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hormone

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Is it just me or there seems to be a recent trend in posters writing up reviews that say nothing. Not shill-type of "she was the hottest girl and she does it all"... What I mean by nothing, is a post that only pertains to feelings and contains no information about the encounter (girl's appearance, services rendered...)

I won't quote any specific threads...

I sure can understand that when a lady has numerous pages of reviews describing not only her attributes and attitude but also the available services and play options, one can decide to avoid repeating it all and simply state that what has been said in the past is still valid...

Now, I can understand some guys want to be poetic in their review style. Some, though rare, truly succeed at this... One may want to leave a little to the imagination at times... so as to not sound too graphic. But ... come on, as aptly said by Nylonlover:

c'mon guys, this is a REVIEW board, not a "feelings" board. Put in some goddamn work!

Guys, if you want to only write poetry about how you felt to the lady, put it on a card and give it to her on your next meeting! Poetry is OK, if you write it as such that it contains pertinent information!!

I think that Mods should simply remove these posts that contain no information...
 
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I agree with you. A review should include what others should expect should they call for her. The main purpose of a writing a review is to share your experience, whether it is positive or negative. The important elements are looks and description, acronyms (yes and no), service, sensuality, attitude, and interest in being there with you. If you want to write for Penthouse, contact them, but don't burden board members with your attempt of scripting erotic prose.
 

hormone

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Hey Mod, sorry if you feel my post is potentially discouraging to woudl be reviewers. All I wanted to say was that if you post something that just says "I liked her a lot" ... or " she brought a wind of freshness/ a ray of bright sunlight in my dull and otherwise lackluster life" ... well this kind of post does not help me a lot, unless I know very well the reviewer because of multiple previous reviews. A post needs to contain information, not only feelings.

I too encourage people to write up as often as possible, I just think that there is a trend in some reports to be only subjective feelings and not more concrete information. I dont deny the place of a good subjective appreciation in the review -- we all do, our ratings are subjective, the repeat factor is another one! And the ones who are able or willing to write them up poetically, it just makes it more entertaining to read when it's well done!!
Maybe I will simply remove the quote of the one thread I singled out, this would make my own thread more "generic"...
 

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What we need is something like a check list or a rating system. Some people are just better writers than others. Most post give you a general idea of what to expect.
 

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I am not sure if the OP speaks for the large majority here or small selected few. But perhaps, the board should have a policy on what is expected of it members in their reviews.

It is very possible that I am out of my league on this board and ought to look elsewhere.
I am not comfortable writing graphic details of my encounters. I try to communicate whether I was satisfied or not, whether anything I saw in ad was deceptive and whether previous reviews are accurate.
But I don't try to write a detailed description of the physical encounter between us as I have seen from other poster's. As disappointed as Nylonlover will be.... I am NOT going to "put is some goddamn work", learning
how to get comfortable writing what he wants to read. I will accept however, that if I am not meeting the community standard that perhaps I should not be here.

It is coincidental that I just saw this trip. I just posted a couple of reviews that I hesitated to write for fear they would be deemed useless. I later went back and edited them to add a few numbers and acronyms.
But somehow I think they still fall short of what this thread is seeking to set as the Merb standard. I just made a list. I did not write a sexual narrative.
Quite frankly, if more detail is required, I don't think I am up to the task.

So why doesn't Merb just define what is acceptable for a review and what is not. Then we can self-assess whether or not we ought to participate in this community.
 

freezin

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Thanks Bud...
I appreciate your comment
I am trying to find a balance between my comfort level and what the folks around here want
 

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...But perhaps, the board should have a policy on what is expected of it members in their reviews.
That would be good in a perfect world but, as everybody know... ;)

Putting such policy would deter a lot of people from posting. Some reviewers are already hesitant and are getting bashed as soon as what they write isn't exactly what some members are expecting so, putting a required format would simply push them away.

We have reviewers here who grew confident, starting with short, very basic and limited reviews and now doing good ones. It's a learning curve anybody better follow on his own. A bit of info here and there from timid reviewers is better than no info at all.

