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Has TER peaked as a site?
Bob.Sugar 1598 reads
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It's interesting to watch as different technologies surpass the "old regimes"...and those who gravitate towards cutting edge technology and advancements.  Having been around this site for a number of years it seems that the newer sites are surpassing this one as far as the newer talent and customers who seek that talent.

It'll be interesting to see if TER wakes up eventually and realizes that the rest of the internet has offered the gals so much to advance themselves in a marketing effort, and that many (in particular the newer guys) dudes are finding that other arenas offer them as much, and often more in the way of education and information (as well as those who want to be "low volume").

The boards used to be entertaining, but over the past months it's quite clear that they aren't to be used for that.  I applaud some like Roxy and GaG for doing their best to inject the boards with humor and controversy...but that doesn't seem to be something that TER has much interest in.

Does anyone still use myspace?  How about getting around with that horse and buggy?

Bill_Brasky 555 reads
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Skyfyre 516 reads
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TER dominance has just got started. Think Windows OS. Think Blackberry cell phones. They all are going to dominate the world forever.

harborview 10 Reviews 492 reads
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removing the British Petro links with the opportunity to view the selected imaging has sure trashed the usefulness of TER,  at least that's my opinion.  The alturnative ads just have poor functionality.  Maybe the situation will improve, going forward...  



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macdaddy1944 51 Reviews 490 reads
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if it ain't broke..don't fix it..

AHappyCamper 9 Reviews 488 reads
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I normally don't agree with a lot of your posts and ramblings; this is an exception.

Technology has certainly evolved far faster than TER has managed to keep pace with. Even the "new" TER didn't make the cut. By the time they catch up with today's technology, they'll be outdated. Remember, your paying for this progression.  

As far as subjects and topics for discussion and comment, let's be real they are on a revolving basis. Every few months the same item is regurgitated with a slightly different spin.

davincib1 96 Reviews 402 reads
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I like it, someone mentioned "bells and whistles" but I don't know if there is a need for a lot of extra.  I just recently started checking more periodically but tome it seems to serve its purpose.  See who's touring where, read a couple of reviews and make a selection.

OldRanger 62 Reviews 436 reads
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I fully agree that that since the ban of a controversial add site the adds that are allowed do not supply much information or even is some cases pictures/
Used to start with that site and confirm or at least attempt to confirm validity of a new or different provider.
The combination of P-411 and TER along with that site was a good start, but now some providers adds are so obscure that they are useless except to allow a TER profile/
Definitely glad I got my foot wet before hat happened.
Is nearly the same as P-411 not allowing the explicate menu items.
That when Injoined was the the reason to join  P-411 as the menu was by the provider and therefore  not fiction.
Combine that with TER and you knew what to expect

2236707 3 Reviews 549 reads
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Alan_Nimm 374 reads
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10 / 52

As entertainment... it is what we make of it, within its limits. And some of those limits are overly limiting, IMO.  

But here's a question you can ask yourself, Bob--and each of us can ask him/herself:  if TER is so "old regime"... why do we keep coming back for more?

ballpark29 5 Reviews 337 reads
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TER is a great research tool for anyone looking to hobby in North America. The reviews are largely well written and contain all the necessary detail most of the time. However, it does not serve me well at all for Europe and I have to pay membership on a different site for that.

However, outside of reviews I feel the site has very little value for me. I use local review boards for the cities I hobby in frequently to check up on the following:
1- Daily agency ads for who is available today and from what times
2- Information on hotels, their amenities and services, which ones need a keycard for the elevators...etc. There is a lot of information there you can't get on TER. When a hobbyist reviews a hotel you get a lot of very relevant information you wouldn't get on trip adviser (e.g. how many providers can you fit in the jacuzzi?)
3- Restaurant info - again from a hobbyist's perspective
4- Back-channel information for providers that are UTR
5- There are reviews there as well, but not as numerous or as detailed or as well organized as TER, but you can find a few hidden gems.

So when I plan to indulge myself TER is one of many resources I use, but it is essential nonetheless.

BigPapasan 3 Reviews 432 reads
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...they could surpass the "old regime" of TER with their "cutting edge technology and advancements."   This is what happened to that competing site:

doncord 42 Reviews 294 reads
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You lose many pertinent details that appeared in the original ad. I dont understand why TER is do paranoid about them, they are really not competition.

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mrfisher 115 Reviews 316 reads
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Last I checked, IBM was still going strong.  How old are they?  Nearly 100?

Alligators, crocodiles, and sharks still roam and thrive after hundreds of millions of years.   They all are powerful creatures with sharp teeth.

