have FEW accounts and on face book and on Linkied in and on twitter..

I have two FB accounts.  One is for the real world and the other is for Strip Clubs, Porn girls etc. Next time I log on to it I'll check out TER's page.  I'm not all that clever so I'm sure I'm not the only person who does this.

Granted that we clients are all using at least one level of alias, but providers are laying it all out there.  Some quick bucks for a VIP account and you can associate clients and providers through reviews, at least "fictionally".  Certainly some of the reviews are fake, and a lot are nothing like what really happened, but there is a lot of information there for someone to use, and not just LE.  A hack or a warrant could get IP addresses and MAC addresses and then the aliases are worthless.

The first step is removing the taboo, showing the human side of us workers and our clients and removing this idea that trafficking and sex work are equally harmful industries. Of course, discretion is still paramount, but, as an out worker, personally, I'm happy to use social media to talk about my work and the industry and also as a platform of activism for the rights of my fellow workers and the issues with trafficking. Would I like TER on Facebook? Probably not, since my Facebook is obviously linked to my real name and I'd feel unsafe linking my legal name to my work life, but, and maybe this is my age talking, social media is totally the wave and I'm glad we're able to utilize it as escorts to connect to both clients and the real world.

Anyone who considers their buck-n-a-quarter BJ more important than respect for the "innocent" will NEVER establish my respect. There are places for everything, and everything in its place.

If we want to do it, why is it exploitation? It's exploitation when they publicly humiliate a woman and publicly shame her for doing this… putting her face in pictures on the internet.. which, by the way, causes danger to her because stalkers now know what she looks like, where she lives, etc. etc

You have to pick your battles. First off, there are obviously many who do not accept this profession, and if they find out, they'll do whatever they can to use it against someone.

Test - replace all 'media' and 'social media' with TER. (except last sentence, lol)

Now where people want to make sure it crosses over...then it is on them  

Until this is legalized and some level of socially accepted...those who wish it so can and do use the other social media outlets.

By being relatable, by being accessible through social media, by saying, this is what I think. To anyone who underestimates how much people want to feel like they know someone, I say, an election was won by this phenomenon.  

One of the big-name bitches here got her ass busted via twatter. Nothing like putting your illegal activities out there for all the world to see. LE anyone?

You can easily block your IP address with TOR and make it damn near impossible to track you down. If you're paranoid like me, you come in using TOR behind a second layer of VPN redirection to make it literally impossible to track you down without NSA assistance. Oops... forgot, NSA is tracking everything.

Um, thank you! If an asshole like you has the common sense to realize this, that says it all lol. Sorry, could not resist.

And I will also agree that many are corrupt and do illegal things.

C.o, this is the most off base you have been that I can remember.  

Ha, exactly. I firmly support sex work within limits, but to toss the REAL accomplishments so many 'claim' to have to broadcast selling their ass, is kind of funny. That is the very same reason I declined to speak on various platforms about sex work, and even a movie offer about it. My real life is much more important.  

I've got many single friends who would feel the same as we are on this matter.  

LMAO. Sorry kiddo, but using the word "wholesome" in the same sentence as hookers who sell ass by the hour, no less, is fkin hilarious. Ask the wives of the husbands you are paid to fk, how "wholesome" they think you are.  
   
 So I guess if I start posting about doing other illegal things with my face and address on Twitter, that's a move to it becoming legal and accepted vs. putting a bullseye on my ass? LMAO ok.  That's how absurd that argument is. TER is not breaking the law... we are. Big difference. You are mixing your viewpoint with sites that are NOT designed to promote illegal activities, nor are they for adults only.  

There's plenty of developed countries that accept it. It's simply a matter of money and changing minds to be a slight majority.  

CPA and ADJ on this one, Courtney.  

I wonder how some would feel if male strippers were hired for their 5 year old's bday party? If they are offended, they are hypocrites because they are doing the very same thing by posting half naked photos and illegal services on sites where children hang out. Keep in mind, stripping is NOT illegal lol.

I'm guessing that Marius head butted you this morning during his BBBJCIM...and that caused you some issues.

I'm out.  

struggles with TOR, too. If you use only a US TOR exit node, it's harder for them to have a legal basis for monitoring you or for domestic LE to legally use that info... whereas an overseas node is fair game. Also, NSA has "piggyback" servers on the major search engines and can "intercept" specific searches and searches from certain originations. You can (maybe?) avoid this by simply entering a URL directly and skipping the search engine.  I guess an extra VPN probably helps, too, along with something to spoof your MAC address.

I think you got that, but to reiterate… the consequences for being extremely open about our job is much greater than the benefit. There are, like you said, many many other things we are passionate about in our lives. (At least mine, and it looks like some others here, including you.) Kids, nephews & nieces, grandparents who will spend their last days worried about their granddaughter because she's a prostitute… and not enough time to fully educate a population that has known it wrong and dangerous for so long that you will never be able to change their viewpoint. You have to do it to understand it. It's not worth putting family through that much just to prove a point.

