It's sad and unfortunate, and frankly pathetic.  It seems that one of the trolls has escaped the General Discussion board and is now prowling around The Erotic Highway looking to do what trolls do.  

 
Here's the thing; Trolls only survive if they are fed.  If you refuse to feed them, they quickly die.

 
I have no doubt that said troll will now try to flame me for my suggestion, hoping to draw a reaction from me.  There shall be none, so good luck with that, troll.  

 
Life is good

 
The Cat

The real trolls are the ones inhabiting this fantasy land where you all post your thoughts and dreams. herbtwat has created a little cult where you all believe there's some formula to this shit and the girls aren't really hookers.

I don't give a single fuck what "cat" thinks or if he will reply. I will keep encouraging you to wake the fuck up. He's worried that people will stop looking at his "datum" lol.

What does it mean when someone offers a differing opinion, and then they are called a "troll"? It means that your posts can't endure any scrutiny.  What "cat" is saying is that "life is good" only when you all sit around the campfire and worship his bullshit.

AI Overview

In online forums and on the internet in general, a troll is a person who deliberately posts inflammatory, off-topic, or offensive content to provoke emotional reactions, disrupt conversations, and harass other users. Unlike someone who offers a legitimate disagreement, a troll seeks to cause chaos and distress, acting as a digital bully whose goal is to enrage a community rather than engage with it constructively.  

What Trolls Do

    Provoke Reactions:
    Their primary goal is to get a strong emotional response from others, whether it be anger, frustration, or sadness.  

Disrupt Discussions:

They post off-topic comments or engage in personal attacks to derail conversations and prevent civil discussion.  
Use Inflammatory Content:
Trolls often use insults, name-calling, lies, or other aggressive tactics to achieve their disruptive goals.  

Target Vulnerabilities:
They may target individuals or groups based on personal weaknesses, illnesses, or traumatic experiences to cause further harm.  

Why People Troll

    Amusement: Some trolls find it entertaining to upset others or cause conflict.  

Cyberbullying: For some, it is a form of cyberbullying, using anonymity to be cruel or destructive.  
Malicious Intent: In some cases, particularly with political or corporate trolls, their aim is to spread disinformation, manipulate public opinion, or damage reputations.  

What to Do About Trolls

    Do Not Feed the Trolls:  

Engaging with a troll often makes them more likely to continue, as it validates their disruptive behavior.  

Report Them:

Instead of arguing, report the troll's behavior to the platform moderators or administrators.  

Ignore and Block:

Often, the most effective strategy is to ignore the troll and block them from further interaction.

I often feel as a bit of an outsider on this subforum, so I don't mind your biting comments at all.

 
You make some good points challenging the 6 SB in 6 nights guys, and those who have SB from the distant past come  repeatably back into their lives bc they are just the best lovers they ever experienced. Not to mention those who have all the SB girls they want at $300 a pop.  I agree, basically BS.

 
On the other hand, even tho I've been doing this for a decade, I still pick up tips and not only that, new approaches I never considered.  Prof Herb does have a dedicated following on here, so no comment there, other than he is easily the most eloquent poster I've read on this forum.

 
But, you know, we also all watch each other's back here.  

 
Equally, have you had much experience with SB?  You're free to tell us your experiences...stories...the good times...and the bad.

They show you how pathetic they are.  No matter how bad your day is, seeing them shows your life can be a lot worse

I had 4 ladies in a week. 3 SBs and 1 AMP lady. I have no illusions that they would see me without the cash but it is nice to see a lady enough times where there is a level of comfort for both of us that I  don't get with an escort. But that's me.

While I might not agree with everything someone says I still appreciate their thoughts.  I don’t discount what somebody says they did with a sb or multiple sbs during any given time period. Whether they travel with them or what they do with them. I actually like to hear the stories.  

My roster is in an evolving phase where I’m
Looking for a new #1, and my backups aren’t worthy of a starting position in the line up. For me I do see these SB’s as junior varsity hookers who some seem to have GPS  and should go pro with what they want for their time. I also think they might be missing a couple of screws to be doing this or maybe just desperately trying to get by. Yes, my fellow mongers they won’t do this/us for free.  

As far as your point not all people who don’t share one’s opinions are not trolls they just think differently than you.  As far as all of your stories please keep them coming it’s an enjoyable voyeuristic read.  

Call me whatever you like, I just have my opinions which may or may not be similar to yours.

Herb's point is that gtfo isn't giving an opinion.  He's outright being an asshole.  While I find it amusing that people have to troll an anonymous board to feel superior over others, I can see why others find it annoying and have probably already blocked him.  

I don't come on here to be a dick to others.  I enjoy chatting with a lot of people and sharing my experiences.  Both good and bad.

His screen name is a good tell on his personality.  Lol

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And what of us that are Dicks? (Richard).

Very true.  Either a 13 year old has an account here or a 50 year old who still lives with parents.