Thanks
 

Merlot

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Hey Mod, sorry if you feel my post is potentially discouraging to woudl be reviewers. All I wanted to say was that if you post something that just says "I liked her a lot" ... or " she brought a wind of freshness/ a ray of bright sunlight in my dull and otherwise lackluster life" ... well this kind of post does not help me a lot, unless I know very well the reviewer because of multiple previous reviews. A post needs to contain information, not only feelings.

I too encourage people to write up as often as possible, I just think that there is a trend in some reports to be only subjective feelings and not more concrete information. I dont deny the place of a good subjective appreciation in the review -- we all do, our ratings are subjective, the repeat factor is another one! And the ones who are able or willing to write them up poetically, it just makes it more entertaining to read when it's well done!!
Maybe I will simply remove the quote of the one thread I singled out, this would make my own thread more "generic"...

Hello Hormone,

Everyone has probably felt the same frustration when searching for someone to meet and have fun with. I know I have many times due to information that is lacking. I think your thread asking reviewers to include more useful substantial details is a good idea. I have also wanted to remind reviewers that while their reviews are interesting, their emotional subjectivity does not inform the reader of much that is helpful. But anything that resembles trying to create rules attempting to regiment all reviews would probably be discouraging to many for one reason or another, and would probably result in fewer reviews overall.

Perhaps some sort of sticky with an optional suggestions or a template for reviews would indicate to newbies that certain details are okay to include. I know when I wrote my first I was pretty reluctant to include anything that seemed too personal or graphic.

But in my view the best way to encourage better reviews is to respect the ones that are made, positive or negative. Stop challenging member's honest reviews instead of attacking details some don't like, and send suspicions to the mods first.

And the mods should have a no tolerance policy for insulting or libelous accusations, regardless of being true or not. Newbies seeing the attacks they may face WILL be discouraged from posting anything. In trying to weed out shills with attacks many have consequently weeded out the help we want by making a spectacle of these episodes, thus making it seem like all reviewers risk the same treatment. That help prevent shills, but it's also intimidating to newbies making them more reluctant to post.

It would also help if veterans got respect for their efforts instead of being mocked, taunted, or their honesty challenged.

Cheers,

Merlot
 
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NYClimber

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I think some suggested guidelines would be helpful for newbie’s.

When I wrote my first review (which was also the first time I had engaged in the hobby) I had no idea how to write it. My encounter went great and I documented it as such, but without telling all the details of the encounter (just didn’t know what to write). Because it was my first review, for my efforts I was attacked as a shill…(apparently you are not supposed to have a good time or deal with a good agency the first time you post a review… oh, and know what the community wants to hear about…). I have thick skin, so it bothered me for a bit, but my initial reaction was “well fuck everybody then, I won’t write any more reviews”. I did get some positive feed back, so I continued to contribute.

I’m sure that was very interesting to everyone, but the moral of the story is, if we are going to suggest guidelines to the newbie’s, then we should provide guidelines to those who want to immediately go on the attack because of what a newbie posted, sometimes they just don’t know.

But, and it’s a big Butt, if someone is welcomed into the community and doesn’t contribute…well, game on…
 

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I think some suggested guidelines would be helpful for newbie’s.

When I wrote my first review (which was also the first time I had engaged in the hobby) I had no idea how to write it. My encounter went great and I documented it as such, but without telling all the details of the encounter (just didn’t know what to write). Because it was my first review, for my efforts I was attacked as a shill…(apparently you are not supposed to have a good time or deal with a good agency the first time you post a review… oh, and know what the community wants to hear about…). I have thick skin, so it bothered me for a bit, but my initial reaction was “well fuck everybody then, I won’t write any more reviews”. I did get some positive feed back, so I continued to contribute.

I’m sure that was very interesting to everyone, but the moral of the story is, if we are going to suggest guidelines to the newbie’s, then we should provide guidelines to those who want to immediately go on the attack because of what a newbie posted, sometimes they just don’t know.