I was a tad annoyed by the blanket statement they made.

Stay the fuck off the social media sites, whilst hooking.

but sometimes you sound like a dumb ass.

It's viral. People lose everything because of one sentence put on FB, Twitter, etc. Very dangerous, and all you have to do is slip up once and you've lost a job, kids, husband, family, etc. SM can also, if used without discretion, expose information that can then be investigated by the curious mind.

I used 'you' in the universal sense. I simply have zero respect for people who don't regard our children or their own... that's pretty much it. I have no problems with a platform that speaks about making this business legal, but showing your tits and ass on sites where kids can view them is far from making a point about this being illegal. It just makes you look EXACTLY like the media points out.  

You've know the ins and outs of escorting. I know the ins and outs of corporate working. I respect you. Don't get me wrong.  

You may as well waive to LE and say "I am here".

Honey nothing ever changes.

Change can be found anywhere.

damn this pretty much sum it up.
Exactly nuff said! Great post
Hugs and kisses
TL

Twitter and Facebook reserve the right to have what they want, and don't want on their sites.

significant impact.

I know you tard lol. Read again... Under CPA's post. E

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And given that you're only 30 (or so you claim), you never experienced shit in the Corporate world...other than perhaps some junior level crap.

Yea no shit! This is one reason I do not do FB/twitter or any of that stuff. Hey I know a lot of people that do use FB and they wont see me at all on there. Yes I do know several ladies that have been FOUND through FB (stalkers)If they can find someone so can LE! Fuck that seriously ;

The world's people have not changed.

Rumor has it that Mary Magdalene ended up in southern France where she continued preaching her gospels till her death.  And seems like her gospels were also conveniently left out of the New Testament  LOL

I never said just this activity was immoral... I said broadcasting your ass and beliefs on a format that children play, IS. I know about both escorting and working in the real world, and I was never dumb enough to be so oblivious regarding the things I posted on the internet that could get me into trouble. I did not exactly major in fashion design, in which case, not many people would give a shit what I did before working in that industry.  

and what you are talking about is still marketed to adults, art, nude beaches, saunas, and adult television.

I did not say they grew up any more fked up, and what you are talking about is not illegal in those areas either. I am also not only talking about nudity, but promotion of prostitution on venues where children can easily be subjected to it... that's what closed down CL if you recall. No matter how much some around here like to scream about equality, the modern world does not give a shit. To most of them, we are whores who are possibly splitting up their family. Whether or not that is true is really not the case, but it is what most wives and children would think if they found out about hubby seeing a whore.  

for being reticent in disclosing and allowing the use of my real name in discussions on the forum.  

It's a bad example of trying to get the world to accept this business when you don't have the common decency to even be discreet about it for your own family/children. You can preach against violence towards sex workers fully clothed. Using Social Media to ADVERTISE, is a far cry from taking a stand about it. The most respected women who have spoken about this business, were never half naked doing it, nor did they put their shit on children. Some here are flat out saying, "I don't care who sees it... I am not ashamed." Oh yah, well why do you hide your face? You're ashamed of someone finding out lol. Whoops. MAJOR contradiction.  

NEVER EVER in a million years here and NEVER EVER in a million years in my 'other' life. No way, no how. F that. I feel sorry for those who shit, eat and breath it.  FB is 'the' most idiotic thing created to date in 'my' book as far as social media is concerned. Can't wait til it 'self destructs' someday, which is inevitable. Hopefully soon.

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Before America's view of prostitution, could ever begin to change...

I like art, but can never find it's relevance. I doubt the little Greek kids, gave a shit about a naked statue.

Obama's team ran a good campaign, that started in Tunisia.

Sure a director, or performer can add some artistic touches, to make it their own.

Sex is art, like you said porn takes the art out of sex. if during sex you are taking cues from a director, how can that be art?

I could know everything about many of the members, if I chose to.

you won't be accepting my friend request?  

This whole "what about the children" bullshit always gets on my nerves. What about the damn parents?

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I used 'you' in the universal sense. I simply have zero respect for people who don't regard our children or their own... that's pretty much it. I have no problems with a platform that speaks about making this business legal, but showing your tits and ass on sites where kids can view them is far from making a point about this being illegal. It just makes you look EXACTLY like the media points out.  
   
 They call prostitutes reckless, oblivious, say we don't care about who we hurt or offend, and well... some certainly prove them right. I am proud NOT to be one of those people. You can be an escort and still have some common sense and respect for yourself and minors... not doing so, just proves how undecauted and ignorant you really are. If you want the media to stop painting you like that, try acting like a discreet adult.  
   
 Again, using 'you' in the universal sense.

I see all sorts of pussies on Facebook. Puppies, too.  

requires a tad more thought and intent. Dontcha' think?

