What inspires you to be persistent and when do you just move on?

I like three things in women: personality, personality, and personality.   But there is no real TER rating for personality, only beauty and performance.  There ae 40 women on my list of TER favorites.  There is NO way I can see them all.  I wouldn't ever try.

Hi Norah,
Good question! Of late I've been using Twitter to make dates. I have found it to be more accurate & up to date as well as efficient. At the end of the day it's that feeling of connection, desire and lust that juice the motivation to keep trying to schedule. I've also realized that when the lady I've attempted to contact wants to meet me as much as I her, we can overcome the obstacles.  

I see a few regulars (IMHO the best in the area!) and I try to see new ladies every couple of months or so to try out a potential new regular friend.  When I do look and see someone special or who I have been watching, it's all about a time window and how much of a pain-in-the-ass arrangements are.  I look for someone who can meet , a week or so ahead, and confirm  their availability after looking at their ads/website, for the time I have available. An incall for that time is crucial for me.  If they are unavailable or too much trouble I politely move on.  I may of may not try again later.  A few will follow-up later with an email telling me when they are back or have an incall, most don't.  

of sending an email in the first place.

prompt response and professionalism is always nice

I would expect a large variation in effort... not only from guy to guy, but even by the same guy.  

Absolutely, a bad attitude, seeming too good to get back to you, or shortness is now tops in reasons to move on.

If someone strikes a chord, I'll make the effort to put things together.  Just as I do in regular dating.  

I'm pretty simple:

Time window/convenience of location, and price (if it isn't featured in her ads)...

Number one consideration is her appearance.  Am I attracted?  Does she take care of herself?  How is she put together: clothing, makeup, shoes.  I'm a boob man and love natural boobs but surgically enhanced are nice too.  I have to say that bad boob jobs are a turn off, (just being honest).  Clear, beautiful skin is a huge attraction for me.  Videos are helpful too, because I like to see how a woman moves and I look for someone who moves sensually.

Good question! I make initial contact very rarely, so when I do, it is because someone's ad make a very strong impression, and I am very motivated to meet. If I get an initial response that is positive, then I will be persistent and ignore delay or communication lapses once or twice. If I feel radio silence from the other side may be intentional, then I will not pester any further. But it's not about convenience, or immediacy;  it is really about the interest level and enthusiasm that comes through in the exchange. If no enthusiasm at that stage, how much would you expect in person, right?  Just my two cents.

Excellent point. Too bad it's the exception instead of the norm, but that is the business.  

In this current market there are alot of choices that change daily. Many of us guys have an ideal match in mind that fulfills out fantasy. Guys are visual creatures. So we gravitate to the pictures first, then look at the stats and then maybe if we are interested, read a few reviews.  

Probably an unsatisfying answer, but ... it depends.  I probably spend more time than is remotely sensible perusing the various TER / P411 / etc resources for where I live and where I travel, trying to make something fit into my schedule from a somewhat dynamic short list of possibilities.  Some of those are people I've seen before and liked, some are people I'd like to see because of a combination of optics and personality, and occasionally people who I want to see because some particular aspect just hits a button at the moment.

If I e-mail and she lets me know that times don't work, I'll keep her in mind for the future and often try again.

Usually, I just move on. However, there was one exception that stands out in my memory.

To be honest, sometimes it's scheduling, sometimes it's losing track. There might be a chance to see someone on a particular day and I pursue the most promising path after making two inquiries. Sometimes there's real intent but poor follow-up because my organization and memory in this domain aren't great.

1) Attractive escorts are a becoming a dime a dozen.  Right now, for example, I receive multiple e-mails/texts/PMs from ladies every week who are touring and would like to meet.  Most of them are very attractive.  I am more persistent with those ladies that have amazing personalities, are a good fit, and that I am likely to connect with on a higher, more meaningful level.  Physical attractiveness has become a gimme.  I am becoming more and not less picky.          
2) If a lady that I attempt to set up an appointment with is professional, sincere, and an effective communicator (responds  to inquiries in a reasonable time period, is engaging --- and her writing reflects intelligence, thoughtfulness, and a playful disposition), even if our schedules don't align multiple times then I will still follow-up with her at a later point in time.    
3) A few times I have followed-up with a lady who previously seemed very genuine and down to earth only to see a sudden shift in her personality.  Perhaps she is having personal issues?  Maybe she is mixing me up with someone else?  Maybe she has mental health issues?  I don't know and I don't need to know.  But that has resulted in me stopping in my tracks once or twice.  Similarly, if there is any hint of drama or indicators of any sort of drug use, then I would immediately cease and desist.  Also, if a lady doesn't seem interested in meeting me, then I wouldn't pursue her.    

There needs to be something beyond good looks.  An intrigue factor that makes me want to come back for more.  In your case, it's the wit and sass that keeps me intrigued.  I've just not been in the same hemisphere as you for at least a year.  So I follow your Twitter regularly with the hopes of one day experiencing some delirium in the nocturnum.

Absolutely not.

Mostly if I am paying, then I will to be a little more picky about services offered lining up with what I am looking for. That being said, I am huge on customer service so if you don't reply or I ask several questions in am email and you answer the first one but not the rest and I have to ask several times to get a straight answer. I move on...

Being with someone who is eye candy (only) is fine, once.

and shows interest in getting together and working things out, then I reciprocate the effort.  

There is a certain type of obsession involved when I want to see a provider.  I moved on quickly if there is a lack of professionalism in communication or if the experience is not that good.  (I don't do this much in the first place.)  I went to see a well reviewed provider and she "forgot" the first meeting and wasn't ready on time for second (after giving me a discounted second appointment.)    I was coming on my lunch hour.  Needless to say, I won't repeat, and I shouldn't have made the second appointment but was thinking with my smaller head. My last provider wasn't as flakey but talked a lot about her ex-boyfriends and seemed very judgmental about some of her clients' desires.  So both providers showed a lack of professionalism.  If you're providing a service, even if the service is illegal, you should treat the customers appropriately.  I also appreciate a provider who answers her email, if she shows an email address.  Texting is important once the appointment is close, but email works better for me setting it up.   All in all I prefer someone  who is intelligent and personable rather than just good looking.   But I understand everyone has their bad days and there's lots of complaints providers have about consumers.