But, and it’s a big Butt, if someone is welcomed into the community and doesn’t contribute…well, game on…

Hello NYClimber,

This is extremely unfortunate and the most damaging possibility for any board which can only thrive on the steady renewal of new credible members. That's why I suggested there should be a 100% no tolerance policy for anyone who commits these attacks regardless of seniority. There can be no excuse to attack anyone just being of superficial appearances. IF...there are shills the suspicions should be brought to the mods first, and that process should not be changed no matter if the reviewer is a shill because when it becomes a habit to attack reviewers without proper process the damages for discouraging reviews is much greater than the rewards of catching a shill. Shills are always exposed eventually. Attacking first just cuts off the roots of future benefits for us all.

Good luck,

Merlot
 

hormone

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But perhaps, the board should have a policy on what is expected of it members in their reviews.

It is very possible that I am out of my league on this board and ought to look elsewhere.
I am not comfortable writing graphic details of my encounters. I try to communicate whether I was satisfied or not, whether anything I saw in ad was deceptive and whether previous reviews are accurate.

Thanks for your post Freezin.
I am also one who is not very inclined to describe the roll in the hay part. I won't write "I penetrated her" or she sucked my dick all along the shaft... " I respect that a lot. If your reviews provide the info you quote, you are not out of your league.
It is possible to contribute very well to MERB by simply stating
- if the girl physically fits the advertised description
- if she provided the services as offered
- if the girl arrived on time or how late she was
- if the girl was pleasant to converse with... if you did talk!
- if the girl was shy or more adventurous or took the lead or stalled the actual debut of festivities

I am not expecting anyone who does not feel like it to write details describing the encounter, being graphic about positions and how hard you went at it or how long. Of course, you can mention how satisfied you were. But its important that readers can understand WHY you were happy.

This being said, I think that a policy or too strict guidelines would not be helpful. What would be more helpful in my mind would be indeed a sticky type of thread with various examples of reviews, illustrating what makes one better or one not usefull. With various styles also, to allow most people to find the one that fits better. This way newbies could have a model to follow.

Of course, the best way in my mind to find models is to read... and to practice writing!!
 

Turbodick

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Dream on, it ain't going to happen. Learn to read between the lines and understand that a lot of the most knowledgeable members are hoarding the best for themeselves.
 

MarathonMan

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Nylonlover: c'mon guys, this is a REVIEW board, not a "feelings" board. Put in some goddamn work! Nylonlover is one of the rare reliable Merbiste left (so are Merlot and Hormones) and his reviews over years should be considered as references.

Merlot: It would also help if veterans got respect for their efforts instead of being mocked, taunted, or their honesty challenged.
What respect??? LOL, as soon as you are a bit too incisive Mods, shillers and white knights are interfering

My 25 cents: over years I ve really reduce my litterature-poetry-BS in my reviews. I'm now trying to be to the point as much as I can always using the same structure:

- look: from 1 to 10 + details if needed
- Face: from 1 to 10 + details if needed
- Body: from 1 to 10 + details if needed
- Attitude: from 1 to 10 + details if needed
- Service: from 1 to 10 + detaills of the menu (acronyms)

Optional:
- Damage ($$$$ + extra)
- Receptionnist: from 1 to 10 + details if needed
- Repeat: Y or N

Very simple structure, No BS.
My minimum note is 2 out of 10, my maximum is 9...
 

NYClimber

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Dream on, it ain't going to happen. Learn to read between the lines and understand that a lot of the most knowledgeable members are hoarding the best for themeselves.

Not that I’m a really “old hand” at this hobby, but I’ve been enjoying it for several years now… And for those new or veteran, if you think not posting a review will keep the girl all to yourself is truly living in a fantasy land. Where do you think she just came from before knocking on you door? Where do you think she is going when she walks out? Holding out reviews just makes the board that much more useless…it is MERB after all. I have more appreciation for a new guy to the hobby posting an “un-helpful” review than a salty dog holding one back thinking he’ll get the girl all to himself… Just M2CW on this particular issue…

BTW: Just quoting you Turbo…not attacking…even though no one can hoard the best for themselves your logic is probably correct…
 