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Aside from being extremely intrusive in their curiosity about other members they're also so myopic in their sociopolitical views they make the farthest wing-nut on our TER P&R board look positively "moderate".  

then you might have a point. I don't care what you do with your ass, but don't toss it in the face of children. How's that, hon? No, you don't have respect for yourself, and that's been proven. You are totally correct in that 'you can do what you want,' but guess what... others can call you a fkin IDIOT for doing it too.  

those preaching about nothing being wrong or indiscreet about broadcasting ass on Twitter are the very same ones who think it's perfectly fine to turn tricks from their homes with or without children there lol. You can lead a hooker to common sense, but...  

Yep this is exactly the same scenario I am talking about. I actually do know a lady that started getting weird anonymous gifts at her HOME and she was found on FB. This has happened to the same lady more than once (being found through FB) so you would think she would keep her ASS off FB. Like panthera said, stupid is as stupid does lol
As for people providing out of where they live? To each her own but I have never understood why in the hell anyone would do that. ESPECIALLY the ones with kids. Some of the nicest gents can turn out to be complete fucking freaks in the end so why anyone would put themselves and the kids in harms way has always baffled me.

Your personal files can be crawled, downloaded, and used against you. Do you recall a certain 'leaks' site where no one could figure out how their photos were mysteriously being posted? I am talking photos of providers and johns with their families, pics of their houses with a google map photo linking to the address, where they worked, who their boss was, etc. Well, when you logged in, they stole your shit lol. Anyone with pics or info. for themselves, their children, spouse, or saved files concerning credit card or business info. for where they work, had all that shit posted on the site, with no clue how it happened. They got me too, actually, but only stuff that was already posted on the net... thank goodness, I never used my personal computer to log in, or ALL my shit would be out there including my resume lol.  

What about the children bullshit? WOW! That has to be the most fucked up statement I have ever heard! We ALL should do EVERYTHING we can to protect them!  
Those site DONT have an age restriction at all.  Whatever floats your boat I guess but damn people like YOU are a major part of the problem! So what would you do if your little cousins found you? Would you atleast try to protect them? Geez I hate that these "bullshit" post get on your nerves BUT people that have no reguard for the kids really piss me off! The kids ARE our future and I agree that you should never reproduce.

FB does not allow nude pics? maybe not but your site does and it is the first hooker site I have EVER seen that does NOT have an age restriction either. So I guess you really don't give a rats ass about what kids are being exposed to. YOUR site is YOUR responsibility NOT the parents!

She's just an ignorant child herself, so don't go too hard on her... when she gets outed or busted, she'll be right back on TER crying about it. She was the very same person who boasted about how educated she was, how she would not be a hooker in five years, bla bla bla, yet her every post shows how careless and clueless she really is. I mean there was a teacher who was fired from her job for nothing more than entering a wet T Shirt contest (legally and in a bar where everyone was over 18) mind you, and this tart thinks broadcasting ILLEGAL shit to the world is smart and won't have any fall out? Yah, educated my ass lol.  

The only acceptable piece in my opinion is the 'business' side of it. However for businesses that use it solely as their advertising tool, most of the time I won't bother to click on that godforesaken icon to learn more, I pass right on by. And I will never understand why any business would rely on FB to advertise. Stupid.  

accept your friend request (that's if I had an account) would be if you promise to 'bring' the feather...who are you kidding. You're not invited otherwise.

The next one will be with a paper bag atop my head, lol.

I think it's good to give a good 'smack upside the head' for these things; however, I think a nice PM to a lady may go a long way. If someone is newer to the profession, they may be going through the "on fire" stage, where they feel proud and want to tell the world. (I went through that in religion and lost a lot of friends, lol. Not saying it was bad, but it's an example.)

and no, I had no clue it even existed in 'this' realms. That's just ridiculous and I can already 'envision' what it could look like. OMG scary hahahahahahaha.

.you continue to argue with the Elite Hooktard Entitlists on the issue of common sense? You'll never convince women, who exploit money from men, that common sense should rule the day. Consider the source sweethart lol

So EVERY escort who shows her face and uses hotels is ignorant and lacks common sense? Okay.  

You are retarded and I hope that you don't reproduce although I wouldn't be surprised if you had a half dozen of them living with Grandma.  

Thanks for the kind words. Funny how quickly you all jump to personal insults while talking about child rearing and simultaneously calling ME a "child." The irony is not lost.

Look around. Also, I never claimed to have a 'full life' lol. It's obvious I only work 3-4 hours a day (remote) and will for the next six months until I have to secure a place in another state for full time status. What I said was, you are uneducated and you are. The shit you post, the things you do, contradict the actions of an intelligent person... period, end of story. I did not say ANYONE who shows their face and uses hotels is stupid, but someone like you who has such a unique look, and claiims to be in business outside of this... uh, damn right.  

I'm flying to New York right now! See you soon! Lol

I called you retarded. The only thing that is lost is your reading comprehension and of course a gallon of lemon juice.