I'd like some opinions on this.

First you must differentiate between legalization and decriminalization, as the two are not the same.

Force everything protected including oral for health reasons? And would the johns have to divulge true identity to protect the ladies...so that if he did mess up she could call the cops and give his real info.  

or that there would be an influx of providers or clients on account of it.

What the regulations are in Canada? Do they have to use protection for all acts? Is there mandatory testing and licencing? Can the hookers discriminate based on individual criteria (age, weight, ethnicity etc)

But what we don't know if the free market forces, or lack of same, would create an overall net uptick or lowering in rates.

Totally agree. EOM

There are many different templates to use.  

It's illegal in Vegas, contrary to popular myth.

the sun turning blue.  Some states might but do you think it is possible in your life time? I'd bet a very large sum that it won't in mine. BTW, I'm 83 LOL

correction insert "some parts of Nevada" 8o)

I think decriminalization would be a great thing to make the hobby safer without affecting prices much.

But others, we are positively Victorian. Sad really.

How many tricks would bitch and moan here that it takes away from the GFE illusion? Some cry about counting the money beforehand to reduce shorting etc.  

No doubt most people think all prostitution is like this.

Pretty sure there's direct flights too.

You wouldn't even be allowed to ask for ethnicity on the form.  

All the while the cult freaks keep thumping away, it will stay in the shadows. USA, the country of God and Guns.

and in most of Latin America women are completely free to fuck or not fuck anyone they choose, for any reason they choose. including skin color, age, weight, or any other criteria they choose. Health cards are mandatory, but enforcement in some of the sketchier areas is rather lax, Those rules are most definitely enforced in high end, touristy areas. I do know in Costa Rica for example STD tests are free for the chicas.  

And the guy would have to have some pretty solid evidence the reason she won't see him is based on one of the discriminatory factors.  

I guess you haven't paid much attention to the days/weeks/months planning a single encounter. What will those johns do if they can't build that anticipation...that wanton lust.

As for God, well you can't hate what you don't even believe exists, although "hate" is most definitely the right word in describing how I feel about religion.

And had to provide real ID?  

Just nowhere near as many as here. The just really aren't as necessary there.

I haven't been to a hotel that doesn't have surveillance.  Same with most apartment complexes.

But those that make the rules and laws and want to keep their cushy government jobs, have a bible shoved up their ass.

Everyone here seems to be manufacturing problems that just don't exist in other parts of the world.

Instead of worrying about vice cops busting them, non licensed hookers would only be worried about "code enforcement" still a huge step in the right direction.

I dare say neither would most of the high end ladies.  We have lives outside of this; before, during, and especially after.

I am more accurately an agnostic, but I utterly despise organized religion.

Americans love to demonize the concept.

The same answer as the one to "low volume"  

Same with the johns.

anyone with any sense should assume he/she is being recorded virtually every where they go.

They just let independent gals be, and don't bother them.

are looking for.

but I thought the rates around Hyde Park were a bit high, but then again London is a pricey town.

Now I have to work on you HT.

In a Pussy to Pussy comparison, the price will go up. Granted, more pussy will be available, but the average quality of the pussy will be significantly down and costs will go up for all Pussy.  

Legalized and taxed, it could balance the Fed, State and local budgets.  

Not really a review site, but here it is.

I'd rather speculate on, who am I going to have sex with next. Local, provider, or visiting provide?

but there are more than one international review sites, and although they don't have even 5% of the number of reviews that TER has, they do still exist. The thing about reviews in a country where you can simply meet hookers in person rather than hoping their ads on the internet are accurate is, why even bother? I would much rather meet a chica at a bar like at the Co Cal, get to know her a little bit, have a drink or two together and THEN decide on whether or not you want to fuck her, than commit to a woman I have never met, hoping that we click. As much fun as I have doing it the American way, I am sure you will readily agree the Costa Rica way is better.

If you look at the Nevada brothel model, the brothel owners are legal pimps and they take 50% of the brothel ladies earnings.  They charge the ladies for room and board, charge for routine STD/HIV testing, food, licensing, etc.  There are no fixed/posted prices for services, since at 99.9% of the existing NV brothels everything is negotiated.  Typically, you will pay way more at a legal NV brothel than with any indie escort.

"... It really does take someone with a strong stomach and great people skills to do this."

Like somebody said there are nuances depend on how legalized prostitution will be allowed to carry out.  

Hott Damm, nailed it.    lmfao  

And as for security cameras, I suppose that they were in the lobby areas but I can't say i ever worried about them. Any brothel that indiscriminately releases video of their customers without reason isn't going to be in business very long. Now if you show up and create a serious problem, I would think the video showing your actions might be provided to law enforcement if necessary, but in that case you kind of get what's coming to you.

Supply side - Legality is not the only thing stopping women from becoming prostitutes. There's also the heavy social stigma. Basically, having sex with a lot of guys is not seen as good, by society or even by hobbyists, apparently. And having sex for money is perceived as lower than low. So, there might be a slight rise in supply but not much.  

In my opinion, yes.  We're legalizing marijuana and the price is going up where it's legalized.  Decriminalization gives the government less control.  There's a reason it's becoming easier and easier to legalize marijuana, the government prefers it over decriminalization.  Where the government is involved, things are going to get expensive and messy

Prostitution is already legal in most of the non Islamic world, and demand is not skyrocketing through the roof in any of those places.

Just like there is with pot. Some people will go to the state licensed places and pay inflated prices, others will go to the same guy they've been dealing with for year and pay the same low prices, but without the fear of getting busted for simple possession of it in the privacy of their own home. Still a MAJOR win for stoners.

I meant the price of LEGAL prostitution. Sorry if I wasn't clear about that. There are always underground markets. I heard in TJ some prostitutes can be had for $30.00 since they work without a health card.

but I will agree that legal, regulated prostitution would increase in price. and I also agree that there would still be an underground market that would be much cheaper.

Maybe it's true most mongers don't want streetwalkers. Maybe it's not. Chances are by sheer volume there are more streetwalking transactions than escort ones.

Only the ignoramus american providers/johns who have ZERO knowledge and experience outside the border of the USA are the ones who falsely believe that price will rise due to legalization.

at first, it would lower prices as I think there would be more providers entering the market than clients.  As time goes on, prices would bottom out as some ladies would not see it as lucrative, and I think more clients would enter also.  Net effect long term would be very minor in either direction.

Low volume is two or fewer a day.  Anything else I can definittively settle for the world?

I don't work past 4 pm. Got better things to do in the evenings sunshine. My ass is a no entrance zone. I will gladly rip it to shreds and start a fire with it though.