Recent content by talkinghead

You make it sound like a bad thing! Yes, indeed, when I see an escort, I'm paying her to make me feel good. That's exactly what I want. At the same time, I hope I'm a good client to her. I'm baffled by the extremes out here: white knights on the one hand and cynics on the other. Both seem to...

I laughed that only 84% said they would give to charity. It's play money, people. 16% can't even *imagine* giving pretend money to a good cause?

I gotta say this is all a bit much.

This was my path as well, through TBD and TER.

Not exactly an auspicious first post in a thread that no one needs resurrected.

As the comments show, it depends on what we mean by "over the years." If our point of reference is the pre-internet days, then things are vastly better. If, however, we're comparing today's Montreal scene to fifteen years ago, then things seem demonstrably worse, at least for clients. Overall...

You. Are. Awesome. I always appreciate your posts. You're always so open about your life, nonjudgmental, thoughtful, and wonderfully sincere. Also, I figured this thread would be about today's "Back to the Beginning" extravaganza. I can't say that I'm much into metal these days but I did see...

I hate to belabor this conversation but the word "pimp" is not a neutral term that describes a professional occupation, and it's not an objective description of people who manage agencies. At least in the US, the word is a pejorative; it's demeaning and critical. That's why @CaptRenault compared...

I'd say we should be careful about using demeaning language or making assumptions about anyone in the business. I've known some SPs who prefer to work for agencies; they don't have to maintain a website or post ads, can keep a low profile, and sometimes have full-time jobs. Obviously some...

If you're most comfortable with "trusted indies," then that's the ticket. Respectfully, I think your concerns about agencies are misplaced, but everyone has to find their own path, the way that for them balances safety, convenience, cost, and FUN. Enjoy!

I'm sympathetic to the OP since I've always been very cautious when I indulge. That said, @jabbee, I don't understand what "information" you're concerned about, what privacy you feel is vulnerable. Agencies generally require virtually no personal information, though some don't allow...

My favorite actress (as of today) is Barbara Stanwyck, though I'd add Frances McDormand as a close second. Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca is absolute perfection.

I'm not sure about superhero costumes but I think that Delilah Sansregret does (or used to do) cosplay. I've never seen her but I always thought she looked smart and fun.

This post is worth reading twice.

This.