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harpo123

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  1. The way this thread devolved into this massive dumpster fire of drama is the perfect illustration on why Halifax is a hard place to hobby - and from the authors of the drama, it looks like both sides can share that blame.  Lyla definitely doesn't help.  I remember a few years back, when it was so defensive about posting critical reviews, but at the bottom of the review section you could rate the SP out of 5 stars.  So one hobbyist (that is still such a silly term to me), gave one particular SP a good textual review, but a poor star rating.  So, naturally,  the lyla police were called, and the hobbyist was publicly taken to task.  But, for what, the hobbyist argued - for using the 5 star system in the exact manner to which it was designed?  Needless to say, the star rating option disappeared shortly after.

    One person commented above (before things got flame-y) that this board is full of single-post threads where one person asks if anyone has ever seen so-and-so, and no one responds (except sometimes GreenTeal who will patiently explain how to spot scams).  Well, now you know why no one posts.  Because it rarely adds value.

    I won't even look at lyla - to luck out and find the 1% truth in the 99%scam, is not worth my time.  I come here to check those few out-of-town SPs that still post their tour schedules.  Nothing against the few non-drama locals here, I've just never gone to a local SP from lyla - as someone else mentioned in a different post, I prefer exotic tastes.  But to watch what this place has turned into....I wish there were more choices....

     

     

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  2. We're starting to get mean and that's not the idea.

    GT, while frustrated by your points, I understand and appreciate them.  I suppose the proper recourse here is to pass my contact info over to the old agency (for lack of a better word to describe YFL), in the hopes that they pass it on to Rose's last known contact info.


  3. Hi GT, 

    Normally I consider your contributions quite valuable, but I do take a bit of exception to this one, and I think you're missing the point.

    Neither my inquiry, or the subsequent response, were in any way violating privacy or right to choose.  I didn't ask, 'hey where does Rose live or what's her number'.  I just asked 'is she around somewhere else, to the best of anyone's knowledge?'   If she chose to retire, that's absolutely her choice, and I'll stop hoping to see her.  But maybe she's independent now, and choosing to advertise away from this site.  I know of several SPs who did just that, due to one circumstance or another 😉

    So if someone knows that she's advertising somewhere else, and they tell me that, wouldn't you expect that Rose would appreciate the extra business, rather than consider the exchange of readily - available information an invasion of her privacy?  

     

    Edit:  Thinking about this more, I can understand if someone left one advertising environment to escape bad clientele, and therefore might not want her new ad location revealed to the old environment.

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  4. Likely means she's full already.  From what I hear she's inundated with requests so maybe can't respond to all inquiries especially those from 1st timers (like me).  Just guessing.   She replied to me with only 2 slots left for her whole stay and that was yesterday.


  5. Thanks for the great responses.  I wasn't at all meaning for this to be a 'so and so does xyz' - sorry if it looked like that.  I was more wondering if others came across the same inconsistenty in defining the same phrase across different ads.  Perhaps the best approach is, if it's explicitly stated in the ad, feel free to ask, otherwise don't.  Good point about what you can catch too - maybe it's something I should try to do without!  Thanks again for the great answers.


  6.  Now that 'safe services only' has become pretty standard on ads, i find myself in a tough position.  I'm a big fan of b__j -  sometimes that's all I want.  In my somewhat limited experience this year, when I ask outright I've found that an ad mentioning safe can mean:

    1.  Yes, just no BFS

    2.  Yes, but it costs extra

    3.  Yes, but not until I know you (regular)

    4.  NO, you insensitive jerk, read my ad and stop wasting my time.

     

    Normally, logic would tell me that #4 is a totally justifiable response....if it wasn't for the fact that the other 3 responses were just as common.   It's not a complete deal breaker for me, if recos here have been otherwise glowing, but I do like to have my expectations set.  I know that today's environment has led to many SPs feeling increased hostility - the cockroaches have definitely come out of their tunnels this year -  but now I worry about getting red flagged because of my questions!  I'd love to hear thoughts and experiences from both sides!  Thanks in advance!

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  7. Just wondering what folks think of this.  I'm not a fan of lacy, fancy, sexy heels and whatnot.  I prefer a nice sundress or workout tank and shorts - cute instead of hot.  Anyway I make this request each time and am told no problem.  But every time I show up, it's lacy sexy lingerie!  I'm not sure if it's the SP herself or the 'dispatcher' failing to pass it along (I haven't seen many independents).  I never make a big deal about it but it bugs me.  Am I weird?

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  8. Do you guys find YFL to be sluggish on the responses to text?  I inquired about a time slot and after a few hours was told to text the other #.  That one answered my inquiry right away and asked if I wanted to confirm time and I said yes.  I asked a follow up question but haven't heard back in a day.  I guess the time slot is mine?

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