So Ive recently decided not to encourage my clients to review me. Ive never really been a fan of the idea but it seemed like that is the way to go if you like to work & get calls. Doesnt it seem a little more discreet & safer to not give/recieve public reviews?  
All thoughts & opinions are appreciated.  

If you are getting good reviews, how is that NOT helping you? Riddle me that.

Your calls slowed down because of the lack of reviews. Reviews are the absolute best way to get guys who are going to be into You . They read them get an idea of what to expect and guys who are not into you are going to pass .
This is perfect . I do not advertise AT ALL I get everything threw reviews , back channel recommendations and the remainder are regulars . I would say you need to desensitize yourself from the reviews . Be sure they rock , be the best Bleep* in town give them what they want and let them read all about it .Extra Extra! Read ALL About it! Nothing like fresh news . Kendall Lynn

And they are at the opposite ends of the scale.  If you're a BP girl there are plenty of guys who know nothing about TER and continually TOFTT and risk getting B&S'd or ripped off.  They are too dumb to care.  At the other end of the scale are the high-end UTRs.  They are often represented by agencies and don't need reviews.

I could be wrong, but I don't ever recall of any case being made against a provider, or a client for that matter, based on reviews either on TER or elsewhere.

It's unnecessary as the MO of nearly all LE is to catch you in the act with an undercover officer, and that's all they need.  To introduce the reviews the prosecutor would have to subpoena the records of the reviewing site and enter all that information into the public record.  TER's servers are off shore, so that isn't going to happen.

I can see how some gals don't want reviews because they don't like to be judged, and I can understand that.  If you can do OK without them, then more power to you.  But I have to think that having reviews will lead you to a better class of client, and in that way they make you safer, not less safe.

I think you should reconsider.

since you're new, reviews can only help grow your business.  Remember, this is The Erotic REVIEW. The best way to avoid LE, is to screen all clients. Since you're in the NW you  should know that TER is somewhat weak in that area, check around to find alternative boards.

You need them.  However, you need to get your screening in order.  
I don't know about LE and how that works

If you ask 100 men who are regulars in TER about the importance of reviews 99% of your replies will say very important. The content on what they want will vary but I believe that 99% are not willing to take one for the team and risk running into Law Enforcement or a lousy time. Unless someone has a whole lot of money to burn, very few men are willing to spend $300 + on someone with no reviews. Personally, it doesn't matter how attractive a woman is or how tantalizing her website is makes no difference to me unless she has a minimum of 5 recent reviews. Of course, the quality of those reviews are vital as well but any less than 5 stellar reviews I am moving on. Don't get me wrong, I will keep an eye out if she is that attractive to see if she continues to get reviews. If they are quality I may eventually spend time with her.  

Though I have heard rumors of some states trying to use reviews against a provider in court, I have yet to see a single John testify that he 1. Wrote the review, and 2. That it was accurate. You can't possibly read these things and think they are 100 percent honest or accurate, so that only helps our case. I know many women who make a great living providing without reviews, but they are rare and appeal to a totally different market...one that is not always that easy to tap into.  

In six years I have never been busted...never even came close, and have always had reviews. Your screening and research of the men you see, should take precedence over the almighty dollar, and that will eliminate (90 percent anyway) the chances of running into trouble.  

There are many ladies that have no reviews and do very well with great guys who are in fact way less demanding and troublesome than many guys who do review.

those that find their clients one-on-one and in person. That ranges from streetwalkers to women who work bar patrons

as many clueless ladies offer and budget minded gentlemen are happy to accept.

the "mini's" and general details are good enough for me.

those who work part-time, have great photos and presentation (website, ad copy), and loyal regulars. May have higher (but not extreme high-end) rates and higher time minimum.  Advertise on Eros, CityVibe, similar venues, maybe even p411.  

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They are necessary in getting started I think. Especially if you do not want to continually see a bunch of loser assholes because eventually if you are good you may have enough regulars that YOU  want to see and make what you need to live on. The lady i see regularly-just got back from her place-has lots of awesome reviews which is why I choose her and the fact she sees clients at her house not a hotel (both made me feel safer and more comfortable in giving her all the personal details she required). I asked her recently if she wanted me to review her becuse her last review was over 6 months old but she said no, because she has enough regulars to live off of. She said all the guys she sees are ones that she personally enjoys being with and is friends with many. I have gone to lunch with her several times and will meet her tomorrow for lunch and we occasionnaly talk on the phone. I think if i was an escort this is the position I would strive to be in. Much safer for the woman I think. Although it took her several years to reach this point now she ONLY sees who SHE WANTS to and does not even advertise anywhere anymore. Good luck and I hope this helps.