Started partaking in this Hobby 2015
Discovered TER 2016
Most Provider Rates appear reasonable and fair 2017.  Most Providers appear to have the right attitude
TER goes dark 2018.  Many Providers  go to Twitter;  Rates trend North and Attitudes Trend South
TER emerges from the dark ages at the end of 2019. To no ones surprise many  (but not all) of the Providers are not thrilled.
Corona Virus March 2020.  Supply of SW far exceeds the demand.  Some of the Providers who appeared to be too proud of themselves are now changing their tune.  Even have seen a Twitter Post from several Providers appealing to “Clients With Means” to reach out and Help out their Favorite Providers who may be in need.

Will MOST “pros” logically raise rates due to the LIMITED number of clients available now, and for the foreseeable future?

Everyone is going to take a hair cut in this ordeal.  We will see the median rates going back to where they were during the Bush 1/Clinton admins.  Some will maintain their higher rates and if they get it, good for them.  There will be an influx of new talent when we get on the other side of this though.  It is still one of the quickest ways to make money.  The fed is only going to provide so much and the ability to bring in the extra cash by shagging a couple guys a week will be much more commonplace.  Prostitution in the great depression was rampant.  We may get close to that again unfortunately.

In the “Great Depression,” the only thing you had to risk was your “reputation,” and even that had some flexibility, as people would understand WHY anyone would choose to work as a “SW.”

very similar to what's already been said, it seems like this is a bit of a wake up call to most SW... maybe only some. I think this was discussed recently, you (really all of us) need to save when we can... live within your/our means so we don't get knocked on our ass in a time like this.... sure, it's always going to be there but the supply and demand will definitely slow things down... the bad deal for some is it's not like someone can run down to get a quick job at starbucks... the $4,500 apartment in beverly hills... hmmmm

Yes...I have saved for a rainy day  and this  economic sunami.  Unfortunately most providers have not;  I feel sorry for most of them, but not all. There are a few that deserve this economic slap down;   They have only themselves and their shitty attitudes to blame, especially those who have gouged.

I am sure we all know the type, the MHB's who have been disparaging TER and all of us "slobbyists" who post here. The very same ones who charge a grand an hour "if" you even qualify to see them that is. The ones who not only request everything short of your blood type and your mothers maiden name before they will even think about gracing you with an appointment and then who DEMAND a sizeable deposit even for the shortest visit.  

Short term (12 months max I would guess) perhaps but the 21st Century depression outcome is not going to be short term more like a few years if economic and financial disruption is as bad as some are suggesting.

Maybe someone here will help me out on this one but I cannot help but think there is some great 30s or 40s era movie quote we need to add to GaG's post --- something about girls school of refinement or ....

I am with you bro. You first paragraph hit it straight on the head of the nail.  That is exactly what I was referring to.  Like yourself I am not taking advantage of the situation by low balling any decent provider.  It really hit home when I saw a retweet of a plea from a provider imploring Clients with means, please check in and offer support to SW during these tough economic times for us.  This was from a lady who sent me a sneering emoji because I had the audacity to request A Grandfathered rate from December 2019.

if-you-are-talking-about-those-woke-hookers-who-were-so-high-and-mighty-just-a-couple-of-weeks-ago.

These ladies were able to charge such ASTRONOMICAL rates because of the STRONG economy, one without any foreseeable DOWNTURN in the near future.

so i don't have a spreadsheet tracking this shit but it does look like some rates are dropping... is that just my imagination or is anyone else seeing a reduction too?

Can I agree, without using a ridiculous amount of capitalization? Times are uncertain for many/most/all of us right now. I for one will pay the lady what she is asking, and hopefully be even more generous with tips. I’m just going to hafta curtail quantity. And though not 100% I’m only going to see providers that I have seen before and felt comfortable with and whom I feel are taking precautions same as I.

need to worry about Stacey and Natasha raising their rates.  They will remain where they are, IMO.  Likewise with other girls who look similar to these two that you have recently seen.

you have had any experience with girls that charge "astronomical rates?"   Do you see how ironic it is for you to be lecturing others on humility when you see girls like Stacey and Natasha?  I would call it more of a humiliation in your case, but if that's all you can get in to see, I guess you have no choice.  

‘Nuff said.  😔

Confirming your post is bullshit speculation and not based on personal experience.