Search nationally for all the girls rated 9 and 10 in the looks category, then look at their pictures and tell me what you think? Almost every one is inflated -- most subtantially so (a 6 gets a 9).  Overall, in reading the reviews, I feel most gents are really not accustomed to being around truly beautiful women and thus when a girl is in any way attractive and is going to get "friendly" with them, she becomes some sort of goddess.  Same for service -- Ive seen several guys say that certain providers are hotter than any woman theyve ever had.  Either theyve led sheltered lives or mine has been much more volcanic than most. The raunchiest and most frenetic porn movies literally pale in comparison to my private life.  But I happen to love providers because of they are providers.  Ive dated a few in real life and always got off on the idea that guys were spending furiously for less than a 1/4 of what I got for free.  Anyway guys, lets be a bit more realistic and fair in the reviews.  Over inflated reviews only help to keep prices higher than warranted.

You address two issues, which I believe are totally different:

1) Rating looks: The term beauty is in the eye of the beholder fits here. Everyone is different and everyone has different views on beauty. What one may think is hot may be plain to another. That being said, a beautiful woman is a beautiful woman.

2) Rating Performance: This is an area where I believe users have abused. There are guidelines which are not followed, when its clear woman with performances rating in the 9's, really did not earn them.

Now that being said, I personally would not post a review for "average" performances and looks. I feel a review should provide users with caution or hidden gems.

Very true Nicole, some faces (and figures too) are just hard to get right on film.  I've photographed a number of  women over the years where I was never able to fully capture their beauty on film the way it came across in 3-D.  Our eyes just see things better and more completely.  But there's also what I call the "sexuality effect" that makes some women seem hot in person because of the way they act, but it doesn't transfer to film.  In these cases, a woman's great presence can fool your brain, but not the camera.

That said, however, in response to the original point we all know that the most beautiful girl in the world is the one who has just agreed to have sex with us.  So, I think that influences a lot of ratings as you point out.  I also think experience level plays a role as well.   There's no question you get more discriminating with time if you've enjoyed the company of many beautiful women.

is the following:

when i see providers with great reviews,
i check the reviewer's past reviews.

this gives me an idea of what HE thinks is awesome in the service dept. and "Model Material" in the looks.

from there i make my decision, based on whether or not we share the same tastes.

i don't wanna mention any names, but i'd have to agree, some hi-profile providers are REALLY OVERRATED.

to each his own.

- jBugs

differences. Have seen some of the top rated providers over the years, and have only seen a special few more than once. Usually can see why another hobbyist rates these women so high, but they just didn't click with me. Other times, the performance is so obvious, I crack up when others give rave reviews to it. Not saying I can pick out a performance every time, but I can certainly tell and appreciate the difference between a great actress and a ham.

I agree with you.  Also, for those who say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and YMMV, I don't think they're looking at the same models I am when they give a "9" rating (model material).  I think ratings are inflated for various reasons.  One reason is that some guys write reviews as an ego boost - that they made it with a gorgeous woman and have to tell everyone about their experience.  Of course it sounds better if she's a "9".  Same with those who made it with a porno star.  Seems like many of those are about 10 years past their prime and are no way a "9" in looks.  But, guys will be guys and want to brag they did it with her and she "still looks good" (in your dreams).  Another reason for inflation is that some providers read the reviews.  If the reviewer knows this and is a regular, then the tendency is to take out any negative comments that might come back to haunt the reviewer (and also, maybe get better service for being so complimentary).  So, the reviewer may bump up the looks & performance #s, even if he probably wouldn't if he wasn't planning to see the provider again.

You do bring up some good points and yes the "appearance" portion of the reviews is influenced by a number of things.

First off, define "model material", are we talking about a fashion model or a model for Hustler? Both are considered models but totally different. The fashion model may possess many classical features often considered beautiful, such as, high cheekbones, gaunt facial features, flawless skin and so forth, while the Hustler model may have some of the same attributes but was most likely selected for modeling because of her exotic looks and SLAMIN BODY! However, BOTH are models in their own right!

And another thing……… while fashion models are generally beautiful, they tend to look a lot better in print than in person- TRUST ME ON THIS! It's the fashion photographers………….they're good, really good! One time, one the guys brought some photos of his wife into the firm, that were taken by a fashion photographer (she was in the music business). Everyone was really impressed with her great looks and striking features…………..all the way up till the time she showed up at the Christmas Party……..at which time the unsaid words were: who let the dogs out!

I stand by all the 9's that I've given.