Hey more of a random question but I was curious in getting some insight from the group here.  
Does anyone on here have any experience being a sugar daddy? what was it like? especially in comparison to seeing a SP regularly or just seeing different girls weekly or monthly.  Is this something that folks consider a good use of time and energy, is it worth it? Pros and cons? interested in seeing different points of view.

That is the de facto SB board on TER. You'll get a lot of good feedback to your question.

1. Shark infested waters filled with women looking for a human ATM machine.
2. A lot of time and possibly money spent on SB sites trying to connect with a suitable SB. Some of those sites are scam operations looking for your CC number.
3. Drama, and ghosting. This is also a part of the civvie world dating game and it's definitely in the SB world.
4. Other men possibly involved in her life, boyfriends,  including other SDs.
5. Setting up initial meetings and negotiating the price. More time involved in this.
6. The danger of getting caught if you have a SO. That cute young SB you're seeing can turn on you and rat you out.

My experience has been in the single moms (At least 30, preferably 40) who want a FWB while off the clock being a mom.  They don't need the money but want to be treated well, like weekend get a ways.  The drama and GPS of covid never impacted these ladies, but availability is limited for fear of the virus.  My 2 cents

All great points and more in line with my suspicions on this as well, I was secretly hoping that the feedback was there was some untapped amazing opportunity here, but alas, as the previous poster said, not much different than civi life.

I recently tried two sugar daddy sites and it was okay but I did have two bad experiences. The worst one ended up  
stalking me and threatened to blackmail and extort money. I got so bad I had to get the law involved. If they only want to pay with cash app there is a chance its fraud. If it sounds too good to be true then it isn't, if they have multiple accounts or can't verify if its a real phone number or google voice then that's a flag.

I have found the sugar bowl to be delightful. Yes has I found some young ladies trying to treat me as a ATM;  but you have to know how to treat them back. I have met some wonderful ladies most of them younger than most of the hookers I meet here and for far far less. There are some cons but mostly can be overcome by common sense. As suggested check out the erotic highway for more information.

7. A SB is much like a provider who only does outcalls. The aspiring SD will have to provide the location. This is the part where it's beneficial to be single and live alone in your house  or apartment. Otherwise you're going to have to book a room somewhere and you don't want to be in the position where your SB ghosts you at the last minute.

If you’re really interested in checking out the SB scene, best advice here is over at The Erotic Highway. Expecting to find some magic formula is like visiting a provider with one 10/10 review from a guy with only one review and thinking you’re guaranteed a 10/10 experience yourself.

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I'm just browsing the Sugar Bowl since I am now separated and able to try different things.
It is very confusing though sorting through the profiles. It looks like there are ladies looking for a number of different angles, from 'friends with benefits' to monthly allowances to a modified escort service, Some even looking for a real boyfriend or marriage.
I may explore a bit further.. but still trying to figure out what I really want out of it. There are plenty of providers here, though I suppose it might be nice to try a semi-pro. I'm not ready to offer an allowance but might be tempted by an NSA if the occasion presents itself.
What I'm finding on traditional dating sites is that no one I'm attracted to (under 45)  is really interested in a guy in his 60s, so this may be an avenue.

So I've been a hobbyist for over 20 years now and Suga daddy sites are the only way to go.  The suga daddy site I use is $100 per month and that seems like a bad thing but trust me its perfect.  Most men do not pay and the only way to get your cell phone number to the ladies.

8. So, providers never move, raise rates, retire, etc.? Change is a normal part of life for everyone.

I never said providers never move, raise rates, retire, and so on. Instability is also one of the cons of hobbying. But the topic was about the sugar bowl--not about hobbying. And I wasn't writing a comprehensive comparison of both activities. As I read over the cons list, I see no exaggerations, but by all means point them out.

I spent about 6 months on one of the SB sites.  Met two very nice young ladies.  Coffee with one.  A hike, some gifts, a dinner, and finally a hotel room (that I had to set up) with the other.  

I disagree about them not having a place.  I'd say about 25% have their own place.  Separated women, girls straight out of college, bartenders with roomates (meet when roomates are gone)