I've interacted maybe 10 years now with Herb  and Sweetman on this board and have always appreciated their take on the SB/SD life.  There will always be some asshole that wants to prove just how much of an asshole they are by attacking others.  Escorts or SBs, there a little of both in stories that get told.  There are professional SBs and only deal with guys who provide open access to money, some would call them high end escorts or companions OR Sugar Babies.  Call the women who are on Seeking or whatever website you are using by what you want.  I think the message that Herb has always espoused was been be polite, be respectful, and don't be an asshole.  If you don't understand Life is Good then you'll never appreciate the good things in life.

Hey BR, thanks for mentioning me.  I've always tried to be an honest and upbeat contributor here.  This afternoon I had a date with my current #1.  We've been sugaring for 1 1/2 years at this point, visiting every other week.  She's a raven haired, slim, 24yo beauty who loves pleasing me.  She will do anything I ask, and loves to have me pleasure her with my fingers and tongue and naked cock in all her holes.  Sure, I know she'd disappear if there was no $$$ incentive.  But that's ok with me. She never watches the clock, and she seems very satisfied with the modest $300 per visit I gift her.  I treat her with the greatest respect and affection, and count myself lucky to have her in my life.  She's an angel, and I treat her that way.  As I was pumping my cum into her pussy, I couldn't help but think how lucky I am.  Why anyone would claim I'm delusional or making this up is beyond me.  I hope my experiences can inspire others here to achieve the same results, and that's the spirit informing this board.  When I was younger, in my frustrated decades, 40s and into my 50s, I could never have imagined I'd be having this much fun at this point in my life, late 70s.  Life is so Very, very good!

As a happy member for this tribe for some time and an active participant in the sugar world I've enjoyed all the posts, even the negative (trolling) ones. We all have different opinions and as long as it doesn't drive people away from participating hopefully we can all have a good laugh about it. I will say this about sugaring. It has improved my mental health and provided me with hours/days of pure fun. I've also learned a lot from the experience and grown as a person, It has made me better at managing relationships. I can personally attest that it is so not a provider/hobbyist relationship. I've had those and they couldn't be more different. Finally, I lost many hundreds of thousands of dollars in a divorce and so it is very comforting to know I can have a lovely relationship with a woman without the fear of that happening again. My current SB asks nothing of me beyond the allowance, always wants to be at her best, loves pleasing me and is tolerant of my foibles. Even though she is an ardent feminist, with me she loves being the traditional woman and allows me to drive what we do and when. I could never get that in a marriage. Long live sugaring!

My experience is pretty much the same as yours, LAERTES. With the right partners, the sugar dynamic works on so many levels and is a far cry from the provider/hobbyist experience. When done right, it can be an almost perfect fit in a most imperfect world.

 
I welcome differing points of view but when comments are mean-spirited and accusatory they cease being a helpful asset to the board.  

 
We are here to support one another and to encourage a dynamic that makes life better for everyone involved. There are destructive unhappy personalities [trolls] which exist only to demean, belittle and attack others in order to make themselves feel superior. I suggest there is no place on this board for such nonsense.

 
Let's keep the dialogue here upbeat, helpful and supportive.      

But the fact is — the era of beautiful escorts available at a reasonable price, who also do this with enthusiasm, is pretty much over  

Nowadays with grade inflation I kinda find the 10s and 9s of today are like 7s of era past — that past I am referring to is —- 2000s upto mid 2010s

SBs and sugar offer something unique —- civilians who are beautiful enough, tight body & slim enough , but aren’t “hoe’d out” — they have their regular job say whatever an esthetician, a college grad, or front desk person etc but can use the extra cash from an older guy who won’t gross her out — she isn’t out to make the most bang for her sex since she has a normal life outside sugar  

Over time many have developed friendships too — and the experience of going bare, with a civilian who actually isn’t having sex like 5 times a day with strangers is a LOT different  

Until i experienced it like 4 years ago, I had pretty much given up on escorts and was about to get into the vanilla dating grind — when browsing this forum and seeing comments here from veterans literally showed me a brand new “hobby”  

I am sure people embellish things here and there, but we are all grown men come on and can take parts of whatever is being said for our benefit  

But HARD DISAGREE on the “sugaring is escorting “ — if it was , I would have left the bowl a while ago

Well said, I agree completely.  I quit escorts and began sugar dating in 2014-15.  I switched because the 2 dynamics are so very different, and I much prefer sugar dating.

I am a long-time lurker and have contributed little to TER since I started sugaring in 2018.  But I read this board weekly and enjoy the interactions.  Agree with some things and don't agree with others, but it is a good board.  I certainly agree with these last two posts.

My two cents:
The wonderful escort world of 2010-2015 is long gone.  
Sugaring is NOT escorting in any way -- if you feel like it is, you have the wrong SB.
Find the one or two or three that you want to build a relationship with and build it...but dollars are foundational.

Thanks to everyone for their input.  Don't feed the trolls.

Life definitely IS good.