Review rating system

[Lunaseraphim]

That was a really sweet take — all sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns spreading positivity. ✨

Just one small thing though: quite a few guys have mentioned they intentionally avoid

the SP he reviews. So while it sounds nice in theory, in practice… maybe not the magical boost it seems.

Still, love the optimism. We need dreamers too.




Well, isn’t that priceless. You’re “quite certain” I don’t write reviews and yet, here’s a post where you replied to one of mine… in the review section.

https://merb.cc/xenforo/threads/pamela-blonde-ferraryagency.218101/post-1514035

You clearly didn't pick on the irony in my comment.
Sorry, I forgot to CLEARLY STATE that something hyperbolic I wrote is a joke.

Also saying "we'll avoid the providers he reviewed" just because these reviews don't seem genuine to you and because you don't like him is punishing these providers and hurting their business, it doesn't affect him.. it's just not cool in my opinion.

 

[Fradi]

My comment was not fully serious. Personally unless the person is a scammer, stole from the client, refused service without a good reason, has fake photos or a horrible attitude, I don't think harsh reviews are necessary. They have the potential to lead to actual violence and danger, as another user very clearly explained. But I agree that sometimes positive reviews can be suspicious as well, for the reason @EagerBeaver mentioned.

Oh by the way. Maybe if you guys are complaining a lot about the way other clients write reviews or post on the forum, it's time to leave the board all this man bashing is getting intolerable
(this is also a joke)

I guess sometimes the purpose of Merb is entirely forgotten.
For me it is a review board for men to be able to make a good choice as to who they pick as a companion and not to be scammed and to be safe.
Yes this should be done respectfully without dehumanizing anybody.

It is not meant for posters to cozy up to SP posting here to be in their good graces and then feel good about themselves and how popular they are.
Yes the clients can’t be without SP but neither can SP make a living without clients.

 

[Flyingby]

Flyingby,

When there is a pattern of many positive reviews of mostly new providers, what you are suggesting is reviews for discounts or freebies.

NO
Read my post 186
What I am saying is he is misleading new members with his reviews

 

[EagerBeaver]

NO
Read my post 186
What I am saying is he is misleading new members with his reviews

My apologies, that is what I thought you were suggesting. I didn't read your post 186 because this thread is growing and expanding in explosive bursts and I haven't read all posts. I did go back and read it now, and understand your meaning now.

I should note that in the past, a proliferation of positive reviews on newer or less reviewed providers always suggested to me that it's a bargain hunter who is writing the reviews. Meaning the poster is getting discounts or freebies in exchange for the reviews.

Now that being said I have not read ANY of Obvio Obvio's reviews and I do not usually read anyone else's either because I am no longer active in Montreal. When I was active 2001-2019 I did read reviews and observe these trends and most people kind of knew who the bargain hunters were.

 

[Rebaynia]

Hahahah "humor was outside my catch"
Nice way of saying my joke wasn’t that good!! lol appreciate it (and I can take it!)l

Oh no.. I fully blame it on myself lol.. I know there is a whole line of humor my logical mind misses and misunderstands is intended as humor. It's been a life long realization that I have a 'dunce zone' in humor.

 

[Lunaseraphim]

I should note that in the past, a proliferation of positive reviews on newer or less reviewed providers always suggested to me that it's a bargain hunter who is writing the reviews. Meaning the poster is getting discounts or freebies in exchange for the reviews.

This is true, it can be easy for a lot of new providers to be taken advantage of. This needs to be said because clients (the majority of clients who are actually kind and respectful) who don't know what happens behind the scenes need to understand why reviews can be harmful, unless they are written by respectful and well intentioned people.

That being said, it's not because somebody keeps seeing new providers and writes positive reviews for them that he's done something weird. It's just something to keep in mind. And also good press if it's not honest could hurt a new provider who is still learning about the industry and not ready to deal with an influx of inquiries from overly demanding and jaded clients who are always looking for novelty and low rates.

I'm probably going to delete this comment later because I know some people are not going to be happy about it.

 

[G8915mr]

I’m really just not trying to miss the debate between members. But here’s my mini two sense.

I don’t really care for reviews, we all have different things that tickle our fancies. That being said simple interaction and reading sites goes a long way. Reviews are all over the place it seems. Some really go above and beyond (erotic novels), others act like they’re the greatest thing since sliced bread (ego boosts) and then there are the rude ones (no comment).