That is more of a "I like what I like" thread, and naturally providers might chime in. I don't usually respond to the "Look at my ass, tits, legs" threads, because I am here all the time anyway. No need to participate in those types of threads when all a guy has to do is click on my reviews. I don't post a link to my site ever, unless I am trying to make a point about some idiot using it for his commentary.

If I have to say anything nice to the lady - comment her on her looks, wardrobe, website, then I PM her.

That is the safest thing to do.

I personally don't think you shilled, but what you did publicly, could have been achieved privately as well.  It just avoids a lot of mess. Sometimes perception is everything.


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Issue with me forever, what's a shill and what's disseminating information?

One of the things that is inevitable with any organization is rules, some of which always seem to be contrary to purpose of said organization.  In my mind, this site's primary function is to exchange information about the providers here.  Personally, I appreciate seeing someone who's opinion I trust raving about a girl he's seen lately!  It helps to reinforce or corroborate the other information that's available.  I've never understood why this is a bad think, if you don't want to read about it, don't open the post and move on!

In one word....

lungman  

There's a few others that rival his shilling...but none on the GD board (well Cubbie is making some noise).

I don't follow the local boards except for Chicago...but I'm sure there are those guys on each board.

Nope. You're good. A shill is a guy that promotes a girl unprompted on the boards. A shill post

Needs to be a thread starter to qualify as such.

You just complimented her, wich is not only cool, but relatively expected on a fuck board.

If someone called you a shill for what you described- Fuck'em.

from the looks of it, it's not s shill.

if I am not sure, I consult the self-help for more info.

I think intent is an element of the 'crime' of shilling. The good natured, and perhaps a bit flirty banter that you described is far from that standard of culpability. I actually read the thread in question when it posted on the New York board. The idea of shilling never crossed my mind. It just reminded me of how much I dislike tall leggy blonds.

usually by not disclosing their real interests in what lies behind their "freely" given endorsement.

In other words, if Sexysally posts an ad and I rejoin with: "She's a real knockout", and I happen to be her pimp, that's a shill.

What we often (inaccurately) call shilling is just guys being nice to the gal and (hopefully) helpful to fellow clients by giving an endorsement to the gal with our flirty comments.

That is a different issue from violating TER's advertising guidelines by starting a thread about a gal which is basically an ad for her - which may or may not be a shill, but is obviously contrary to TER policy - as I once found out in my apprenticeship on here many years ago.

(still not a lawyer and not very good with Latin either)

I didn't think it was being a shill.  But I obviously don't know, so I am curious reading the responses here.  

Ashley responded with some information about her clothing size, and I said, "See Ashley, she is drop-dead gorgeous" or something like that.  

I guess I am thinking because Ashley responded, that isn't being a shill.  But whether it was or not, the intention was to give a recommendation on someone I know and have seen.  That's all.  If that kinda post does more harm than good, then I won't do it again.  The objective is to help the OP.  Nothing else.

if it is still there.  Not that I care nor reported it but with the way that board is being watched I will be surprised if it stays up long.