I'm not on either side, women who manipulate scores, give discounts for reviews, hell, even ASK for reviews help to create this atmosphere. But on the men's side, someone who takes it that seriously like you do, that this is some sort of sport where one is a judge, it's just a different niche. For those who excel at that, good for them, but takes too much out of what the act is supposed to be.

I have done only handful of them in all these 11-12 yrs of mongering. I am also more of a one pop guy and would probably be able to go twice or may be three times (that's pushing it)  

You know how many people LONG to sleep with someone else, even if it's in this type of arrangement.

It's the little things.

that I would pay someone to sleep next to me.. And when I sleep by myself I can sleep in the middle of the bed and can have the whole damn bed to myself..

If I wanted to sleep next to someone and hear her snore and fart, I would have got married.  

Virtual sex? I'll pass unless the tactile sensation is really that good. Robots will be the disruptive technology. Discuss.

I do find that longer sessions, 2,3 hours, are usually more rewarding... Especially with a repeat who was good on an hour session. So, yeah, if I review (unlikely in my case), I'll probably give a longer session a higher score because I enjoyed it more and have a stronger memory of the provider.

The Robotic thing doesn't have to replace providers, just offer an alternative sort of like massage does now. You'd like to get laid, don't feel up to spending the coin or doing the preparation (fresh sugaring, manicure, dress to impress, whatever), so you go for the low market alternative. I can see that happening. Also, it might have a legalized happy ending before the real thing, and even become "respectable" in posh circles

to wine and dine at the best place in the town. I will pick up the tab. But I ain't paying her to eat.

There were a couple of moments when prices seemed to stabilize. First was about 10 years ago when a bunch of pretty eastern European girls showed up at bargain rates.  Then again when all the K-girls showed up.  In the case of the former many disappeared as quickly as they arrived thereby abating that source of competition.  The K-girls on the other hand seem determined to keep themselves so isolated and so exclusive that they really have no competitive impact at all anymore.  Like green fees and lift tickets it will take major forces from the outside to stop the skyward march, such as another recession.

Extended time is the only way to go.  Especially with someone you have spent quality time with in the past.  At this point, 3 to 4 hours is a minimum.  It's the whole Quality vs. Quantity discussion point.  
 
Ain't too many things more beautiful than watching the sunrise with an incredible lady in my arms and she has this look in her eyes that says "you just banged my brains out and I just screwed you senseless.  Isn't this incredible?" as she lays her head on my big furry chest, holding her tight.  

I guess if a guy needs to get free VIP he shouldn't be in here, I mean c'Mon man it's $25 fucking dollars a month. I don't even know for sure how many reviews in what time period gets you free VIP, but I do know that only the first review of a lady counts toward the free VIP. That's stupid, so you are somehow penalized for repeating with a provider. In the end, I guess I really could care too much, I mean really? $25 a month, for the enjoyment I get from TER it's a pretty good deal, what other porn site can I be on in a public place and not worry about someone seeing my screen? And if a guy is concerned about $25/month the hobby might not be the life for him.

Way to follow in their footsteps.

I want to know if the provider does what I enjoy. There are some great looking ladies that only do cbj, I have a stupid mental block with condoms so I can't finish with a condom on, Hell I can't even maintain an erection for very long with one on. So, even if she's drop dead gorgeous I don't see ladies that won't do bbbj. I have to travel to hobby, so when I see a lady there is an investment just to get to her without even taking into account her donation so it's really important for me to know what she does and doesn't do. The numbers only matter to me if they are all bad, but you can see that she isn't a good provider too by reading the reviews. To each their own man, remember that your experience is your own and not everybody's.

If I would be taking cues from all the older guys, I would be writing poems of hookers I've seen... Its usually the older guys that are softies

Curly i have to say I posted this for 2 reasons  
1- I was genuinely curious if anyone else had noticed this apparent shift
2- If you would wind a way to hijack and f-up a perfectly good post with your incessant drivel about how much of a perfect "hobbyist " you are….. guess what others on this board have opinions and shocker of all shockers can actually have relevant observations, thoughts or god forbid opinions… I truly feel sorry for you. You an your mangina BS can go shove it where there sun don't shine. I am sick of you hijacking the DC and GD board.

Ha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mHidubHeHY

+ 1 … but sadly its true

Love the post but that will never happen there are far too many guys who are too easily swayed or have super inflated egos. If everyone would just be honest ( and I am not saying there are not 10/10 girls out there) and grade accordingly this would be a much more useful tool… that being said I agree 1000 pct it will take a major force to stop this skyward march and I don't see that happening any time soon unfortunately.

Never said or implied  that you broke any of the rules... as you so often love to say. I personally am just sick of your pious mightier than thou attitude that you are the king of all "johns".  
Get a clue this is a DISCUSSION board everyone has an opinion they are like AS===les everyone has one and your attitude always screams mine smells like roses and yours is dirty and nasty.  
Chill out a bit and maybe just maybe you might learn something new.

I was just playing with Cosette and HTG. Sorry you felt neglected and are stomping your feet for attention.  

Typical Curly … get called out deflect with bad humor

Reasonably common issue, especially for guys who are older and have been riding bareback for many years.  Evidently, you can retrain your dick by jerking off into a condom enough times that your little head learns that the condom is a good an fun place to be

What percentage of sessions are 1 hour, 2 hour, 4 hour vs. overnight?

In 2013, 90% were 90 min. 10% were 60 minutes.

Either way, I'm too good at jacking off to change my methods at this point. Oh my goodness, did I just say that out loud? Oh, I guess I didn't say it at all, I typed it.  

And it would definitely be a great TER Provider Detector.  Cute babe looks and winks, BINGO!