Just got to this thread late, and would ordinarily let "sleeping dogs lie," but wanted to add one additional perspective.
It's unfair to characterize as AGE what is really a difference in MINDSET (a psychographic rather than a demographic). I would say that the dimension that defines the differences discussed here and in the thread below, is whether a client seeks a physical connection, or a more human connection. You can be in either group, regardless of your age, and both groups are present on this board
While it's possible to make generalizations that more young people would be approaching this activity from a physical standpoint, and older people MIGHT be seeking a more total "human connection" (or GFE), it is an over simplification in both cases. It depends a lot on the maturity, personality type and experiences of those involved. I've known some very mature guys in their 20's, and I've known some guys in their 40's that were examples of arrested development. As Riker said below, "The appreciation comes from the experience" and there are those that go through life and learn nothing from their experiences, and there are those who begin at an early age to evolve based on their experiences.
While the performance and appearance ratings should provide enough latitude to measure both types of provider experience, the tendency is for a good rating in one area to spill over and overstate the other area- a very human characteristic that psychologists call transferance (she's pretty, therefore her performance must have been good too, or vice versa). Similarly, those seeking a more human connection (GFE) might subconsciously downgrade the provider on appearnce if she kept more distance between herself and her clients than was expected.
So rather than ban those whose only crime is their youth, I think we'd be better off to realize which camp we fall into, and be cognizant of our personal bias as we both read and write reveiws. Providers can easily ask a few questions to "qualify" a potential client to make sure that both parties will enjoy the encounter. But I suggest digging a little deeper than just asking somebody's age. Similarly, as others have said, clients can use the tools available to them, even if they have to read between the lines, to see if they share the same mindset as the previous reviewer.
Young or old is not the issue and should not qualify or disqualify anybody from seeing a provider. That determination should be based on their maturity, the attitude they bring with them, and if they are respectful and appreciative of the shared intimacy they hope to receive- or conversely, the physical vulnerability of the provider whose company they enjoy.
All guys understand the physical side of sex, because we learn that first. The real test is how far beyond that basic level do we evolve as we gain experience, and that translates into what we bring with us when we see a provider. Women, especially providers, are much more tuned-in to sensing this about a man than you might think, and they tend to make a quick mental determination as to where you stand on this measure. If you want to be welcome everywhere you go, just be a YOUNG guy that understands that difference. You'll be ahead of 90% of the men in the world, regardless of age.
-- Modified on 7/10/2002 10:15:42 PM