Makes me wonder

AvaLondon See my TER Reviews 332 reads
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The one thing that these all have in common (besides being older than most of us on this board) is that they are constantly evolving to better fit their ever changing respective environments.

skarphedin 448 reads
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Tranny providers? Come on. It is even in the most beneficial terms a niche market. And actively disliked, if not hated by the majority of punters and escorts. Yet TER makes a concerted effort to expand the site into that market? What possible economic reason could there be for that?  

We all know the gay male escorts are coming. It is just a matter of time. Actually, that probably has a better business rationale for inclusion than the trannsexuals if one is just considering market share.

doncord 42 Reviews 339 reads
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do not see the rationale for not allowing ad from the biggest escort ad site around, its not really any competition to T

1192967 45 Reviews 373 reads
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...distance themselves because of it. I got this from admin when I enquired as to why they removed the ad links etc.

missariarocchi See my TER Reviews 319 reads
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They're prettier than me! (Which isn't all that hard) but when they arrive I'll have to develop a personality or start doing handstands.  

Sorry just had to finish the quip at the end of the song.  
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skarphedin 269 reads
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MatureGFE See my TER Reviews 414 reads
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members to have Sasha as the first TS Ms TER. And she adds a lot of thoughtful posts here on the boards. There is no need to keep the TS/TG providers in the shadows.

I'm sure some narrow minded people like you do exist here in TERland but stop speaking for others and stick to YOUR comments and YOUR opinions because that's all that's really accurate here.  I highly doubt this has had a negative effect on TER economically. You're still here.

Steph

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skarphedin 261 reads
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MatureGFE See my TER Reviews 268 reads
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skarphedin 346 reads
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GaGambler 359 reads
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That you were just begging for her to hit out of the park.

I mean honestly, just what did you expect her to say?

and please don't invalidate your other points by claiming that single handedly TS Sasha has caused the ruination of TER. I am as big a homophobe as any other "straight guy" here where it comes to seeing pics of naked dudes, and if anyone uses the word "cisgender" in my presence he's likely to get punched in the mouth as not,  but I go through a lot more eye bleach after viewing pics of the OTHFBC than I do by seeing an occasional pic (no full frontal nudity of course) of the very few TS providers that post. It's just not an issue to 99.99% of the people here.

skarphedin 334 reads
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I made the following points:

The inclusion and injection of trannsexuals by TER is:  

1) Ideological

2) anti-economic

3) offensive to the majority of paying customers

4) a sign that the business enterprise has lost it's way

Do you disagree with any of those?  

How was what Steph wrote at all responsive to that?  

How was what you wrote at all responsive to that?

GaGambler 307 reads
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You lobbed up a softball with your "one of us" comment. I would have knocked it out of the park as well.

As for your actual "conversation" it's just really not important enough to me to jump into except to say that TS providers are apparently not as offensive to the rest of us as you might assume. Now PLEASE don't attempt to drag me further into this "debate" I am just not invested enough one way or another to have a debate about it. I am sure Steph OTOH will be more than happy to talk to you all day about it, just don't lob up any more softballs if you don't want her to swing away at them. lol

skarphedin 272 reads
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MatureGFE See my TER Reviews 248 reads
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MatureGFE See my TER Reviews 327 reads
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ISN'T anti economic at all.  Nor do I think t's a sign that TER has lost it's way. While TER has other problems, not keeping TS/TG in the corner ain't it IMO!

I'll say it to you but he's just TSTTT for me to respond to anymore.

Now where's Roxy, LOL?

Steph xoxo

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jjweiskopf 1 Reviews 325 reads
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Do you have any facts to back up the assertion that TS providers are actively disliked or hated by > 50% of the TER target audience?

Posted By: skarphedin
Tranny providers? Come on. It is even in the most beneficial terms a niche market. And actively disliked, if not hated by the majority of punters and escorts. ...  

VOO-doo 347 reads
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But, I seem to remember that a certain TS lady from Chicago was prominently listed a few months ago. TS Sasha was Miss TER last month. Every escort's profile lists TS yes/no, ever since I've been a member here.  

TS ladies are obviously in demand...so, how is it anti-economical to include them here? I'd say that TER would suffer more if its loyal members - many of whom also see and review non-TS ladies as well as TS laies - needed to look elsewhere to have that particular need addressed.

