I recently went to a meeting for a group related to this, and was pretty surprised, not at the caliber of people, they were great and intelligent, but at the overall financial status of the organization. Having a business background, I know it's hard to effect change without funds. I'd like to be involved in this group and was thinking about suggesting fundraising opportunities, but want to gauge just overall perception before suggesting a stupid idea.  

What kind of organization are you talking about? Would these be M&G events?

WTF are you talking about?

Sorry for the ambiguity, a non profit organization related to this "hobby", that supports providers but can also do good things for hobbyists.

you get a clear answer. Otherwise, get ready for some random shit that will have nothing to do with what you're really asking, lol.

Still doesn't make sense.

Providers make several hundred dollars an hour, hobbyists spend several hundred or even a few grand for a few hours of pleasure. I don't see a need being filled here.

Maybe we should start a non profit for retired polo players while we are at it?

Or, are you just an opportunist looking to make a piece of whatever monet is raised?

This organization is good or has the potential to be good and provide good things for providers. However, they have no money, so they can't afford an office, nor can they provide more support that requires money.  

How about fundraising for a worthwhile cause like soup kitchens or the ASPCA? In addition, anyone who reads your blogs would get scared away.

That may be true for some and that's great, but certainly not for the majority.  

That's condescending considering you partake in this.  
There's nothing wrong with organizations that would support providers considering the risk that's involved.

You mean like to financially assist wannabe hobbyists who can't afford it?

Oh yeah I see people coming out in droves to support an illegal activity that also involves them cheating on their wives.

P12, you know he sees right through us, Why don't we both admit that we are just jealous that we didn't think of it first???

I see we have another contender for the SPOTY's lmao

Not sure how you would organize a discreet fundraiser.

I was hoping for more mature responses but Ok.  

What a classic train wreck that was. I think that thread was later removed, but I was really ROTF.

new ladies to the biz or ladies who do not want to spend the time screening, posting ads, marketing, etc.

That will put more funds in my pocket so I can hobby more.

stickers on your rear view mirror to qualify. Maybe even a senior citizen card. I am sure there will be an application process.

You seem to be bouncing all over the place, and even using your math $200 a day is still a lot more than the average wage earner makes.

So are you trying to create a fund to help legalize the hobby? Create a charity for "hookers in need"?, or simply raise a blind pool of money for "Whatever the fuck you decide to do with it"???

If you want to be taken seriously, then speak like someone who has a clue as to what they are trying to accomplish. No one is going to want to donate to a non profit if they aren't clear as to what that non profit is going to do with their money. Ambiguity is not your friend.

And that is because you continue to be obscure in the face of legitimate concerns and what little you do explain is, in fact, stupid, which is why many of the posts are sarcastic. Somewhere along the line you stated this would help us guys also. Really? How would that work. A grant I could apply for that would support my patronizing prostitutes. Oops, I was sarcastic. You need a reality adjustment. Besides you aren't even a real prostitute. Just a sex addict that found a better way than trolling bars for a variety of experiences. Make a little money too while you are at it too. Not a bad idea by the way. And by your own admission it is working.

No no no, I'm not trying to create anything, the organization is already in place, it's a national organization for sex workers. They have limited funds and I don't understand why, when there's so much cool sexy stuff they could be doing. So my point, yes I'm sorry if I was ambiguous, is simply would cool sexy underground events be enticing knowing it's for this as opposed to, let's say, a private business or escort agency.

But why shouldn't I want to do something more? Are the people trying to legalize weed stupid for wanting that, they believe people should have a right to smoke if they want to. Or gay marriage advocates? Maybe having sex with whoever you want even if it's quid pro quo should be your right as well

McDonalds does not give you a 'Business Background" ! Are u from jersey too ? And thats a big NO to attending some hotel get rich quick seminar ! Look , go to the gym the benefits are priceless !

and  link would be helpful. and then we might not have to be so hypothetical in giving our answers.

I think I speak for many when I say that I am a bit skeptical where in comes to non profits, some times they are anything but "non profit" I would be rather loathe to give a penny until I was a little more clear as to who the non profit was/is and what they not only stand for, but what they actually do with any monies raised, besides lining the fund raisers pockets of course.

I'm not really knowledgeable about this, but here goes:

Are you talking about The Sex Workers project or an organization like it?  

The website is so old, due to funds. They have local chapters as well

And also explained a little more about what kind of "events" you are talking about, this whole thread might have gone in a different direction!

The post was unintelligible. It took multiple posters hours to drag out of the OP what he was actually talking about. Although we have finally discovered WHAT he was talking about, there still is no clear understanding of the specifics he is proposing.

But then, I'm a "dolt," so what do I know.

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Why didn't you just fucking come out and say so!

and now that she has FINALLY made herself clear, she links us to a site that has already made many posts on TER.

I would suggest to the OP that she abandon this thread, give it a few days, and then start all over again, but next time get right to the point.

I will also make this observation, the non profit that she is touting is not much clearer in their mission, use of funds, etc than the OP herself. While I might agree with them in priciple, nothing I have seen out of them has prompted me to break out my checkbook. BUT if someone with a clear cut mission, and a viable game plan to acheive it where to surface, I would be willing to write a check to help "fight the good fight" Unfortunately this organization looks too scattered to be of any real help to anybody, and I would rather simply give my money to some hooker in need than donate to this particular organization.

Dude, what is it with the hostility, it's a discussion board, lighten up. Did I waste your time? Because clearly it's voluntary to read these things.
Do you see me asking you for money right now? Am I pleading with you to take out your checkbook? It's simply a thread. Why do you get so worked up about it.

You've completely blown any chance you might have had to get a serious response to your thread. You have no chance of putting this thread on track. I won't even say "getting back on track" because there never was any track to begin with.

Let me repeat my advice. Don't blame your audience for your own bad performance, learn from it. Wait a day or two and try again, but next time make yourself clear from the beginning. I will be the first to admit that this is a tough crowd, but if you put your thoughts out there in a clear and concise manner you might be surprised on how different your reception will be.

Your original post wasn't the worst thing in the world.  That said, if you go back and read it (and the few you wrote after it) I think you'll have to admit you were unclear as hell and it took far too long for you to clarify something you could have (and should have) just said straight out.  This board can be merciless with that kind of posting.
And don't let Gambler get you down.  He's really a pussycat disguised as a complete and utter swine.  And he's quite proud of it. LMAO!

a HYPOTHETICAL event idea to gauge whether it's a potentially hot scenario.

and please remember not to be too vague or ambiguous about what you are asking, just put it out there and see what the reaction is. If we think it's dumb, Well you already know we are not a bashful crowd. but if you have a clear concise view of what you want to accomplish and can articulate it clearly as well, this should be the best audience I can think of to pitch this type of idea, afterall we are a bunch of hookers and johns, who else could have a better reason to get behind something like this if it makes sense?

Je viens de pisser dans mon froc! Roulant sur le plancher riant mon âne!  
PS: comment avez-vous appris mes alias?
PPS: Jean Valjean est un pédéraste.