I have been away for a while with the flu but back and catching up on many interesting posts on the boards. However, I have been also notice something, but maybe I just sense it wrong. Since my English not perfect maybe i just interpret what I read the wrong way.

I'm based in NYC, and this definitely happens. This behavior appears to be coming fro providers who are lacking in quality (usually their looks IMO). Most of the providers I see, they never submit ads on TER (they do have ads up on other platforms).  

For the record I find it charming when a provider says "my English not perfect".

It doesn't make a difference to me ... One man's desperation is another man's "go get 'er." Providers eager to please is a good thing, for we clients.

It's the banal "You've seen the rest now visit the best" platitude. When I see this there is a near reflex to ignore the user. Yes. It's noticed.

A buyer for Costco's website told me that for them it's all about exposure. About 4 years ago they were getting about 3 million hits a month.
She bought 3 items from me. When I asked if they had sold this type of item before, she answered that with 3 million hits a month, they can sell 3 of anything.  

you're sickness abled you read and beg. Your culture is no different than others when you really think about it.......

There are so many providers in Las Vegas that I definitely look at the Ad Boards and Local Discussion Board for Las Vegas because there has to be some way to narrow the field.  The Ad Boards are great, especially when the provider posts new and updated pictures.  Selfies are fine and welcomed by me; they offer more authenticity than professional pics.  Posting the same pictures, over and over again, from several years ago is a definite red flag and I write them off.  

I notice the "pick me!" replies on ISO and local boards.  They seem to come in spurts, over the course of 1-3 days, and then silence for a while. That leads me to think it's more towards desperation to meet someone and pay a bill or two. If it was a marketing strategy, it would be more consistent over longer periods.
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There was a Provider who was recently replying to almost every ISO with "Yes! Pick me! I am near you." kinds of replies whether it was San Francisco, Chicago, Miami or New York. She was EVERYWHERE! All at the same time! I forget her name so I can't search for her posts. (Actually, the first batch of her replies were deleted, either by Admin or, maybe by her own request when it came up as a topic on the boards. Now, I can't even find the discussion thread.)

I don't mind it. To me, it shows that a provider is ready, willing and able to fulfill the request.

This is definitely the case on my local board. A hobbyist will ask a question meant for other hobbyists about which local providers fit certain criteria and the same 2-3 providers will always be in there saying for all intents and purposes "I'm close enough to what you're looking for."

interactions on the boards, I think it's both.  Some ladies are just aggressively marketing themselves, and others just reek of desperation by what they post.  Many of these ladies are older providers and are not getting as much play as they got a few years ago.  So their solution, as you pointed out, is trying to be all things to all people.  Sometimes the same ladies advertising GFE to one ISO are claiming they are the strap-on queen for another ISO.  I have a hard time picturing a GFE provider as a strap-on queen or a dominatrix specializing in humiliation of her customers.  That just seems contradictory.  So the customers are left wondering who is this lady, really?  She claims to be everything depending on who's asking.  Accordingly, her credibility takes a massive hit as most hobbyists are left scratching their heads.    

I'm surprised you haven't seen posts complaining about it. Maybe there haven't been any recent threads about that and you haven't seen the ones in the past, but it is definitely a topic that has come up a lot.  

"Pick me! Pick me! I'm the best!! I'm a real genius and I have LARGE HANDS!!!"

Hopefully, don't have the idle time to pay attention to the blabbering. Besides, the same provider may provide both types of services or the OP changed his mind.

The more competitive the market, the more you see providers, usually the same ladies on the regional boards, responding to ISOs. I don't have a problem with it, unless the lady clearly is not what the client is looking for. The other side of this coin is clients posting to see how many replies they can generate and how many hoops they can get ladies to jump through.  

Didn't want to blast it out on the subject line: NakedPixie  
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The string of "near you" (everywhere) posts was deleted.
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http://www.theeroticreview.com/discussion_boards/searchMessagesResults.asp?AuthorSearch=1&Author=NakedPixie

I absolutely see this on my city's board - a handful of ladies that are consistently responding to almost any ISO or suggestion post. You can even see how they go through and do it all at once (they're latest reply for the most recent 5 threads, with very similar or identical posts). I get putting your name out there and advertising, but doing it to that degree is a big turn off.

