Just wondering.... be honest....everyone is a penny pincher one way or another..

Philadelphia's Tattooed Escort...Shaye_Lynn

I pay.

I do submit reviews, but don't see enough beautiful ladies and therefore, end up paying for most of my time.

I only do FBSM at a place that is well below the radar screen, so I pay TER.

I pay.  I needed to pay at first to find providers to go see.  I trust in TER a lot.

Once I started seeing providers I thought I would stop paying, but never did.  Maybe one of these days.  

enjoy my time with the ladies, but I don't kiss and tell.

I pay each month, I don't usually see two providers a month to get a free ride. Also, I don't always review if the lady already has a lot of glowing reviews.

I see about 1-2 ladies/week, new ones and regulars. I always ask permission before I write a review, except for bad sessions, but so far I do not need to pay for my membership.

I usually review the ladies I see unless there's some good reason not to.  I gladly accept the VIP time I've earned.  Since I don't "date" often enough to maintain constant VIP status I am often a mere basic member.

I review some, but not all the ladies I see. So while I've received a certain amount of time for the reviews, by far the largest portion in paid for.

Frankly, I can't imagine writing a review simply for the 15day credit one gets for doing it.  Break that down to its approimate $10 value & for the time it takes, it's about at the same hourly rate as a minimum wage job.  Maybe some do it for the membership credit, but I certainly wouldn't.  My only motivation, ever, is to provide information that's hopefully helpful to others.

I had been paying but had racked up so many comp days for spotting problems on the board that I suspended paying and am now running down my account.  When I am out of days, I will pay again.

-Hoot.

I thought that if I paid monthly, I got a chance to participate in 2 FREE Escort evaluations each month....

Dang, I shoulda read the LARGE print..

(well it was worth a try..LOL)


Leco

I have always paid for my VIP here, and I do not post reviews.  Just a preference on my part.

Since I rarely write reviews (well, that may change), I've pretty much paid my own way for the last few years.  The credits are a nice bonus, but I don't depend on them.

I have never written a review, but see an average of 2 providers per month.

Or...
More a question of seeing two or more "different" providers a month.
Seeing that some of us are content being a provider's regular there is no point in re-reviewing them when there is little change.  TER just "updates" a previous review anyway.

I didn't even realize I get credit for submitting reviews.  I just assumed I was being automatically billed each month.  Since I joined, I have reviewed most, but not all, of the women I've found through TER.  I would prefer to keep intimate moments just that, but I feel obligated to give back to the community.  There are some moments that I won't share.  Those are strictly for me.  If it weren't for TER, I never would have found and visited with some of the fantastic women I've met through this site.  If it weren't for TER, I'd still be wasting time with all the rip-off artists out there.  Even without the free credits, TER would be worth every penny if it helps you avoid just one $$$$ HJ a year.

Note to Staff:  That doesn't mean I won't happily accept VIP credit for reviews.

The fifty bucks I pay every three months for VIP membership is priceless. Very handy in this part of the country where BS and CD rip-offs are very common.

I like writing reviews. It is a bit disconcerting though that I only see one different girl a month so most of my reviews of my favs supercede prior ones.

I kept a VIP membership alive for two years based on my reviews and racked up over 30 reviews during that time.  Then I got involved with one emotionally, fell head over heels in love, and stopped seeing other providers altogether.   I started paying in order to help with her business.

Nowadays, the affair is over and we are "just friends" (sigh!). I am older, and now realize that the reviews essentially documented my past history in the hobby.  

TER is the most important website on the internet for the providers and hobbyists alike.  If everyone lurked and paid, and no one submitted reviews, TER would fall apart.  Unfortunately, the 15 days received for one review promotes false reviews to be posted against popular providers.

I would like to suggest to Staff that they consider increasing the credit to 30 days for reviews that the provider validates.

Not only would it promote better understanding between the two, it would deter the false reviews and create a more accurate representation of the providers.

I also think that "taking one for the team" needs to be rewarded bonus credit as well.  Just think of how much that little discovery of a future star provider does for everyone in the long run.

I paid for a year in advance, and will probably continue to renew in the same fashion.  However, I have also submitted a couple of reviews.  As I become more involved in the hobby, I learn  more about the protocol, and believe it is necessary to share either excellent or bad experiences.  To parrot reviews of others for average or normal service seems to be a waste of time, and is of no benefit to others.  What a great hobby this is!  Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences.

Jim

I just made the same suggestion on the Suggestion/Policy Board, you can check there for Staff's answer.

to an already invaluable service that has saved me, and many here, an untold number of discouraging and costly mistakes.  I review only to do my part for others, as many have done for me, rather than to accumulate banked time.  TER....gotta love ya!!

I pay the monthly fee -- I don't hobby very often and have only posted a review once, so buying a subscription made sense.

I would like to personally thank everyone who contributes to TER, whether it is by money (yes, that is what pays for the site, employees, bandwidth, etc) or by reviews (What we share with the world)  

Both are a VERY important part of keeping TER going.  Thank you.

-- Staff

While I have managed to retain my VIP status nearly all of the time by posting reviews, I am finding it more difficult.  While partly due to cost, I have found several providers through TER that I enjoy so much that I find myself seeing them repeatedly rather than doing new research.  I am reluctant to review the seemingly increasing number of providers who explicitly ask that they not be reviewed.  I think everybody is a winner when positive reviews are posted: the provider, the reviewer, the TER readers, and the TER management.  When a bad review is required, and since becoming a TER member that has been never, I think it serves a very useful purpose, as long as it is truthful.  I think the system has nice balance and provides a lot of useful information, as well as some "compensation" for taking the time to review.  And thanks to the staff for making this all work so well.

I've posted for my membershipand I keep posting  Why?  If U don't post what is purpose of the board? TER reviewers tell it like it is-that is what it is all about. Its not about being cheap its about sharing the intimate details which TBD and others lack.

I am glad to pay the monthly fee just to be able to find the type provider I'm interested in.  I have no intention of trying other providers now that I've found exactly what I was looking for.  TER is a great service as long as people are honest.