The only reason i stick with it is because of the information from the reviews. Has saved so much time and money.  

But i agree about the review process. Ive had reviews not be accepted for items that were clearly in the review. The site itself could probably use an overall as well, but im not too picky when it comes to that stuff.  

Ive also, been around since 00-01. I actually had a different sn back then, but had to create a new account due to a ps not liking a not stellar review. Im fairly certain she had an in with the reviewers and mods back then. Got me banned for saying her pussy had a whiff of funk on it. Which it did.

I rather imagine that it shares some of the issues of mutation along with FB, "X", Reddit, whatever.

I do believe that shutting down access in the USA over FOSTA/SESTA concerns was damaging.  What was it?  Something like 2 years that USA denizens who didn't want to go the VPN route couldn't access the site?  I'm actually kind of surprised (and grateful) that the site survived that and came back (albeit maybe came back weaker.)

I've not felt the sorts of issues you're complaining about.  My latest review was approved in less than 48 hours, far faster than I was anticipating.  But then, I'm nowhere near as prolific as are you - gettin' old and slowin' down, I suppose.  (But I'm envyin' your review profile - 5 babes this month alone ... go get 'em stud!)

Surely it's an imperfect site, but I still don't know of a better site.  I've dipped my toes into some other review sites and ad/review sites over the years and (in my view) this one's a clear winner.  But then I have one inhibition that might not apply to all of us lustful mongers: I won't pay, won't have my credit card registered at any porn/escort site - I only earn my VIP with reviews and site support, and TER is good at supporting that.

For everything you dislike will be hundreds who like it.   It’s not perfect and it can’t be, but it works. You will be back.

When TER went dark in the US after FOSTA-SESTA passed the site lost tens of thousands of participant

Had that not happened the site would still be rocking today

for a lot of reasons i would say. it needs to reinvent itself.

A few improvements will go a long way. I was amazed the site allowed this thread to post, kudos to TER!  

A rant of mine at first, but the desire to improve the site. I don't give much weight to covid or being blocked in the USA for the decline. The worlds oldest profession has not declined, has it? Its due to changes to the hobby and the changing times. Newer hobbyists find the site cumbersome, dated or restrictive, but in the wrong ways.  

When the site began, as with most then, you had to play by their rules. Learn all the new acronyms which are now common. Today, sites are user friendly as possible due to competition, they'll go elsewhere immediately. TER is a specific niche, but there's more ways to gain provider info today. While it's still among, or the most legitimate, subtle changes/improvements can condition new hobbyists and draw back older ones.        

What would you like changed/improved, these are mine:  

1) For NEW PROVIDERS streamline the questions for ease and speed of use. There's literally 30-40 lines of info to go through. Add more check boxes to combine details, remove as many fill in the blank or drop downs in a way to maintain the existing criteria. Add the ability to add other cities around the world, instead of only whats in the system. Immediately negate sites not acceptable to add and better highlight what isn't complete or acceptable when trying to submit the review form.    

2) For EXISTING PROVIDERS add the ability to update contact info, websites, rates and or other new info instead of being pigeon holed to follow as much as currently.  

3) For BOTH add a way to add their social media, which can be a useful tool to find more about providers. These days it's rare for providers to have personal websites. More and more they don't even post ads on the main provider sites as social media and phone/internet use evolves.    

4) For BOTH add a specific area that coincides with performance levels. Unlike the current method where those questions are spread out, put them in one spot, list them as a way to rate the performance. Instead of a prompt that says for a level 8, 9 or 10 you need this or that, let the performance be maxed by the boxes checked so they can score lower but not higher without those elements selected.  

5) For BOTH maintain a minimum/maximum amount of description and or info needed. A word count or perhaps a paragraph for the general box and 2 for the nitty gritty one. Asking for too much it can detour reviews, if not enough it's somewhat a waste of everyone's time. Consistency for the location of providers. I've written that a provider was at a national chain hotel near O'Hare airport, Chicago, 20 sq mile area, 30+ hotels. I was told it was too specific and put them in harms way which is a good thing. But, I've often read the cross roads or block someone was at. Which is safer?    

6) For NEW REVIEWERS establish an introductory period, too many amazing reviews of otherwise unknown providers should flagged. New reviewers writing amazing reviews of an existing provider with bad reviews and or poor history. The review reads as a night and day comparatively. This is also for the opposite, a provider who has consistent good reviews then suddenly a bad one or a few bad ones by someone new or newer.  

Thoughts?            

Many of the reviewers on this site have been around for years and Canberra trusted to give you some good intel. Maybe the site should market that fact and people would return. 19years of reviews should count for something. The format does need some updating. I ain't taking anymore for the team, I need the reliable information.

Wow what a great discussion- TER please take note.  I see TER as the gold standard of reviews.  Likely not perfect, but more reliable in my opinion than others    TER - why might you remain that gold stabdard?  I welcome other opinions but - 1 - the shear number of reviews; 2 - as I search for a provider - no review in TER is reason for concern and proceed with caution. 3 - what ever the TER review is I perceive confidence in the review - to expand I have had providers ask me to to do a TS4RENT review while I either them - how credible might review be?  4 - others - please wade in with makes a review credible and what make doing a review to painful to do?  What is just right?  Again - more credible reviews is better that great "porn fiction"

Thanks for the various input, we'll see if things improve. While I agree TER is still among the best resource, perhaps the best for hobbyists, the common complaints that come up routinely on the message boards go unnoticed. Kind of like the Lily Tomlin skit, we're the phone company, we don't have to care lol...

Anyone have other sites to recommend? Lots of listings elsewhere but I like checking verification here. I am not on P411, how is it?

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