In Mexico, I can’t walk around without someone coming up to me every 15 minutes trying to bring me to a brothel, or at least a lady they know. In Jamaica, it’s somebody trying to sell me dope. At home, I am often told I look like a LEO.  

 
So….there’s that. LOL

Despite being geographically distant and culturally distinct, Kyrgyzstan and Djibouti share some similarities:

Landlocked Nature: Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, while Djibouti, though not landlocked, is located in the Horn of Africa and doesn't have extensive coastline access.

Ethnic Diversity: Both countries have diverse ethnic populations. Kyrgyzstan is home to various ethnic groups including Kyrgyz, Uzbeks, Russians, and others. Djibouti similarly has a diverse population with Somali, Afar, Arab, and other ethnic groups.

Nomadic Traditions: Historically, both Kyrgyzstan and Djibouti have nomadic traditions, although these have diminished over time due to modernization and changes in lifestyle.

Soviet Influence: Kyrgyzstan was part of the Soviet Union until its dissolution in 1991 and still bears traces of Soviet influence in its culture, infrastructure, and governance. Djibouti, although not a part of the Soviet Union, was influenced by Soviet policies during the Cold War era.

Islamic Influence: Both countries have significant Islamic populations and Islamic cultural influences in their societies.

Mountains and Plateaus: Kyrgyzstan is characterized by its mountainous terrain, while Djibouti has a rugged landscape with plateaus and mountains, particularly in the northern parts of the country.

Strategic Importance: Djibouti's location at the mouth of the Red Sea makes it strategically important for international trade and military operations. Similarly, Kyrgyzstan's location in Central Asia gives it strategic significance in terms of regional geopolitics.

Challenges with Water Resources: Both countries face challenges related to water scarcity and access to clean water, although the specific issues and contexts differ.

Economic Dependency: Both Kyrgyzstan and Djibouti rely on external aid and trade to sustain their economies, albeit to varying degrees and from different sources.

Presence of International Military Bases: Djibouti hosts several foreign military bases due to its strategic location, while Kyrgyzstan has hosted military bases in the past, including a former Russian military base and an American airbase.

These similarities provide some common ground for understanding the challenges and opportunities faced by both nations despite their differences in geography and culture.

Ughhh do INCALL not do in all (won’t let me edit)

Jesus why can’t I edit posts?
The below is now edited to remove typos!

The “Nordic model” is what was implemented in Canada and honestly despite concerns in our community it ultimately had little effect after a small downturn.  

The biggest initial issue was the advertising issue, where the online promotion of sex work became a criminal offense to those hosting content as well as design and web site owners, etc. I am not sure if that is actually part of the model but it hit hardest, primarily because Backpage shut down their Canadian site.  

 
Our local review and forum board simply moved to offshore servers so we were ok there. There were definitely scared clients. What if the girl didn’t like him?  Should he tip?  Could he still write an honest review?  The provider now had all the power as she could turn him in. Gents were scared to give information and there was an increase in spoofed numbers and fake names being used. But the providers had no intention of retaliating against clients as it was a huge risk to their business and reputation in a city where it was already tough enough to succeed as many believed that agencies were more trustworthy than indies.  

 
Eventually most realized nothing had changed really. It was a big political stunt more than anything else.  
I recall when the changes were being proposed, it drew a lot of media attention. A local tv reporter reached out and I agreed to an interview under the conditions that my physical appearance and voice would be disguised in order to protect my privacy and security.  We enjoyed a very engaging discussion where we discussed points such as the legitimacy of the choice to be an independent escort, to respect a woman’s choice to engage in sex work. I explained how there were big differences between survival sex workers, those who may be trafficked or coerced, and those who make their own choices to engage in sex work in various capacities. We talked about how restricting women’s ability to using the internet for advertising would actually decrease their safety.  The reporter loved the interview and couldn’t wait to get it ready and aired, which was supposed to be within 2 days.  

The interview never aired. It didn’t fit the narrative. Society was not willing to hear that an educated woman, well respected and active in her career, could actually choose to also work as an escort. That she actually enjoyed the experience.  

 
The laws finally passed, but there was more media hype than actual true impact for most  of us. They may have gone after some internet sites and the city raided a massage parlor located in a residential neighborhood where they received frequent complaints from residents but that was about it. Business resumed and all was pretty much restored to the way it had been.