Experience has taught me never to underestimate demand for things I'd assume that 'most people' would find 'strange'. Some of those things, I don't even find all that 'strange' anymore...I've come to realize how common they really are

Spike.Mulrooney 348 reads
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...It was started by TER on 11/17/2001.  TER has been TS-friendly for almost 14 years.  For you to say that "TER makes a concerted effort to expand the site into that market" shows complete and utter ignorance on your part, skarpy.  Not a big surprise there though.

hbyist+truth=;( 303 reads
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You object to seeing the images of those you feel are OTHFBC BUT as a hooker I have to fuck the male counterparts. I not only need the eye wash in bleach, I may as well bath in it. But hey, that is why I get paid well. I can by the bleach in bulk...lol

GaGambler 283 reads
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Well I suppose we both know better than that, but I will t least be compensated for doing irreparable damage to my eyes. I am convinced that is why both Dirty Daego and Gator Jimmy finally lost their damn minds, day after day of approving ad posts from women who should be getting paid to put their clothes back on, not to take them off finally sent those two to the loony bin. and all they got out of it was free VIP.

My point however was that the handful of pics of TS providers that I have seen on the Photo boards are hardly any more offensive to be than pictures of grandmothers with their clothes off that are much more offensive to my stomach. I just can't get worked up about the "trannies taking over" like Skarpy seems to be getting.

hbyist+truth=;( 279 reads
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Totally got your point...you only fear what you don't understand and fear makes people hate. Harpy cant wrap his head around it, so be it. He just doesn't have to look or book.

hbyist+truth=;( 305 reads
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Who rail against gays and hookers but then go visit a gay hooker on the down low.

skarphedin 280 reads
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And pointing out the reality on the ground does not mean you agree with it or even support their right to hold that position.

skarphedin 283 reads
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Where did I argue that TER has not had a TS presence in the past?  

Where did I argue that TER should not have a TS presence?

skarphedin 257 reads
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First, and most importantly, thank you for responding to my arguments. I appreciate it.  

My position is that there is a new status quo regarding trannsexual providers on TER. And that it is unrelated to a change in demand for the services of said providers. And finally, that this change is ideological at heart and anti-economic in that it runs contrary to the strongly held preferences of the target demographic.  

So, the point you make in your first para actually supports my position.  

The point you make in your second para is facile. The demand for trannsexual providers is minute compared to the demand for straight female escorts. My argument is that it is anti-economic to strongly offend the sensibilities of your target demographic in an effort to increase market share in a different minute market.  

As to your final para, the demand for TS providers is tiny. There is simply no way around that.

GaGambler 263 reads
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First MS TER, next World Domination!!!

Honestly, I just don't get the angst here Skarpy. Trannies are NOT what is wrong with the TER of today. There is ONE TS poster on the entire first page of the GD board. There are two on the photo board, and I don't even know if TS ads are even allowed, I can't remember ever seeing one.  

So why is this such an issue to you? Surely you don't think TS Sasha has singlehandedly destroyed TER, do you? So what is this "new status quo" you are talking about? With the exception of TS Sasha winning MS TER, I see it as business as usual around here where it comes to the TS providers and the guys who patronize them.

skarphedin 269 reads
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"We will be monitoring this board in an effort to keep in free of derogatory remarks by those who do not share your views."

http://www.theeroticreview.com/discussion_boards/viewmsg.asp?MessageID=1000&boardID=19&page=1019#1000

skarphedin 284 reads
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hotplants 312 reads
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Why is it just now that we have the new status quo then?  

We don’t.  

The only thing that has obviously changed in recent history is a notable reduction in the overtly ignunt’ and hateful commentary directed at TS providers who post on this board. Hey…maybe that’s only because more of this ‘core audience’ is refraining from the bashing. In which case amen and halleluiah.  It’s about ‘effin’ time.

Then again, what are we really talking bout here? 1 or 2 TS providers posting on GDB?  A TS provider was voted Ms TER? This hardly equates to TER making some new  “concerted effort to expand the site into that market.”  

But what if they are?  So what? The number of people participating on the TS board is significantly more than some tiny sliver of an audience. This certainly does not support your assertion that inclusion of TS providers on TER is purely “ideological and anti-economic”-----or that the majority of anyone is offended---or even that this is new, considering how long the TS board has been here.  

This may be a head-twister for you but: have you considered the possibility that the audience on the TS board (or the market for TS providers) actually is primarily comprised of TER core audience (e.g middle aged straight white males?)

MatureGFE See my TER Reviews 276 reads
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MatureGFE See my TER Reviews 293 reads
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is just that. But let's not make Skarpy's lil head explode. ;-)

Steph xoxo

skarphedin 278 reads
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