but the ones I came across were actually breathlessly flattering

I'm not that surprised that guys have nice things to say about women who will have sex with them.

you may not like it, but it is going to go mainstream soon. Look at San Francisco, and the Erotic Sex workers Provider's Union (ESPU), of which I am a member, is about to qualify to put a ballot measure on the November ballot in San Francisco to stop the enforcement of prostitution laws.

Unless you're involved in it, it's none of your business.

Does this empower you or is it a manifestation of evil capitalist globalism?

why does this interest you?

why should it interest your readers?

I am sure that the ranch will appreciate the pr effort.

The website mentioned in the article is not the most prominent one. ASPD.net is the most common one, as is P411.com. Let's not forget Craigslist. And yes, the reviews are generally glowing, but the trash that is talked in the members only area is unbelieveable. If law enforcement really wanted to crack down on prostitution, it's easy to find out who is a 'provider' in the 'hobby'. Photos, websites and cell numbers can all be used to track down many of them. Personally, if someone pays for sex, that's their business, but when their actions affect others, there's where the problem is. The amount of unsafe sex, potential violence (sometimes rape), and abuse mentioned in these forums is astounding. However, I believe that prostitution is based on supply and demand, and if law enforcement wants to crack down on prostitution, they need to crack down on the johns as well. People are going to have sex regardless, and I'd rather see these women in a safer environment than what is currently out there.

My 2 cents

That has to be the most polite way of saying "she's willing to do threesomes" that I have ever seen.

See subject line.

The Erotic Review (TER) is more of a Consumer Reports. Speaking as a guy who has to pay for it (ugly and a beta male), I can say that TER is actually quite useful. It is simply too easy to be scammed by these women. From a photo not being accurate, to “It’s just a rub. Anything more is 500 extra”, to outright cash-and-dash.

The ads these women use are necessarily vague. And some women use that vagueness to scam men. TER and other local boards give men a way of communicating with each other. The goal is to stay out of trouble and have a good time. TER and similar boards help in that.

I understand the salacious nature of it, and how broadsheet is looking down their noses at those who post at those sorts of places. But clearly there is a need for such boards.

I emailed the webmin asking where the section for women was - in regards to giving feedback on male prostitues. He responded with a resounding WOMEN ONLY PLEASE...

not that I had any comments to give but I had to ask...