Well there’s multiple different reasons. Some providers seek more reviews. Others seek a safer screening since guys who use TER and P411 frequent on the board more. Even if the poster doesn’t see you someone else will and might fancy you enough to contact you. Other providers have expenses that exceed simply rent(some only offer hotel and Outcall), lingerie, designer bags, and up keep. Some providers have businesses and families that rely on them. So overexposure may not essentially mean desperation but daily administration work. NYC is a competitive market so it’s more frequent on the boards. I mean were speaking of freelance essentially so yes there are season providers who don’t rely on the boards there ads and photos do the work. I don’t know everyone has there niche and method to the madness. There are beautiful providers who use the board. I think attraction in marketing isn’t due to actuality all the time but precision and strategy. Some providers are provided by one suitor and don’t require to do extensive administration work. Some clients say I look better than my pictures when I open the door others have a different opinion...everyone doesn’t have the same taste. I’m just happy to not be a barista right now.

I am the GFE strap on queen. It’s possible .

Of course providers hang out there and respond to ISO posts without checking your posting history first.

In my town (big city), the local boards are dominated by the same ladies.  Whatever anyone is looking for, in their mind, they are the perfect fit.  Whether its marketing or desperation, it's a turn-off for me.  Makes me think that it is not someone I would like to meet.

I’m still a bit new to TER and no matter how hard I try here I feel like it’s just filled with so much negativity. I’m so confused. Guys post ISO posts and if I happen to be what the guy is asking for I’ve responded
 I’ve never said I’m better than anyone or realized I was being annoying. I simply thought that’s how this place works. Aren’t these posts searching for something and the ones who have it should reply? Can someone please explain to me the proper etiquette? Am I supposed to PM them or not respond at all? For the record most times when I’ve reaponded multiple guys have contacted me.  

I wouldn't worry about it.  Everyone's a critic.

Well now that you mention worry. I don’t want to look like an ass. If I’m not supposed to answer the ISO in my area I would like to know. Some people can’t open PMs. I didn’t use TER much at all before moving to a new area. The sites I used there are not the same here. I was told by everyone to use TER. The last thing I want to do is market myself in an unflattering way. Then there’s the other side of it. If it’s working for me why should I care that it annoys some people that think I’m old and desperate. Obviously they wouldn’t be seeing me anyway.

That's what ISO posts are for.  The ladies that look desperate are the ones that answer EVERY ISO post, even when they are not even close to what the client is looking for. Some even answer post on boards for cities they are not even near.  If you are not doing that, you will not look desperate, and your posts will not be annoying. You will just be marketing.

there's a member that always try to messed up my post and complain about what I say.... every ISO I respond, etc.  

I am annoying.. oh well.... LOL!!!

Are you replying to posts in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New Orleans saying "I'm close to you!" ?  

lol..  but if there's an ISO in DC... and I am advertising in VA yes I would respond. Even tho my calendar changes all the time because my real job changes as well. I am in MD and 2 hours later I would be in VA. This guy Im telling you always complain and has something negative to say.  
Even tho there's an ISO for a different type I can respond and refer to someone AND sometimes if there's no response; they may take a change on something "different".

but only if I fit the criteria.I find quite a bit of the times that if the OP does not respond to me there are other guys who just lurk who are also reading.These guys are looking for the same thing.
I have seen some responses where people think it is desperate to respond publically to any ISO no matter if you are what the OP is looking for or not.To those people I say what are we here for a tea party or to get naughty?

Jaydalee,

I too will respond to ISO posts, if I think it's someone that I may be interested in seeing, or if I fit the criteria they are seeking.

Who doesn't care how other ladies run their business?????  Always interesting to see the boards and interaction on there but it doesn't hurt my business at all. I guess I really don't put to much thought on what others do, what may work for me may not work for someone else.  At the end of the day, I hope all the ladies here do well and do what they feel is best for them, without worry. If I tried to please everyone here, I would never be happy lol. Just do you and be the best version of yourself.

I haven't used the regional boards yet or posted an ISO, but I assume the point is to post a thread in order to request a meeting, and then pick which ever provider responds. The whole thing kinda falls apart if the provider isn't supposed to respond because it'll seem "desperate".  

for your kind words I would love to meet/work with you sexy lady

and get a room together . . . . . . and videotape it for your friend CDL.  ;-P

I agree ... crapping on those who respond to ISO is only going to cut down on ISO responses.  Who came up with that fucking stupid idea?

Hi,

Honestly, I don't mind it. It doesn't affect my decision about seeing someone--for that I go by website, reviews and, if she's active here, the tone and content of what she says.

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