Here are some silly myths that are perpetuated and comments said by men who call themselves "hobbyists"....(A term used by review board clients)

"She has no reviews, so she can't be real, or any good"

-Wrong! Many escorts have posted no review policies, therefore have no reviews, and do very well without them. They don't want to be apart of review board culture, nor a member on any of those sites. For them, discretion involves keeping things behind closed doors, and shared only with those involved. 

"Thousands of views on Leolist, and no ones seen her"

-Never assume anything. How many views anyone or any ads get, means little, other then their ads have been seen by x amount of eyes. The same can be said about escorts who aren't mentioned on the boards. Never make assumptions about their popularity. Some escorts prefer discretion, and don't want to be discussed on review boards, nor reviewed. So just because their name isn't being bantered around or publicly mentioned, doesn't mean they're not popular, busy, or not being seen. Some of us value privacy, discretion, and prefer not to be gossiped about or discussed! Our clients know how good we are and for some of us, that's all we want and need!! 

"Older escorts should charge less"

-Wrong! This one always makes me laugh. Apparently "hobbyists" believe we have an expiry date and that experience devalues us.The irony in all of this...many "hobbyists" who prepetuate this notion are often older hobbyists or hobbyists who've been seeing escorts for many, many years, lol. Apparently only they can age and continue to participate in this industry (I say with an eye roll and lots of sarcasm)!

"Never pay a deposit"

-Wrong! Reputable, professional escorts request deposits to secure their time, it's common practice. Reputable, professional escorts will have active social media account/s, websites, and updated ads on multiple platforms.They are easy to spot. Hobbyists who complain about deposit scams often are scammed because they neglect to research and verify the escort they choose.They typically pick an escort with one ad on one advertising platform, who've no other information to cross reference. Research involves reading the escorts media, googling phone numbers/pictures, and speaking to the escort. We (reputable/professional escorts) spend lots of money and time putting together and posting content, so clients can feel comfortable in knowing about us and that we're real, so you'll feel safe and comfortable contacting us. Problem is, so few take the time to read our media, yet, will take the time to post their complaints about being scammed. Spend some time researching, it'll benefit everyone involved.

"Avoid, they have a negative review"

-Wrong!! I'd be more suspect of someone with only positive reviews....Fact is, no one can please everyone, and not every client that an escort will meet will be compatible. No matter how well we screen, or how much we converse.Some dates just go awry, sometimes for the fault of no one, sometimes for the fault of the client. Intelligent people know this. Problem is, there are more than a few "hobbyists" who act unintelligently, who'll never accept blame, and who seem to thrive on being slanderous and cruel by writing unnecessary and often untruthful words out of spite, or as revenge. So take reviews with a grain of salt. They aren't always trustworthy. Remember they are just opinions and can be written without being earned or deserved. Some use them to malign, or to favor someone they're trying to promote, without ever meeting them. And some use them for what they are intended, to *respectfully* and *truthfully* speak about an escort they have seen and enjoyed time with.

"Beware of those escorts who ask for ID"

-Wrong! Safe, reliable, professional escorts screen and those of us who screen, screen using different methods. We do this for the sake of our safety.There are so many troublesome clients out there, requiring picture ID is one method that is now common practice within screening. If that makes you uncomfortable, then find someone who doesn't screen, or who doesn't ask for ID. But I'd suggest to be leery of those escorts who DO NOT screen, as it's typical for scammers, and problematic escorts to just give out an address / room number without asking any questions, or without requiring any screening at all.

"Rates determine quality of service"

-Wrong! We all charge what we determine we want or need for the time we are providing. Good and bad service can be found within all price points.

"If the escorts asks for ID, then I should be able to see theirs"

-Wrong! Our advertisements, websites, and social media all provide the most discerning client with enough information to confirm our professionalism and validity. We request your ID or other information, to confirm that you are who you say you are, to offer us a sense of safety by knowing who and what type of person we are meeting. Many escorts will also use app numbers to advertise with, yet will only deal with clients who have a real/registered phone number. Again, for us it's about safety, and knowing who we are meeting.

"If they're not a member here ( insert name of hobbyists preferred review board) then I won't see them, because the best escorts are members here (insert review board name)"

-Wrong! BUT... It's every "hobbyists" right to choose to see whomever and for whatever reasons. Keeping in mind that it's also the escorts right to decline any client for whatever reasons. BUT, if you believe that belonging to any one review board  makes an escort any more credible, or better than another, then you're believing something silly, and untrue. An escorts professionalism and validiy has nothing to do with what sites they belong to or advertise on. We all know of some escorts who've been verified and validated on some of those sites, who've turned out to be problematic, and or scammers. 

" I saw xxx (insert escorts name), she's in abc neighborhood, and hosts out of the hotel/apartment/home there"

This is so wrong!! Anyone who feels comfortable telling everyone where any escort is, no matter how vague the description of the location is, should be avoided and membership revoked, imo. Those who without thought put us in danger, are themselves dangerous. Even if a general location is listed in an escorts ad, let the escort advertise it. It's NOT your job to do so. 

"I heard all about xxx (insert escorts name) from xxx (insert escorts name)" ", so beware of her, or you shouldn't see her, because of what xxx (insert escorts name) told me"

Any hobbyist who's willing to spread gossip, is someone to avoid. Any escort who spreads gossip, is someone to avoid. If that is how they are spending their time together, see that as a red flag and not who or what's being gossiped about. If you want to know something about someone, ask them!! Or let the person with the personal experience speak about the issues.Spreading gossip (second/third/fourth hand knowledge) is what busy bodies, drama seekers and trouble makers do. Don't take part in it!! We are adults, so lets act like adults!! And remember, if someone is gossiping to you about someone, they'll be sure to gossip to another person about you because most who gossip, aren't selective about who they gossip about.....

"She advertises all the time, she must be desperate for business"

Wrong! How often any escort advertises is all about personal choice. It's not an indication of anything. Again, never assume. We all operate differently within this industry and for differing reasons.

"I saw her and she was great"

Without sounding redundant....Beware of some of those hobbyists who post frequent reviews and who post prolifically on the boards. Many of the frequent reviewers are often the worst of the worst as clients. These guys pick and choose who they'll treat well, and who'll they abuse. For whatever reasons....I'd recommennd any escort be cautious of the guys who are always posting on review boards, and I'd also recommend the same of the guys who are believing what those hobbyists are posting and why. These guys have an agenda.....The ones I've met did all or some of these things.... tried to bargain my rates, were pushy, gossipy, told lies, over stayed their time, were rough, deceptive and demanding.

I'll be adding to this list as I come across other silly comments/myths. Thanks for reading...