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Merlot: It would also help if veterans got respect for their efforts instead of being mocked, taunted, or their honesty challenged.
What respect??? LOL, as soon as you are a bit too incisive Mods, shillers and white knights are interfering

My 25 cents: over years I ve really reduce my litterature-poetry-BS in my reviews. I'm now trying to be to the point as much as I can always using the same structure:

- look: from 1 to 10 + details if needed
- Face: from 1 to 10 + details if needed
- Body: from 1 to 10 + details if needed
- Attitude: from 1 to 10 + details if needed
- Service: from 1 to 10 + detaills of the menu (acronyms)

Optional:
- Damage ($$$$ + extra)
- Receptionnist: from 1 to 10 + details if needed
- Repeat: Y or N

Very simple structure, No BS.
My minimum note is 2 out of 10, my maximum is 9...

Hello MM,

Your preferred method is just fine since it still includes very pertinent detail instead of just very subjective feelings. Some members may still criticize using numbers ratings as individually subjective since tastes may vary widely, but there is always a relative pattern to each member's standards that is helpful from their reviewing history. The trick is to get members to keep reviewing so we can all know how to value their reviews. There is never going to be a perfect measuring standard all can agree on that will immediately be a sure thermometer of what everyone can expect. The best way is to either get to know a how an individual member measures his values or use several member's reviews on a lady to compare.

In my statement above, one person I was thinking of is a well known veteran who writes excellent reviews, but prefers to write mostly accurate positive reviews after positive experiences. We'd all like to see more critical reviews by everyone to see where the services are lacking, but what is the point of criticizing someone's preferred method as long as it's accurate and honest. There are so many hoarders these days, some long time hobbying members with no reviews at all, that mocking, taunting, and challenging those honest members willing to review is utterly ridiculous and self-defeating. What is the sense of doing so??? Along with shillers, and white knights you can add HOARDERS who go "wink wink" to their friends and have never posted a review selfish and damaging members.

:crazy:

Merlot
 
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I wrote this as a response in another thread? But i think it would be more fit for this thread

The bottom line is that a*review is a description of ones encounter...?
That being said.. If you dont have a good experience it doesnt mean the review you were going off was false or a shill !?
This has to be clear with all the visitors on the board !
I understand if she is a different skin colour, or is a bbw reviewed as a spinner! But besides that, whats so difficult to grasp that some guys have better experiences with the same girl than others !!
.. I went through my old reviewing process with a fine tooth comb to set myself a new standard for my reviews...( coming soon i might add )
Of course the looks scale i will use was passed on to me from an old vet from a far off land...But i dont have to justify that 8/10 of the sp's i see ..? I hit it off with..! I could however leave that out, and give a strict, plain, un-biased review though..!
Its as if many guys want negative reviews? And god forbid someone else has a kick-ass time with someone they found to be a bitch..
They will slander that review..!
..how about if the reviewer describes himself, and what he did before and upon arrival at his date..?
Just so others can know where hes coming from?
Its obvious a 26 year old guy with a sense of style wont get the same service as a 70 year old wearing velcro strap shoes.. ( if they both go see the same 19 year old?)
Not that there is anything wrong with 70 year olds wearing velcro strap shoes !
But lets be realistic here.
And before we get the old mid life crisis irrelevant worthless comeback comment.. Like..
" a 26 year old shouldnt be seeing an escort, when i was 26 i never payed for pussy.."
Well when you were 26? guys walked around with cigarette packs under their shirt sleeves.. And nobody complained.. So obviously the chicks were a bit confused back then...
times have changed, and like someone said on the other board.. "we dont pay for sex, we pay for girls to leave after sex".. ( which is a bit harsh? But regardless its true? Some guys are too busy to hunt... And have cash to burn, so why not...)
Btw, i have nothing against 70 year olds, and i am not 26...

Wow maybe i should put this in the 'venting' thread
Lmfao
 

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If off topic posts have been removed, there is no one to blame but those who made the off topic posts instead of posting them in the proper place.

Speaking of which, when will all these posts be removed from this thread? Seems far away from the original topic...
 
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