I'm OK with what I post and who I am online. I share my handle along with my verification info when I book. You might say I'm an "open book".  

Has it ever happened and the woman did NOT tell me? I would be amazed if it hadn't.

...it hindered you once in 5 years. Not a problem. As for me, it was never a problem either.

If you are a somewhat intelligent person that treats the ladies here like real people and not holes to be filled, I know it can help. I have had a lady deliberately arrange a layover to mert me.

There are bullies on this board who I'd NEVER book an appointment with. And there are the sweethearts who I'd love to meet.

...and told her I was just the court jester.

Do you have any idea how much stocking that would require? lol

That is right, it depends on what you say.

...especially  when my posting here helps some providers find me, read my reviews, and then decide that we'd be a good fit, so they reach out.

Helped more than hurt.
I also use my TER handle as my p411 handle and Twitter name.  Open book right?  I am a pretty open person and have always expressed what I want from providers.  A good time.  

I have been called both a bully and a sweetheart by the very same woman in the very same thread. lol

JK.

Why would a provider not see you?  By your admission (or unverifiable boast) you've spent like $3 million on escorts during your career.  To them you're like a malfunctioning ATM machine that randomly spits out $100 bills.  I bet they hang around and give you OTC.  It's like playing the slot machines.

that some guys who have came off as not too nice here on the GB and their regional board I have met and were very nice guys.I remember saying to one guy "wow....you are nothing like your board presence...he said that over half of the stuff he says he doesn't even believe he just says stuff here to get people all rawled up(okay sure I misspelled that).
If a guy has a presence here or the other boards I like to read some of the posts but the only time I have declined to see a ter member was a guy who was a drama llama on the boards.I don't want or need drama so I declined perhaps he was like the other guy I mentioned above but I did not want to take that chance.
Just my .02

If you post interesting thoughts...inciteful ideas...and kind suggestions, then I do believe that it helps you.

On the person. There are a few I would actually like to hang out with beyond the Hobby, Gambler being one.

Absolutely no effect on my getting appointments because I never disclose my handle to providers or agency bookers. If my ref's aren't good enough, I just pass and move on.  There's no one I want to see bad enough to give up my TER anonymity.

Black sheep among the herd, and a high profile one at that, it's hard to be anonymous.  Anonymity is a tall order for you, my friend, because you're not a "typical" hobbyist.  

Sure, a guy who acts like an asshat on the boards, abusing and bullying others anonymously, might not give you any trouble in person.  But IMO someone who acts that way under cover of a handle or alias is capable of the same or worse in the light of day.  And I know of cases where a bully on the boards has behaved himself with providers... at least the first time. Some of these guys even got white listed.  Later, they showed their true colors... abuse, threats, outings etc.

He was more irritating to people with the constant posting certainly not abusive.
If a guy posted abusive stuff or acting as if he has an issue with women I would not see him.
I'm just sharing my experience.I don't want to see anyone abusive of course who would but there's a big difference between someone who is a bully/abusive.Compared to someone who posts alot of silly questions or the same things over and over on the boards.

I don't ever recall a provider mentioning anything about my posting. I would say I post pretty minimal. On the other hand I become very interested by some providers posts that are consistent with my views or interests. On some occasions leading to what is usually a great session.

I'm assuming you mean discussion board posts rather than posting reviews. But I'll touch on both because together they give a more holistic look into my personality and my preferences.

I am accused of being a "bully" all the time, just because I have a low tolerance for stupidity and a tendency to "tell it like it is" I don't consider myself a bully, but the uber sensitive types around here would tend to disagree with me. Either way, I don't lose any sleep over it.

... it definitely helped. I had at least one provider, who would become a favorite, reply to one of my comments with "So when are you going to book with me??"

I don't consider you to be a bully. Calling you a sweetheart, might be pushing it though. lol

Since providers use TER as part of their screening, I would think that ones posting history/behavior on the boards would make a difference on her perception of a hobbyist.