Certainly, I'm not a VIP. And even more assuredly, I'm new to the hobby.  In fact, so new, that I've only been with two providers (both with extensive and very-good reviews).  

As I plan on continuing with the hobby, this change in hiding the ratings has made what was previously a manageable challenge into a leap of faith.  

With every intention to start writing reviews to assist other hobbyists (and providers alike) as I continue -- in spite of the fact I couldn't see my own reviews -- NOW what's my incentive?  The most critical factor, whether it's a rip-off or I can expect a quality experience, has been hidden.

I suspect that the number of non-VIP reviews is a significant one, and I further suspect that the number will decrease, as the overall use of the site by VIP's will drop.  

I don't know if the point of TER is to make money, or to be helpful to providers and hobbyists -- if the latter, I suspect this was a very bad idea.

Write a review and you'll BE a VIP with no need to bitch.

yeah I haven't been here in a while, but to take away things that were available is really a bad idea.

..there are plenty of 10's on here that are rated really low in the performance category. It does seem like a lot of people will be making a leap of faith. I guess time will tell.
http://www.theeroticreview.com/reviews/show.asp?id=23072

The girls with a huge number of reviews over several years are always good providers (Daisy, Ednita, etc). I can't think of any exceptions.  

If you're going to hobby with shemales you should pay for VIP. If it saves you one bad session a year its worth it. Besides, its fun to read all those nasty reviews!

Agree about the reviews over time.  Just think, go to Daisy's page and estimate that she maybe gets 1 review in ten sessions (I don't know, only a guess) and just multiply the total reviews for her on TER x 300 roses.  Dam, I am in the wrong bidness

That is a catch 22. You can't be sure of a provider's performance unless you are a VIP, and you can't become a VIP by posting a review, without going to a provider........

I've been a VIP member for 59 months since 2002. In between I have tried to come up with creative ways to get the info I need to secure a good session while being a basic member. Seems that TER is being creative as well. I do feel that they should reward the attempt and not put roadblocks in the way of getting reviews posted. I have been rejected for putting in too many "don't know" responses to some of the blanks. Ive been rejected for using Craigslist ads and not including enough graphic details...Me? Come on.
Guess it will help the Gurls that provide a link to their bad reviews.

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